Audiobahn AW1506Q
15″ subwoofer · 1,300 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 3 of 4 — missing: magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 1,300 W. It’s the same math as the designer’s step-by-step mode, where you can fit the box to your space, vehicle and amp and get plans, a cut sheet and DXF.
Sealed
smaller, tighter| Bass character (Qtc) | Tight and punchy · 0.82 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 42 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 38 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 11 3/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 33 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 15/16 × 16 5/16″, 36 5/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,300 W | 64 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 32 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 11 7/8″ |
Deeper: 4.52 ft³ (128 L) tuned to 28 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 23 1/16″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator
Projects with this subwoofer
Boxes that users designed and published: plans, cut sheet and response graph.
Thiele/Small parameters
| Size | 15″ |
|---|---|
| Voice coils | — |
| RMS power | 1,300 W |
| Fs | 30.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.60 |
| Qes | 0.71 |
| Qms | 3.74 |
| Vas | 2.37 ft³ |
| Re | 3.4 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 116.3 in² |
| Xmax | 0.75″ |
| Vd | 87 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 330 g calc. |
| BL | 17.3 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 43 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 86.2 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 13 3/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 8″ |
| Overall diameter | 15 3/8″ |
“≈” means the value isn’t in the spec sheet and a typical value for the size is used; “calc.” means it’s calculated from the published parameters. Check the manufacturer’s spec sheet before you build.
Data sources
Other Audiobahn 15″ models
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- Audiobahn AW150XS 15″
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- Audiobahn AW1500N 15″
- Audiobahn AW1500Q 15″
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FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW1506Q need?
Recommended net volume: 2.65 ft³ sealed, 1.91 ft³ ported tuned to 33 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 1,300 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiobahn AW1506Q Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 30.2 Hz, Qts 0.60, Vas 2.37 ft³, Xmax 0.75″, Sd 116.3 in².
What is the Audiobahn AW1506Q mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 8″, cutout diameter 13 3/4″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Audiobahn AW1506Q handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,300 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.