Monacor SP-12A/300PA
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 50 Hz |
| Qts | 0.416 |
| Qes | 0.45 |
| Qms | 5.46 |
| Vas | 73 L |
| Sd | 531 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.8 mm |
| Re | 6.5 Ω |
| Bl | 15.8 T·m |
| Mms | 54.9 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 111 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 38.6 L |
EBP > 100: favours a ported (bass-reflex) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 12PR300 | 50 = | 0.41 -0.01 | 73.9 +0.9 | 4.92 +1.12 | 97 +1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| PHL Audio 4511 | 48 -2 | 0.406 -0.01 | 74.1 +1.1 | 5.4 +1.6 | 96.2 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12PR310 | 50 = | 0.42 = | 77.3 +4.3 | 4.92 +1.12 | 98 +2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| PHL Audio 4531 v2023 | 46 -4 | 0.399 -0.02 | 71.9 -1.1 | 5.6 +1.8 | 95.9 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Elder Audio 12LB075-U | 50 = | 0.472 +0.06 | 72.8 -0.2 | 5.5 +1.7 | 96 = | close | + | |
| SICA 12 E 2.5 CS | 50 = | 0.41 -0.01 | 72.5 -0.5 | 2.8 -1 | 96.4 +0.4 | close | Xmax 2.8 mm < 3.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| the box Speaker 12-280/8-A | 50.6 +0.6 | 0.472 +0.06 | 72.8 -0.2 | 5.5 +1.7 | 96.1 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Audax PR330T0 | 55 +5 | 0.435 +0.02 | 73.7 +0.7 | 3.7 -0.1 | 97.3 +1.3 | close | 150 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.7 mm < 3.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane SOVEREIGN 12-300 v2024 | 47 -3 | 0.4 -0.02 | 80 +7 | 5 +1.2 | 96.3 +0.3 | close | + | |
| SICA 12 BP 2.5 CS | 46.8 -3.2 | 0.425 +0.01 | 81.3 +8.3 | 5 +1.2 | 96.4 +0.4 | close | 200 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the SP-12A/300PA →
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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