JBL GT3-12
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 28.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.541 |
| Qes | 0.6 |
| Qms | 5.53 |
| Vas | 100.5 L |
| Sd | 527 cm² |
| Xmax | 8.2 mm |
| Re | 3.14 Ω |
| Bl | 10.7 T·m |
| Mms | 123.5 g |
| Pe | 225 W |
| Sensitivity | 91.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 47 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 141.9 L |
EBP < 50: favours a sealed (closed) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Audio 12WX-4 | 27 -1.2 | 0.562 +0.02 | 94.5 -6 | 8.5 +0.3 | 90.5 -1.3 | close | + | |
| MTX Audio T4124A | 29.3 +1.1 | 0.549 +0.01 | 118.8 +18.3 | 8.4 +0.2 | 92.9 +1.1 | close | + | |
| Rockford Fosgate P1S412 | 25 -3.2 | 0.537 = | 109 +8.5 | 9 +0.8 | 90.4 -1.4 | close | + | |
| Kicker ES124 | 30.4 +2.2 | 0.549 +0.01 | 97.7 -2.8 | 6.2 -2 | 92.2 +0.4 | close | 125 W vs 225 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.2 mm < 8.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Morel PRIMO 12 | 28 -0.2 | 0.474 -0.07 | 85 -15.5 | 8 -0.2 | 91.5 -0.3 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 8.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Alpine SWE-1244E | 31 +2.8 | 0.53 -0.01 | 102.5 +2 | 7.5 -0.7 | 88.7 -3.1 | close | Xmax 7.5 mm < 8.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Cerwin-Vega HED-12 4 | 28 -0.2 | 0.565 +0.02 | 105 +4.5 | 6 -2.2 | 90.7 -1.1 | close | Xmax 6 mm < 8.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 33V2 | 28.7 +0.5 | 0.537 = | 76.2 -24.3 | 7.5 -0.7 | 92.5 +0.7 | close | Xmax 7.5 mm < 8.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Hertz Audio DS 30.3 | 29 +0.8 | 0.51 -0.03 | 94 -6.5 | 9 +0.8 | 87.7 -4.1 | close | + | |
| Rockford Fosgate P112S4 | 25 -3.2 | 0.52 -0.02 | 110 +9.5 | 7.3 -0.9 | 90.6 -1.2 | close | 150 W vs 225 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.3 mm < 8.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the GT3-12 →
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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