NVX VCW152v3

15″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 1,500 W RMS

Fs 29.3 HzQts 0.59Vas 3.70 ft³Xmax 0.91″

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

Net volume2.83 ft³ (80 L)
Qtc0.89
Fc45 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)39 Hz
Example box (outside)31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 11 3/4″
Open sealed box in designer

Ported

Net volume4.84 ft³ (137 L)
Tuning (Fb)31 Hz
Portslot 3 9/16 × 16 11/16″, 27 5/8″ long
Port velocity at 1,500 W62 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)28 Hz
Example box (outside)31 1/2″ × 18 1/8″ × 22 3/8″
Open ported box in designer
203040506080100150200667278849096HzdB
Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs29.3 Hz
Qts0.59
Qes0.77
Qms2.44
Vas3.70 ft³
Re (one coil)1.6 Ω
Sd124.7 in²
Xmax0.91″
Vd112.9 in³ calc.
Mms258 g calc.
BL9.9 T·m calc.
EBP38 — suits sealed calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m87.3 dB calc.

General

Size15″
Voice coilsdual 2 Ω
RMS power1,500 W

Mounting dimensions

Ø15 9/16″cutout Ø14 1/8″mounting depth 8 3/16″magnet Ø≈ 9 3/16″
Cutout diameter14 1/8″
Mounting depth8 3/16″
Overall diameter15 9/16″

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 NVX 15″ models