SPL Dynamics SPL-380D2
15″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 1,500 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 |
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) | Dry and tight · 0.57 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 50 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 67 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 16 15/16″ × 16 15/16″ × 11 7/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 4 1/8 × 16 5/16″, 35 5/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,500 W | 65 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 30 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 20 1/2″ |
Deeper: 2.37 ft³ (67 L) tuned to 30 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 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 | 1,500 W |
| Fs | 33.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.38 |
| Qes | 0.425 |
| Qms | 3.72 |
| Vas | 1.46 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.9 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 123.6 in² |
| Xmax | 0.45″ |
| Vd | 56 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 495 g calc. |
| BL | 21.6 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 79 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 87.6 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 13 7/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 8 15/16″ |
| Overall diameter | 15 9/16″ |
Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 123.6 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
Other SPL Dynamics 15″ models
- SPL Dynamics PRO-15D2 MK3 15″ · dual 2 Ω
- SPL Dynamics PRO-15D2 MK4 15″ · dual 2 Ω
- SPL Dynamics PRO-15D4 MK3 15″ · dual 4 Ω
- SPL Dynamics PRO-15D4 MK4 15″ · dual 4 Ω
- SPL Dynamics PRO-380D2 15″ · dual 2 Ω
- SPL Dynamics PRO-380D4 15″ · dual 4 Ω
- SPL Dynamics SPL-380D1A 15″ · dual 1 Ω
- SPL Dynamics XTR-380D2S 15″ · dual 2 Ω
- SPL Dynamics XTR-380D4S 15″ · dual 4 Ω
Similar 15″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
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- American Bass XMAXXX-1511 1.64 ft³ sealed · 3.60 ft³ ported
- Swat EXE-15D2 v.3 1.39 ft³ sealed · 1.98 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the SPL Dynamics SPL-380D2 need?
Recommended net volume: 1.22 ft³ sealed, 3.67 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 SPL Dynamics SPL-380D2 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 33.4 Hz, Qts 0.38, Vas 1.46 ft³, Xmax 0.45″, Sd 123.6 in².
What is the SPL Dynamics SPL-380D2 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 8 15/16″, cutout diameter 13 7/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the SPL Dynamics SPL-380D2 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,500 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.