Audiobahn AW1006Q
10″ subwoofer · 900 W RMS
The Audiobahn AW1006Q is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.73 and EBP 40 it suits a sealed box: tight bass in a small enclosure; a ported box would need a lot of volume. Long excursion (Xmax 0.75″) — built for loud music and high power.
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| 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) | Tight and punchy · 0.89 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 43 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 37 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 14 15/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 47 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | 2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 13 11/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 900 W | 162 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 38 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 17 3/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 7/16″ |
At 900 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 162 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 230 W. Full power needs a port of at least 19.7 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.
Open ported box in designerDeeper: 1.87 ft³ (53 L) tuned to 25 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 5/8″ 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 | 35.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.73 |
| Qes | 0.89 |
| Qms | 3.93 |
| Vas | 0.42 ft³ |
| Re | 3 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 48.1 in² |
| Xmax | 0.75″ |
| Vd | 35.9 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 232 g calc. |
| BL | 13.1 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 40 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 79.7 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/4″ |
Where it fits in a vehicle
Spots from our vehicle guides where the cutout, mounting depth and recommended box fit. The spot sizes are approximate — measure your own vehicle.
- F-150 SuperCrew — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Ram Crew Cab — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Tacoma Double Cab — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Bronco 4-door — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, hard top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, soft top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Silverado / Sierra Crew Cab — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- FJ Cruiser — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- El Camino 1978–87 — behind the seat sealed and ported box
- Cherokee XJ — cargo area, spare moved out sealed and ported box
- Excursion — behind the third row sealed and ported box
- Mustang 2015–2023 coupe — trunk sealed and ported box
- Challenger / Charger — trunk sealed and ported box
- Tesla Model 3 — well under the trunk floor sealed and ported box
- Club Car Precedent — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
“≈” 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.
- DL Audio Phoenix Bass Machine 10 (2+2) 0.92 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Ascendant Audio Arsenal 10 D2 0.95 ft³ sealed · 0.78 ft³ ported
- Ascendant Audio Arsenal 10 D1 0.95 ft³ sealed · 0.78 ft³ ported
- Audison Voce II AV 10 D4 II (DVC 4+4 ohm) 1.06 ft³ sealed · 0.92 ft³ ported
- Sky High Car Audio FE-10 D4 0.99 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- Sky High Car Audio FE-10 D2 0.99 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW1006Q need?
Recommended net volume: 0.85 ft³ sealed, 0.78 ft³ ported tuned to 47 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 AW1006Q Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 35.2 Hz, Qts 0.73, Vas 0.42 ft³, Xmax 0.75″, Sd 48.1 in².
What is the Audiobahn AW1006Q mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6″, cutout diameter 9″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Audiobahn AW1006Q handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 900 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.
Is the Audiobahn AW1006Q better sealed or ported?
EBP 40: a sealed box (0.85 ft³) suits it best — tight bass in a compact enclosure. Ported is possible (0.78 ft³, tuned to 47 Hz) but larger.
What port does the Audiobahn AW1006Q need?
For the 0.78 ft³ ported box tuned to 47 Hz: 2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 13 11/16″ long, area 10 in²; or a round port Ø3 9/16″, ≈ 12 15/16″ long. Port air speed at 900 W: 162 ft/s.
What box do two Audiobahn AW1006Q subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 1.70 ft³ sealed, or 1.55 ft³ ported at the same 47 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.