Vixen Horns VXH3311B 3-Trumpet Train Horn Review (2026)

Methodology

This review aggregates publicly available information from manufacturer specifications, retailer listings, and verified user reviews. We do not perform hands-on testing. Last reviewed: September 29, 2026. For the Vixen Horns VXH3311B we pulled the construction details, trumpet lengths, included parts and price from Vixen’s own product page and its product data feed, checked the warranty terms on Vixen’s warranty policy page, compared the horn against the VXO-series kits that bundle it with a tank and compressor, and cross-checked price, the retailer-side loudness claim and aggregated buyer feedback against the Amazon listing. Every source is listed at the end of the article. Where Vixen is silent on a number — decibels, operating PSI, chord frequencies — we say so rather than fill the gap.

Quick verdict

The VXH3311B is the cheapest way into a genuine three-trumpet, all-metal train horn from Vixen Horns: $47.27 on Vixen’s own store (regular price $63.95) for three black metal trumpets, a 12V/24V solenoid, 6 feet of hose and a mounting bracket. It is horn-only, so it needs an onboard air system to make any sound, and its short trumpets (11.5”, 9” and 6.5”) point to a higher, brighter chord than Vixen’s longer-trumpet triples. Vixen publishes no decibel, PSI or frequency figures for it at all. We rate it 3.4/5 — a sensible budget pick for someone who already has air on the vehicle and wants a train-style chord for under $50, but not a horn to buy on loudness claims.

What it is

The VXH3311B is a standalone triple-trumpet air horn: three black-painted metal trumpets grouped on a common base with a single electric solenoid valve that opens when you hit the horn button. Per Vixen’s product page it is “made entirely of metal,” ships with a 12V/24V solenoid, hose and mounting hardware, and carries a plain note that an onboard air system is required. There is no compressor, tank, pressure switch or horn button in this box.

That makes it the entry point of Vixen’s triple-trumpet line. The same horn is sold in several other forms on Vixen’s store: the VXH3311C chrome-plated version ($49.37), the VXH3311B/P with trumpet covers ($52.57), and a family of VXO-series bundles that pair the VXH3311B with a tank and compressor — for example the VXO8210/3311B with a 1-gallon tank and 150 PSI compressor at $157.47, the VXO8115/3311B with a 1.5-gallon tank and 150 PSI compressor at $207.27, and the VXO8325/3311B with a 2.5-gallon tank and 200 PSI compressor at $237.77. Buying the horn alone only makes sense if you already have compressed air on the vehicle or plan to build a system piece by piece.

The buyer this suits: a truck, Jeep, SUV or RV owner with air suspension, an existing onboard-air setup or a train horn tank who wants to add or swap to a three-trumpet horn cheaply. Because the solenoid is rated 12V/24V, Vixen pitches it at 24V vehicles as well, which matters for semis and some heavy equipment. See the full lineup on our Vixen Horns review hub.

Specifications

Spec	Value
Model	VXH3311B (black); VXH3311C is the chrome-plated twin
Type	Triple-trumpet train air horn, horn-only
Trumpets	3, metal construction, black finish
Trumpet lengths	11.5”, 9” and 6-1/2”
Trumpet diameter	3-3/4” (listed as “D” on Vixen’s page)
Valve	12V/24V electric air valve (solenoid) with compression fitting
Air line	1/4” OD nylon plastic hose, 6 ft
Weight	2.15 lb (975 g) per Vixen’s product data
Sound output	Not published by Vixen; one Amazon description line claims 135 dB with no test distance
Operating PSI	Not published for the horn; Vixen’s matching kits use 150 or 200 PSI compressors
Chord frequencies	Not published
Power source	Requires onboard air system (compressor + tank)
Warranty	12 months from purchase, original purchaser; lifetime tech support
Price	$47.27 sale / $63.95 regular at vixenhorns.com (Sept 29, 2026); $47.27 on Amazon

Best for

Budget add-on for vehicles that already run onboard air

Not for

Buyers who want a complete kit or a deep locomotive tone

Voltage

12V or 24V solenoid

On loudness: Vixen’s own page describes a “loud roaring sound” and nothing more, and the Amazon title just says “Super Loud dB.” A 135 dB figure does appear in one line of the Amazon product description, but without a test distance or pressure attached it is a marketing number, not a measurement. Our advertised vs real dB guide explains why numbers like that routinely overstate what you will hear.

What’s in the box

Per Vixen’s product page and product photos:

• Triple-trumpet train air horn (black), assembled
• 12V/24V electric air valve (solenoid) with compression fitting
• 1/4” OD nylon plastic hose, 6 feet
• Mounting hardware — Vixen’s photos show a zinc-plated L-bracket with bolts and nuts

Not included: compressor, air tank, pressure switch, gauge, horn button, relay, fuse or wiring. Vixen’s VXO8210/3311B kit page shows what a complete setup adds — a 1-gallon tank with a 150 PSI compressor, a 0–150 PSI gauge, a 90 ON / 115 OFF PSI pressure switch, a 30A inline fuse holder, a horn button and a brass drain nut.

Pros

• Low price: $47.27 on Vixen’s store, about a third of the VXH3418B’s $156.47 sale price.
• Metal trumpets and body — Vixen describes it as made entirely of metal for weather protection.
• 12V/24V solenoid, so it suits 24V trucks and equipment as well as ordinary 12V vehicles.
• Vixen publishes trumpet lengths and diameter, plus a 2.15 lb weight in its product data — more than many budget listings disclose.
• Clear upgrade path: the same horn is sold in chrome, with covers, or in tank-and-compressor bundles from $157.47.
• Amazon buyers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 147 ratings, and Amazon’s review summary notes that every buyer who mentioned installation called it easy.

Cons

• No decibel, PSI or Hz figures from Vixen; the only dB number is an unqualified 135 dB line in the Amazon description.
• Horn-only — a compressor and tank cost several times the price of the horn itself.
• Short trumpets (longest 11.5”) mean a higher-pitched chord; Amazon’s review summary notes one buyer found it had more high pitch than low tones.
• Loudness opinions are split: Amazon’s summary counts 25 buyers mentioning volume, 13 positive and 12 negative.
• 12-month warranty with buyer-paid shipping on claims, per Vixen’s warranty policy.

Alternatives

• Vixen Horns VXH3118 — Vixen’s longer-trumpet triple (the VXH3118B black version is $72.57 on Vixen’s store), for a deeper chord at a modest price step up. See our VXH3118 review.
• Vixen Horns VXH3418B — the heavy-duty black triple at $156.47, with much larger trumpets for buyers who want more low end from the same brand. See our VXH3418B review.
• Vixen Horns VXH2311B — a dual-trumpet kit with its own small 12V compressor and no tank, for buyers who don’t have onboard air and don’t want to build it. See our VXH2311B review.

If you are still deciding on trumpet count, our single vs dual vs quad trumpet guide covers how the number and length of trumpets shape the chord, and the best train horn under $200 guide puts this horn in context with complete budget kits.

Install / compatibility notes

The VXH3311B fits electrically on any 12V or 24V vehicle, but it only works with compressed air behind it. A typical installation looks like this:

1. Air source. Plumb it to an existing onboard-air tank or install a compressor and tank. Vixen’s own bundles for this horn use 1- to 2.5-gallon tanks with 150 or 200 PSI compressors; our air tank size guide and PSI explainer help you size both.
2. Air line. Run the included 6 ft of 1/4” OD nylon hose from the tank to the solenoid’s compression fitting. Longer runs need extra line, and the hose should be kept away from exhaust heat.
3. Mounting. Bolt the horn to a rigid point with the supplied bracket — behind the grille, under the bed or along a frame rail — with the bells angled slightly down so water drains out.
4. Wiring. Trigger the solenoid from a horn button or the stock horn circuit; a relay and inline fuse are good practice. Our relay wiring guide shows both layouts, and 12V vs 24V covers voltage matching.

Size matters in your favor here: with its longest trumpet at 11.5” and a 2.15 lb weight, it is a relatively small, light cluster, which in our editorial view makes it a realistic candidate for crowded engine bays and smaller SUVs — measure your space first, since Vixen does not publish overall assembled dimensions. For the full walkthrough see our train horn install guide. Before you use it on the road, check your state’s rules — our train horn legality guide is a good starting point.

Sources

• Vixen Horns — VXH3311B triple trumpet train air horn (black) product page — metal construction, 12V/24V solenoid with compression fitting, 6 ft 1/4” OD hose, mounting hardware, trumpet lengths and diameter, onboard-air requirement, $47.27 sale / $63.95 regular price, product photos, hosted sound demo
• Vixen Horns — VXH3311B product data (JSON) — 975 g / 2.15 lb weight, SKU and price fields
• Vixen Horns — VXH3311C chrome-plated product page — chrome twin with identical specs, $49.37 sale price
• Vixen Horns — VXH3311B/P with covers product page — covers variant, $52.57 sale price
• Vixen Horns — VXO8210/3311B kit with 1-gallon tank and 150 PSI compressor — $157.47 bundle price and full kit contents (gauge, 90/115 PSI switch, 30A fuse holder, horn button, drain nut)
• Vixen Horns — VXO8115/3311B kit with 1.5-gallon tank and 150 PSI compressor — $207.27 bundle price, 150 PSI compressor specs
• Vixen Horns — VXO8325/3311B kit with 2.5-gallon tank and 200 PSI compressor — $237.77 bundle price, 200 PSI compressor specs
• Vixen Horns — VXH3418B product page — $156.47 sale price used for comparison
• Vixen Horns — VXH3118B product page — $72.57 sale price used for comparison
• Vixen Horns — warranty policy — 12-month warranty for the original purchaser, repair-or-replace terms, buyer-paid shipping, lifetime support
• Amazon — Vixen Horns VXH3311B listing (ASIN B01H4HLBT0) — $47.27 price, “Super Loud dB” title, 135 dB description line, 4.2/5 from 147 ratings, customer review summary on volume and installation
• HookedOnTronics TV — VIXEN HORNS VXH3311B Triple Trumpet Train Air Horn (YouTube) — dealer sound demo video of this model

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