PHL Audio 4090
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 39 Hz |
| Qts | 0.19 |
| Qes | 0.2 |
| Qms | 3.7 |
| Vas | 92 L |
| Sd | 540 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.1 mm |
| Re | 3 Ω |
| Bl | 16.5 T·m |
| Mms | 74 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 195 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 7.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Devices PD122 | 42.9 +3.9 | 0.194 = | 90 -2 | 5.5 +0.4 | 98 -2.6 | close | 16 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 12 PZ 32 | 38 -1 | 0.193 = | 102 +10 | 5.5 +0.4 | 97.6 -3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| PD PD 122 | 42.9 +3.9 | 0.196 +0.01 | 90 -2 | 4.7 -0.4 | 98.8 -1.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.7 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Precision Devices PD 122 | 42.9 +3.9 | 0.196 +0.01 | 90 -2 | 4.7 -0.4 | 98.8 -1.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.7 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 4130 | 42 +3 | 0.208 +0.02 | 92 = | 5.2 +0.1 | 98.5 -2.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 12MB600 | 46 +7 | 0.19 = | 86 -6 | 4.5 -0.6 | 101 +0.4 | close | Xmax 4.5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane COLOSSUS 12BM | 43 +4 | 0.211 +0.02 | 89 -3 | 5.3 +0.2 | 98.8 -1.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 12MB710 | 46 +7 | 0.2 +0.01 | 81 -11 | 5 -0.1 | 100 -0.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 12MB720 | 46 +7 | 0.2 +0.01 | 81 -11 | 5 -0.1 | 100 -0.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 12MB810 | 46 +7 | 0.2 +0.01 | 81 -11 | 5 -0.1 | 100 -0.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 4090 →
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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