PD PDN 12SB40
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 47.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.382 |
| Qes | 0.421 |
| Qms | 4.166 |
| Vas | 45.1 L |
| Sd | 530.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.44 Ω |
| Bl | 19.5 T·m |
| Mms | 99.6 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 112 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 18.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Devices PDN 12SB40 | 47.2 = | 0.382 = | 45.1 = | 6 = | 94.2 = | close | + | |
| Eminence OMEGA PRO-12-2KW-8 | 48.14 +0.94 | 0.39 +0.01 | 49.55 +4.45 | 7.1 +1.1 | 93.33 -0.87 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12LX60V2 | 49 +1.8 | 0.38 = | 43 -2.1 | 9 +3 | 92.9 -1.3 | close | 350 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 12 PLB 100 | 50 +2.8 | 0.365 -0.02 | 47 +1.9 | 6 = | 95.8 +1.6 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12"LX60V2 | 49 +1.8 | 0.38 = | 43 -2.1 | 9 +3 | 96 +1.8 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12RS550 | 42 -5.2 | 0.37 -0.01 | 45.4 +0.3 | 9.25 +3.25 | 93 -1.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 12PLB100 | 50 +2.8 | 0.37 -0.01 | 47 +1.9 | 9 +3 | 97 +2.8 | close | + | |
| Radian 2312-8 | 46.7 -0.5 | 0.36 -0.02 | 51.3 +6.2 | 4.9 -1.1 | 93.6 -0.6 | close | Xmax 4.9 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 112Nd/W | 48 +0.8 | 0.415 +0.03 | 55 +9.9 | 7.4 +1.4 | 95 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Pioneer TS-W1200PRO | 40 -7.2 | 0.376 -0.01 | 45.6 +0.5 | 5.8 -0.2 | 91.3 -2.9 | close | 450 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.8 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
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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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