Eminence ME123008
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 45.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.212 |
| Qes | 0.22 |
| Qms | 5.51 |
| Vas | 99.9 L |
| Sd | 519.5 cm² |
| Xmax | 1.8 mm |
| Re | 5.54 Ω |
| Bl | 18.2 T·m |
| Mms | 45.7 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 208 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 9.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCF L 12G301 | 48 +2.2 | 0.219 +0.01 | 97 -2.9 | 5.6 +3.8 | 100.1 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Peavey 1202-4 v1993 | 47.1 +1.3 | 0.252 +0.04 | 100 +0.1 | 2.6 +0.8 | 100.5 +0.5 | close | + | |
| ATC PA75-314 BLCR | 45 -0.8 | 0.212 = | 77 -22.9 | 1.8 = | 98 -2 | close | 75 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 12M300 | 45 -0.8 | 0.199 -0.01 | 115 +15.1 | 3.8 +2 | 100.1 +0.1 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4040 | 45 -0.8 | 0.208 = | 85 -14.9 | 4.9 +3.1 | 99.1 -0.9 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12MB700 | 46 +0.2 | 0.25 +0.04 | 100 +0.1 | 4.5 +2.7 | 100.5 +0.5 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF LF 12G301 | 43 -2.8 | 0.219 +0.01 | 97 -2.9 | 5.9 +4.1 | 98.6 -1.4 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12ND610 | 50 +4.2 | 0.21 = | 85 -14.9 | 3.5 +1.7 | 101 +1 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF L 12/584 | 49 +3.2 | 0.186 -0.03 | 100 +0.1 | 3 +1.2 | 101.6 +1.6 | close | 200 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Fane COLOSSUS 12BM | 43 -2.8 | 0.211 = | 89 -10.9 | 5.3 +3.5 | 98.8 -1.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the ME123008 →
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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