PHL Audio 4590
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 43 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 4.6 |
| Vas | 90 L |
| Sd | 499 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 14.2 T·m |
| Mms | 53.1 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 110 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 31.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL Audio 4530P | 42 -1 | 0.36 = | 93 +3 | 6 = | 96.1 -0.1 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4531 | 42 -1 | 0.36 = | 93 +3 | 6 = | 96.1 -0.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 12 PS 32 | 44 +1 | 0.348 -0.01 | 82 -8 | 6 = | 95.8 -0.4 | close | + | |
| JBL 2204H | 45 +2 | 0.35 -0.01 | 87.8 -2.2 | 5.6 -0.4 | 95.7 -0.5 | close | Xmax 5.6 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma SM112/W | 42 -1 | 0.335 -0.02 | 90 = | 5.5 -0.5 | 96.1 -0.1 | close | Xmax 5.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma SM212-N2 | 43 = | 0.372 +0.01 | 103 +13 | 6.9 +0.9 | 96.7 +0.5 | close | + | |
| RCF W 300 | 39.5 -3.5 | 0.391 +0.03 | 90 = | 6.9 +0.9 | 96.4 +0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma SM212 v2018 | 43 = | 0.381 +0.02 | 103 +13 | 7 +1 | 96.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| SICA 12 S 3 CP v2018 | 42 -1 | 0.34 -0.02 | 76.9 -13.1 | 6 = | 95.8 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12MW/ND | 43 = | 0.328 -0.03 | 100 +10 | 6.5 +0.5 | 96.9 +0.7 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 4590 →
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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