Faital PRO 12HP1020
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 55 Hz |
| Qts | 0.27 |
| Qes | 0.28 |
| Qms | 9.4 |
| Vas | 38.6 L |
| Sd | 533 cm² |
| Xmax | 9 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Mms | 86 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 196 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 6.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberton 12NB601 | 50.47 -4.53 | 0.305 +0.03 | 38.71 +0.11 | 8.75 -0.25 | 99 +2 | close | Xmax 8.75 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 12NTLW3500 | 54 -1 | 0.33 +0.06 | 41 +2.4 | 8.3 -0.7 | 97 = | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.3 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 12LEX1000Fe | 49 -6 | 0.3 +0.03 | 38.4 -0.2 | 11 +2 | 95 -2 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12FX600 | 48 -7 | 0.24 -0.03 | 44.4 +5.8 | 9.9 +0.9 | 97 = | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12HP1060 | 45 -10 | 0.28 +0.01 | 36.9 -1.7 | 12.45 +3.45 | 95 -2 | usable | + | |
| 18 Sound 12LW801 | 54 -1 | 0.33 +0.06 | 41 +2.4 | 8 -1 | 96 -1 | usable | 500 W vs 700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 12TBX100 | 42 -13 | 0.26 -0.01 | 37.5 -1.1 | 9 = | 95 -2 | usable | + | |
| B&C 12NDL88 | 51 -4 | 0.27 = | 52 +13.4 | 8 -1 | 98 +1 | usable | Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF12X401 | 45 -10 | 0.27 = | 50 +11.4 | 9 = | 96.5 -0.5 | usable | + | |
| 18 Sound 12NTLW3500 | 53 -2 | 0.33 +0.06 | 45 +6.4 | 8.3 -0.7 | 97 = | usable | Xmax 8.3 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12HP1020 →
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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