Soundstream T5.152 is a car subwoofer for an aftermarket vehicle audio installation. Match the specifications, connections and mounting requirements below to your system before ordering.

• Brand: Soundstream
• Manufacturer part number: T5.152

Key specifications

• Max Power: 2,600 Watts
• RMS Power: 1,300 Watts
• Mounting Depth: 9.00"
• Voice Coil Configuration: 3" DVC 2Ω
• Feature: Specification

Features and installation details

Tarantula T5 Series High-Output 15" Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer

Max Power	2,600 Watts
RMS Power	1,300 Watts
Mounting Depth	9.00"
Voice Coil Configuration	3" DVC 2Ω

Soundstream T5-152 – 15" Tarantula Series Subwoofer (Dual 2 Ohm)

When serious bass is the mission, the Soundstream T5-152 answers the call like a true legend reborn. As part of the iconic Tarantula Series, this 15-inch competition-grade subwoofer blends power, precision, and heritage into one devastating package. Whether you’re building a high SPL sound system or upgrading your custom install, this beast is designed to flex muscle and deliver deep, accurate low-end frequencies with total authority.

Taking direct inspiration from Soundstream loyalists and audio competitors, the T5-152 incorporates classic DNA—like the infamous black-on-black Spider logo, and upgrades it with modern performance enhancements. We're talking triple-stacked magnets, 3" 4-layer BASV voice coil, oversaturated top plate and t-yoke, and a Spruce pulp composite cone for tight, distortion-free bass. That means you don’t just hear the boom—you feel it in your chest.

For wiring help, check out this Subwoofer Wiring Diagram — essential if you’re configuring your dual 2-ohm voice coil sub for 1-ohm or 4-ohm loads. Make sure your amp matches!

T5-152 Key Specifications

Feature	Specification
Subwoofer Size	15 inch
Voice Coil	3" 4-Layer BASV Dual 2 Ohm
Power Handling (RMS / Peak)	1500W RMS / 3000W MAX
Cone Material	High-Density Spruce Pulp with Epoxy
Surround	Polyether Foam, Double-Stitched
Magnet Structure	Triple-Stacked Ferrite Magnet
Frame	Die-Cast Aluminum
Cooling	Vented Pole Piece for Heat Dissipation
Mounting Depth	8.46 inches (215 mm)
Recommended Enclosures	Sealed or Ported
Sensitivity	88 dB
Frequency Response	20Hz – 250Hz

Built Like a Beast, Engineered to Dominate

The T5-152 isn’t just a loud subwoofer—it’s a precision-engineered sound weapon. Its oversized 3-inch voice coil is made from high-temperature BASV material to withstand extended, high-output sessions without fatigue. The oversized 12mm top plate and vented T-yoke ensure optimal thermal control, reducing the risk of heat damage during high SPL bursts.

What really sets this 15-inch dual voice coil subwoofer apart is its dense, non-pressed pulp cone, backed by woven fiberglass stranding and soaked in epoxy. That combo gives you killer stiffness, lower distortion, and that signature tight “punch” Soundstream is famous for.

Sound Quality Meets Raw Power

With an RMS rating of 1500 watts, and peak handling up to 3000 watts, the T5-152 delivers bass that shakes windows, but doesn’t lose detail. It’s tuned for versatility, so whether you’re into hip-hop, EDM, rock, or trap, this sub can deliver tight, fast bass lines or sustain earth-rumbling lows depending on your enclosure.

• Sealed Enclosure? Expect clean, responsive bass with tighter control.
• Ported Enclosure? Get more output and deeper resonance for that boomy, club-like experience.

Either way, you get bass you can tune to taste, with a sub that handles the job and more.

Flexible Impedance for System Growth

The dual 2-ohm voice coil design gives you multiple wiring options to get the most out of your amp setup. Whether you’re wiring for 1 ohm, 4 ohm, or planning on running multiple subs, the T5-152 plays nice with a wide range of amps and future upgrades.

Need help figuring out the right wiring configuration? Here’s your go-to Subwoofer Wiring Diagram — it’ll save you from frying your amp or underpowering your beast.

Build Quality That Doesn’t Quit

The Tarantula T5 series has a legacy for a reason. Every material on this subwoofer is selected for endurance:

• Die-cast aluminum basket holds everything together, even under extreme pressure.
• Double-stitched high-roll foam surround extends excursion and keeps things airtight.
• Triple-stacked magnets create a strong magnetic field for powerful excursion control.
• Vented pole piece and backplate help manage heat during long play sessions.

This is the kind of subwoofer you build your car audio system around—tough enough for daily drivers, brutal enough for weekend comps.

Specifications	T5.152
Max Power	2,600 Watts
RMS Power	1,300 Watts
Efficiency (1w/1m)	84.6
Voice Coil Configuration	3" DVC 2Ω
Mounting Depth	9.00"
Optimum Sealed ft3	2.00"
Optimum Ported ft3	4.00"

 

Thiele/Small Parameters
Imp. (Ohm)	Dual 2
Re	3.6
Fs (Hz)	34.9
Qes	1.108
Qms	7.061
Qts	.892
Le (mH)	1.0274
Diam	15
Vas (L)	1.57
BL	18.609
Mms (g)	445.883
Sen (db)	84.6
RMS	1,300
Mounting D	9.00"

 

Recommended Enclosures
Sealed Opt	2.00 ft
Ported Opt	4.00 ft
Round Port WxL	4" x 15.75L"
F3 (Hz)	28.5

T5 Subwoofer Owners Manual [.PDF]

 

Note: If you are wiring this DVC sub for lower impedance,

make sure that your amp is compatible. Subwoofer Wiring Diagram

Overcompensating Motor Structure for Increased Magnetic Strength

12mm T-Yoke & Top Plate Improve Low-Frequency Dynamics

Vented T-Yoke & Frame Reduces Voice Coil Heat Build-up

Non-Magnetic Non-Resonate Die-Cast Aluminum Frame

3” 4-Layer Voice Coil w/ Direct Connect Wire Increases Power Handling

High-Temperature Tolerance Adhesives Resist Thermal Failure

Non-Transfer Spruce Pulp Cone w/ UV & Chemical Protection

Stitched and Glued Surround/Cone Joints for Strongest Bonding

Extended Excursion Polyether Foam Surround w/ UV & Chemical Protection

Dual Poly-Cotton Suspension Dampen Violent Accelerations

1-pc Gasket/Trim Ring w/ Concealed Mounting Holes Included

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