Beyma 12MC500
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 57 Hz |
| Qts | 0.373 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 8.58 |
| Vas | 54.9 L |
| Sd | 541 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 5.4 Ω |
| Bl | 17 T·m |
| Mms | 58.3 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 146 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 21.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound 12W700 | 58 +1 | 0.36 -0.01 | 55 +0.1 | 6.5 +1 | 98 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12MCS500 | 57 = | 0.36 -0.01 | 57 +2.1 | 8 +2.5 | 98 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Oberton 12NMB35 | 54.42 -2.58 | 0.36 -0.01 | 54.29 -0.61 | 6.75 +1.25 | 99 +1.2 | close | + | |
| SB Audience NERO-12MWN700D vp JustDiyIt | 54.4 -2.6 | 0.347 -0.03 | 53.6 -1.3 | 6.2 +0.7 | 97.5 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12"MC500 | 57 = | 0.34 -0.03 | 57 +2.1 | 8 +2.5 | 98 +0.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 12NDL88 | 50 -7 | 0.37 = | 55 +0.1 | 8 +2.5 | 97 -0.8 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Fane COLOSSUS 12MBN | 55 -2 | 0.396 +0.02 | 63 +8.1 | 5.5 = | 97.4 -0.4 | close | + | |
| PD PD 124NR1 | 58 +1 | 0.354 -0.02 | 49 -5.9 | 7.4 +1.9 | 97.3 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 124NR1 | 58 +1 | 0.354 -0.02 | 49 -5.9 | 7.4 +1.9 | 97.3 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12HX500 | 54 -3 | 0.396 +0.02 | 62.3 +7.4 | 5.5 = | 97.2 -0.6 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12MC500 →
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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