GR Research SW-12-16FR
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 23.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.748 |
| Qes | 1.021 |
| Qms | 2.797 |
| Vas | 145.9 L |
| Sd | 490 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.8 mm |
| Re | 14 Ω |
| Bl | 14.5 T·m |
| Mms | 103.2 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 82.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 23 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | Qts too high |
EBP < 50: favours a sealed (closed) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB Acoustics SB34NRX75-16 | 25 +1.2 | 0.714 -0.03 | 205 +59.1 | 9.7 -0.1 | 85.6 +3.2 | usable | 120 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.7 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Pioneer TS-W306R | 24.6 +0.8 | 0.815 +0.07 | 102.1 -43.8 | 11.6 +1.8 | 87.9 +5.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Kenwood KFC-W3013PS | 25 +1.2 | 0.82 +0.07 | 83.7 -62.2 | 15 +5.2 | 83.4 +1 | usable | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| AE Speakers IB12HT-8 | 16.8 -7 | 0.642 -0.11 | 179.5 +33.6 | 16.5 +6.7 | 84.2 +1.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Rockford Fosgate P1S8-12 | 26 +2.2 | 0.593 -0.16 | 109 -36.9 | 9 -0.8 | 87.4 +5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Samy Speaker LW1200 v1 | 27.1 +3.3 | 0.754 +0.01 | 159.6 +13.7 | 4.5 -5.3 | 87 +4.6 | usable | 100 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.5 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 30A4 | 24.7 +0.9 | 0.671 -0.08 | 86.9 -59 | 8.5 -1.3 | 87.3 +4.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.5 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 30A4 vp | 24.7 +0.9 | 0.671 -0.08 | 86.9 -59 | 8.5 -1.3 | 87.3 +4.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.5 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oxygen SPIRAL 12.1 | 27 +3.2 | 0.749 = | 94 -51.9 | 7 -2.8 | 88.7 +6.3 | usable | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Kenwood KFC-W3013 | 25 +1.2 | 0.82 +0.07 | 83.7 -62.2 | 7.6 -2.2 | 87.3 +4.9 | usable | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.6 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the SW-12-16FR →
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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