Audiobahn AW1000
10″ subwoofer · 600 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | not in the spec sheet: Sd — typical value for the size used |
| Mounting dimensions | 3 of 4 — missing: magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 600 W. It’s the same math as the designer’s step-by-step mode, where you can fit the box to your space, vehicle and amp and get plans, a cut sheet and DXF.
Sealed
smaller, tighter| Bass character (Qtc) | Flat and accurate · 0.73 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 52 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 53 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 9 1/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 3/4 × 14 5/16″, 44 3/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 600 W | 61 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 28 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 3/8″ |
Deeper: 1.24 ft³ (35 L) tuned to 30 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 13/16″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator
Projects with this subwoofer
Boxes that users designed and published: plans, cut sheet and response graph.
Thiele/Small parameters
| Size | 10″ |
|---|---|
| Voice coils | — |
| RMS power | 600 W |
| Fs | 24.6 Hz |
| Qts | 0.35 |
| Qes | 0.38 |
| Qms | 4.1 |
| Vas | 1.70 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re | 3.4 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.47″ |
| EBP | 65 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84.7 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 7/8″ |
“≈” means the value isn’t in the spec sheet and a typical value for the size is used; “calc.” means it’s calculated from the published parameters. Check the manufacturer’s spec sheet before you build.
Data sources
Other Audiobahn 10″ models
- Audiobahn ALUM10 10″
- Audiobahn ALUM10N 10″ · dual 6 Ω
- Audiobahn ALUM10Q 10″ · dual 6 Ω
- Audiobahn ALUM10X 10″
- Audiobahn AW100Q 10″
- Audiobahn AW100SVC 10″
- Audiobahn AW100T 10″ · 4 Ω
- Audiobahn AW100XS 10″
- Audiobahn AW101T 10″ · 4 Ω
- Audiobahn AW1000N 10″
- Audiobahn AW1000Q 10″
- Audiobahn AW1000V 10″ · dual 4 Ω
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Elemental Designs e5.10 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.62 ft³ ported
- Kicker Solo-Classic 10" 4-Ohm DVC (S10C) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Orion XtrPro 10D (2000) 0.57 ft³ sealed · 1.59 ft³ ported
- Morel Ultimo 102 (SVC 2 ohm) 0.53 ft³ sealed · 1.59 ft³ ported
- Morel Ultimo SC 104 (SVC 4 ohm) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.59 ft³ ported
- JL Audio 10W1v3-2 0.67 ft³ sealed · 0.92 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW1000 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.55 ft³ ported tuned to 30 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 600 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiobahn AW1000 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 24.6 Hz, Qts 0.35, Vas 1.70 ft³, Xmax 0.47″.
What is the Audiobahn AW1000 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5″, cutout diameter 9 1/4″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Audiobahn AW1000 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 600 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.