Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2
15″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 2,000 W RMS · also as Platinum 15 D1 (dual 1 Ω)
The Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2 is a 15″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.42 and EBP 71 it works both sealed and ported: sealed is tighter and smaller, ported is deeper and louder. Long excursion (Xmax 1.18″) — built for loud music and high power.
| Source | resilientsounds.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, 2,000 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 · 0.70 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 54 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 57 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 16 15/16″ × 16 15/16″ × 12 7/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 2 3/4 × 16 5/16″, 47″ long |
| Port velocity at 2,000 W | 68 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 35 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 25 7/8″ × 17 11/16″ × 17 1/8″ |
Deeper: 3.04 ft³ (86 L) tuned to 32 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 19 15/16″ 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 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 2,000 W |
| Fs | 32 Hz |
| Qts | 0.42 |
| Qes | 0.45 |
| Qms | 6.22 |
| Vas | 2.45 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 2 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 123.9 in² |
| Xmax | 1.18″ |
| Vd | 146.3 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 322 g calc. |
| BL | 17 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 71 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 89 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 13 11/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 10″ |
| Overall diameter | 15 9/16″ |
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
- Club Car Precedent — under the rear seat sealed box
Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 123.9 in².
“≈” 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
Voice coil versions
The same sub with different voice coils: the parameters are nearly the same — pick by your amp and wiring.
| Model | Voice coils | Re | Qes | Vas | Sealed | Ported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D1 | dual 1 Ω | 1 Ω | 0.27 | 2.15 ft³ | 1.36 ft³ | 3.57 ft³ · 31 Hz |
| Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2 | dual 2 Ω | 2 Ω | 0.45 | 2.45 ft³ | 1.36 ft³ | 1.98 ft³ · 34 Hz |
Other Resilient Sounds 15″ models
- Resilient Sounds Gold 15 D4 15″ · dual 4 Ω
- Resilient Sounds Onyx 15 D1 15″ · dual 1 Ω
- Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 V2 D1 15″ · dual 1 Ω
- Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 V2 D2 15″ · dual 2 Ω
- Resilient Sounds RS 15 D4 15″ · dual 4 Ω
- Resilient Sounds RS 15 V2 D4 15″ · dual 4 Ω
- Resilient Sounds Team 15 D1 15″ · dual 1 Ω
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FAQ
What box does the Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2 need?
Recommended net volume: 1.36 ft³ sealed, 1.98 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 2,000 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 32 Hz, Qts 0.42, Vas 2.45 ft³, Xmax 1.18″, Sd 123.9 in².
What is the Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 10″, cutout diameter 13 11/16″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 2,000 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.
Is the Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2 better sealed or ported?
EBP 71: both work — sealed 1.36 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 1.98 ft³ tuned to 34 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2 need?
For the 1.98 ft³ ported box tuned to 34 Hz: slot 2 3/4 × 16 5/16″, 47″ long, area 44.9 in²; or a round port Ø7 9/16″, ≈ 47″ long. Port air speed at 2,000 W: 68 ft/s.
What box do two Resilient Sounds Platinum 15 D2 subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 2.72 ft³ sealed, or 3.96 ft³ ported at the same 34 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.