Austin 1250

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The Austin 1250 by ToneSpeak blends vintage American roots with modern precision, delivering a speaker that is full, punchy, and exceptionally balanced. With tailored mids that enhance articulation, open and airy highs, and tight, responsive lows, this speaker provides clarity and musicality in every note.

Designed for versatility, the Austin 1250 features a felted paper cone and surround for smooth tonal transitions, a 50 oz. ferrite magnet for strong projection, and a 1.75-inch copper voice coil with a Kraft paper former for warmth and definition. Optimized for the Deluxe Reverb but suitable for any amp where pure American tone is desired.

Key Features:

  • 12-inch (305 mm), 50-Watt power handling at 8 Ω impedance
  • 100 dB SPL sensitivity for excellent projection
  • Felted paper cone & surround for smooth response
  • 1.75-inch copper voice coil with Kraft paper former for warmth
  • 50 oz. ferrite magnet for punchy and dynamic sound

For players who demand balance, articulation, and warmth, the Austin 1250 delivers classic American tone with modern refinement.

sensitivity & impedance curves

Input: 2.83 volts measured at 1 Meter

frequency and impedance response graph of the ToneSpeak Austin 1250
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general specifications

Nominal Diameter (in & mm)12" (305 mm)
Nominal Impedance (Z) (Ω)8
Rated Power IEC268-5 (W)50
Program Power (W)100
Magnet Weight (g)1417
Voice Coil Diameter (mm)44
Sensitivity (dB SPL)100
Frequency Range (Hz)80 - 5000

small signal parameters

Resonant Frequency (Fs) (Hz) +/- 15%90
DC Resistance (Re) (Ω)7.1
Voice Coil Inductance (Le) (mH)0.39
Moving Mass (Mms) (gm)28.2
Suspension Compliance (Cms) (mm/N)0.1
Motor Force Factor (BL) (T•M)14.3
Mechanical Q Factor (Qms)18.41
Electrical Q Factor (Qes)0.56
Total Q Factor (Qts)0.54
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) (L)46.1
Surface Area of Diaphragm (Sd) (cm²)539.1

material description

Basket TypeStamped steel with black powder coat painting
Magnet MaterialFerrite
Cone Body MaterialFelted paper
Cone Surround MaterialFelted paper with damping edge treat
Dust Cap MaterialOpen cloth
Spider MaterialCotton
Voice Coil Wire MaterialCopper
Voice Coil Former MaterialKraft paper former
Voice Coil Winding StyleSingle layer

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