Tang Band WQ-1814S
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 35 Hz |
| Qts | 0.427 |
| Qes | 0.53 |
| Qms | 2.19 |
| Vas | 61 L |
| Sd | 500 cm² |
| Xmax | 4 mm |
| Re | 3.4 Ω |
| Bl | 12.9 T·m |
| Mms | 118.7 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 92.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 66 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sica 12 SR 3 PL | 36 +1 | 0.42 -0.01 | 60.4 -0.6 | 7 +3 | 91.8 -0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| SICA 12 SR 3 PL v2018 | 36 +1 | 0.418 -0.01 | 60.4 -0.6 | 7 +3 | 91.7 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| SICA 12 SR 3 CP v2020 | 37.8 +2.8 | 0.402 -0.02 | 60.5 -0.5 | 5 +1 | 92.5 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Conrad B12123 | 33 -2 | 0.446 +0.02 | 64.6 +3.6 | 5.5 +1.5 | 92.4 -0.2 | close | 200 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Celestion FTR12-4080DL/4 | 35.3 +0.3 | 0.428 = | 51.4 -9.6 | 8 +4 | 92.5 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Sica 12 SR 3 CP | 37 +2 | 0.4 -0.03 | 60.9 -0.1 | 8 +4 | 92.2 -0.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| SICA 12 SR 3 CP v2018 | 36.8 +1.8 | 0.387 -0.04 | 64 +3 | 6 +2 | 92.5 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Monacor PREDATOR 12 | 33 -2 | 0.463 +0.04 | 64 +3 | 5.9 +1.9 | 91.9 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Pioneer TS-W306C | 32.6 -2.4 | 0.414 -0.01 | 55.6 -5.4 | 8.1 +4.1 | 92.8 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Focal 30A1 | 37.4 +2.4 | 0.42 -0.01 | 53 -8 | 5.2 +1.2 | 93.9 +1.3 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the WQ-1814S →
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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