JBL GTO 1214D
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 2 Ω |
| Fs | 28.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.488 |
| Qes | 0.51 |
| Qms | 11.14 |
| Vas | 66 L |
| Sd | 511 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.3 mm |
| Re | 1.89 Ω |
| Bl | 10.8 T·m |
| Mms | 175.4 g |
| Pe | 350 W |
| Sensitivity | 92.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 55 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerbass L-124D 12 | 29 +0.7 | 0.489 = | 59 -7 | 9 +1.7 | 93.2 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Wavecor SW312WA03 | 28 -0.3 | 0.479 -0.01 | 61 -5 | 7.3 = | 90.2 -2.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| JL Audio 12W7AE-3 | 27.2 -1.1 | 0.482 -0.01 | 66 = | 13.7 +6.4 | 91.2 -1.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Monacor BLACKBASS-12 4 Ohms | 29 +0.7 | 0.482 -0.01 | 61 -5 | 7.5 +0.2 | 90.1 -2.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Dayton Audio TS320D-4 TITANIC MK 4 | 28.3 = | 0.453 -0.03 | 64.1 -1.9 | 9.8 +2.5 | 90.7 -2.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Wavecor SW310WA02 | 27.5 -0.8 | 0.52 +0.03 | 64.5 -1.5 | 7.4 +0.1 | 89.9 -3 | close | 4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| Focal P30 | 31.3 +3 | 0.508 +0.02 | 63.9 -2.1 | 7.4 +0.1 | 91 -1.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Focal 33V2 | 28.7 +0.4 | 0.537 +0.05 | 76.2 +10.2 | 7.5 +0.2 | 92.5 -0.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Boston Acoustics G21244 | 28 -0.3 | 0.579 +0.09 | 65 -1 | 8.2 +0.9 | 92.4 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Focal P30F | 28 -0.3 | 0.467 -0.02 | 70 +4 | 9.1 +1.8 | 90.1 -2.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the GTO 1214D →
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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