15-Inch Professional Woofers & Subwoofer Drivers

The 15-inch driver covers the widest range of professional applications: full-range two-way PA tops, large stage monitors, compact subwoofers and the bass section of three-way cabinets. REDCATT offers 9 15-inch woofers and subwoofer drivers with AES ratings from 400 W to 1200 W and sensitivity up to 99 dB, in neodymium (2) and ferrite (7) designs.

Models
9
Sizes
15"
AES power
400 – 1200 W
Motor
Neo & ferrite

15-inch specifications at a glance

Key figures for every model in this category. AES power is the two-hour AES2-1984 rating; programme power is twice and peak four times that figure. Complete Thiele/Small data, drawings and CAD are on each product page.

Model Size Magnet Impedance AES power Sensitivity Fs Xmax Voice coil Diaphragm / cone Weight
152FIND-1
DR-15-007-8R-B2-C0001
15" Ferrite 8 Ω 800 W 95.6 dB 37 Hz 4.5 mm 76 mm Paper CF 9 kg
152FIND-2
DR-15-008-8R-B2-C0001
15" Ferrite 8 Ω 800 W 99 dB 44 Hz 4.45 mm 76 mm Paper CF 8.5 kg
154FIND
DR-15-012-8R-B2-C0001
15" Ferrite 8 Ω 500 W 97.4 dB 38 Hz 4.5 mm 63.5 mm Paper GF 6.3 kg
155FIND
DR-15-013-8R-B2-C0001
15" Ferrite 8 Ω 400 W 94.6 dB 40 Hz 4.75 mm 63.5 mm Paper GF 4.5 kg
15FHW
DR-15-016-8R-B2-C0001
15" Ferrite 8 Ω 400 W 90.7 dB 24 Hz 4.85 mm 76 mm Paper GF 6.8 kg
15FIND
DR-15-017-8R-B2-C0001
15" Ferrite 8 Ω 1000 W 96.7 dB 42 Hz 6.75 mm 101.6 mm Paper GF 12 kg
15FPM
DR-15-018-8R-B2-C0001
15" Ferrite 8 Ω 1000 W 97.9 dB 41 Hz 4.5 mm 101.6 mm Paper CF 12 kg
15NPM
DR-15-025-8R-B2-C0001
15" Neodymium 8 Ω 800 W 97.7 dB 48 Hz 5.25 mm 101.6 mm Paper CF 6.65 kg
15NPW
DR-15-027-8R-B2-C0001
15" Neodymium 8 Ω 1200 W 97.3 dB 40 Hz 5.75 mm 101.6 mm 8.5 kg

How to choose 15-inch woofers

Two-way top or subwoofer

For a 15-inch two-way top, look for the highest sensitivity with a smooth response to 2 kHz; for a sub, look for Xmax and Bl. The spec table above lists both.

Crossover to the compression driver

A 15-inch woofer in a two-way cabinet usually crosses between 1 and 1.6 kHz to a 1.4-inch or 1.8-inch exit compression driver; check the woofer's response above 1 kHz.

Enclosure

Qts and Vas determine the vented volume; typical 15-inch two-way cabinets fall between 60 and 120 litres. A simulated recommendation is on each product page.

Neodymium or ferrite

Neodymium 15-inch drivers are common in portable powered speakers and flown systems; ferrite in installed and high-volume OEM cabinets.

Typical applications

  • Two-way PA tops and powered loudspeakers
  • Large stage monitors
  • Compact subwoofers
  • Bass section of three-way cabinets
  • Installed sound and OEM programmes

Engineering data for every model

Full Thiele/Small parameters, frequency-response and impedance plots, datasheet PDF, 2D drawing and 3D STEP model on each product page, and the same data as JSON from the product API.

Independently tested 15-inch woofers

1 of the 9 drivers on this page have been measured or reviewed by independent publications. Metadata and links only; REDCATT does not publish ratings it did not earn. See all coverage on the reviews page.

HiFi Test, Dec 2024
Redcatt 152FINDX8
Product: 152FIND-1 DR-15-007-8R-B2-C0001

Custom 15-inch woofers for OEM and ODM programmes

Every driver on this page can be adapted for an OEM programme at REDCATT's own factory in Dongguan: impedance, voice coil, cone or diaphragm, surround, motor and frame changes, or a new design built to a target specification. Standard catalog drivers have a minimum order quantity of 1 piece; custom and OEM MOQs are flexible, starting at 100 pieces, with quantity-tiered pricing; production lead time is 45 calendar days.

Tooling and NRE apply to custom developments that need dedicated tools. The range is wide: simple tools can cost as little as a few tens of dollars, while complex injection tools can exceed $50,000. NRE charges are refunded against placed production orders.

Quality and warranty

15-inch questions

How many 15-inch drivers does REDCATT make?

REDCATT lists 9 15-inch woofers and subwoofer drivers, from 400 W to 1200 W AES, in neodymium and ferrite versions, all on this page.

Which 15-inch woofer suits a two-way PA top?

Favour the models with the highest sensitivity and the smoothest published response up to the crossover; the product pages show the frequency-response plot for each.

Can a 15-inch woofer be used as a subwoofer?

Yes, particularly the higher-Xmax models; for the deepest bass and highest output the 18-inch and 21-inch subwoofer drivers are the usual choice.

Are custom 15-inch drivers available?

Yes, through the OEM/ODM process with an MOQ that is flexible, starting at 100 pieces, with quantity-tiered pricing.

More commercial and technical answers on the FAQ page.

Need help shortlisting 15-inch woofers?

Send the target specification or the cabinet and our engineers will propose a driver, with samples and measurement data.

Contact engineering