Klipsch SPL-120
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 31.1 Hz |
| Qts | 0.507 |
| Qes | 0.554 |
| Qms | 5.994 |
| Vas | 58.4 L |
| Sd | 518.8 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.7 mm |
| Re | 5.03 Ω |
| Bl | 17.3 T·m |
| Mms | 169 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 56 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 61.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Audio LS12-44 | 33.7 +2.6 | 0.503 = | 56.6 -1.8 | 5.6 -0.1 | 88.1 -0.9 | close | Xmax 5.6 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal P30 | 31.3 +0.2 | 0.508 = | 63.9 +5.5 | 7.4 +1.7 | 91 +2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JBL STADIUM 1224 | 29.7 -1.4 | 0.473 -0.03 | 52.6 -5.8 | 6 +0.3 | 88.7 -0.3 | close | + | |
| JBL GTO 1214 | 28 -3.1 | 0.469 -0.04 | 58.2 -0.2 | 7.3 +1.6 | 89.4 +0.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Monacor BLACKBASS-12 4 Ohms | 29 -2.1 | 0.482 -0.03 | 61 +2.6 | 7.5 +1.8 | 90.1 +1.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Infinity 120.3SE | 28.4 -2.7 | 0.475 -0.03 | 55.6 -2.8 | 6.8 +1.1 | 89.5 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Powerbass S-1204D | 31 -0.1 | 0.5 -0.01 | 65 +6.6 | 9.5 +3.8 | 87.2 -1.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JL Audio 13TW5V2-2 | 27.6 -3.5 | 0.526 +0.02 | 60.3 +1.9 | 9 +3.3 | 89.2 +0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JBL S3-1224 | 29.1 -2 | 0.473 -0.03 | 52.6 -5.8 | 6 +0.3 | 88.4 -0.6 | close | + | |
| JBL S2-1224 | 32.4 +1.3 | 0.581 +0.07 | 59.7 +1.3 | 5.3 -0.4 | 89.1 +0.1 | close | Xmax 5.3 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the SPL-120 →
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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