PHL Audio 4500
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 42 Hz |
| Qts | 0.274 |
| Qes | 0.3 |
| Qms | 3.2 |
| Vas | 108 L |
| Sd | 539 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.7 mm |
| Re | 4.2 Ω |
| Bl | 14.1 T·m |
| Mms | 54.1 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 140 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 19.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB Audience 12MW300 | 43 +1 | 0.264 -0.01 | 104 -4 | 5.6 -0.1 | 98.7 -0.3 | close | Xmax 5.6 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 12CXA400Nd | 45 +3 | 0.268 -0.01 | 102.2 -5.8 | 6 +0.3 | 98 -1 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4510 | 42 = | 0.307 +0.03 | 108 = | 6 +0.3 | 97.3 -1.7 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12CXA400FE | 42 = | 0.251 -0.02 | 119 +11 | 6 +0.3 | 98.1 -0.9 | close | + | |
| Focal W31X4 | 42 = | 0.292 +0.02 | 91 -17 | 5.5 -0.2 | 99.2 +0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 12"WR400 | 42 = | 0.27 = | 91 -17 | 6.3 +0.6 | 97 -2 | close | + | |
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 12-500 | 43 +1 | 0.314 +0.04 | 107 -1 | 6 +0.3 | 97.4 -1.6 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12WR400 | 42 = | 0.285 +0.01 | 91.1 -16.9 | 6.3 +0.6 | 96.9 -2.1 | close | + | |
| McCauley B1240 | 38 -4 | 0.286 +0.01 | 110 +2 | 6.5 +0.8 | 96.3 -2.7 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM112 | 45 +3 | 0.262 -0.01 | 101 -7 | 4.8 -0.9 | 98.3 -0.7 | close | Xmax 4.8 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 4500 →
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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