SICA 12 S 3 CP
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 44 Hz |
| Qts | 0.405 |
| Qes | 0.44 |
| Qms | 5.08 |
| Vas | 67.5 L |
| Sd | 530.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.2 Ω |
| Bl | 15.8 T·m |
| Mms | 76.6 g |
| Pe | 350 W |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 100 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.Audio SN-12LF | 48 +4 | 0.399 -0.01 | 67.9 +0.4 | 7.2 +1.2 | 96 +1 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4531 v2023 | 46 +2 | 0.399 -0.01 | 71.9 +4.4 | 5.6 -0.4 | 95.9 +0.9 | close | Xmax 5.6 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 12NTLS3500 | 41 -3 | 0.41 = | 65 -2.5 | 7.9 +1.9 | 93.5 -1.5 | close | + | |
| Celestion CF1230BMB | 43 -1 | 0.381 -0.02 | 60.7 -6.8 | 5.5 -0.5 | 94 -1 | close | Xmax 5.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 4511 | 48 +4 | 0.406 = | 74.1 +6.6 | 5.4 -0.6 | 96.2 +1.2 | close | Xmax 5.4 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12FH530 | 45 +1 | 0.39 -0.02 | 75.6 +8.1 | 7.5 +1.5 | 97 +2 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| DAS Audio 12P | 46.2 +2.2 | 0.459 +0.05 | 73.6 +6.1 | 6 = | 94.6 -0.4 | close | + | |
| SB Audience BIANCO-12MW200 | 50 +6 | 0.389 -0.02 | 68.7 +1.2 | 6 = | 97.2 +2.2 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12NLW9300 v2022 | 47 +3 | 0.416 +0.01 | 56 -11.5 | 8 +2 | 95.4 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Beyma 112Nd/W | 48 +4 | 0.415 +0.01 | 55 -12.5 | 7.4 +1.4 | 95 = | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12 S 3 CP →
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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