American Bass XFL 15" Updated Review 2022

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[@bradleykratzke5741]

I've been running sundown for 4 years until a year ago when my x15 broke and I didn't have the money to replace it at the time. I ended up seeing your video last spring about the XFL series and how they beefed them up. You convinced me to try it and now a year later I am still running two XFL 1544s on a cab 4500 and I couldn't love them any more. 150 db trunk build it impresses everyone I show.

[@2fast4you20]

Yeah 150db at 70hz

[@bradleykratzke5741]

@@2fast4you20 33hz but yea.. ok

[@nickolasvaughn667]

@@bradleykratzke5741 nice

[@nickolasvaughn667]

@@bradleykratzke5741 must have a badass box

[@bradleykratzke5741]

@@nickolasvaughn667 thanks! 5.7 cubic feet @27 hz. I like it low but its also a tad undersized so it stayed pretty punchy. 150.8 was the score on the windshield

[@wal]

It Bump Doe! Great vid 🤙

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

That it do!!

[@bassingwithant8201]

Hey can y’all do a test on Ds18 exl XX excursion

[@centralfloridajones7153]

Should I buy nvx or the xfl !

[@elcapo1038]

@@centralfloridajones7153 xfl

[@joes.7536]

WAL. I’d love to see a test of a American bass mono block class d amp. I need to learn more about this brand.

[@doolkore]

I picked up mine in late 2020 for 200 a piece. Made a custom box for 2 of these at 3.5 cubic feet per sub tuned to 34, and using a taramps 3000 watt amp. They hit super hard!

[@areasonablethought610]

American bass is no joke. They hit so hard I am actually scared to get another one but in another month I maybe will.

[@Joe_1776]

I have 2 XFL 12s wired to 1ohm ( rests at .8 ohms) on a Taramps Smart Bass 3k, powered by a Singer 275amp alt with 2 xs power d3400 batteries in a 4.75ft3 after displacements tuned to 32hz with 69in of port area in the box I made for my 2012 Dodge Avenger. Hits 151.4 dbs at 38hz. Definitely good budget subs.

[@WifeBTR123]

Nice! Im sorta similar to you. 2 12" XFL 1244s Very similar size box in a 99' Avalon. Wired to 1 ohm on a JP23. 150A alt and 80AH of AGM. I haven't seen any clipping yet and my voltage is mid to high 13s. Starts to shake my car more than I care to.

[@workingclassperson2124]

I like how you mentioned your power supply and it’s a proper power supply. Cause to many talk on and on about subs and amps then ill ask them what power supply they got…🦗🦗🦗. Right on. I run a 300 amp Alt on 2 d7500’s on an 8k.

[@Joe_1776]

@@workingclassperson2124 Nice! I was wanting to go with the 5k or 8k decided to go with the 3k for the budget bangers and as a test run to see how well the Taramps held up in winter/summer months. It's been pretty solid so far.

[@Joe_1776]

@@WifeBTR123 bass on fellow basshead! Cheers

[@dylanrap9778]

Stock Hyundai Sonata electrical with smart 3K amp on 2x 15year old kicker CVR 15 inch subs in prefab QBomb slot port box. 148 DB! Those smart amps are no joke

[@skatebunch3084]

Beautiful sub doesn't take a lot of power to make a lot of noise. Sounds amazing in that prefab imagine if you had it in a custom built Box

[@saltyberserker4235]

I'm going with this sub, thanks to you Parker. Thanks dude. Been looking and weighing the pros and cons, but you got me convinced.

[@johnargue2977]

I bought this exact sub in 2020 .paid $209. Xfl 15". Same website on Amazon now selling it for $250. Great video. I see handles more power. I need better amp . Am pushing 1000 RMS.

[@slideandslip25]

CRAZY helpful. I literally had just bought the H Yanka’s and cancelled them after watching the review. After your review of the American bass, I couldn’t be more excited to get those instead.

[@catch22frubert]

This is what I was waiting for. Prefab box and you are hitting 145db, or at least you could had easily. All the subs you test are Definitely louder on the meter when the port is faced to the back of the trunk. Very impressive sub for $200. It would definitely be strongly considered for a good budget system for me. This XFL 15 would be a great match for a Smart 3 or a JP23 @ half ohm if you have some electrical upgrades.

[@shaneblum4098]

I have two of them and I love them and I got each one for 225 after everything on Amazon. I love your videos and that's why I picked this sub is because of your twelve inch review so thanks for all the awsome content

[@Leo-yy4zt]

I wanna upgrade but I don't know what to get a xfl or a db sa305 or skar zvx what do yall recommend or think I currently have a ddx 15 on 3k also the ab hd looking good too.

[@RyanBassForLife]

Get a American Bass XFL or Resilient Sounds Platinum.

[@arnoldsalazar5851]

Hey Parker in the future could you do a review on the Skar DDX 15? I’m up in the air on which one I would like better. Thanks bro…. Videos are on fire son!!!!

[@trunkbangking]

There's many videos on a ddx..its a great sub.you wont be disappointed

[@codyyoung1122]

Agreed. But would love to see Parker do a video bc his videos are quality. I’m Running a DDX15D2 on Taramps 3000 makes my whole dash jump up and down

[@HighVybeTribe]

Those are sweet I guarantee it I had a 12 and it sounded 👍 great

[@trunkbangking]

@@HighVybeTribe i had a 10 and 12.both were good

[@tylervdb]

I have a 15” xfl in 4.5 cubes tuned to 28hz. I’ve got it on 1800 watts. I haven’t metered it though. It gets down for sure. Been rocking this setup since June of 2020.

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

I have one exactly like this. It is in 4.2/4.3 cubic ft @ 32 hz, and hooked up to a Down4Sound JP23 2300w rms monoblock. Its louder than it would seem. Shocking in all honesty, the bass is so smooth and hits highs and deep lows without a single issue. I wish I had the space for 2 15s. 12s look mad tiny in the trunk so I avoid that route

[@randybaltimore4605]

Me too...4 3 cu tuned 31hz...taramps md1800.1...2 ohm

[@samuelindelicato228]

I’m making an enclosure for 1 xfl 1522. What port area should it be I can seem to find the recommended port area anywhere

[@joshferrell3608]

I literally just bought 2 for 200 and can't wait to put them in tomorrow.

[@RyanBassForLife]

Hell yeah love the 15" American Bass. I have 1 in my room but it's the older style.

[@gregkirby]

I would like to see you would go back to the older sub reviews and retest them on the more powerful amps you have. Especially the audiopipe BDC4. Would like to see what kind of power that could take..

[@gregblau8082]

I was thinking the same thing about the xfl 12

[@mattsnider5904]

The voice coil changed in the new 15 XFL. Were there changes in the 12 Xfl and or 10 inch. Look like a damn good budget sub!!!

[@CrazyWillification]

You have sold me on American Bass. I want 3 10's XFL

[@RHunther]

XFLs r the truth. The can take way more than recommended rms. They get super low and can take a beating. Best "budget" subs on the market hands down! & after break in - whoa baby!!!! 3 15s on a b2 audio 7500 shake the block!

[@robertwilson9687]

and the sound is crystal clear

[@saefinesse]

So I can put 2 of these 12s on a taramps 5k???? You know what time it is

[@kennysmith605]

Still a year later truth spoken. XFL's are SO underrated.

[@witnessingdaily4327]

Bro. I've been watching you since 2k subs, everything is A1 on this channel and mad respect for all the hard work. That being said I just got one small request, can you look at the lens and not the screen. I know about the way things look and all but I know if you look more towards the right side edge of lens you'll be on point.

[@justgititbuilt5196]

duude yess i got that sub inverted . but my voice coil is black .i got a vid on my channel of it 🤘 bass on

[@ItzLadyRed]

Love american bass…❤️ I had 2 15z, with a 4k Watt American Bass Amp…

[@christianackerman1286]

The ribs on the surround helps a lot with excursion!😲

[@scrufscruff5883]

Whats your opinion comparison between the Elite and the XFL?? And what cubic feet was the box ya used?

[@keithhaynes9396]

Can you explain to me how to wire two of these up? I’m not familiar with the direct wiring I have two dual 4 ohms wanting to wire them to 1ohm

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

I have one exactly like this. It is in 4.2 cubic ft @ 32 hz, and hooked up to a Down4Sound JP23 2300w rms amp. Its louder than you'd expect. The bass is so smooth and hits highs and deep lows without a single issue. Sounds way better and is louder than my old SA-15, that I had.

[@HighVybeTribe]

Do you mean its" louder than you'd expect " ??

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

@@HighVybeTribe Yes

[@samuelindelicato228]

I’m making an enclosure for 1 xfl 1522. What port area should it be I can seem to find the recommended port area anywhere

[@LuisC5Z06]

Dang it bro, you have a custom box for the 12” subs but a prefab for the 15” your missing a lot of bass tbh , I went from 12s to 15s And wow the amount of air my Digital Designs 9915b supercharged throw is awesome great hair trick just on 1 15” and on 2 it freaken slams

[@ka-chow22]

he’s barely has like 3 15’s and a lot of 12’’s so give him time bro

[@alek385]

9915 is a completely another league. You CANNOT compare it to this American Bass. You can throw easily 8k of clean amp power to a single 9915 and it wouldn’t even stutter. Not many subs can take that.... so you should compare apples to apples.

[@LuisC5Z06]

@@alek385 yea I’m running 9,655 watts after ohm rise to each of my DD 9915 b SC I measure the watts thru an AMM-1 yea I also have regular subs lol Before I upgraded to these I had sundown Zv5, and Ground Zero Nuclear 15”, and as of now my back up subs are Fi audio Neo 4.11 15” lol little 4,500 rms monsters that hopefully I’ll never have to use if I blow up my DD 9915, but I do have some regular subs also in my garage, Sundown SA , U, Cerwin Vega Stroker new and original old school ones, probably too long of a list that can probably compare to these Subs

[@HighVybeTribe]

@@alek385 lol , right ! 👍

[@benjaminklein3323]

@@alek385 is the 3500 series any good?

[@codyaaron5986]

Sick subwoofer American Bass never disappoints

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

For real!

[@patricksimpson4700]

Love these u should hear them in a custom box...

[@jimmybarrett-sw8vt]

Just bought 2 of these got them on inauguration day they was running a trump sale got them for 380$ shipped from American Bass

[@nathanwood1567]

Parker, try the new Savard HO 15. They look promising

[@robertwilson9687]

hey bro, i had 2 of the 15" American Bass XFL subs in ported box in a 1995 ford flareside , man i played bad and boujee by Migos, knocked so hard rearview mirror hit the floor first coupple bass drops. awesome subs. oh my bad, had them on a 3200 watt Hyphonics Zues monoblock

[@carsonday5748]

Gotta love them skar boxes for the price. Doesn't make sense to build on for the cost and time now days. I own 5 of the skar boxes but started getting some sound quebed for my customer's to and a cpl q bomb

[@adampaffrath4299]

Great video! Love American bass subs ! Keep up the great content

[@trunkbangking]

When you gonna get a bigger 15inch enclosure? That prefab aint cuttin it

[@pinguipema3353]

I m debating on getting these or the skar audio vxf which one you 'd recommend ?

[@DavidFrederick-tx9or]

I gotta question with xfl 12s what Amp are u running I got a vfl-comp 2k use to run Memphis till I came across American bass

[@74midwestbass74]

YES SIR BRO! I got 4 of them no wall doing 150

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

💪🏻💪🏻

[@0XxDOMESHOTxX0]

I’m doing a 150 in a basic trunk box on 2 12’s………I would say you need more power. I would think 4 15’s would easily be mid 50’s

[@74midwestbass74]

@@0XxDOMESHOTxX0 indeed. I have another 8K on the way, and plus I have a HUGE vehicle. over 100 cubes of airspace to feel! But honestly this is just a break-in box I'll be walling it off soon! It's all on my channel

[@0XxDOMESHOTxX0]

@@74midwestbass74 cool. I’ll have to check it out

[@joshholden8561]

American bass is gotta be top 5 on bang for ur buck list

[@BassHead2020]

I’m confused…. Which amp are you plugged into? You have 4 gauge wire running into the meter. Saying it’s on a 8k amp….. uhh….

[@sublovelows]

Love your videos. Now a days it's hard to pick and choose between subwoofers, being some good while others are crappy. What are some key things to look for when buying a subwoofer. I am looking for a subwoofer that hits hard (lows) yet durable in the 2,000 watt range at 1ohm. Any suggestions.

[@WifeBTR123]

Pick a reputable company and you will be fine. Here's a few: Sundown, American Bass, Soundqubed, Deaf Bonce, B2. All of those manufacturers have 2000 watt subs and they are legit.

[@powerbassjunkie06]

So this single 15 best the 2 12 deaf bonce budget subs you just videoed . Might have to grab one .

[@noahking8913]

What's the best box I can use for that subwoofer American Bass XFL?

[@tre-bbe937]

If recommended a custom box single with this sub what would ya tune the box to ? Thanks

[@marshmccloskey4359]

Good to see you testing some 15s Parker!

[@randybaltimore4605]

This video got me on, running 1800rms at 2 ohms...def fkn. My trailblazer up..🤣😎..great video, as always...👊

[@ronnydisalvo80]

Appreciate the demos... 👍

[@myevilbanana]

Been looking at getting and xfl but been kinda confused about the power ratings… on AB’s site they say 1000wrms but when you look to buy from Amazon or eBay you find ads for ones saying they are “brand new” in both 1000wrms and 1500wrms and to mix it up a bit more in at least the 15” I also see 2 different basket designs and you can find both power ratings on either baskets. So which is the latest revision?

[@donniegray2288]

For a budget sub do you like this or the auduopipe bdc4 better for the money?

[@swojtas]

Maybe test B2 Audio Riot or Rage ?

[@blackmumba1000]

What do you think about EMF audio? “Solid review💪🏾💯”

[@anumaharaj1256]

Hey I have a question, what's the better option. I currently have 4 10" pioneer handling 500 rms each. I was thinking about buying one for this American bass15" 1500rms to replace them. Will i get more bass from this?

[@jtvercetti4076]

Hey bro im bout to put one of these in the trunk of a challenger. Do you think it’ll be too much or should i just go with a single xfl 12? Ill be running it at 1200w rms. I like to feel the bass in my body. But dont want it to rip my car apart lol.

[@wallheadkdir]

What about the xmaxxx 12 i really want that sub

[@StreetSweeperTv]

What songs are you playing list maybe if possible. Much appreciated

[@YugiSatan]

How would one of these compare to my current 2x QWX2000-12D4 on a QEA2500.1D? Looking to gain a little trunk room back in my 07 Civic Hybrid.

[@MichaelJohnson-je2vo]

Will you ever do a 15-in subwoofer build for the Sundown show

[@jimmyjam5588]

Do a no wall

[@Hudak216]

So I have a question about the direct leads on this sub American bass 15 xfl 1522. One of my direct leads has been corroded all the way to the zip ties. Do you have any idea what I could do to change it?

[@shawnsanderson3695]

So I'm just guessing but seems that box is tuned very high for that speaker.

[@sheetdogg]

Great review you always take them to the limit and beyond!!! Fing great!!

[@jodygriffin7045]

Man what's the box tuning for that 15 xfl 40 hz?

[@consciousintrusion8822]

What amps do you recommend to run 4 of these xfl 15s????

[@seniorxj2931]

Please, please, please do the Skar VXF 15 sometime soon!! Thanks Man!!

[@poohwecampbell7799]

i love there speakers but they don't give you speaker box specs (american bass)

[@sirantjohn2397]

What song do you do the RMS test with Parker?

[@cali8221]

I keep asking u the same question but no answer..which is better out of the 15 xfl or the new hawk 15 or the xfl elite 15..I believe tje hawk is 1,500 rms the xfl is 1,000 rms and xfl elite 1,200rms..

[@78758nate]

The v1 XFL is 1000 rms. The v2, which is the one in the video, is 1500 rms

[@theinsaneunknown]

Parker, can you grab an American Bass XR sub? They are cheap and I'm curious how they sound. I want to do one 12 in a bandpass enclosure.

[@GoshindoTanaka]

Which size speaker wire you used on those xfl ?

[@christopherparis6841]

Why TF wouldn't you keep consistent in these 15 spl tests first facing up now to the back. Hmmm

[@chevyfoo2543]

What do you think of the XR-15

[@418lightning8]

you know for those high ohm subs you should do your tests with the 12k just so it has no excuses I say redo the test

[@jasonlopez4855]

Do more 15" subwoofer 👍🏽

[@Fr33dom89]

You do the xfl vs xr yet?

[@jodygriffin7045]

I found an xl 15 in box 5.3 cu.ft. gor 100 it does soo good ur box does look a little smaller.but mine is 4 ohm wire at 2 ohm

[@jodygriffin7045]

I use a 5.3 cubic ft box vented sounds amazing

[@bassingwithant8201]

Aye Parker wassup u going to 15s now

[@RGBCARS]

I think you meant 1500 RMS not 150,right?

[@matmichalke5734]

I have the xfl 1522 and it bangs, running it on a wolfram O.2400

[@jakeppthegod5565]

This the only video I could find with this exact speaker You cant find this speaker anymore but somehow I got one when I order some American bass 15 inch sub off amazon. Its basket its in is so big I had to get another box lmaoo

[@fatality_don7813]

will a prv3000 play two of these 2ohms

[@MichiganCustomCarAudio]

American bass started with direct leads and painting the silver baskets black when they started all of the reconing the blown XFL’s dealers were sending back of the first version of the subs around 10 years ago. I miss the originals with the push terminals, much easier wiring especially when doing 4-6 subs or more

[@GoshindoTanaka]

Which size of speaker wire you used ?

[@MichiganCustomCarAudio]

@@GoshindoTanaka as big as you can afford/manage and as big as you can fit into the amp. There’s a few companies such as toolmaker and sky high make aluminum adapters for different speaker inputs to fit bigger wire into smaller amplifier speaker outputs, 8 gauge to 4 gauge for example I’ll link one below. The minimum ‘recommended’ wire length for any given wattage is a good place to start, then go a size or two bigger for good measure. If you google, “speaker wire wattage length chart’ it will show you the correct size for the amplifier power for your setup. I wouldn’t go any smaller than 12 gauge, regardless of the length!

[@johnkopp5814]

Hello bro when can I see JL audio test in your trunk

[@gaming4dayz709]

What is a better overall sub for SQ the XFL's or Skar's EVL lineup?

[@MannuhFestIt]

Hey Parker, was wondering if you have a list or playlist of the songs that you play in the video? You got a nice selection of stuff!

[@JV-zt5zx]

Excellent video and very informative. Question, this may not be up your alley but I’m a sealed enclosure type of guy, always have. I see that American bass doesn’t have spec’s for sealed enclosure’s. I would love to try The FXL but I’m kinda in a bind because I see other brands like Sundown that actually have sealed enclosure spec’s. Any feed back would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@cooliecrewspeedshop]

You can calculate sub specs to see if they perform well in a sealed or ported enclosure. I believe the numbers for the XFL tend to like a ported enclosure, that can be why AB only has that box only on their site.

[@joebruce2180]

American bass makes some of the best Subs on the market. I got 800rms TnT 15s and there ABSOLUTELY Rediculous!!!!! In a 8 cubic ft. Box tuned to 30Hz.

[@areasonablethought610]

I had one on an audiopipe 1800.1 and it was crazy.

[@HighVybeTribe]

Yeah the Tnt series is awesome 👌

[@areasonablethought610]

I'm thinking about trying the Titan series now.

[@joebruce2180]

@@areasonablethought610 There hard to find in 15inch version. Love American 🔊

[@areasonablethought610]

@@joebruce2180 I'm pretty sure the guy I deal with has them.

[@sleepy2jz68]

Is this louder than the audiopipe bdc3 15”

[@caliboyscustoms]

Ok Parker , this sub vs the 15” belligerent? What you think, blackbrick said it will take 1500rms all day !!

[@dead6last]

been beating on a xfl 12 22 on smart 3 for a while , strong sub

[@k3rst.romain577]

You may have to get a custom sub box if you're going to continue reviewing the 15's ..but it's still awesome content

[@sidcoleman6078]

Wassup Parker !! Congrats on the 50k

[@alexsnyder974]

You ever wanna sell any of your subs you got laying around I'd love to buy the American bass xmaxx you got

[@harpreetsingh.704]

I hve audio pipe 10 inch 1800 watt high performance sub how many watts amp i should buy

[@caspercolon5649]

I was hoping you can answer this question.... I currently have 215-in XFL 1544s in my truck wired parallel to the amp as one ohm.. if I buy a third XFL 1544 and I wire that parallel also to the same amp what ohms am I going to get out of it and can I wire it to 1 amp.. or should I hook it up to my other amp and buy a 1522 and wire that at 1 ohm.. I have a ported 3 15-in subwoofer box using the same volume chamber they are not separate Chambers

[@78758nate]

3 XFL1544s all wired parallel to the same amp will be a 0.67 ohm load.

[@davischap2798]

The XFL 12 review you did got a 145 meter. Maybe it has to do with the box.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Yes I tuned it higher when I got that score

[@jodygriffin7045]

Whats rhe cubic ft of the box

[@EarlYorkII]

Parker can you review the Rockford fosgate T1D212

[@colbyjohnson6616]

I've been shopping around between the Hawk and XFL. Your XFL says 1500RMS, but every one i see are only 1000RMS. How do i find the 1500 model? I'd prefer the xfl over the hawk but the hawk is rated 1500.

[@78758nate]

A lot of websites haven't updated the information on the XFL. If you see one advertised, it's almost certainly the 1500 rms version. There's actually a newer version, the XFL v3, that's been out for about a month with a different cooling plate and different surround