HiVi F12
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 25 Hz |
| Qts | 0.37 |
| Qes | 0.45 |
| Qms | 2.07 |
| Vas | 173.9 L |
| Sd | 515 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 6.5 Ω |
| Bl | 14 T·m |
| Mms | 86.6 g |
| Pe | 100 W |
| Sensitivity | 90.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 56 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 65.6 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monacor SPH-300KE vp1 | 26.5 +1.5 | 0.357 -0.01 | 175 +1.1 | 6.5 +0.5 | 92.3 +1.6 | close | + | |
| HiVi F12 v2009 | 26 +1 | 0.367 = | 145.6 -28.3 | 6 = | 91.1 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Eton 12-680-62 HEX | 26 +1 | 0.343 -0.03 | 150 -23.9 | 6 = | 91.6 +0.9 | close | + | |
| JBL CS12 | 24.7 -0.3 | 0.388 +0.02 | 144 -29.9 | 6 = | 92.7 +2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eton 12-212/C8/62 HEX SYMPHONY II | 24 -1 | 0.31 -0.06 | 176 +2.1 | 8.5 +2.5 | 90.7 = | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio ST305-8 Séries II | 26.2 +1.2 | 0.334 -0.04 | 164 -9.9 | 8 +2 | 92.3 +1.6 | close | + | |
| Gradient GCP 312/8 | 26 +1 | 0.395 +0.03 | 194 +20.1 | 4.8 -1.2 | 90.9 +0.2 | close | Xmax 4.8 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio DSA315-8 | 24.2 -0.8 | 0.33 -0.04 | 147 -26.9 | 5.5 -0.5 | 90.4 -0.3 | close | Xmax 5.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Philips AD12100W8 vp doum2 | 29.3 +4.3 | 0.399 +0.03 | 165 -8.9 | 6 = | 92.5 +1.8 | close | + | |
| TVM ARN 312-00/8 | 22 -3 | 0.335 -0.03 | 203 +29.1 | 6.3 +0.3 | 90.8 +0.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the F12 →
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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