Audiobahn AW1005
10″ subwoofer · 900 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, 900 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) | Dry and tight · 0.61 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 53 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 66 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 9 1/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 32 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 15/16 × 14 5/16″, 43″ long |
| Port velocity at 900 W | 71 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 30 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 9/16″ |
Deeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 40 Hz, 24 5/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 1/4″ 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 | 900 W |
| Fs | 29.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.34 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 2.45 |
| Vas | 1.13 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re | 2.5 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.59″ |
| EBP | 75 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.2 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 3/4″ |
| 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 AW1000 10″
- Audiobahn AW1000N 10″
- Audiobahn AW1000Q 10″
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Soundstream EXACT 10 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Power RFR2210 (2000) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Elemental Designs e10K (2003) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- STX W.25.400.2x4.MC 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.45 ft³ ported
- Infinity Reference 1030W 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.62 ft³ ported
- Audio System HX 10 SQ 0.48 ft³ sealed · 1.48 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW1005 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.55 ft³ ported tuned to 32 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 900 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiobahn AW1005 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 29.3 Hz, Qts 0.34, Vas 1.13 ft³, Xmax 0.59″.
What is the Audiobahn AW1005 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 3/4″, 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 AW1005 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 900 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.