TC Sounds EPIC 12 DVC v2012
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 24 Hz |
| Qts | 0.394 |
| Qes | 0.415 |
| Qms | 7.8 |
| Vas | 91.1 L |
| Sd | 480.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 12.5 mm |
| Re | 3.66 Ω |
| Bl | 14.4 T·m |
| Mms | 156.5 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 90.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 58 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC Sounds EPIC 12 DVC v2014 | 24 = | 0.394 = | 91 -0.1 | 12.2 -0.3 | 90.2 = | close | Xmax 12.2 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| TC Sounds EPIC 12 DVC v2009 | 24 = | 0.399 +0.01 | 91.2 +0.1 | 11.7 -0.8 | 90.1 -0.1 | close | Xmax 11.7 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Rockford Fosgate RFR2212 | 24 = | 0.376 -0.02 | 93 +1.9 | 13 +0.5 | 90.5 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Pioneer TS-W12PRS | 24 = | 0.392 = | 93 +1.9 | 10.3 -2.2 | 90.4 +0.2 | close | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10.3 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal SUB12 | 24 = | 0.407 +0.01 | 90 -1.1 | 9.8 -2.7 | 90.7 +0.5 | close | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.8 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Gladen ZERO 12 PRO | 27 +3 | 0.38 -0.01 | 93.72 +2.62 | 12.5 = | 88.5 -1.7 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio RSS315HF-4 v2016 | 24.2 +0.2 | 0.388 -0.01 | 84.1 -7 | 9.3 -3.2 | 90.3 +0.1 | close | Xmax 9.3 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Ground Zero GZUW 300SQ | 25.3 +1.3 | 0.423 +0.03 | 86.6 -4.5 | 12.9 +0.4 | 88 -2.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Dayton Audio DCS305-4 v2015 | 24.2 +0.2 | 0.396 = | 92.3 +1.2 | 8.4 -4.1 | 90.7 +0.5 | close | 250 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.4 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio DCS305-4 v2017 | 24.2 +0.2 | 0.396 = | 92.3 +1.2 | 8.4 -4.1 | 90.7 +0.5 | close | 250 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.4 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the EPIC 12 DVC v2012 →
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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