Audiobahn AW101T
10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 450 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, 450 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 · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 50 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 47 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 12 9/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 38 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 × 14 5/16″, 30 1/2″ long |
| Port velocity at 450 W | 68 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 35 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 15 1/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 3/16″ |
Deeper: 1.87 ft³ (53 L) tuned to 29 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 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 | 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 450 W |
| Fs | 34.9 Hz |
| Qts | 0.56 |
| Qes | 0.59 |
| Qms | 9.97 |
| Vas | 0.78 ft³ |
| Re | 3.3 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 48.1 in² |
| Xmax | 0.39″ |
| Vd | 18.9 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 127 g calc. |
| BL | 12.5 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 59 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84 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
- web.archive.org/web/20060317160220/http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/images/t
- web.archive.org/web/20060317162105/http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/images/t
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- 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.
- Polk Audio SR104DVC 0.74 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
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- URAL Molot 10 (2+2) 0.71 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW101T need?
Recommended net volume: 0.74 ft³ sealed, 0.78 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 450 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiobahn AW101T Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 34.9 Hz, Qts 0.56, Vas 0.78 ft³, Xmax 0.39″, Sd 48.1 in².
What is the Audiobahn AW101T 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 AW101T handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 450 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.