Audiobahn AW100Q
10″ subwoofer · 400 W RMS
| 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, 400 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 · 0.58 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 50 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 66 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 3/4 × 14 5/16″, 33 5/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 400 W | 59 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 30 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 9/16″ |
Deeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 38 Hz, 27 3/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 1/2″ 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 | 400 W |
| Fs | 30.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.35 |
| Qes | 0.38 |
| Qms | 4.76 |
| Vas | 0.85 ft³ |
| Re | 3 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.39″ |
| Vd | 20.7 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 186 g calc. |
| BL | 16.8 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 80 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84.5 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/4″ |
“≈” 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 AW100SVC 10″
- Audiobahn AW100T 10″ · 4 Ω
- Audiobahn AW100XS 10″
- Audiobahn AW101T 10″ · 4 Ω
- Audiobahn AW1000 10″
- 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.
- Resilient Sounds RS 10 D4 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- SPL Dynamics XTR-250D4 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- Infinity Kappa 1000W (SSI 2 ohm) 0.48 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- Diamond MD10.4 (MacDaddy) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Alpine S2-W10D2 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.09 ft³ ported
- ESX SXE10D2 (2x2 Ohm) 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.48 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW100Q need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.55 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 400 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiobahn AW100Q Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 30.5 Hz, Qts 0.35, Vas 0.85 ft³, Xmax 0.39″, Sd 52.7 in².
What is the Audiobahn AW100Q mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5″, cutout diameter 9″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Audiobahn AW100Q handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 400 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.