Audiobahn AW1508Q

15″ subwoofer · 2,000 W RMS

28.4 HzFs, resonance

0.32Qts

3.11 ft³Vas

0.79″Xmax

2,000 WRMS

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, 2,000 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

1.15 ft³ (32.5 L)

Net volume

Bass character (Qtc)	Dry and tight · 0.62
Fc	55 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	67 Hz
Example box (outside)	17 5/16″ × 17 5/16″ × 10 7/16″

Open sealed box in designer

Ported

deeper, louder

3.46 ft³ (98 L)

Net volume

Tuning (Fb)	31 Hz
Port	slot 4 1/8 × 16 11/16″, 48 5/8″ long
Port velocity at 2,000 W	63 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	30 Hz
Example box (outside)	31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 21 7/16″

Open ported box in designer

Deeper: 2.22 ft³ (63 L) tuned to 33 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 15 5/16″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator

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Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Size	15″
Voice coils	—
RMS power	2,000 W
Fs	28.4 Hz
Qts	0.32
Qes	0.36
Qms	2.95
Vas	3.11 ft³

Re	1.9 Ω
Sd	116.3 in²
Xmax	0.79″
Vd	91.5 in³ calc.
Mms	284 g calc.
BL	16.4 T·m calc.
EBP	79 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m	89.5 dB calc.

Mounting dimensions

Cutout diameter	14″
Mounting depth	8″
Overall diameter	15 1/2″

“≈” 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

web.archive.org/web/20050307032618/http://audiobahn.com/tech/2002/Sub%20Specs/Au

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Audiobahn AW150XS 15″
Audiobahn AW151T 15″ · 4 Ω
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Audiobahn AW152T 15″
Audiobahn AW1500N 15″
Audiobahn AW1500Q 15″
Audiobahn AW1500V 15″ · dual 4 Ω

Similar 15″ subwoofers from other brands

Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.

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Pride T V.3 15 D1 1.24 ft³ sealed · 3.96 ft³ ported
Pride T V.3 15 D2 1.24 ft³ sealed · 3.96 ft³ ported

FAQ

What box does the Audiobahn AW1508Q need?

Recommended net volume: 1.15 ft³ sealed, 3.46 ft³ ported tuned to 31 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 2,000 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.

What are the Audiobahn AW1508Q Thiele/Small specs?

Fs 28.4 Hz, Qts 0.32, Vas 3.11 ft³, Xmax 0.79″, Sd 116.3 in².

What is the Audiobahn AW1508Q mounting depth?

Mounting depth is 8″, cutout diameter 14″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.

How much power does the Audiobahn AW1508Q handle and how do I wire it?

RMS power rating: 2,000 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.