Elemental Designs E15o
15″ subwoofer · DVC · 1,000 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | not in the spec sheet: Sd — typical value for the size used |
| Mounting dimensions | 1 of 4 — missing: mounting depth, frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 1,000 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| Bass character (Qtc) | Flat and accurate · 0.64 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 66 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 77 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 17 5/16″ × 17 5/16″ × 10 5/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 3 1/8 × 16 11/16″, 27 1/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,000 W | 65 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 33 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 17 15/16″ |
Deeper: 2.37 ft³ (67 L) tuned to 39 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 12 7/8″ 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 | 1,000 W |
| Fs | 35 Hz |
| Qts | 0.34 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 6.2 |
| Vas | 2.90 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re (one coil) | 1.9 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 124 in² |
| Xmax | 0.75″ |
| EBP | 97 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 91.9 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 14″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 7 1/16″ |
“≈” 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 Elemental Designs 15″ models
- Elemental Designs 15A.22 15″ · dual 2 Ω
- Elemental Designs 16Ov.2 15″ · dual 2 Ω
- Elemental Designs E15a 15″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs e15K (2003) 15″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs e15kd4 15″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs e15SP4 15″
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Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
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- Fi Audio BL15v3.1 D1 1.18 ft³ sealed · 3.71 ft³ ported
- Fi Audio BL15v3.1 D2 1.18 ft³ sealed · 3.71 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the Elemental Designs E15o need?
Recommended net volume: 1.13 ft³ sealed, 3.67 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 1,000 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Elemental Designs E15o Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 35 Hz, Qts 0.34, Vas 2.90 ft³, Xmax 0.75″.
How much power does the Elemental Designs E15o handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,000 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.