Eminence KAPPALITE 3012 LF-4
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 36.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.308 |
| Qes | 0.32 |
| Qms | 8.38 |
| Vas | 107.4 L |
| Sd | 545.4 cm² |
| Xmax | 8.1 mm |
| Re | 3.89 Ω |
| Bl | 14.4 T·m |
| Mms | 74.2 g |
| Pe | 450 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 114 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 25.1 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 +0.6 | 0.324 +0.02 | 106.7 -0.7 | 8.2 +0.1 | 95.5 -1.7 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence KappaLITE 3012LF | 37 +0.6 | 0.32 +0.01 | 106.65 -0.75 | 9.1 +1 | 95.5 -1.7 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 12LW30/N | 38 +1.6 | 0.287 -0.02 | 109 +1.6 | 7 -1.1 | 96.2 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma SM112/N v2021 | 40 +3.6 | 0.298 -0.01 | 117 +9.6 | 7 -1.1 | 96.9 -0.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| McCauley B1240 | 38 +1.6 | 0.286 -0.02 | 110 +2.6 | 6.5 -1.6 | 96.3 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 350 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.5 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 4510 | 42 +5.6 | 0.307 = | 108 +0.6 | 6 -2.1 | 97.3 +0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 4530 | 37 +0.6 | 0.314 +0.01 | 124 +16.6 | 6 -2.1 | 96.3 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 12-500 | 43 +6.6 | 0.314 +0.01 | 107 -0.4 | 6 -2.1 | 97.4 +0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Magnat 300 | 31 -5.4 | 0.3 -0.01 | 120 +12.6 | 7.1 -1 | 96.5 -0.7 | close | 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.1 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Magnat SUB 300 SUPREME | 30 -6.4 | 0.289 -0.02 | 110 +2.6 | 7.6 -0.5 | 95.5 -1.7 | close | 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.6 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KAPPALITE 3012 LF-4 →
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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