HiVi M12
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 27 Hz |
| Qts | 0.335 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 4.87 |
| Vas | 81.4 L |
| Sd | 515 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.2 mm |
| Re | 3.4 Ω |
| Bl | 15.9 T·m |
| Mms | 158.7 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 92.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 75 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 23.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HiVi 12M | 27 = | 0.335 = | 81.4 = | 5.2 = | 92.2 = | close | + | |
| HiVi M12 4 Ohms | 27 = | 0.335 = | 81.4 = | 5.2 = | 92.2 = | close | + | |
| HiVi M12_Le | 27 = | 0.335 = | 81.4 = | 5.2 = | 92.2 = | close | + | |
| HiVi M12A | 27 = | 0.335 = | 81.4 = | 5.2 = | 91.1 -1.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| HiVi M12 8 Ohms | 27 = | 0.335 = | 81.4 = | 5.2 = | 89.4 -2.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Tang Band W8Q-1071F | 27 = | 0.334 = | 70.4 -11 | 9.7 +4.5 | 91.8 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Auditor RIP 300P | 28.9 +1.9 | 0.35 +0.01 | 79.3 -2.1 | 8.8 +3.6 | 92.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| AER SB 12 | 29 +2 | 0.349 +0.01 | 82 +0.6 | 7.1 +1.9 | 90.6 -1.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Atohm D300P04 v2008 | 29.7 +2.7 | 0.352 +0.02 | 83.2 +1.8 | 6.4 +1.2 | 93.2 +1 | close | + | |
| Atohm D300P04 v2019 | 29.7 +2.7 | 0.352 +0.02 | 83.2 +1.8 | 6.4 +1.2 | 93.2 +1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the M12 →
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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