Powerbass S-1204D
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 31 Hz |
| Qts | 0.5 |
| Qes | 0.563 |
| Qms | 4.5 |
| Vas | 65 L |
| Sd | 511 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.5 mm |
| Re | 1.59 Ω |
| Bl | 9.1 T·m |
| Mms | 150.5 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 87.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 55 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 65 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine SWA-12S4 | 30 -1 | 0.49 -0.01 | 67.79 +2.79 | 10 +0.5 | 87.2 = | close | + | |
| Sound Storm Labs CR12D | 30.7 -0.3 | 0.522 +0.02 | 66.9 +1.9 | 10.3 +0.8 | 87.5 +0.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Audio System HX12 SQ | 28.2 -2.8 | 0.5 = | 68 +3 | 11.8 +2.3 | 86.1 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Infinity PRIMUS 1270 | 29.7 -1.3 | 0.49 -0.01 | 75.7 +10.7 | 11.3 +1.8 | 87.3 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 | 27.7 -3.3 | 0.517 +0.02 | 57.7 -7.3 | 9.4 -0.1 | 86.3 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.4 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Monacor BLACKBASS-12 8 Ohms | 29 -2 | 0.482 -0.02 | 61 -4 | 7.5 -2 | 87.1 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.5 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Infinity KAPPA 1200W | 26.5 -4.5 | 0.496 = | 64.47 -0.53 | 12.75 +3.25 | 85.1 -2.1 | close | 2 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Audiomobile ELITE 2212 | 28 -3 | 0.48 -0.02 | 59.46 -5.54 | 12.7 +3.2 | 85.8 -1.4 | close | + | |
| Rockford Fosgate P3D2-12 | 26.5 -4.5 | 0.491 -0.01 | 57.7 -7.3 | 9.5 = | 89 +1.8 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio UMII12-22 | 31 = | 0.564 +0.06 | 53 -12 | 10 +0.5 | 88.2 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the S-1204D →
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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