JL Audio 12W0V3-4
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 28.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.67 |
| Qes | 0.715 |
| Qms | 10.709 |
| Vas | 71.6 L |
| Sd | 481 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.3 mm |
| Re | 4.28 Ω |
| Bl | 12.3 T·m |
| Mms | 141.9 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 88.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 40 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 629 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 12W0V3-4 | 32.09 +3.69 | 0.67 = | 71.64 +0.04 | 11.4 +2.1 | 85.64 -2.66 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Rockford Fosgate P2D4-12 | 27 -1.4 | 0.581 -0.09 | 70.3 -1.3 | 10.1 +0.8 | 86.8 -1.5 | close | + | |
| Alpine SWE-1241 | 31 +2.6 | 0.653 -0.02 | 61 -10.6 | 11.3 +2 | 89.6 +1.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Dayton Audio UM12-22 | 24.9 -3.5 | 0.589 -0.08 | 71.6 = | 12.5 +3.2 | 87.7 -0.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| MTX Audio TH6000 6124 | 29.7 +1.3 | 0.66 -0.01 | 78.4 +6.8 | 7.4 -1.9 | 90.3 +2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.4 mm < 9.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Pyle Audio PLD12WD vp | 25 -3.4 | 0.674 = | 77.3 +5.7 | 8 -1.3 | 86.3 -2 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 9.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Alpine SWE-1242 | 31 +2.6 | 0.66 -0.01 | 61 -10.6 | 11.7 +2.4 | 85.9 -2.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Peerless XXLS-P830845 v2025 | 29 +0.6 | 0.654 -0.02 | 91.9 +20.3 | 7.6 -1.7 | 88.5 +0.2 | close | 175 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.6 mm < 9.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| MTX Audio RT12-44 | 28 -0.4 | 0.698 +0.03 | 68 -3.6 | 7.6 -1.7 | 91.8 +3.5 | close | 2 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.6 mm < 9.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Wavecor SW310WA01 | 28.5 +0.1 | 0.603 -0.07 | 65.5 -6.1 | 7.6 -1.7 | 86.8 -1.5 | close | Xmax 7.6 mm < 9.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12W0V3-4 →
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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