PHL Audio 4530
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.314 |
| Qes | 0.34 |
| Qms | 4.1 |
| Vas | 124 L |
| Sd | 540 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 15.1 T·m |
| Mms | 61 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 109 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 30.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyma SM112-N2 | 40 +3 | 0.298 -0.02 | 117.3 -6.7 | 5.9 -0.1 | 96.9 +0.6 | close | Xmax 5.9 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma SM112/N v2021 | 40 +3 | 0.298 -0.02 | 117 -7 | 7 +1 | 96.9 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3012 LF-4 | 36.4 -0.6 | 0.308 -0.01 | 107.4 -16.6 | 8.1 +2.1 | 97.2 +0.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3012 LF | 37 = | 0.324 +0.01 | 106.7 -17.3 | 8.2 +2.2 | 95.5 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Eminence KappaLITE 3012LF | 37 = | 0.32 +0.01 | 106.65 -17.35 | 9.1 +3.1 | 95.5 -0.8 | close | + | |
| McCauley B1240 | 38 +1 | 0.286 -0.03 | 110 -14 | 6.5 +0.5 | 96.3 = | close | + | |
| Beyma 12LW30/N | 38 +1 | 0.287 -0.03 | 109 -15 | 7 +1 | 96.2 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Magnat 300 | 31 -6 | 0.3 -0.01 | 120 -4 | 7.1 +1.1 | 96.5 +0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Dayton Audio APOLLO 12N | 38 +1 | 0.261 -0.05 | 128.1 +4.1 | 6.8 +0.8 | 96.4 +0.1 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4510 | 42 +5 | 0.307 -0.01 | 108 -16 | 6 = | 97.3 +1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 4530 →
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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