Eminence BLACK POWDER
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 72 Hz |
| Qts | 0.714 |
| Qes | 0.75 |
| Qms | 14.98 |
| Vas | 82.4 L |
| Sd | 519 cm² |
| Xmax | 0.5 mm |
| Re | 7.1 Ω |
| Bl | 9.8 T·m |
| Mms | 22.4 g |
| Pe | 75 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 96 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | Qts too high |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browell 12.050V | 70 -2 | 0.643 -0.07 | 62.1 -20.3 | 1.2 +0.7 | 97.9 -0.7 | usable | 50 W vs 75 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 12AG | 60 -12 | 0.709 -0.01 | 92 +9.6 | 1.5 +1 | 96.3 -2.3 | usable | + | |
| Siemens KL405 | 75.8 +3.8 | 0.77 +0.06 | 68 -14.4 | 3 +2.5 | 99.2 +0.6 | usable | + | |
| Celestion G12M-65 CREAMBACK | 74 +2 | 0.655 -0.06 | 52.7 -29.7 | 1.3 +0.8 | 97.7 -0.9 | usable | 25 W vs 75 W: lower power handling | + |
| Eminence GAMMA 12 | 57 -15 | 0.676 -0.04 | 74.1 -8.3 | 1.6 +1.1 | 95.5 -3.1 | usable | + | |
| Eminence GAMMA 12 A | 57 -15 | 0.676 -0.04 | 74.1 -8.3 | 1.6 +1.1 | 95.5 -3.1 | usable | + | |
| Eminence CV 65A | 76 +4 | 0.582 -0.13 | 59 -23.4 | 1.2 +0.7 | 99 +0.4 | usable | + | |
| Eminence EJ-1240 | 75 +3 | 0.526 -0.19 | 71.2 -11.2 | 1.2 +0.7 | 100 +1.4 | usable | 40 W vs 75 W: lower power handling | + |
| Sica 12 D 1.5 CS | 62 -10 | 0.75 +0.04 | 63.5 -18.9 | 2.7 +2.2 | 96.9 -1.7 | usable | + | |
| SICA 12 D 1.5 CS 8 Ohms | 62 -10 | 0.748 +0.03 | 63.5 -18.9 | 2.7 +2.2 | 96.8 -1.8 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the BLACK POWDER →
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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