Vixen Horns Train Horns
Vixen Horns ships compact 0.5-gallon-tank kits with chrome or black trumpets — popular for under-hood "secondary battery tray" installs on T1 GM trucks. 150 PSI compressor, mid-tier pricing between Vevor budget and HornBlasters flagship.
About Vixen Horns
Vixen Horns is an aftermarket air horn manufacturer focused on compact-tank kits with bundled 0.5-gallon air tanks and 150 PSI compressors. The product line covers single, dual, triple, and quad trumpet configurations, plus marine-grade variants (waterproof) for boat applications.
Vixen's signature product is the VXO8805 series — a 0.5-gallon-tank-plus-150-PSI-compressor "complete onboard system" sold standalone or with various trumpet packages. The compact tank size lets the kit fit under the hood in places where a 2-gallon HornBlasters kit can't — notably the secondary battery tray location on GM T1 trucks (Silverado, Sierra).
Vixen Horns models
- VXO8805 — base 0.5-gallon tank + 150 PSI compressor (no trumpets, sold separately) (Amazon)
- VXO8805/4114 — quad trumpet chrome + tank + compressor complete kit (Vixenhorns.com)
- VXO8805/3311B — triple trumpet black + tank + compressor (Vixenhorns.com)
- VXO8805/3114B — triple trumpet black variant (Hooked on Tronics)
- VXO8805/1101 — single trumpet + complete kit, popular for motorcycles (Walmart)
- VXO8350B/3318B — premium 5-gallon tank + 200 PSI compressor + triple trumpet (Walmart)
- VXH4124B — 4-trumpet electric-solenoid (no tank/compressor in this model) (Amazon)
- VXH1167BX2 — waterproof dual-trumpet for boats / marine use (Amazon)
Why aftermarket buyers pick Vixen Horns
- Compact install footprint. The 0.5-gallon tank is the smallest "complete kit" tank in the aftermarket — fits in places where 2-gallon HornBlasters or 5-gallon Kleinn tanks cannot.
- Under-hood install option. Per GM-Trucks.com community discussions, the VXO8805/3118 fits in the GM T1 secondary battery tray location (Silverado, Sierra) for completely hidden install — see our Chevrolet Silverado install guide and GMC Sierra install guide.
- Mid-tier pricing. Complete VXO8805/3311B kits typically run $150–$300 — between Vevor budget ($80) and HornBlasters Conductor's 228H ($650). Better quality than Vevor; less than premium brands.
- Wide retailer presence. Available at Amazon, Walmart, Hooked on Tronics, and Vixen direct. Easy to find replacement parts.
- Marine-grade variants. The VXH1167BX2 series is purpose-built for boat install (waterproof seal, salt-spray-resistant finish).
Output reality
Vixen advertises its kits as "Super Loud dB" but typically doesn't publish a verified single dB number. Realistic output based on community reports and the smaller tank/compressor:
- VXO8805/3311B (triple) — ~135–142 dB at 3 ft realistic, depending on use cycle
- VXO8805/4114 (quad) — ~138–145 dB at 3 ft realistic
- VXO8805/1101 (single trumpet) — ~125–132 dB realistic, single-bell tone
The 0.5-gallon tank limits sustained horn duration — typically 1–2 seconds at full pressure before tank pressure drops noticeably. The 150 PSI compressor refills in ~30–45 seconds. For continuous-honk applications (parade, novelty), step up to the VXO8350B 5-gallon kit or a HornBlasters Conductor's 228H.
Vixen Horns vs. competitors
| Feature | Vixen VXO8805/3311B | Vevor 4-Trumpet | HornBlasters Conductor's 228H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank size | 0.5 gal | 1.5 gal (typical) | 2 gal |
| Compressor PSI | 150 | 120 (typical) | 200 (Viair 380C) |
| Trumpets | 3 (chrome / black variants) | 4 (aluminum) | 4 (Shocker XL) |
| Output (realistic) | ~135–142 dB | ~135 dB | 147.7 dB at 3 ft (verified) |
| Complete kit price | $150–$300 | $80–$130 | $650+ |
| Install footprint | Smallest (under-hood capable) | Mid-size | Mid-size |
Where to buy Vixen Horns
- Vixenhorns.com — direct sales
- Amazon — most models with Prime shipping
- Walmart (online)
- Hooked on Tronics
Related pages
Sources
- Vixen Horns VXO8805/4114 product page
- Vixen Horns VXO8805/3311B product page
- Amazon — Vixen VXO8805 base kit
- Amazon — VXO8805/3311B triple trumpet kit
- Amazon — VXH4124B 4-trumpet
- Amazon — VXH1167BX2 marine-grade dual
- VXO8805/1101 installation guide
- GM-Trucks.com (under-hood install community discussions)
We do not perform hands-on testing — see our methodology. Vixen does not publish independent dB testing results; output figures here are conservative estimates based on tank/compressor specs and community feedback.