Hertz Audio DS 30.3
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 29 Hz |
| Qts | 0.51 |
| Qes | 0.59 |
| Qms | 3.95 |
| Vas | 94 L |
| Sd | 529 cm² |
| Xmax | 9 mm |
| Re | 3.43 Ω |
| Bl | 11.6 T·m |
| Mms | 127 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 87.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 49 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 101.9 L |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Bass SL 124 | 31.5 +2.5 | 0.543 +0.03 | 85.7 -8.3 | 8.5 -0.5 | 88.3 +0.6 | close | Xmax 8.5 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Infinity PRIMUS 1270 | 29.7 +0.7 | 0.49 -0.02 | 75.7 -18.3 | 11.3 +2.3 | 87.3 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Focal AUDITOR RSB-300 | 25 -4 | 0.466 -0.04 | 93 -1 | 10.2 +1.2 | 87.4 -0.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Morel PRIMO 124 | 28 -1 | 0.47 -0.04 | 85 -9 | 8 -1 | 87.1 -0.6 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Alpine SWE-1244E | 31 +2 | 0.53 +0.02 | 102.5 +8.5 | 7.5 -1.5 | 88.7 +1 | close | Xmax 7.5 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JL Audio 12WX-4 | 27 -2 | 0.562 +0.05 | 94.5 +0.5 | 8.5 -0.5 | 90.5 +2.8 | close | Xmax 8.5 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio RSS315HF-4 | 25 -4 | 0.489 -0.02 | 85.1 -8.9 | 10.1 +1.1 | 89.4 +1.7 | close | + | |
| JL Audio 12W1V2-8 | 24.98 -4.02 | 0.458 -0.05 | 100.15 +6.15 | 9.5 +0.5 | 86.8 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Alpine SWA-12S4 | 30 +1 | 0.49 -0.02 | 67.79 -26.21 | 10 +1 | 87.2 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Sound Storm Labs CR12D | 30.7 +1.7 | 0.522 +0.01 | 66.9 -27.1 | 10.3 +1.3 | 87.5 -0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DS 30.3 →
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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