P.Audio SN-12MB
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 50 Hz |
| Qts | 0.296 |
| Qes | 0.31 |
| Qms | 6.55 |
| Vas | 95.3 L |
| Sd | 530 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 5.7 Ω |
| Bl | 15.5 T·m |
| Mms | 41.9 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 161 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 20.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sica 12 N 3 PL | 46 -4 | 0.3 = | 87.9 -7.4 | 5.5 +0.5 | 98.5 -0.8 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Focal W31X4 | 42 -8 | 0.292 = | 91 -4.3 | 5.5 +0.5 | 99.2 -0.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 12ND710 | 53 +3 | 0.29 -0.01 | 85 -10.3 | 5 = | 101 +1.7 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 450 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 12 HPL 64-4 | 50 = | 0.296 = | 85 -10.3 | 4 -1 | 100.4 +1.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12PR300 | 50 = | 0.36 +0.06 | 92.6 -2.7 | 4.92 -0.08 | 99 -0.3 | close | 300 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.92 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3012 H0 | 51.5 +1.5 | 0.318 +0.02 | 81.1 -14.2 | 5.8 +0.8 | 98.9 -0.4 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 12MB606 | 50 = | 0.323 +0.03 | 84 -11.3 | 6.4 +1.4 | 98.3 -1 | close | 450 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| RCF MB 12N251 | 50 = | 0.338 +0.04 | 83 -12.3 | 5 = | 98.5 -0.8 | close | 300 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| LaVoce WAF123.03 | 50 = | 0.287 -0.01 | 70 -25.3 | 5.5 +0.5 | 99 -0.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 12 HPL 64-4 v2015 | 50 = | 0.321 +0.03 | 92.3 -3 | 4 -1 | 101 +1.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the SN-12MB →
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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