DLS ULTIMATE IRIDIUM 12
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 33.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.386 |
| Qes | 0.43 |
| Qms | 3.77 |
| Vas | 49.2 L |
| Sd | 491 cm² |
| Xmax | 7 mm |
| Re | 7.3 Ω |
| Bl | 23.4 T·m |
| Mms | 152.5 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 88.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 79 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 20.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiobahn AW120T | 32.4 -1.4 | 0.39 = | 45 -4.2 | 9 +2 | 87.5 -1.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 12 FG 100 | 34 +0.2 | 0.362 -0.02 | 49 -0.2 | 9.5 +2.5 | 91 +2.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 12FG100 | 34 +0.2 | 0.36 -0.03 | 49 -0.2 | 10.3 +3.3 | 91 +2.2 | close | + | |
| Pioneer TS-W126C(PREMIER) | 32.6 -1.2 | 0.42 +0.03 | 55.614 +6.41 | 8.7 +1.7 | 88.4 -0.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Hifonics ZX1284 | 33 -0.8 | 0.38 -0.01 | 63 +13.8 | 9 +2 | 89.2 +0.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Ground Zero GZRW 12XS-AL | 30 -3.8 | 0.395 +0.01 | 52 +2.8 | 8.9 +1.9 | 90.4 +1.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Sony XS-GTR121L | 35 +1.2 | 0.46 +0.07 | 50 +0.8 | 8.4 +1.4 | 88.3 -0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Ground Zero GZRW 30SPL vp | 33.3 -0.5 | 0.357 -0.03 | 52 +2.8 | 9.1 +2.1 | 92 +3.2 | close | + | |
| Max Speaker MF300/77S4 | 26.4 -7.4 | 0.383 = | 53.1 +3.9 | 6.7 -0.3 | 89 +0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.7 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Pioneer TS-W306DVC | 32.9 -0.9 | 0.478 +0.09 | 51.8 +2.6 | 8.3 +1.3 | 88.9 +0.1 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
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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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