Eminence LAB 12 |
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Fs | 22 Hz |
| Qts | 0.38 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 13.32 |
| Vas | 125.2 L |
| Sd | 506.7 cm² |
| Xmax | 13 mm |
| Re | 4.29 Ω |
| Bl | 15 T·m |
| Mms | 146 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 89.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 56 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 50.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence LAB 12 | 22 = | 0.379 = | 125.2 = | 11 -2 | 90 +0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 11 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence LAB 12C | 23 +1 | 0.33 -0.05 | 128.31 +3.11 | 13 = | 88.9 -0.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Visaton TIW360X | 21 -1 | 0.336 -0.04 | 140 +14.8 | 12.2 -0.8 | 88.8 -0.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.2 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Kenwood XR-W1204 | 21.5 -0.5 | 0.341 -0.04 | 125.386 +0.19 | 10.8 -2.2 | 87.3 -1.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 10.8 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Adire Audio SHIVA MK II - DVC Parallèle | 22 = | 0.385 +0.01 | 158 +32.8 | 14.1 +1.1 | 92.7 +3.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Visaton TIW 360X | 21 -1 | 0.34 -0.04 | 140 +14.8 | 12.5 -0.5 | 87.3 -1.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.5 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Rockford Fosgate RFR2212 | 24 +2 | 0.376 = | 93 -32.2 | 13 = | 90.5 +1.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Morel UW 1258 | 21 -1 | 0.431 +0.05 | 138.4 +13.2 | 12.5 -0.5 | 86.3 -2.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12.5 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Infinity KAPPA 120.1SE | 22.5 +0.5 | 0.359 -0.02 | 146.5 +21.3 | 11.2 -1.8 | 92.4 +3.2 | usable | 4 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 11.2 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| TC Sounds EPIC 12 DVC v2012 | 24 +2 | 0.394 +0.01 | 91.1 -34.1 | 12.5 -0.5 | 90.2 +1 | usable | 4 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12.5 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the LAB 12 | →
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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