Eminence LAB 12C
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 23 Hz |
| Qts | 0.33 |
| Qes | 0.34 |
| Qms | 11.7 |
| Vas | 128.31 L |
| Sd | 506.7 cm² |
| Xmax | 13 mm |
| Re | 3.11 Ω |
| Bl | 13.36 T·m |
| Mms | 136 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 88.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 68 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 35.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visaton TIW360X | 21 -2 | 0.336 +0.01 | 140 +11.69 | 12.2 -0.8 | 88.8 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.2 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence LAB 12 | | 22 -1 | 0.38 +0.05 | 125.2 -3.11 | 13 = | 89.2 +0.3 | close | 6 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence LAB 12 C | 22.9 -0.1 | 0.33 = | 128.3 -0.01 | 11 -2 | 92.6 +3.7 | close | Xmax 11 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Visaton TIW 360X | 21 -2 | 0.34 +0.01 | 140 +11.69 | 12.5 -0.5 | 87.3 -1.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.5 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Kenwood XR-W1204 | 21.5 -1.5 | 0.341 +0.01 | 125.386 -2.92 | 10.8 -2.2 | 87.3 -1.6 | close | Xmax 10.8 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Ground Zero GZHW 30X | 22.6 -0.4 | 0.32 -0.01 | 101 -27.31 | 12.3 -0.7 | 90.6 +1.7 | close | Xmax 12.3 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence LAB 12 | 22 -1 | 0.379 +0.05 | 125.2 -3.11 | 11 -2 | 90 +1.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 11 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Image Dynamics IDMAX 12D4V3 | 20 -3 | 0.336 +0.01 | 165 +36.69 | 12.3 -0.7 | 88.4 -0.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12.3 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| GR Research SW-12-08 | 23.1 +0.1 | 0.339 +0.01 | 115.7 -12.61 | 8 -5 | 89.1 +0.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Helix W-12 COMPETITION | 21.4 -1.6 | 0.3 -0.03 | 118.6 -9.71 | 11 -2 | 87.3 -1.6 | usable | 350 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 11 mm < 13 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the LAB 12C →
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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