JBL P1200
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 30 Hz |
| Qts | 0.45 |
| Qes | 0.49 |
| Qms | 5.5 |
| Vas | 123 L |
| Sd | 551 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.8 mm |
| Re | 4.5 Ω |
| Bl | 13 T·m |
| Mms | 97.4 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 92.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 61 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 83.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL GT2-12 | 29.5 -0.5 | 0.42 -0.03 | 114.9 -8.1 | 8 +0.2 | 94.1 +1.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 12"BR70 | 31 +1 | 0.5 +0.05 | 142 +19 | 8 +0.2 | 93 +0.2 | close | 125 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 12FE330 | 33 +3 | 0.45 = | 146.7 +23.7 | 8.32 +0.52 | 94 +1.2 | close | + | |
| MTX Audio T4124A | 29.3 -0.7 | 0.549 +0.1 | 118.8 -4.2 | 8.4 +0.6 | 92.9 +0.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Focal 33S | 25.9 -4.1 | 0.464 +0.01 | 107.9 -15.1 | 7.5 -0.3 | 92.8 = | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.5 mm < 7.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 33V | 25.2 -4.8 | 0.479 +0.03 | 128.8 +5.8 | 7.5 -0.3 | 93 +0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.5 mm < 7.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio ST305-8 | 29.6 -0.4 | 0.348 -0.1 | 128.1 +5.1 | 8 +0.2 | 92.9 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Infinity 120W.IB | 32 +2 | 0.527 +0.08 | 127 +4 | 8.1 +0.3 | 94.9 +2.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| HiVi D10G | 26 -4 | 0.465 +0.02 | 117.3 -5.7 | 8.3 +0.5 | 89 -3.8 | close | 150 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| GRS 12PT-8 | 35 +5 | 0.387 -0.06 | 112 -11 | 7.8 = | 93 +0.2 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the P1200 →
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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