Beyma 12WR400
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 42 Hz |
| Qts | 0.285 |
| Qes | 0.3 |
| Qms | 5.6 |
| Vas | 91.1 L |
| Sd | 530 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.3 mm |
| Re | 5.8 Ω |
| Bl | 17.8 T·m |
| Mms | 62.1 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 140 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 17.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyma 12WRS400 | 42 = | 0.29 +0.01 | 91 -0.1 | 6.3 = | 97 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12"WR400 | 42 = | 0.27 -0.01 | 91 -0.1 | 6.3 = | 97 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12LW30/N v2015 | 42 = | 0.269 -0.02 | 84 -7.1 | 6.1 -0.2 | 96.3 -0.6 | close | Xmax 6.1 mm < 6.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 12G40 | 44 +2 | 0.292 +0.01 | 81 -10.1 | 6 -0.3 | 96.8 -0.1 | close | Xmax 6 mm < 6.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal W31X4 | 42 = | 0.292 +0.01 | 91 -0.1 | 5.5 -0.8 | 99.2 +2.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 6.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 12"G40 | 44 +2 | 0.3 +0.02 | 81 -10.1 | 7 +0.7 | 97 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12MW/ND | 43 +1 | 0.328 +0.04 | 100 +8.9 | 6.5 +0.2 | 96.9 = | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4510 | 42 = | 0.307 +0.02 | 108 +16.9 | 6 -0.3 | 97.3 +0.4 | close | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 6.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio PA310-8 | 39 -3 | 0.292 +0.01 | 91.8 +0.7 | 5 -1.3 | 96.2 -0.7 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 6.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| McCauley B1240 | 38 -4 | 0.286 = | 110 +18.9 | 6.5 +0.2 | 96.3 -0.6 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12WR400 →
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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