Benett 12.180 X/N
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 49 Hz |
| Qts | 0.325 |
| Qes | 0.353 |
| Qms | 4.17 |
| Vas | 100.9 L |
| Sd | 490.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 3 mm |
| Re | 5.95 Ω |
| Bl | 13.5 T·m |
| Mms | 35.3 g |
| Pe | 100 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 139 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 27 L |
EBP > 100: favours a ported (bass-reflex) alignment.
Rules of thumb from T/S parameters only. Verify against a real simulation before cutting wood.
Substitute candidates
| Driver | Fs (Hz) | Qts | Vas (L) | Xmax (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 12 CXT | 49 = | 0.321 = | 91 -9.9 | 3 = | 98.6 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Celestion K12-100 | 51 +2 | 0.325 = | 100 -0.9 | 3.2 +0.2 | 99.5 +1 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12W500 | 49 = | 0.35 +0.02 | 101 +0.1 | 4 +1 | 98.5 = | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 12 PH 32 v2013 | 50.5 +1.5 | 0.334 +0.01 | 107 +6.1 | 3 = | 99.1 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Ciare PW320ND | 49 = | 0.345 +0.02 | 87 -13.9 | 3 = | 97.8 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Ciare PW328 | 48 -1 | 0.32 -0.01 | 91 -9.9 | 3 = | 96.3 -2.2 | close | + | |
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 12-350N | 46 -3 | 0.328 = | 114 +13.1 | 4.5 +1.5 | 98.4 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Audax PR33ST150 | 46 -3 | 0.327 = | 90 -10.9 | 3.5 +0.5 | 97.2 -1.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 12 HPL 64-4 v2015 | 50 +1 | 0.321 = | 92.3 -8.6 | 4 +1 | 101 +2.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 12 HPL 64 | 52 +3 | 0.316 -0.01 | 85 -15.9 | 4 +1 | 98.7 +0.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12.180 X/N →
Ranked on parameter similarity only (Qts, Fs, Vas, Xmax, sensitivity). Same nominal size required. A hint, not a simulation, model the swap before cutting or buying.
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