Dayton Audio 12 DVC
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 25 Hz |
| Qts | 0.347 |
| Qes | 0.38 |
| Qms | 4 |
| Vas | 147.3 L |
| Sd | 480 cm² |
| Xmax | 15.5 mm |
| Re | 3.05 Ω |
| Bl | 10.6 T·m |
| Mms | 88.9 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 66 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 46.7 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adire Audio SHIVA MK I - DVC Parallèle | 23 -2 | 0.386 +0.04 | 163 +15.7 | 14 -1.5 | 93.4 -0.6 | close | 350 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 14 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12RS430 | 30 +5 | 0.35 = | 131.2 -16.1 | 13.57 -1.93 | 93 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 13.57 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Infinity KAPPA 120.1SE | 22.5 -2.5 | 0.359 +0.01 | 146.5 -0.8 | 11.2 -4.3 | 92.4 -1.6 | usable | 300 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 11.2 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Adire Audio SHIVA MK II - DVC Parallèle | 22 -3 | 0.385 +0.04 | 158 +10.7 | 14.1 -1.4 | 92.7 -1.3 | usable | 350 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 14.1 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peerless 308SWR51XXLSP (830847) | 21.8 -3.2 | 0.357 +0.01 | 144.2 -3.1 | 10.8 -4.7 | 93.1 -0.9 | usable | 220 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10.8 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Pioneer TSW 304 C | 21 -4 | 0.342 = | 146 -1.3 | 11 -4.5 | 92 -2 | usable | 300 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 11 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peerless XXLS12-8+8 | 21.8 -3.2 | 0.357 +0.01 | 144.2 -3.1 | 9.7 -5.8 | 93.1 -0.9 | usable | 175 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.7 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence LAB 12 C | 22.9 -2.1 | 0.33 -0.02 | 128.3 -19 | 11 -4.5 | 92.6 -1.4 | usable | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 11 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Accuton AUTOSOM | 19.4 -5.6 | 0.344 = | 169 +21.7 | 12.5 -3 | 92.2 -1.8 | usable | 250 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.5 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence LAB 12C | 23 -2 | 0.33 -0.02 | 128.31 -18.99 | 13 -2.5 | 88.9 -5.1 | usable | Xmax 13 mm < 15.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12 DVC →
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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