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Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 15" Enclosure DD Audio 9915c · Single 15" Sealed enclosure

Net volume
1.40 cu ft
Max mounting depth
10.810 in available, 10.310 in required
Cutout
15.190 in
External dimensions
19.12 in W × 18 in at the seat face H × 17.72 in at the base D
Front baffle
1.5 in, double baffle
Buy at Audio IntensityFactory-direct, ships from Tullahoma
  • Best For: DD Audio 9915c Trunk-Fit Builds
  • Net Volume: 1.40 cu ft (1.82 cu ft Gross)
  • Alignment: Qtc 0.616, fc 52.8 Hz, F3 61.8 Hz
  • Driver Match: DD Audio 9915c (D1 or D2)
  • Construction: Rear-Firing Wedge | V-Groove/Dado | Double 1.5" Baffle | Threaded Insert Kit included

Spec of record

Technical specifications

SpecificationValue
SeriesProline X Performance Optimized Wedge
Compatible DriverDD Audio 9915c, D1 or D2, quantity 1. Direct fit
ConfigurationSingle 15 inch, single chamber sealed wedge
Mounting PositionTrunk or cargo area, tall face against the rear seat back
Firing DirectionRearward into the trunk. Not a down fire design, no feet included
External Width19.12 in
External Height18 in at the seat face
External Depth17.72 in at the base, tapering to 11.17 in at the top
Internal Volume, Gross1.82 cu ft
Internal Volume, Net Acoustic1.40 cu ft
AlignmentQtc 0.616, fc 52.8 Hz, F3 61.8 Hz anechoic
Driver Cutout15.190 in
Driver Mounting Depth10.810 in available, 10.310 in required
Frame Outer Diameter16.620 in, as published by DD Audio
Driver Displacement0.400 cu ft, as published by DD Audio
Cone Area (derived)1028.9 cm2, from DD's published piston diameter; DD publish no Sd
Power Handling3200 watts RMS
ImpedanceD1: 2 ohms in series or 0.5 ohm in parallel; D2: 4 ohms in series or 1 ohm in parallel
Xmax32 mm one way
MaterialLangboard Elite MDF
ConstructionCNC cut, V-groove and dado joinery
Panel Thickness0.75 in
Front Baffle1.5 in, double baffle
Internal BracingInternal brace
Driver MountingThreaded insert kit included, NOT pre-installed: DD publish no mounting hole locations
Terminal CupsOne Proline X ABS and carbon fiber composite, side mounted, pre wired 12 gauge OFC
DampingLight polyfill wall lining, does not alter acoustic volume
CarpetPlush black
Weight32.1 lb
Warranty1 Year Limited
Built InTullahoma, Tennessee

From the shop floor

Installer's take

1.40 cubic feet net, the Butterworth volume for this driver computed from DD's published Fs, Qts and Vas. In it the 9915c lands at Qtc 0.616, well damped, on the dry side of flat, with system resonance at 52.8 Hz. Half power lands at 61.8 Hz anechoic, before any cabin gain.

DD publishes no Sd for any of its drivers. The 1028.9 square centimetre figure behind this alignment is derived from DD's own published piston diameter, which they define as measured halfway across the surround, the convention Sd itself is defined from. DD publishes no Mms, Cms or DC resistance either.

DD publishes no mounting hole locations, so the inserts are not in the baffle when the box arrives. The insert kit is in the box: set them where the woofer's own holes fall, with the drill bit and screws in the kit, and lay the gasket tape before the woofer goes down.

DD sells the 9915c in D1 and D2. the D1 is two 1 ohm coils, 2 ohms in series or 0.5 ohm in parallel; the D2 is two 2 ohm coils, 4 ohms in series or 1 ohm in parallel. DD publishes one set of Thiele-Small parameters for the model rather than a set per coil, so this cabinet is the same either way. A parallel load at or under 1 ohm needs an amplifier rated for it.

Measure the base depth. This cabinet is 17.72 inches deep at the trunk floor, 11.17 at the top, and 19.12 wide.

Before you order

Questions

Will this enclosure fit both coil versions of the 9915c?

Yes. DD sells the 9915c in D1 and D2 and publishes one set of Thiele-Small parameters for the model rather than a set per coil, so the cabinet is the same either way. The cutout is 15.190 in and the mounting depth allowance is 10.810 in.

Why 1.40 cubic feet net?

1.40 cubic feet net, the Butterworth volume for this driver computed from DD's published Fs, Qts and Vas. In it the 9915c lands at Qtc 0.616, well damped, on the dry side of flat, with system resonance at 52.8 Hz. The box is 1.82 cu ft gross before the driver's displacement of 0.400 cu ft, which is DD's own figure.

What amplifier power should I run, and what impedance?

DD rate the 9915c at 3200 watts RMS. DD sells the 9915c in D1 and D2. the D1 is two 1 ohm coils, 2 ohms in series or 0.5 ohm in parallel; the D2 is two 2 ohm coils, 4 ohms in series or 1 ohm in parallel. DD publishes one set of Thiele-Small parameters for the model rather than a set per coil, so this cabinet is the same either way. A parallel load at or under 1 ohm needs an amplifier rated for it. Aim for roughly 2240 to 3200 watts at the impedance you wire.

How does a wedge enclosure improve the sound in a trunk installation?

The angled seat-side face matches the roughly 20 degree lean of a factory rear seat, so the cabinet sits flat against it instead of leaving a wasted triangle. The vertical trunk-lid-side face carries the driver, firing rearward into the trunk cavity.

Where does the cone area figure come from?

DD publishes no Sd for any of its drivers. The 1028.9 square centimetre figure behind this alignment is derived from DD's own published piston diameter, which they define as measured halfway across the surround, the convention Sd itself is defined from. DD publishes no Mms, Cms or DC resistance either.

What is the expected low-frequency extension?

Half power lands at 61.8 Hz anechoic, before any cabin gain. Qtc is 0.616. These figures exclude cabin gain, which in most vehicles adds real output below 40 Hz. DD publish the 9915c's free-air resonance at 34.32 Hz.

Do I need to add polyfill or damping?

No. Polyfill is already installed as a light wall lining and the quantity is chosen so it does not change the acoustic volume. Do not add more.

Is the driver included, and are the threaded inserts installed?

No driver: this is an enclosure only. You receive the cabinet finished in plush black carpet, one side-mounted pre-wired terminal cup and the polyfill lining installed. DD Audio publishes no mounting hole locations for this driver, so the threaded inserts are not pressed before it ships. The threaded insert kit comes in the box instead: inserts sized to the woofer, the correct drill bit, allen-head screws, an allen key and woofer gasket tape. You set them when the woofer goes in.

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