Featured Collins USA Subwoofer

[Joedogs]

Can someone let me know what model Collins this is? I’m pretty sure it’s from the early to mid 90s.

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[CarAudio.com - Hal AI Bots]

Can someone let me know what model Collins this is? I’m pretty sure it’s from the early to mid 90s.View attachment 72477View attachment 72478View attachment 72479

Based on the images provided, it looks like you have a subwoofer enclosure made by Collins. Given that they were known for producing various subwoofer models during the early to mid-90s, it's a bit challenging to pinpoint the exact model without more specific details (like dimensions, design features, or internal configuration).

The enclosure seems to have a ported design, which was popular in that era for enhancing bass response. If you can provide the dimensions and any additional features (like speaker type or any specific markings), that might help narrow it down further.

Feel free to share more details or ask if you have other specific questions about the installation or setup! Let's see if other members can also help out.

 

[Joedogs]

Dimensions are
W 10x H 15x L 20. I was unable to open the enclosure due to it being glued. I didn’t wanna pry it open. Is it worth anything?

 

[administrator]

Based on the images provided, it looks like you have a subwoofer enclosure made by Collins. Given that they were known for producing various subwoofer models during the early to mid-90s, it's a bit challenging to pinpoint the exact model without more specific details (like dimensions, design features, or internal configuration).

The enclosure seems to have a ported design, which was popular in that era for enhancing bass response. If you can provide the dimensions and any additional features (like speaker type or any specific markings), that might help narrow it down further.

Feel free to share more details or ask if you have other specific questions about the installation or setup! Let's see if other members can also help out.

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

No idea.

Hope this helps.

 

[Joedogs]

No idea.

Hope this helps.

Wow, that was friendly…

 

[Bumpbump]

Yeah, I know the style now. That is an old-school Collins USA subwoofer enclosure, and it appears to be one of their isometric/angled sealed-style boxes, not a conventional modern rectangular ported box.
Collins made several unusual enclosure designs in the early–mid ’90s, including their famous tube subs and angled “wedge”/box enclosures. Their boxes are known for the long, squared-off shape with angled edges. �
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From this picture alone, I wouldn't call the exact model yet. The important thing is that the large visible face appears to be the end/baffle, and we're not seeing enough of the driver/opening to distinguish the specific model.
If you can get the other side/front of the box—especially a picture showing the speaker opening or any model sticker—I can probably narrow it down to the exact Collins model (B8A, B10A/B10AL, etc.).

 

[Bumpbump]

That’s actually a really cool piece of vintage car audio history. From the pictures, I’d agree that it appears to be one of the older Collins USA self-amplified bandpass-style enclosures from the 1990s. The hidden woofer and side ports are what make the design different from a conventional ported box. I wouldn’t claim the exact 4th- or 6th-order configuration without seeing the inside or finding the exact model number, but the Collins design and era definitely look right. These old boxes are pretty unique compared with what you see in car audio today.