C12Q

C12Q

General Characteristics
Nominal Overall Diameter 306 mm 12 in
Nominal Voice Coil Diameter 32 mm 1.26 in
Magnet Weight 426 g 15 oz
Overall Weight 1.8 kg 3.97 lbs
Flux Density 0.92 T
Voice Coil Winding Depth 9 mm 0.35 in
Magnetic Gap Depth 6 mm 0.24 in
Thiele-Small Parameters
Nominal Impedance 16Ω
Voice Coil DC Resistance RE 6 Ω 12 Ω
Resonance Frequency ƒS 87.5 Hz 86 Hz
Mechanical Q Factor QMS 12.95 10.16
Electrical Q Factor QES 2.47
Total Q Factor QTS 2.23 1.99
Mechanical Moving Mass MMS 29.7 g 24.3 g
Mechanical Compliance CMS 111 µm/N 137 µm/N
Force Factor BxL 6.03 Wb/m 8.16 Wb/m
Equivalent Acoustic Volume VAS 38 lt. 46.3 lt.
Maximum Linear Displacement XMAX ± 1.5 mm ± 1.5 mm
Reference Efficiency nO 1.45 % 1.2 %
Diaphragm Area SD 490.9 cm2 490.8 cm2
Losses Electrical Resistance RES 43.2 Ω 50 Ω
Voice Coil Inductance @ 1kHz LE 0.63 mH 0.95 mH
Constructive Characteristics
Magnet Ferrite
Voice Coil Winding Copper
Voice Coil Former Epotex
Cone Material Paper
Surround Material Integrated Paper
Dust Dome Material Solid Paper
Basket Material Pressed Sheet Steel
Surround Treatment No
Electrical Characteristics
Nominal Impedance 16Ω
Rated Power 35 W 35 W
Musical Power 70 W 70 W
Sensitivity@1W,1m 93.2 dB 93.9 dB
12",
35 watts
Available in 8Ω, 16Ω

Following the heritage of the P12Q, the C12Q is one of the most versatile speakers in the Vintage range. Powerful enough for a cranked Deluxe-style amp yet balanced and warm, it surely is not lacking in bite.  It has been used in both single and twin configurations by countless manufacturers including Fender®, Ampeg®, Silvertone® and Supro®, just to name a few.

Lows
Tight
Mids
Aggressive
Highs
Bright
Overdrive
Edgy
Guitarist Description
Well rounded, straightforward tone with a lot of mid bite and bright highs.
Specification Sheet
Product Dimensions
Note: all dimensions are in mm.
User Reviews

After being disappointed by lots of dull and flat sounding speakers universally praised as true '50s and '60s Jensens replicas, I've put a Jensen C12Q RI on my self-made Deluxe Reverb and I've finally started hearing what I was expecting - sparkling, chime, incredible touch response, strong attack and gritty 3D overdrive. It was immediately followed by a P12R on my Tweed Deluxe and a P8R on Tweed Champ, with great satisfaction. Everything you read around on forums, about how new Jensens sound nothing like the old ones, is pure bull from deaf people: if you crave authentic vintage Fender sound, this is it.

Andrea

I now run the C12Q in a 1x12 50 watt early 70s non-master-volume English-made 1x12 combo. It loves being driven hard and sounds superb for it! It has a beautiful natural compression that is sweet and usable. The best thing about Jensen vintage ceramics is the low dB ratings. The C12q is 93 dB which is perfect. Modern speakers are simply too loud for vintage amps
over 15/20 watts! 97/98 dB upwards is crazy for anyone like me who enjoys vintage amps 'output valves', cranked up natural tones without tap dancing on a load of pedals all night! Don't be fooled by the small magnet on this speaker, its a wolf in sheep's clothing and really comes to life driven hard for the best vintage tone possible! Good on you all at Jensen!

Sam from Devon, England

I have a 1966 Fender Deluxe Reverb who's speaker gave up the ghost. Knowing that Jensen had reissues of their vintage speakers, I purchased a C12Q for my amp. When I fired that baby up with the new speaker it was like a trip back in time. The tone was tight, focused and warm, all the things a great Fender Deluxe should be and for the price, I'm not afraid to get after it a little.

Randy in Charlotte, NC

Here it is - Installed a Jensen Vintage Ceramic C12Q last year in a 5e3 kit amp. I tried other speakers to include small plug magnet alnicos. But the sound of the C12Q works the best for all volume levels of this amp. I tried the more powerfull ceramics and they sounded muddy at lower to moderate volumes. The light weight alnicos sounded too thin and had no punchy bass. IMO The C12Q is just right for all volumes and it realy handles the higher volume crunch very well: No flubby bass, and no crackling. It took me about 6 months to break it in at loud volumes, and now the speaker sounds a lot smoother than before and can handle higher volumes better. Some think that Alnicos are the way to go with a 5e3, but the C12Q does better than more expensive speakers in a 5e3.

Duce in Reno, Nevada

I load combos 2x12 & 4x12 cabs with used, vintage Jensens. Currently, I'm running a Sovtek MIG100H into a 4x12 cabinet loaded with four 35-watters. Great tone & response..nuff said

Conrad

Upon a recommendation from another jukebox collector, I purchased two C12Q speakers and installed them in my 1967 Seeburg jukebox. They sound terrific, much like the originals! Exact fit, and excellent tonal qualities for a vintage jukebox.

Andrew in Sun Prairie, WI