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FI Audio BTLv3 12

12" · 2 Ω · 2500 W · 94.2 dB · datasheet ↗

Thiele-Small parameters

Nominal size12"
Impedance2 Ω
Fs33.9 Hz
Qts0.249
Qes0.26
Qms6.15
Vas24.9 L
Sd480 cm²
Xmax9.5 mm
Re1.8 Ω
Bl20.5 T·m
Mms285.9 g
Pe2500 W
Sensitivity94.2 dB

Alignment hint

EBP130 · ported
Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71)≈ 3.5 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

DriverFs (Hz)QtsVas (L)Xmax (mm)Sens (dB)FitNotesCompare
B&C 12SW11538 +4.10.25 =34 +9.113.5 +492.5 -1.7usable8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1700 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling+
Ascendant Audio MAYHEM 12 D239.7 +5.80.267 +0.0221.5 -3.48.5 -196.4 +2.2usableXmax 8.5 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
B&C 12SW11539 +5.10.25 =33 +8.113.8 +4.392 -2.2usable4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1700 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling+
Faital PRO 12HP106045 +11.10.25 =33.8 +8.912.45 +2.9595 +0.8usable4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling+
Hifonics CX12D236 +2.10.336 +0.0925 +0.112.5 +390.1 -4.1usable8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes+
Faital PRO 12HP103045 +11.10.27 +0.0233.2 +8.312.45 +2.9594 -0.2usable4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling+
B&C 12TBX10042 +8.10.26 +0.0137.5 +12.69 -0.595 +0.8usable8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Pioneer TS-W5102SPL30 -3.90.344 +0.0926.7 +1.812.6 +3.192.3 -1.9usable+
Ascendant Audio HAVOC 12 D233.7 -0.20.379 +0.1328.9 +48.2 -1.394 -0.2usable1000 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.2 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
FI Audio Q12 DUAL 233.9 =0.371 +0.1228.3 +3.410.6 +1.191.1 -3.1usable4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1750 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling+

Compare the closest 3 against the BTLv3 12 →

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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