SICA 12 S 3 CP v2018
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 42 Hz |
| Qts | 0.34 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 6.1 |
| Vas | 76.9 L |
| Sd | 530.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.2 Ω |
| Bl | 16.8 T·m |
| Mms | 73.8 g |
| Pe | 350 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 117 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 23.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sica 12 S 3 PL | 42 = | 0.34 = | 76.9 = | 7 +1 | 95.8 = | close | + | |
| B&C 12 PS 32 | 44 +2 | 0.348 +0.01 | 82 +5.1 | 6 = | 95.8 = | close | + | |
| Eminence IMPERO 12 A | 42.8 +0.8 | 0.322 -0.02 | 70.2 -6.7 | 6.2 +0.2 | 95.8 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12NTLX3500 | 39 -3 | 0.33 -0.01 | 79.6 +2.7 | 7.9 +1.9 | 95.5 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM112/W | 42 = | 0.335 -0.01 | 90 +13.1 | 5.5 -0.5 | 96.1 +0.3 | close | 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 4530P | 42 = | 0.36 +0.02 | 93 +16.1 | 6 = | 96.1 +0.3 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4531 | 42 = | 0.36 +0.02 | 93 +16.1 | 6 = | 96.1 +0.3 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4590 | 43 +1 | 0.36 +0.02 | 90 +13.1 | 6 = | 96.2 +0.4 | close | + | |
| JBL 2204H | 45 +3 | 0.35 +0.01 | 87.8 +10.9 | 5.6 -0.4 | 95.7 -0.1 | close | Xmax 5.6 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12FH500 | 48 +6 | 0.37 +0.03 | 77.4 +0.5 | 7.25 +1.25 | 96 +0.2 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12 S 3 CP v2018 →
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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