JBL 2204J
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 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 | 12.4 Ω |
| Bl | 21.4 T·m |
| Mms | 57.7 g |
| Pe | 350 W |
| Sensitivity | 92.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL 2204H | 45 = | 0.35 = | 87.8 = | 5.6 = | 95.7 +3 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 12 PS 32 | 44 -1 | 0.348 = | 82 -5.8 | 6 +0.4 | 95.8 +3.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| PHL Audio 4590 | 43 -2 | 0.36 +0.01 | 90 +2.2 | 6 +0.4 | 96.2 +3.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma SM112/W | 42 -3 | 0.335 -0.01 | 90 +2.2 | 5.5 -0.1 | 96.1 +3.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 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 +3.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| PHL Audio 4531 | 42 -3 | 0.36 +0.01 | 93 +5.2 | 6 +0.4 | 96.1 +3.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Ciare HSB322 4-4 | 36 -9 | 0.363 +0.01 | 83 -4.8 | 5.4 -0.2 | 93 +0.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.4 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SICA PL 12 B 3 S | 46.7 +1.7 | 0.356 +0.01 | 79.3 -8.5 | 5.5 -0.1 | 97.1 +4.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 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 +3.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Kartesian WOM300_vDIY | 37 -8 | 0.362 +0.01 | 91.7 +3.9 | 6.4 +0.8 | 94.6 +1.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 2204J →
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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