Sundown Audio NSv5-18 D1

18″ subwoofer · dual 1 Ω · 3,000 W RMS

Fs 28.9 HzQts 0.44Vas 3.22 ft³

Recommended box

For a sedan, one sub, 3,000 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

Net volume1.62 ft³ (46 L)
Qtc0.76
Fc50 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)49 Hz
Example box (outside)19 11/16″ × 19 11/16″ × 11 5/16″
Open sealed box in designer

Ported

Net volume4.59 ft³ (130 L)
Tuning (Fb)28 Hz
Portslot 4 3/4 × 19 1/16″, 59″ long
Port velocity at 3,000 W65 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)26 Hz
Example box (outside)31 1/2″ × 20 1/2″ × 26 3/8″
Open ported box in designer
203040506080100150200606672788490HzdB
Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs28.9 Hz
Qts0.44
Qes0.475
Qms6.09
Vas3.22 ft³
Re (one coil)0.96 Ω
Sd177 in²
Xmax≈ 0.39″
Mms615 g calc.
BL15 T·m calc.
EBP61 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m88.7 dB calc.

General

Size18″
Voice coilsdual 1 Ω
RMS power3,000 W

Mounting dimensions

Ø≈ 17 11/16″cutout ≈ Ø16 9/16″mounting depth ≈ 8 1/4″magnet Ø≈ 10 3/4″
Cutout diameter≈ 16 9/16″
Mounting depth≈ 8 1/4″

Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 177 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 Sundown Audio 18″ models