Goodmans AXIOM 301
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 31.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.215 |
| Qes | 0.23 |
| Qms | 3.41 |
| Vas | 311 L |
| Sd | 491 cm² |
| Xmax | 2.8 mm |
| Re | 5.71 Ω |
| Bl | 11.6 T·m |
| Mms | 27.4 g |
| Pe | 20 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 138 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 31.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altec 414 Z | 32 +0.3 | 0.219 = | 263 -48 | 4 +1.2 | 96.2 -3.6 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Pioneer A30GU30-55D | 24 -7.7 | 0.209 -0.01 | 277 -34 | 3.1 +0.3 | 97.9 -1.9 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Altec 414-8C | 30.2 -1.5 | 0.204 -0.01 | 230.2 -80.8 | 4 +1.2 | 97.5 -2.3 | usable | + | |
| Monacor SP-305PA | 35 +3.3 | 0.283 +0.07 | 315 +4 | 5.3 +2.5 | 99.8 = | usable | + | |
| Altec 414-8E | 30.3 -1.4 | 0.195 -0.02 | 224 -87 | 4 +1.2 | 97.9 -1.9 | usable | + | |
| Focal AUDIOM 12V | 25 -6.7 | 0.203 -0.01 | 318 +7 | 6 +3.2 | 97 -2.8 | usable | + | |
| Tannoy 3128 | 25 -6.7 | 0.195 -0.02 | 276 -35 | 3 +0.2 | 96.5 -3.3 | usable | + | |
| Tannoy HPD 315A | 25 -6.7 | 0.195 -0.02 | 276 -35 | 3 +0.2 | 96.5 -3.3 | usable | + | |
| Altec 414 B vp | 29 -2.7 | 0.256 +0.04 | 377 +66 | 4 +1.2 | 97.3 -2.5 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| EMS LB12 | 34 +2.3 | 0.214 = | 200 -111 | 3 +0.2 | 95.8 -4 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the AXIOM 301 →
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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