B&C Speakers 12PS76

A 12-inch B&C Designed for Compact Enclosures and Controlled Bass

The B&C 12PS76 belongs to the family of 12-inch (31 cm) drivers intended for bass and low-midrange, with a clear approach: to achieve solid sound pressure levels, good thermal resistance, and controlled behavior in tuned enclosures. Its 12-inch format makes it a popular choice when maintaining a reasonable size while retaining impact is desired.

With a recommended enclosure volume of 50 liters tuned to 49 Hz, this model targets easy integration into compact subwoofers, powerful stage monitors, or front speakers where the low-midrange must remain clean and present even at high volume.

Intended Uses and Users

This B&C driver is aimed at speaker manufacturers, sound technicians, installers, and demanding DIY enthusiasts seeking a robust transducer for sound reinforcement applications. It is particularly suitable for systems expecting "tight" bass and energetic low-midrange: small to medium-sized subwoofers, 2-way speakers with a compression driver/tweeter, or 3-way systems as the bass/low-midrange section.

Thanks to its frequency response up to 1 kHz, it suits typical low-mid crossover frequencies (depending on your filtering and horn/driver), while maintaining a rated extension down to 40 Hz to support fundamentals in a properly tuned enclosure.

Design and Key Features for Consistent Sound

Power Handling and Thermal Stability

The 3.0-inch (76 mm) copper wire voice coil is a central design element: it promotes thermal dissipation and stability when the speaker is driven for extended periods. Expected result: less thermal compression and a more consistent response at high levels, a critical factor for live use and installations.

Fast Bass: Optimized Suspension and Moving Assembly

The triple roll suspension and single spider contribute to excursion control and mechanical return to maintain clean bass and sharp attack. The specified Xmax of 7.0 mm provides a useful reference to anticipate excursion behavior in compact bass-reflex enclosures.

Enclosure Integration: Recommended Tuning Ready to Use

The recommended enclosure (50 liters, tuned to 49 Hz) offers a concrete design basis to balance bass depth, efficiency, and power handling. To optimize results, tuning, net volume (after subtracting ports/bracing/speaker), and crossover filtering should be adjusted according to your goals (impact, extension, SPL level) and context (monitor, front, compact sub).

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