Fi Audio Xv3 15 D2
15″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 1,000 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 |
- The spec sheet's Qts 0.51 doesn't match its Qes and Qms (they give 0.61).
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) | Tight and punchy · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 46 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 43 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 11 7/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 15/16 × 16 11/16″, 33″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,000 W | 61 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 34 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 22 13/16″ × 18 1/8″ × 15 15/16″ |
Deeper: 4.87 ft³ (138 L) tuned to 30 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 22 3/8″ 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 | dual 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 1,000 W |
| Fs | 34.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.61 |
| Qes | 0.66 |
| Qms | 8.01 |
| Vas | 2.12 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.4 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 125.6 in² |
| Xmax | 1.06″ |
| Vd | 133.5 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 325 g calc. |
| BL | 12.3 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 53 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 87.8 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 14 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 8 3/4″ |
| Overall diameter | 15 5/8″ |
“≈” 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
- web.archive.org/web/20220819084700/https://ficaraudio.com/product/xv3-series/
- web.archive.org/web/20190920052313/https://ficaraudio.com/product/xv3-series-x12
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Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
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FAQ
What box does the Fi Audio Xv3 15 D2 need?
Recommended net volume: 2.86 ft³ sealed, 2.01 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 Fi Audio Xv3 15 D2 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 34.7 Hz, Qts 0.61, Vas 2.12 ft³, Xmax 1.06″, Sd 125.6 in².
What is the Fi Audio Xv3 15 D2 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 8 3/4″, cutout diameter 14 1/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Fi Audio Xv3 15 D2 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,000 W. Dual 2 Ω voice coils: series gives 4 Ω, parallel gives 1 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.