Eminence THE GOVERNOR 16
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 103 Hz |
| Qts | 0.627 |
| Qes | 0.66 |
| Qms | 12.51 |
| Vas | 32.8 L |
| Sd | 519.5 cm² |
| Xmax | 1.2 mm |
| Re | 14 Ω |
| Bl | 19.4 T·m |
| Mms | 27.5 g |
| Pe | 75 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 156 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 120.7 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 THE GOVERNOR 8 | 101 -2 | 0.561 -0.07 | 30.1 -2.7 | 1.2 = | 99.9 +3 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence THE TONKER 16 | 97 -6 | 0.581 -0.05 | 32.4 -0.4 | 0.8 -0.4 | 96.2 -0.7 | usable | Xmax 0.8 mm < 1.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence CANIS MAJOR | 104.9 +1.9 | 0.664 +0.04 | 34.1 +1.3 | 0.8 -0.4 | 100.3 +3.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 50 W vs 75 W: lower power handling · Xmax 0.8 mm < 1.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence CANNABIS REX 12 | 101 -2 | 0.758 +0.13 | 36.4 +3.6 | 0.8 -0.4 | 96.4 -0.5 | usable | 50 W vs 75 W: lower power handling · Xmax 0.8 mm < 1.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence GA-SC64 | 88 -15 | 0.579 -0.05 | 45 +12.2 | 1.2 = | 99.3 +2.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 40 W vs 75 W: lower power handling | + |
| Jensen NEO 12 | 92 -11 | 0.705 +0.08 | 40.4 +7.6 | 1 -0.2 | 99 +2.1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 1 mm < 1.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Jensen JP12-100BB | 95.1 -7.9 | 0.836 +0.21 | 34.4 +1.6 | 1 -0.2 | 98.2 +1.3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 1 mm < 1.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Jensen P12N | 90 -13 | 0.717 +0.09 | 40.2 +7.4 | 1 -0.2 | 98.6 +1.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 50 W vs 75 W: lower power handling · Xmax 1 mm < 1.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence CANNABIS REX | 96 -7 | 0.642 +0.02 | 45.5 +12.7 | 0.8 -0.4 | 100.5 +3.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 50 W vs 75 W: lower power handling · Xmax 0.8 mm < 1.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence LEGEND 1218 | 100 -3 | 0.895 +0.27 | 31.2 -1.6 | 0.8 -0.4 | 97.8 +0.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 0.8 mm < 1.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the THE GOVERNOR 16 →
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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