Proline X PO 15-S W SA415 sealed wedge, front baffle with gloss black insert and pre-wired leads, 21.14 by 18 inches.Proline X PO 15-S W SA415 sealed wedge, side profile with recessed terminal cup, 19.56 inch base, 18 inches tall.

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Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 15" Enclosure | Deaf Bonce Apocalypse DB-SA415 Single 15" Sealed enclosure

Net volume
2.23 cu ft
Max mounting depth
12.23 in available, 11.73 in required by the driver
Cutout
13.94 in
External dimensions
21.14 in W × 18 in at the seat face H × 19.56 in at the base D
Front baffle
1.5 in, double baffle
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  • Best For: Deaf Bonce Apocalypse DB-SA415 Trunk-Fit Builds
  • Net Volume: 2.23 cu ft (2.36 cu ft Gross)
  • Alignment: Qtc 0.707, fc 53.0 Hz, F3 53.0 Hz
  • Driver Match: Deaf Bonce Apocalypse DB-SA415 (DB-SA415 D1 or DB-SA415 D2)
  • Impedance: D1 2 ohms in series or 0.5 ohm in parallel; D2 4 ohms in series or 1 ohm in parallel
  • Construction: Rear-Firing Wedge | V-Groove/Dado | Double 1.5" Baffle | Threaded Inserts

Technical specifications

SpecificationValue
SeriesProline X Performance Optimized Wedge
Compatible DriverDeaf Bonce Apocalypse DB-SA415, 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 Width21.14 in
External Height18 in at the seat face
External Depth19.56 in at the base, tapering to 13.01 in at the top
Internal Volume, Gross2.36 cu ft
Internal Volume, Net Acoustic2.23 cu ft
AlignmentQtc 0.707, fc 53.0 Hz, F3 53.0 Hz anechoic
Driver Cutout13.94 in
Driver Mounting Depth12.23 in available, 11.73 in required by the driver
Frame Outer Diameter15.81 in, from the manual drawing
Driver Displacement (estimated)0.12 cu ft, not published by Deaf Bonce
Power Handling3500 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
Sensitivity88 dB as published by Deaf Bonce
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 inserts at every mounting location, stainless machine screws included
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
Weight40 lb
Warranty1 Year Limited
Built InTullahoma, Tennessee

Installer's take

2.23 cubic feet net. That is the Butterworth volume for the DB-SA415 D2 coil, computed from Deaf Bonce's published Fs, Qts and Vas. Deaf Bonce publish no sealed recommendation for the DB-SA415 (their manual recommends a bass-reflex box), so this alignment is ours, chosen for damping and transient control rather than peak output. Half power lands at 53.0 Hz anechoic, before any cabin gain.

Two coil versions, one cabinet. In this box the DB-SA415 D2 lands at Qtc 0.707, maximally flat, the reference musical alignment, and the DB-SA415 D1 at Qtc 0.707. System resonance sits at 53.0 Hz.

The cosmetic recess is cut to the 15.81 in frame diameter read from the dimension drawing in Deaf Bonce's manual. Deaf Bonce do not publish driver displacement; the 0.12 cu ft carried here is an estimate for a 15 inch motor, and only the gross figure depends on it.

Measure the base depth. This cabinet is 19.56 inches deep at the trunk floor, 13.01 at the top, and 21.14 wide. It is deeper at the base than it is tall, because the DB-SA415 carries a 11.73 in motor and the cabinet has to clear it.

Questions

Will this enclosure fit both the DB-SA415 D1 and the DB-SA415 D2?

Yes. The coil versions share a frame, the same 13.94 in cutout and the same 11.73 in mounting depth, so the cabinet fits either. They differ electrically, and nothing about the enclosure changes.

Why 2.23 cubic feet net?

2.23 cubic feet net. That is the Butterworth volume for the DB-SA415 D2 coil, computed from Deaf Bonce's published Fs, Qts and Vas. Deaf Bonce publish no sealed recommendation for the DB-SA415 (their manual recommends a bass-reflex box), so this alignment is ours, chosen for damping and transient control rather than peak output. In this box the DB-SA415 D2 lands at Qtc 0.707, maximally flat, the reference musical alignment, and the DB-SA415 D1 at Qtc 0.707. System resonance sits at 53.0 Hz. The box is 2.36 cu ft gross before the driver's displacement. Deaf Bonce do not publish driver displacement; the 0.12 cu ft carried here is an estimate for a 15 inch motor, and only the gross figure depends on it.

What amplifier power should I run, and what impedance?

Deaf Bonce rate the DB-SA415 at 3500 watts RMS. The DB-SA415 D1 carries two 1 ohm coils: 2 ohms in series or 0.5 ohm in parallel. The DB-SA415 D2 carries two 2 ohm coils: 4 ohms in series or 1 ohm in parallel. Run the coils in series unless the amplifier is rated stable at the parallel load; 0.5 ohm is beyond most amplifiers. Aim for roughly 2450 to 3500 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.

Why a rear-firing wedge instead of a plain box?

A rectangular box of this volume wastes the triangle of space a leaning rear seat creates, and firing into the trunk lid rather than at the seat back gives the cabin a smoother path to the passengers. The wedge takes the same air volume and puts it where the car actually has room.

What is the expected low-frequency extension?

Half power lands at 53.0 Hz anechoic, before any cabin gain. Qtc is 0.707. These figures exclude cabin gain, which in most vehicles adds real output below 40 Hz. Deaf Bonce publish the DB-SA415's free-air resonance at 30 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?

No. This is an enclosure only. You receive the cabinet finished in plush black carpet, with threaded inserts at the driver position, stainless machine screws, one side-mounted pre-wired terminal cup and the polyfill lining already installed.

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