Klipsch K31
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 19 Hz |
| Qts | 0.185 |
| Qes | 0.193 |
| Qms | 4.41 |
| Vas | 386 L |
| Sd | 530 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 5.7 Ω |
| Bl | 15.9 T·m |
| Mms | 71.6 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 98 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 28.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vifa M30W0-49-08 | 21 +2 | 0.225 +0.04 | 400 +14 | 6 +1 | 95.2 +0.4 | close | 100 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| SEAS 33F-WKA | 22 +3 | 0.209 +0.02 | 310 -76 | 5 = | 95 +0.2 | usable | 70 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| AER STUDIO BASS | 21 +2 | 0.237 +0.05 | 360 -26 | 5.2 +0.2 | 94.3 -0.5 | usable | + | |
| Monacor SPH-300CTC | 18 -1 | 0.185 = | 225 -161 | 5.4 +0.4 | 94.6 -0.2 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 150 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| Monacor SPH-300TC v1 | 23 +4 | 0.198 +0.01 | 315 -71 | 4 -1 | 95.4 +0.6 | usable | 120 W vs 250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 124A | 16 -3 | 0.137 -0.05 | 399.3 +13.3 | 5.1 +0.1 | 93.7 -1.1 | usable | 100 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| JBL 2203A | 16 -3 | 0.137 -0.05 | 399.3 +13.3 | 5.1 +0.1 | 93.7 -1.1 | usable | 100 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| JBL 2203H | 16 -3 | 0.137 -0.05 | 399.3 +13.3 | 5.1 +0.1 | 93.7 -1.1 | usable | 100 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| Monacor SPH-315 | 22 +3 | 0.235 +0.05 | 330 -56 | 4.5 -0.5 | 94.5 -0.3 | usable | 100 W vs 250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.5 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Siare 31SPCT | 18 -1 | 0.238 +0.05 | 407 +21 | 4 -1 | 92.3 -2.5 | usable | 120 W vs 250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the K31 →
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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