What's the difference ? Skar VXF vs ZVX subwoofer comparison

Going over the sound characteristic differences between the Skar VXF and Skar ZVX car audio subwoofers.
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[@Chuck_Sanders]

Vxf all day. Better sound quality, more motor force and efficient driver. Zvx is more geared for output.. and not everyone wants spl only with no good tonal qualities. Good review man. 👍

[@bkeliikoa]

Zvx has a higher BL then Vxf

[@Chuck_Sanders]

​@@bkeliikoathe zvx 15 has a bl of about 21.1 and the vxf has a bl of 24.9 but also bl is different per the ohm load of the coil. But the vxf has a higher bl factor.

[@Chuck_Sanders]

​@@bkeliikoaalso, the vxf has a wider topology motor, which aids in the motor strength.

[@user-xb2nf6qi4l]

What if you put one of each at say dual 4 ohm an wiring to 1ohm and play them

[@datboifred]

What is BL? I've never heard the term. Getting back into car audio and looking to upgrade my setup. Currently running 2 taramps amps for highs with prv mids and skar audio tweeters. 1 vxf12 wired to 1 ohm on a skv2 2500.1. What's subs would you recommend if you went to a dual 12s vs what I'm currently running? Maybe 2 American bass xfl 12s?

[@hopskustomaudio]

The VXF are some of the best subs you will ever find for the price. I used to run 4 15s in a small c pillar 6th order. Was clamping 9k on them and doing 157.3db at 38hz. From the c pillar. Great subs with a lot of motor force that sound great with any music. Hard to beat.

[@Bigislandguy]

What are you running now?

[@hopskustomaudio]

@Bigislandguy I built my own custom subs. 6 15s, quad stack motor, 3" coil, 40mm xmax 1 way and about 2k rms. I have about $350 in each of these for the parts. The only thing better about these than the VXF is the xmax. These do make a bit more wind than the VXF but the VXF are definitely just as loud. The motor force on the VXF is actually a lot higher than these also. They have good strong motors. For the price I honestly wish I would have just gotten 2 more of the VXF instead of building my own.

[@hopskustomaudio]

@FuckKZbinCensorship2024 I said for the price. Not overall. For the price they are most definitely some of the best subs you will find. If you know of something better for that price then please name it.

[@Djsmartguy]

@HifiVector Skar VXF vs Soundstream X5 as for as sound profile? I remember you reviewed one... Ive been saving up and having my eye on the soundstream X5...Trying to see if i can save some coin and go skar Vxf

[@lcraftii]

VXF all day, I love that they work in sealed applications

[@Chris-B-Bassin]

Great video 🤙

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

Excellent review bud. You speak my language sir !! I really prefer a sound quality subs, since i listen to every genre of music 💪😎👍

[@22mell01]

I really appreciate your input. I was thinking of getting another battery because when I had XRs I was noticing a voltage drop from 14.3 down to 13.3 and dimming on the dash. If I was to get a second battery, would I need an higher capacity alternater with that battery to run the 3k or even a 5k?

[@HiFiVector]

What vehicle do you have?

[@22mell01]

​@@HiFiVector08 Chrysler 300 Has a big AGM battery in it that I got over a year ago.

[@csj9619]

My pick is VXF all day, being an SQ kinda guy that does like droppin' quad once in a while. Out of about 10 different subs I've been looking at for an upgrade, the VXF made it to the final round of eliminations, losing only to the winner I ended up getting, the Sundown U-18. I would've been perfectly happy with the VXF, though.

[@snauspockets9924]

I had a VXF 15 for a few years on my crescendo audio symphony s1 Plus... Good sounding sub. Recently upgraded to a B&C Pro-Driver (15" TBW 100s) and it is on a completely different level for music. The most pleasing subwoofer I've ever had in the car...hits way better throughout the range... It has no high roll surround and is much quicker than the others because of its design. Made in Italy. I'm running it at 4 ohms instead of the 2 on the VXF so easier on the electrical. It has pleasing deep tones throughout the range instead of the VXF which focused on the lower end.

[@Contact_Info]

I have 2 vxf 12 inch and they are great. Lowered the lp filter and got more spl. Low pass filter, i think I put it at 17. Should be 70% of your lowest frequency hz

[@user-fk4ty5jw1t]

You helped solidly me on the zvx. I want to get two zvx 15s. I don’t have the best ear for sound quality but I rly want to get loud and move a lot of air. I also like how the zvx looks more. Great video and great explanation and overview of the two. One question for everybody though: is the sound quality worth losing a little bit of loudness or do the vxf’s get loud enough?

[@HiFiVector]

Glad I could help! The vxf get loud enough. Not a big difference in my opinion really on loudness.

[@Kenmarshallintereststx]

I've never understood the sq argument we are talking about giant subwoofers lol I think we all want loud AF regardless

[@AmpDesignsVW]

I dont always play loud and the vxf sound great at all volumes

[@Bigislandguy]

Hey @hififector I’m in HI so I need to use a freight forwarder to save money on shipping. Do you happen to have the shipping dimensions and weight for a VFX15 sub? I don’t trust the website because it’s listed as 18 pounds.

[@HiFiVector]

I checked for you the shipping weight and dimensions. 20"x20"x14.5" and 57lbs for the 15" VXF

[@craigengelman1369]

zvx is more of a spl sub and vxf is music . vxf in a folded or tapped horn is just incredible

[@blurryeclipse4464]

Honestly, I see a lot of people that would disagree with me in the comments but ig it’s all music preference. I’m ZVX all day. Rap music, bass tuned music, DJ rusticals type shit, don’t really play rock. Wanna get loud, high SPL, and a lot of air movin. Big ah booty on that motor.

[@cleofiesjackson1983]

I got 2 ZVX's on a RP 4500 Amp and it goes stupid 💪💪💪

[@blurryeclipse4464]

@@cleofiesjackson1983yeah soon I’m gonna put 1 ZVX 15v2 in an SPL box in the back seat of my cateye. Only gonna get the 1500w rms amp tho, should be good for me tho. Don’t wanna hurt the sub cus I need it to last.

[@bkeliikoa]

​@@blurryeclipse4464zvx can take 3000watts all day long.

[@Randy_G]

I wonder how they compare to Sundown’s U15…? Please do a video on that. :). Keep up the great vids.

[@LifewithDaneiro]

I also wanna know👍🏽

[@unkowntrooper1657]

I have 4 vxfs and I play 20hz no issues, super loud subs and I love them

[@bigmamou8603]

Great review bud

[@HiFiVector]

Thank you

[@kb198219k]

Hoping to get my install done tomorrow that includes a single VXF 12 on a smart bass 3k. My last sub was a Sundown X12 on a Wolfrom C2400. It was a low end monster, but a one note wonder.

[@Banshee421x]

Do you have a update on your VXF

[@Ceobub]

@@Banshee421xfrrrr im dying to know

[@JdmAnts]

Skar SVR 12 vs HiYanka bsf 12 comparison video?

[@BeatsByGRIMM]

I agree!! Great video... I like the The ZVX 18 and It has a Lower FS of 26.1Hz

[@ericteasley5603]

Great video please do a comparison of the vxf vs resilient sounds platinum

[@MrCoe]

Resilient sound gets down

[@Handlethatineedtouse]

Vxf gets down

[@derekfreeman3562]

Just got 2 vxf 12s have got to really try em on some power,but ive got 3evl12s,and for the money ,and the right box is hard to beat...just a smaller motor and spider,seems they aint scared of power either

[@user-jd3yf3qy7s]

I run 3 vxf 15s on a bass 8k but wanting to upgrade to a jp 83

[@generalkickass6385]

I've had both and I'll take the vxf over the zvx the sound quality is better imo on the vxf

[@brockmarquis8511]

I run an sdr 15 on a jp23 1.5 and am pretty impressed by its output. Had been interested in getting a bigger sub tho and was interesred in the vxf for the reasons you mention. After long thought i think i will gobwith the fi audio x v4. Have you any experience with this sub?

[@HiFiVector]

No I haven’t tried a FI sub yet.

[@craigengelman1369]

fi builds some of the best subs out there , but the vxf is really hard to beat because of the price . whats really nice is there are tons of options out there to upgrade the subs with new parts . your best bet is to talk to patrick at robot underground to see what your best options really are before you buy

[@craigengelman1369]

you should really try a fi sp4 . truly the best sub ever made@@HiFiVector

[@devildog1534]

Single sdr??

[@brockmarquis8511]

@@devildog1534 yes in a 4sq ft box. No room for 2 ported

[@Banshee421x]

1 vxf 15 on a sundown 2500 or 2 12s on a skar 3500? I have a 1 15 now on a sundown 2500sax thinking about going 2 12s. I like clean lows will the 12s dig like the 15?

[@HiFiVector]

The VXF 12s get pretty low I love those subwoofers they’re one of my favorite 12s but the 15’s get a little lower but you can fit two of those 12s in the space of one 15”.

[@RicoJay27]

Definitely needed this video 3 yrs ago before I got two zvx subs 😂

[@miguel-gutierrez1225]

You did right by getting the ZVX everybody in my town has the score ZVX over the other one because they bump hard

[@butleroferic1135]

I listen to a lot of slowed music and trappy hip hop instrumentals. Which subs out of these two should I go with?

[@HiFiVector]

For that both would be great it’s just personal preference. Both are great subs.

[@ResilientSounds276]

Killer video brother I went the VXF 15 D2 and not disappointed at all love it I just wish I had a bigger amp. running a RP 1200 right and it’s not even close to what I need from the sound of it thinking of going with the Stimger MT 1500 . Hopefully one day soon I got it in skars 15 inch box tuned at 32hz I’m not sure it’s really 32 honestly.

[@craigengelman1369]

Recoil RED2500.1 is same price but puts out 1000 more watts and thats what those subs need

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

Just get a D4S JP23 v1.5

[@BrandonCartwright04]

I have a jp23 v1.5 on 1 vxf12 at 1 ohm and it handles all the power without any issues. The clip light is priceless to me

[@RebursPsychology]

Just add another rp 1200...one on each coil

[@Handlethatineedtouse]

Get atleast a smart 3 after rise your prolly getting 600-400 watts

[@orlandoshorter3647]

I'm in love with my (2) 12" VXFs being pushed by Deaf Bonce Apocalypse aab-4900

[@HiFiVector]

I am pretty much in love with my VXF 15's as well :)

[@dripcheghxulium4545]

VXF = Transient Bass ZVX = Sustain Bass

[@nuclearbum9858]

I got 10 of the Vs and 5 of the Zs I don't know bout the Zs yet but I can agree with this guy if you wanna hear and feel rebassed music get them Vs and they sound good on all music I listen to

[@arthurhughlett2292]

Is it possible you could test the Slapz audio oblivion 15”?

[@HiFiVector]

Would love to. I will keep that in mind.

[@arthurhughlett2292]

@@HiFiVector ok thanks man

[@Hexen525]

I have an EVL-18D2. Love it. Put it in a 4.5cu ported (31.5hz) box. Sounded like ass in everything except Hip Hop and bass music, but it did that extremely well! Then tossed it into a 3cu sealed box. Hit hard, tight, and accurate. Great for my Metal and Rock.

[@HiFiVector]

The ported box was probably not tuned correctly, or the port volume was too big. I see that a lot in boxes where people don’t know how to tune them accurately and don’t know what port area to use. Maybe the reason it didn’t sound musicals because someone tuned it to like 25 Hz or something Or used an incorrect port area? You would not believe how many people custom boxes are not built to specs anywhere near what they were supposed to. I see it all the time.

[@bkeliikoa]

They can't take a smart 5k 😂 learned this from experience. And people everywhere saying VXF is the SPL and the ZVX is the SQ. I agree it's not an SQL, I went from ZVX to a ZV6 and the ZV6 just had impressive punch compared to the ZVX. I loved my ZVX, but it lacked the punchy definition like you said. It slammed at just low and loud rebass songs.

[@ADMDGLS69]

I blew a zvx 12 on a rp1500 amp with gain at half idk what the hell is going on but this shit getting expensive. Blew 3 evl 12s before that on same amp over the last 6 months

[@sadiqqiwahab-fk6rw]

Will the rockford t1500 power series be enough for one 15 skar vxf dual 2 ohm

[@HiFiVector]

It could handle more but the power T1500 will work for a 15.

[@sadiqqiwahab-fk6rw]

@@HiFiVector awesome

[@sadiqqiwahab-fk6rw]

Hey so I've got the skar vxf d2 15 inch sub hitting it on the t1500 rockford power series amp but I've notice the dust cap getting abit warm speaker is about 3 weeks old is that normal or needs more breaking in time before I turn it up or do I have it turned up too much any advice would be great don't wanna burn this Sub thanks

[@jtbuilds9176]

Im around 60% deaf and hear mostly from my left ear. I got the ZVX15V2D2 and love it! I have two loaded into a custom box in my WJ jeep and they flex the jeep pretty hard too and push a ton of air. I mostly feel bass more than I can hear it. I am interested in buying a set of the VXF just to see if I notice a difference. Currently also running them on a 4k rms amp but I feel like they can take way more power.

[@HiFiVector]

Love the vxf !

[@jimjones3287]

Bro, quit high power subwoofers and hold on to your remaining 40% of hearing.

[@jtbuilds9176]

@@jimjones3287 I would have to quit my job too to save my hearing. My career is ultimately what has damaged my hearing.

[@drfoulcheesevirus]

There's really no point in buying a zvx over the vxf. I've run a pair of both on 2 taramps smart 3 bass amps in same 35hz enclosure and hit 1.2 DB higher with the vxf's. The xvf is definitely one of my top 5 subwoofers of all time just for the wide spectrum of music it sounds good playing and the price. People bash skar all the time but if you want some cheap subs that will handle 2200 watts a piece all day that are cheap, the vxf is the way to go. *I forgot to mention the skar ddx subwoofers. They can handle well over 1500 watts a piece. I ran 2 on 1 taramps smart 3 bass amp for 3 years before the surrounds tore. I had 96ah of headway lithium pushing that smart 3 bass getting well over 3k watts out of it and the ddx's took it for years before the surrounds tore. The voice coils are still good on them. You can beat those subs and throw them away after a few years and get new ones if the vc go out 😂

[@rmcarter79]

I always say that about the VXF subwoofer real smooth accurate sounding subwoofer 👍🏿😉

[@HiFiVector]

Yep one of the best overall subs for sure.

[@patrickbennett439]

Please compare EVL VXF AVX

[@1hunda100]

I have 2 on a 5k Taramp.. and the clip light always flashes.. how can I set it to the point that it won’t clip as much ?

[@HiFiVector]

Turn down the gain on the amp until it doesn’t clip at your max listening volume. Make sure you have enough electrical for that amp.

[@1hunda100]

@@HiFiVector I have 3 batteries and a 420 alternator

[@1hunda100]

@@HiFiVector the gain is down

[@Bigislandguy]

I like loud but I like it low at the same time. Which sub will play into the high 20’s and sound the best . I’m learning towards the V because of its lower Fs. But the z has more Xmax. So that’s why I’m rewatching this video 😂

[@HiFiVector]

VXF hit the lows a little better than ZVX and sound quality is better.

[@colinpohl7336]

Well witch one hits harder man I already bought two zvxs and I have them on a 2000 rp and I was wandering if spending another 600 would be worth it you say the vxf is more punchy does it hit harder and also punch better and sound better

[@colinpohl7336]

I don’t care for loud I’d rather them have more quality and hit harder and punch more if that’s how vxfs are do they raddle more

[@HiFiVector]

They sound totally different yes. Vxf are way more punchy and SQ is better.

[@colinpohl7336]

@@HiFiVector so would i feel a vxf in my chest more then my zvxs

[@HiFiVector]

Yes you will they hit hard.

[@colinpohl7336]

@@HiFiVector daum okay didn’t realize a vxf would of been better

[@bassbosstedfnf6285]

VXF all day. I listen to rap and metal. Sound quality with quick transient for that double pedal action is what I’m talking about. Audio control DSP and SQ amps mids and tweets got that staging! F yeah time to 🎸 rock out!

[@joshholden8561]

Vxf is one of the best all around subs ever made I love em

[@HiFiVector]

I agree. You simply can not go wrong with the VXF.

[@rickdodson5252]

How would you rank the the following 15s for SQ; on 1000-1500W of power? VXF-15, American Bass XR-15, Brutus BRW-15, Audio Legion Maximus-15, Soundstream T5-15, NVX VCW-15.

[@HiFiVector]

I’d you like super crisp clean bass and we are talking about the 15” versions Hifonics brw 15 then 2nd maximus. Hifonics hits the lows better than maximus. Or if you like something that hits the low lows but is still clean Vxf hands down. Vxf hits lows better than the others while still being clean and accurate but just a tiny bit less than the other 2. So just depends on what you like.

[@22mell01]

What sounds better and louder the american bass XR or the Skar VXF?

[@HiFiVector]

What size subs are you looking at?

[@22mell01]

@@HiFiVector 12s

[@HiFiVector]

As far as 12” go both are very good the vxf slap harder the xr is smoother less slappy or punchy. But both are very good. Both are similar as far as loudness.

[@22mell01]

@HiFiVector Unfortunately, my subs and amp were stolen. I had the XR 12s I'm going to go with the VXFs. Luckily, I still have a Skar box sitting around. One more question should I go with the 3k taramps or is it worth trying to run a smart 3k on the VXFs or should I run a 5k. Before my amp was stolen I had the Smart 3k on the AB XRs??

[@HiFiVector]

I would go with the smart 3 BASS. It would be perfect for the vxf 12’s. You can go smart 5 BASS if you have high output alternators and secondary batteries but honestly the smart 3 BASS would be good.

[@MikeAnnunziato]

So vxf has a copper coil and the zvx has aluminum I would guess with the windings count so yeah vxf for sure 👍

[@timothyanderson1132]

VFX is skars best sub skar need to upgrade all there equipment there behind in my opinion but I guess they just want to stay budget friendly 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@j-remy9832]

I'm legitimately surprised nobody's chimed in and said DDX is better that both 😂😂😂

[@gladboy7722]

👍👍👍...

[@MrCoe]

Can someone explain the accuracy

[@HiFiVector]

Accuracy = produces sound as it is recorded and the subwoofer itself can keep up with the bass it is trying to reproduce,keeping it clean. Some subs can not keep up with the music so you get a fuzzy type sound or muddy sound.

[@MrCoe]

I really appreciate it 💯

[@MrCoe]

Would you say that's in the "spider area". Meaning that the better quality spider will help out the accuracy

[@joeyanglada1275]

I like know if a sundown z recone fits into the skar

[@Chuck_Sanders]

No not really

[@joeyanglada1275]

@Chuck_Sanders what do you mean? They look very similar to me and both are 3" inch coil.

[@Chuck_Sanders]

@@joeyanglada1275 that doesn't matter. Gap dimensions and motor depth are different, as well as baksket design and depth.. plus spider differences. They're are many differences and tolerances between them

[@joeyanglada1275]

@Chuck_Sanders thanks. I just don't like the fs

[@Chuck_Sanders]

@@joeyanglada1275 no problem the fs is focused on way to much when selecting a driver. The fs doesn't ultimately determine how low or high a subwoofer will play in the frequency bands. It's just the resonant frequency at which the cone and soft parts begin to resonate with minimal power, in a free air environment. It doesn't reflect to much on the actual frequency response of the subwoofer. Qts or the overall "Q" is way more important as it dictates motor force and what type of enclosure the subwoofer prefers. Frequency response will help show at what the subwoofer will respond down to and where it rolls off in the upper end as well.

[@basshead30]

👍👀👍

[@gsxroyce256]

Vxf have a fs of 31hz so it’s a no brainer. Vxf for the win 🥇

[@giowilliams7855]

For true bass and efficiency. Zvx wins and it’s because of the black coated aluminum voice coil look into real completion subs none of them are pure exposed copper( rust , oxidation) and they also move easier because it’s lighter. If you want to listen to rock and acoustic music then go with the Vxf but it won’t last as long with a spl setting . It will burn . I’ve went through 2 on rms power …

[@z1berzerker]

Vxf... best cheap Sql sub... 👍😎

[@Psy6o]

Swap the motors I bet it would be hard to beat vxf then

[@milesbachelor8747]

By now Skar has a cult following . You either love or hate it. But for those that love Skar, no way to convince em otherwise

[@Catholic1391]

For the money they sound really good

[@waltlivernois6241]

Yes think ing to buy 4 vxf 12s on 4 shar 1500.1 sk model for the Dodge

[@RyanBassForLife]

The Skar ZVX is more durable but the VFL is better sounding because the frequency response is way better but the 18" ZVX is the best because it has the best frequency response plus is durable.

[@gsxroyce256]

Zvx gets louder at 36hz. I think at 22-30hz range the vxf has to be louder in these lows

[@mikeflores6424]

Did someone say VXF 😁