I have a great deal on a used DD 9515 : what do you think ?

[Notorious97200 339]

Hi guys,

I have a very good deal on aDigital Design sub. It's a 9515, very cheap

I've never heared any, in a correct box.

I don't know how it will sound in a 3 to 3.5 ft3 ported box. That is what I can fit in the "trunk" of my Toyota auris. the Auris is like a little bigger Corolla hatchback 4 doors, with a very small hatch.

 

I still have my 12" BTL n2, but I have a buyer...he's in the starting blocks, waiting to take it from me !!!

 

Originally I was debating between an SSA Zcon and an AA Mayhem, but the DD9515 came and it costs "only" $300 locally !

I think I can't pass on this deal.

 

My amp is a sundown saz1500. I saw some saz 2500 at db-r, but the DD is rated for 1600 w rms.

 

My question : do you think I can like how it will sound in a 3 to 3.5 ft3 portee box ? I love the sound of the BTL n2. The Xcon and Icons are amazing too, so maybe I would love the Zcon !

 

[khinds94 17]

I would stick with the lower side of it and do 3 cubes before displacement, that way your left with around 2.7 net. However considering that your not over driving the sub with too much power, depending on your goals. IF your going for a daily beater with no regards to spl, I would do 3.5 cubes because It will give you more output in the lower range. (IF thats what your going for)  

[Notorious97200 339]

It will be for music, but I need output ! For sure  

2.75 seems too small for a 15", but they say it can work ! No way.

3 ft3 is still small for such a powerful 15" IMO. I will try the biggest box I can fit.

If I must use aeroports to save some space, I will !

 

BTW what would be "good" for music ? One 6"  round PVC port (flared) or two 4" ?

 

Waiting on other opinions.

[Notorious97200 339]

I did the maths : one 6" has more surface than two 4" ! But I don't know what's better for this sub.

I'll take a look on a DD forum somewhere.

[ricksi30 923]

Ever thought about reconing your btl to a 15?

[Notorious97200 339]

1. recone + basket + shipping would not be cheaper than the price of this DD sub.
2. There are no more N2 available and my good friend wants a second one for so long ! He will have to recone it himself to a 15" !
3. If I sell my btl, I will receive money for the DD AND enough to have a new box and some money left ! It's a really good deal

But I want it to sound good, to be loud enough when I compare to a btl, and to go low enough. I saw a lot of people saying the 9515 do not like to go low. That scares me a bit

[pmureika 31]

1. recone + basket + shipping would not be cheaper than the price of this DD sub.
2. There are no more N2 available and my good friend wants a second one for so long ! He will have to recone it himself to a 15" !
3. If I sell my btl, I will receive money for the DD AND enough to have a new box and some money left ! It's a really good deal

But I want it to sound good, to be loud enough when I compare to a btl, and to go low enough. I saw a lot of people saying the 9515 do not like to go low. That scares me a bit

Get a ssa Zcon it can go it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Notorious97200 339]

I know the Zcon is what I need !

But + $700 + taxes ...that is a lot of money, and a few weeks  (or months) to receive it.

The DD is local, and costs around $300. I know it is a very good sub for burps. It is for sure, less musical than a Zcon !

[pmureika 31]

I know the Zcon is what I need !

But + $700 + taxes ...that is a lot of money, and a few weeks  (or months) to receive it.

The DD is local, and costs around $300. I know it is a very good sub for burps. It is for sure, less musical than a Zcon !

to bad it would cost you so much, because compared to a xcon it ia awesome. 

[ricksi30 923]

Sorry I don't know why but I thought the n2 was blown. In a proper enclosure the DD should do well, and you don't have to pay shipping which is a bonus.

[pro-rabbit 64]

I would pick it up, then sell it and make a few bucks. Then purchase something that will work far better with your space limitations.

[Notorious97200 339]

Yeah I will definitely pick it up ! If I don't like it, I will sell it at a higher price !

[Notorious97200 339]

This time, I want to try DC Creation, for my box design !

Hope we'll find a way...

[pro-rabbit 64]

With such a limited space, in all honesty we (as a company) would highly suggest a different driver for your application as the output and sound will reflect the lack of available space. We could not guarantee or promise in any way the output or "loudness" of that setup.

[Notorious97200 339]

How much net volume is needed for that sub ?

Their website says 2.75-3 ft3 net. but I know it may be marketing.
All the 15" I've seen need at least 3 ft3 minimum. and I know they will not perform too well in such small volume.
 

I was pleased with an Xcon 15 in that space.

Honnestly, I've heared some Xcon in bigger volume, and they were sounding much better : louder on all frequencies, and lower.

But I do what I can ! I tried a 12", in 2 custom boxes, and I want more now.

[Notorious97200 339]

I think the most space I can use is 3.5 ft3 net volume, maybe a little more if I can save some , with PVC round ports.

[cloud77 28]

would you trade the n2?

[ricksi30 923]

would you trade the n2?

Shipping will probably prevent him from trading.

[cloud77 28]

shipping goes both ways, I am needing to sell my 15" zcon or trade for a 12" .  I have no space for a 15" anymore because boxes are getting bigger =[

[ricksi30 923]

shipping goes both ways, I am needing to sell my 15" zcon or trade for a 12" .  I have no space for a 15" anymore because boxes are getting bigger =[

He's not in the US though. I know that he has stated that shipping to his island is expensive.

[alain 6]

Ill buy the dd9515 for the subbie lol

[Notorious97200 339]

My box builder would kill me if I sell the sub to someone else !!!! He wants a second N2 for so long : he's already looking for recone price ! He will come to my house later because he did not see the basket price ! I'm the one who speak English and got the Mastercard !

 

No trade sorry !

[Notorious97200 339]

I'll let you know how I like the DD...if it is in a good enough shape for me  

[Dangrebel 89]

Run that dd with 3.5 or more and 16sqin of port per ft3 or more. It will love it

[Notorious97200 339]

I hope DD will be ok to send a recone kit or 2 to me.
On their FB page they told me to ask their Trinidadian dealer. But Trinidad is another country, another island. they don't even use US $ !

 

do you know if they send recone kits to customers ? I will have to make some dealer get them for me. But I don't know any, yet