Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 15 inch Enclosure for Prodigy NB5-15 - Proline X
Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 15 inch Enclosure for Prodigy NB5-15 - Proline X

Proline X

Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 15" Enclosure | Prodigy NB5-15

SKU: PO 15-S W NB5

QUICK SPECS
  • Alignment: 1.76 cu ft net, Qtc 0.66 (D2) or 0.75 (D4), F3 46-52 Hz - musical sealed tune split for coil family
  • Driver: Prodigy NB5-15 (NB5-15D2 or NB5-15D4), 1200W RMS, 27mm Xmax at 70% BL
  • Build: Proline X stack-fab, double-layer 1.5" front baffle, perimeter cross-brace, 12g OFC terminal cup
  • Cabinet: 21.5"W x 18"H x 16.55"D (base) tapering to 11"D (top), rear-firing 17° wedge
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Built in Tennessee CNC cut from 3/4" Langboard Elite MDF. V-groove and dado joinery.
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Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 15 inch Enclosure for Prodigy NB5-15 - Proline X

Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 15" Enclosure | Prodigy NB5-15

Regular price $ 369.99
Sale price $ 369.99 Regular price
Unit price
Enclosure Type Sealed
External Dimensions 21.5" W x 18" H x 16.55" D at base tapering to 11" D at top
Net Volume 1.76cu ft
Tuning Frequency N/A (Sealed)
Cutout Diameter Direct Fit
Front Panel Thickness 1.5"
Max Mounting Depth Direct Fit
INSTALLER'S TAKE

The Prodigy NB5-15 is a serious 15-inch driver. 1200 watts RMS, 27mm one-way Xmax at 70% BL, 40mm of forward X-mech before mechanical crash. The motor is doing real work here - upper and lower Faraday shorting rings, 280 ounces of ferrite, vented pole with coil-gap radial vents. This is a driver built for high-output SPL applications with musical intent, and it shows in the T/S data.

Here's the honest situation on the alignment: Prodigy publishes different T/S for the D2 and D4 coils that diverge enough to matter for box design. In this 1.76 cubic foot net cabinet, the D2 lands at Qtc 0.66 (musical, extended, closer to Butterworth), and the D4 lands at Qtc 0.75 (punchy-musical). Both are usable alignments that give the driver room to breathe. If you strongly favor one Qtc target over the other, a custom-volume cabinet is the right answer; this wedge splits the difference to work well for either coil in a trunk install.

The double-baffle 1.5" front is not optional on this driver. The NB5-15 exerts serious mechanical load into the mounting flange at high output, and a single 3/4" layer will telegraph flex back into the cone. Two bonded 3/4" layers with the CNC-precision cutout stops that entirely and gives the driver the rigid mounting platform it deserves.

If you're bringing your own amp, target 800-1200 watts RMS at the woofer's impedance. The NB5-15 is rated to 1200 watts RMS continuous and this driver rewards being fed. Prodigy's flat-aluminum voice coil and vented magnetic gap are engineered specifically for thermal endurance under sustained high-power operation.

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Product Details

The Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 15" Enclosure for the Prodigy NB5-15 is a musical sealed cabinet built around Prodigy Audio's flagship 15" subwoofer. The NB5 Series represents Prodigy's top-tier SQL platform, engineered for extreme output with musical intent, and this wedge gives it the trunk-loading geometry to perform at both.

The Prodigy NB5-15 (NB5-15D2 dual 2Ω or NB5-15D4 dual 4Ω) is a 1200-watt RMS subwoofer with 27mm of one-way Xmax at 70% BL, 40mm X-mech forward, and 50mm downward X-mech clearance before soft parts contact hard parts. Motor design features 280 ounces of ferrite, upper and lower aluminum Faraday shorting rings, vented pole with coil-gap radial vents, and a 2.75" flat-aluminum voice coil. Heavy cast aluminum frame doubles as a heat exchanger. Nomex spiders with double stitched-in tinsel leads, competition-grade treated paper cone, carbon fiber dust cap, and heavy-duty foam surround complete the package.

The 1.76 cubic foot net volume was selected to work across both coil options: D2 lands at Qtc 0.66 (musical, extended) and D4 lands at Qtc 0.75 (punchy-musical) based on published T/S parameters. Both are usable, musical alignments that give the NB5-15 room to breathe while keeping the wedge footprint practical for trunk installations. Predicted F3 lands in the 46-52 Hz range depending on coil choice, with strong cabin gain typical of trunk installations extending that meaningfully lower in-vehicle.

Construction is the full Proline X Performance Optimized platform: ShopSabre CNC-cut Langboard Elite MDF stack-fab layers, all four corners radiused 3" viewed top-down, precision-milled magnet cavity for volume tuning and voice-coil cooling, perimeter cross-bracing, and a double-layer 1.5" front baffle (two 3/4" MDF sheets bonded) for maximum baffle rigidity and driver isolation. Wedge geometry angles the cone rear-firing into the trunk at ~17° from vertical for optimum cabin loading. Terminal cup is our Proline X ABS/carbon-fiber composite pre-wired with 12 gauge OFC.

Bring your own Prodigy NB5-15 — mount cutout is direct-fit for either the NB5-15D2 or NB5-15D4.

Manufactured in Tullahoma, Tennessee. 1-year enclosure warranty.

Specifications
Enclosure TypeSealed | Wedge Geometry | Rear-Firing Trunk-Load
Driver-Specific FitmentProdigy NB5-15 - NB5-15D2 (DVC 2Ω) or NB5-15D4 (DVC 4Ω)
Internal Volume (Gross)2.00 Cubic Feet
Internal Volume (Net After Displacement)1.76 Cubic Feet
Target System Qtc (D2)0.66 (Musical Alignment | Based on Published T/S)
Target System Qtc (D4)0.75 (Punchy-Musical Alignment | Based on Published T/S)
Predicted F3~46-52 Hz (Depending on Coil)
Predicted Fc~49 Hz
Driver Displacement0.24 Cubic Feet (Published by Prodigy)
Baffle ConfigurationVertical Trunk-Lid-Side Woofer Mounting Face
MaterialLangboard Elite 3/4" MDF
Front Baffle ConstructionDouble-Layer 1.5" MDF (Two 3/4" Sheets Bonded)
JoineryV-Groove and Dado (CNC-Cut)
ConstructionShopSabre CNC / Angled Seat-Side Compound Cuts / Perimeter Cross-Brace
External Width21.5 Inches
External Height18 Inches
External Depth (Top)11 Inches
External Depth (Bottom)16.55 Inches
Baffle Angle~17° From Vertical (Seat-Side Face)
Mounting Hole Diameter13.75 Inches (Prodigy Spec)
Mounting Depth Required9.75 Inches (Prodigy Spec)
Mounting Hardware8/32 Threaded Inserts | Stainless Steel Machine Screws Included
Terminal CupProline X ABS/Carbon Fiber Composite | 12g OFC Pre-Wired
DampingPolyfill Pre-Installed
Recommended Power800-1200 Watts RMS (Prodigy Rated: 1200W RMS Continuous)
Carpet FinishDark Gray Trunkliner (Standard) or Plush Black (+$10)
Acrylic InsertBlack, Blue, Red, White, or None (-$40)
Bundle OptionsEnclosure Only (Bring Your Own NB5-15D2 or NB5-15D4)
Warranty1-Year Limited (Enclosure)
ManufacturedTullahoma, Tennessee, USA
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Material

Built From a Spec Sheet, Not a Sales Sheet

Every Proline X Performance Series enclosure is CNC-cut from Langboard Elite MDF, 3/4" (18mm) panels produced to published mill specifications. Most enclosure manufacturers source generic MDF without published data. We can tell you the internal bond rating, the modulus of elasticity, the modulus of rupture, and the face and edge screw holding strength for every panel in this enclosure, because we chose the material based on those numbers, not on price or availability.

Langboard Elite is produced in the United States. The specifications below are pulled directly from Langboard's published mill data and are verifiable. This is the same panel stock used in our full Proline X lineup.

Specifications

Langboard Elite MDF: Published Mill Data

Property Value Why It Matters
Panel Stock Langboard Elite MDF Named, verifiable panel source, not generic "high-density MDF"
Thickness 3/4" (18mm) Industry standard for subwoofer enclosures; panels below this flex under pressure
Density 48.5 lbs/ft³ Higher density = less porosity, better screw retention, reduced resonance
Internal Bond 200 psi Measures resistance to delamination under sustained internal pressure. The most enclosure-relevant spec on this sheet
Modulus of Rupture (MOR) 4,200 psi Bending strength before the panel breaks, relevant for larger unsupported baffle spans
Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) 410,000 psi Stiffness under load; higher MOE means less panel flex under bass pressure, less resonance
Face Screw Holding 325 lbs How firmly the panel surface holds a screw; critical for baffle joint integrity over time
Edge Screw Holding 250 lbs Panel edge retention, relevant for every joint that isn't face-to-face
Internal Bond

200 psi: The Number That Actually Matters for Enclosures

The internal bond rating measures how well the MDF panel resists delamination under sustained pressure applied perpendicular to the face. In a subwoofer enclosure, every bass transient generates a pressure pulse that pushes outward on every panel simultaneously. A panel that begins to delaminate internally loses stiffness gradually. The symptoms are slow: a box that starts to sound softer, less defined, less punchy over months of use. 200 psi internal bond is the spec that determines how long this enclosure holds its acoustic integrity under daily use at real power levels.

Stiffness

410,000 psi MOE: Less Flex, Less Resonance

The modulus of elasticity measures panel stiffness, its resistance to bending under load. A stiffer panel flexes less under the pressure generated by a high-excursion driver at volume. Panel flex is a source of acoustic coloration: the panel itself begins to radiate sound at its own resonant frequency, adding distortion to the output. 410,000 psi stiffness combined with V-groove and dado joinery means the panels stay rigid and the bracing controls resonance at the structure level, not the panel level. The bass you hear comes from the driver, not the box.

Screw Holding

325 lb Face / 250 lb Edge: Joints That Stay Locked

Screw holding strength determines how firmly the panel grips a fastener at the face and at the edge. This matters most at the baffle joint, where the front panel meets the side panels and where the driver is mounted. A panel with low screw holding strength allows fasteners to loosen over time under vibration, leading to air gaps at the joint and loss of acoustic seal. 325 lb face screw holding strength means the baffle hardware stays put. Combined with dado joinery and adhesive, the front panel on a Proline X Performance Series enclosure is not going anywhere.

Sourcing

Named Panel Stock: Not "Premium MDF"

The phrase "premium MDF" or "high-density MDF" appears on marketing copy for enclosures across every price point, from $40 to $400. It is not a specification. It is a description with no defined standard. Langboard Elite is a named, sourced, mill-documented product with published data. We name it in our copy because naming it holds us accountable to the spec. You can look up Langboard Elite independently, verify the numbers on this page, and confirm you are getting what we say you are getting. That is the point.

Why Proline X?

Most enclosures are built to a price point. Proline X is built to a spec. Every box starts with published-data MDF, gets CNC-cut to exact internal volume, and is assembled by hand in our Tennessee facility. The difference shows up in the measurements — and in how the box holds up two years into daily use.

CNC-Cut to Spec

CNC-Cut to Spec

Panels are machine-cut on ShopSabre CNC routers and joined with V-groove and dado joinery. Consistent geometry, no hand-cut variance, no gaps at the joints.

Handcrafted in USA

Handcrafted in USA

Hand-assembled at our facility in Tullahoma, TN. Every enclosure is inspected before it ships.

Tuned to the Build

Tuned to the Build

Internal volume and port geometry are calculated to spec and CNC-cut to exact dimensions. The box performs the same way every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this enclosure fit both the NB5-15D2 and NB5-15D4?

Why did you pick 1.76 cubic feet instead of a different volume?

What amplifier power should I run to this enclosure?

How does a wedge enclosure improve the sound in a trunk installation?

Why is the front baffle double-layered on this enclosure?

What is the expected low-frequency extension of this enclosure?

Do I need to add any additional damping or polyfill to this enclosure?

Is the Prodigy NB5-15 subwoofer included with this enclosure?

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