Favorite high sensitivity 12" 50-1000hz

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What is your favorite high sensitivity 12" woofer for 50hz to about 1000/1500hz range? I'm looking to revisit the econowave style speaker with a bit more sensitivity than my last pair had (about 90 db). I don't care about cabinet size within reason and don't need below 45-50hz, but would like 92-95 db if possible.
 
Finally slowed down at work and I could run some enclosure sims. The Faital 12fe300 does dig deep for a pro sound woofer, but the box is rather large. I know I said no box size restraints but at a certain point it seems a 15" would make more sense. Is 93db sensitivity at 50hz in 3 cu ft possible for a 12"?
 
Is 93db sensitivity at 50hz in 3 cu ft possible for a 12"?
Per the vented chart you can get ~3% eff. max = ~112 dB + 10log(0.03) = ~97 dB, sealed ~2% eff. max = ~95 dB
 

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Just an other option, an alternative that i will use is the Beyma 12BR70, it's less sensitive (but still 93dB) but wider frequency range (can be crosssed above 1kHz). The 12P80 is also great, but doesn't go low and high enough for what i needed.
 
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