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— vs — · side by side
The ceramic that kept tweed character · 12″ head to head
Jensen
P12R.
12″ · 25 W · 8 Ω · 93.7 dB · alnico
vs.
Jensen
C12R.
12″ · 25 W · 8 Ω · 92.3 dB · ceramic
Jensen P12R · Jensen C12R
Fig. — SPL response · on-axis, 1 m · 80 Hz – 10 kHzlens · voice
Where they sit · voice
Where they differ · voice
Same family scoop, different peak placement. The P12R bites at 2 kHz; the C12R peaks higher, in ice-pick territory. The P12R's top rolls off hard above 8 kHz; the C12R extends past 10 kHz. Brighter ceramic, sharper peak, same mid-scoop.