HiVi W12
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 28 Hz |
| Qts | 0.419 |
| Qes | 0.52 |
| Qms | 2.16 |
| Vas | 156 L |
| Sd | 539 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.9 mm |
| Re | 6.5 Ω |
| Bl | 13.6 T·m |
| Mms | 84.3 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 91.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 54 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 84.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips AD12100W8 vp doum1 | 29.9 +1.9 | 0.413 -0.01 | 166 +10 | 6 -0.9 | 92.5 +1.4 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 6.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peerless SLS12 830669 | 28 = | 0.474 +0.05 | 172.4 +16.4 | 6.8 -0.1 | 92.2 +1.1 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.8 mm < 6.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Philips AD12100W8 vp doum2 | 29.3 +1.3 | 0.399 -0.02 | 165 +9 | 6 -0.9 | 92.5 +1.4 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 6.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| HiVi D10.8 | 24 -4 | 0.413 -0.01 | 147.3 -8.7 | 8 +1.1 | 89.5 -1.6 | close | + | |
| Monacor SPH-300KE vp2 | 27.6 -0.4 | 0.489 +0.07 | 139.3 -16.7 | 6.5 -0.4 | 90.4 -0.7 | close | Xmax 6.5 mm < 6.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| HiVi F12 v2009 | 26 -2 | 0.367 -0.05 | 145.6 -10.4 | 6 -0.9 | 91.1 = | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 6.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JL Audio 12W0-8 | 23.2 -4.8 | 0.426 +0.01 | 159.989 +3.99 | 8.636 +1.74 | 88.3 -2.8 | close | + | |
| Infinity KAPPA CS 120 LB | 29 +1 | 0.485 +0.07 | 161.4 +5.4 | 6.7 -0.2 | 94.3 +3.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.7 mm < 6.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peerless XXLS-P835017 v2026 | 23 -5 | 0.426 +0.01 | 133 -23 | 7.5 +0.6 | 92.5 +1.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Monacor SPH-300KE vp1 | 26.5 -1.5 | 0.357 -0.06 | 175 +19 | 6.5 -0.4 | 92.3 +1.2 | usable | Xmax 6.5 mm < 6.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the W12 →
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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