Audiobahn AW100SVC
10″ subwoofer · 400 W RMS
The Audiobahn AW100SVC is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.33 and EBP 94 it works both sealed and ported: sealed is tighter and smaller, ported is deeper and louder.
| 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, 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 · 0.53 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 54 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 79 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 37 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 3/4 × 14 5/16″, 27 3/4″ long |
| Port velocity at 400 W | 61 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 33 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 1/16″ |
Deeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 32 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 1/8″ 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 | 400 W |
| Fs | 33.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.33 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 4.43 |
| Vas | 0.78 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re | 3.45 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.43″ |
| EBP | 94 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.7 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5″ |
| 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 box
- Tacoma Access Cab — behind the front seats sealed 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
- Spare tire well sealed box
- Polaris RZR / Ranger — under the seat sealed box
- Can-Am — under the seat sealed box
- Avalanche — under the rear seat sealed 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 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 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.
- SPL Dynamics XTR-250D4 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- URAL Bulava 10 (2+2) 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- PowerBass 3XL-101D 0.53 ft³ sealed · 1.66 ft³ ported
- Hertz Hi-Energy HX 250 D (DVC 4+4 ohm) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- DD Audio 9510L ESP D1 0.76 ft³ sealed · 1.38 ft³ ported
- DD Audio 9510L ESP D2 0.76 ft³ sealed · 1.38 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW100SVC need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.55 ft³ ported tuned to 37 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 AW100SVC Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 33.7 Hz, Qts 0.33, Vas 0.78 ft³, Xmax 0.43″.
What is the Audiobahn AW100SVC 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 AW100SVC handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 400 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.
Is the Audiobahn AW100SVC better sealed or ported?
EBP 94: both work — sealed 0.49 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 1.55 ft³ tuned to 37 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Audiobahn AW100SVC need?
For the 1.55 ft³ ported box tuned to 37 Hz: slot 1 3/4 × 14 5/16″, 27 3/4″ long, area 25.4 in²; or a round port Ø5 11/16″, ≈ 27 3/4″ long. Port air speed at 400 W: 61 ft/s.
What box do two Audiobahn AW100SVC subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 0.99 ft³ sealed, or 3.11 ft³ ported at the same 37 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.