Audiobahn AWES15P
15″ subwoofer · DVC · 1,300 W RMS
The Audiobahn AWES15P is a 15″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.50 and EBP 41 it suits a sealed box: tight bass in a small enclosure; a ported box would need a lot of volume. Modest excursion (Xmax 0.55″) — for clean sound at moderate levels, not for SPL competitions.
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 2 of 4 — missing: frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
- Fs, Vas and Sd don't match the moving mass of 220.57 g (they give 534 g) — one of the spec sheet values is probably wrong.
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 · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 35 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 33 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 16 15/16″ × 16 15/16″ × 17 7/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 2 9/16 × 16 5/16″, 42 3/4″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,300 W | 64 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 27 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 15 9/16″ |
Deeper: 4.87 ft³ (138 L) tuned to 25 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 25 5/16″ 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 | DVC |
| RMS power | 1,300 W |
| Fs | 22 Hz |
| Qts | 0.50 |
| Qes | 0.54 |
| Qms | 7.4 |
| Vas | 3.21 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3.6 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 125.6 in² |
| Xmax | 0.55″ |
| Vd | 69.2 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 534 g calc. |
| BL | 22.2 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 41 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84.5 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 13 3/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 9 5/8″ |
Where it fits in a vehicle
Spots from our vehicle guides where the cutout, mounting depth and recommended box fit. The spot sizes are approximate — measure your own vehicle.
- Excursion — behind the third row sealed and ported box
“≈” 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/20060317155848/http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/images/t
- web.archive.org/web/20060317155836/http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/images/t
- web.archive.org/web/20060317160311/http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/images/t
- web.archive.org/web/20060317162145/http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/images/t
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- Audiobahn ALUM15X 15″
- Audiobahn AW150Q 15″
- Audiobahn AW150T 15″ · 4 Ω
- Audiobahn AW150XS 15″
- Audiobahn AW151T 15″ · 4 Ω
- Audiobahn AW152N 15″ · 4 Ω
- 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.
- Sky High Car Audio BMX-15 D1 2.15 ft³ sealed · 2.58 ft³ ported
- Sky High Car Audio BMX-15 D2 1.80 ft³ sealed · 2.68 ft³ ported
- Sundown Audio Xv1-15 D4 2.65 ft³ sealed · 2.54 ft³ ported
- Diamond H154 2.37 ft³ sealed · 2.93 ft³ ported
- Diamond HXP154 1.59 ft³ sealed · 2.40 ft³ ported
- Ground Zero GZRW 38-D2 (2x2 Ohm) 2.51 ft³ sealed · 3.11 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AWES15P need?
Recommended net volume: 2.12 ft³ sealed, 2.58 ft³ ported tuned to 30 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 AWES15P Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 22 Hz, Qts 0.50, Vas 3.21 ft³, Xmax 0.55″, Sd 125.6 in².
What is the Audiobahn AWES15P mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 9 5/8″, 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 AWES15P handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,300 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.
Is the Audiobahn AWES15P better sealed or ported?
EBP 41: a sealed box (2.12 ft³) suits it best — tight bass in a compact enclosure. Ported is possible (2.58 ft³, tuned to 30 Hz) but larger.
What port does the Audiobahn AWES15P need?
For the 2.58 ft³ ported box tuned to 30 Hz: slot 2 9/16 × 16 5/16″, 42 3/4″ long, area 41.7 in²; or a round port Ø7 5/16″, ≈ 42 3/4″ long. Port air speed at 1,300 W: 64 ft/s.
What box do two Audiobahn AWES15P subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 4.24 ft³ sealed, or 5.16 ft³ ported at the same 30 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.