Visaton W300-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 32 Hz |
| Qts | 0.449 |
| Qes | 0.54 |
| Qms | 2.68 |
| Vas | 190 L |
| Sd | 490 cm² |
| Xmax | 7 mm |
| Re | 6.6 Ω |
| Bl | 10.4 T·m |
| Mms | 43.8 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 93.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 59 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 128.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 12FE330 | 33 +1 | 0.45 = | 146.7 -43.3 | 8.32 +1.32 | 94 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Visaton W300 | 32 = | 0.549 +0.1 | 190 = | 7 = | 92.2 -1.2 | close | + | |
| Philips AD12100/M8 | 36 +4 | 0.464 +0.02 | 193.3 +3.3 | 6.2 -0.8 | 94.6 +1.2 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.2 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peerless SLS12 830669 | 28 -4 | 0.474 +0.02 | 172.4 -17.6 | 6.8 -0.2 | 92.2 -1.2 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.8 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Davis 31ST12 v2018 | 34.1 +2.1 | 0.428 -0.02 | 195.7 +5.7 | 5 -2 | 93.9 +0.5 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Philips AD12240/W8 | 29 -3 | 0.392 -0.06 | 215.7 +25.7 | 7.4 +0.4 | 93.6 +0.2 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling | + |
| Infinity KAPPA CS 120 LB | 29 -3 | 0.485 +0.04 | 161.4 -28.6 | 6.7 -0.3 | 94.3 +0.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.7 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Philips AD12100W8 vp doum1 | 29.9 -2.1 | 0.413 -0.04 | 166 -24 | 6 -1 | 92.5 -0.9 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Philips AD12250W8 vp doum1 | 29.5 -2.5 | 0.404 -0.04 | 216 +26 | 6 -1 | 93.2 -0.2 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 12"BR70 | 31 -1 | 0.5 +0.05 | 142 -48 | 8 +1 | 93 -0.4 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the W300-8 →
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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