Fi Audio Xv5 15 D1
15″ subwoofer · dual 1 Ω · 1,500 W RMS
| Source | ficaraudio.com · 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, 1,500 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 · 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 58 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 58 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 17 5/16″ × 17 5/16″ × 10 13/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 2 3/8 × 16 11/16″, 43 1/2″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,500 W | 63 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 36 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 12 11/16″ |
Deeper: 3.18 ft³ (90 L) tuned to 33 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 18 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 | dual 1 Ω |
| RMS power | 1,500 W |
| Fs | 33.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.44 |
| Qes | 0.481 |
| Qms | 4.8 |
| Vas | 2.29 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.01 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 117.8 in² |
| Xmax | 1.14″ |
| Vd | 134.5 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 280 g calc. |
| BL | 11.2 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 70 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 89.2 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 14″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 8 3/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 15 3/8″ |
Judging by its value, the published Re is for both coils in series — converted to per coil.
“≈” 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 Fi Audio 15″ models
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- Fi Audio Alpha v1 15 S2 15″ · 2 Ω
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- Fi Audio Alpha v2 15 S2 15″ · 2 Ω
- Fi Audio Alpha v2 15 S4 15″ · 4 Ω
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- Fi Audio BL-NEO 15 D2 15″ · dual 2 Ω
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- Fi Audio BL15v3 D2 15″ · dual 2 Ω
- Fi Audio BL15v3.1 D1 15″ · dual 1 Ω
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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 Xv5 15 D1 need?
Recommended net volume: 1.20 ft³ sealed, 1.87 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 1,500 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Fi Audio Xv5 15 D1 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 33.8 Hz, Qts 0.44, Vas 2.29 ft³, Xmax 1.14″, Sd 117.8 in².
What is the Fi Audio Xv5 15 D1 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 8 3/8″, cutout diameter 14″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Fi Audio Xv5 15 D1 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,500 W. Dual 1 Ω voice coils: series gives 2 Ω, parallel gives 0.5 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.