Eminence KappaLITE 3012LF
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.32 |
| Qes | 0.34 |
| Qms | 6.94 |
| Vas | 106.65 L |
| Sd | 545.4 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.1 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 16.7 T·m |
| Mms | 72 g |
| Pe | 450 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 109 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 27.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3012 LF | 37 = | 0.324 = | 106.7 +0.05 | 8.2 -0.9 | 95.5 = | close | Xmax 8.2 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3012 LF-4 | 36.4 -0.6 | 0.308 -0.01 | 107.4 +0.75 | 8.1 -1 | 97.2 +1.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.1 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 12LW30/N | 38 +1 | 0.287 -0.03 | 109 +2.35 | 7 -2.1 | 96.2 +0.7 | close | Xmax 7 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| MAG Audio SUB 300 | 30.3 -6.7 | 0.323 = | 110.7 +4.05 | 7.4 -1.7 | 95.1 -0.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.4 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 12NTLX3500 | 39 +2 | 0.33 +0.01 | 79.6 -27.05 | 7.9 -1.2 | 95.5 = | close | Xmax 7.9 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| McCauley B1240 | 38 +1 | 0.286 -0.03 | 110 +3.35 | 6.5 -2.6 | 96.3 +0.8 | usable | 350 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.5 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 4530 | 37 = | 0.314 -0.01 | 124 +17.35 | 6 -3.1 | 96.3 +0.8 | usable | 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma SM112/N v2021 | 40 +3 | 0.298 -0.02 | 117 +10.35 | 7 -2.1 | 96.9 +1.4 | usable | Xmax 7 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Magnat SUB 300 SUPREME | 30 -7 | 0.289 -0.03 | 110 +3.35 | 7.6 -1.5 | 95.5 = | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.6 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| DAS Audio P-12 | 42 +5 | 0.329 +0.01 | 105 -1.65 | 6 -3.1 | 96.5 +1 | usable | 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 9.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KappaLITE 3012LF →
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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