JBL 2204H
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 45 Hz |
| Qts | 0.35 |
| Qes | 0.44 |
| Qms | 1.7 |
| Vas | 87.8 L |
| Sd | 537.4 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.6 mm |
| Re | 6.2 Ω |
| Bl | 15.2 T·m |
| Mms | 57.7 g |
| Pe | 350 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 102 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 28.5 L |
EBP > 100: favours a ported (bass-reflex) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 12 PS 32 | 44 -1 | 0.348 = | 82 -5.8 | 6 +0.4 | 95.8 +0.1 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4590 | 43 -2 | 0.36 +0.01 | 90 +2.2 | 6 +0.4 | 96.2 +0.5 | close | + | |
| JBL 2204J | 45 = | 0.35 = | 87.8 = | 5.6 = | 92.7 -3 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma SM112/W | 42 -3 | 0.335 -0.01 | 90 +2.2 | 5.5 -0.1 | 96.1 +0.4 | close | 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 4530P | 42 -3 | 0.36 +0.01 | 93 +5.2 | 6 +0.4 | 96.1 +0.4 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4531 | 42 -3 | 0.36 +0.01 | 93 +5.2 | 6 +0.4 | 96.1 +0.4 | close | + | |
| SICA PL 12 B 3 S | 46.7 +1.7 | 0.356 +0.01 | 79.3 -8.5 | 5.5 -0.1 | 97.1 +1.4 | close | Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SICA 12 S 3 CP v2018 | 42 -3 | 0.34 -0.01 | 76.9 -10.9 | 6 +0.4 | 95.8 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Sica 12 S 3 PL | 42 -3 | 0.34 -0.01 | 76.9 -10.9 | 7 +1.4 | 95.8 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12FH500 | 48 +3 | 0.37 +0.02 | 77.4 -10.4 | 7.25 +1.65 | 96 +0.3 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 2204H →
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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