Audiobahn AW1051
10″ subwoofer · 300 W RMS
The Audiobahn AW1051 is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.43 and EBP 63 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, 300 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 | 56 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 54 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 15 1/2″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 29 11/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 44 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 34 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 1/16″ |
Deeper: 2.05 ft³ (58 L) tuned to 34 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 7/16″ 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 | 300 W |
| Fs | 30.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.43 |
| Qes | 0.49 |
| Qms | 3.85 |
| Vas | 2.08 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re | 3.4 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.55″ |
| EBP | 63 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 87.5 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 4 5/8″ |
| 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
- 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 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.
- JBL GT1041 0.60 ft³ sealed · 1.62 ft³ ported
- Gladen M 10 (SVC 4 ohm) 0.64 ft³ sealed · 1.70 ft³ ported
- Pyle PLWCH10D 0.64 ft³ sealed · 1.41 ft³ ported
- Diamond M3101 0.67 ft³ sealed · 1.34 ft³ ported
- Orion Cobalt 10 SVC (1999) 1.13 ft³ sealed · 1.48 ft³ ported
- Orion Xtreme 10 SVC 0.85 ft³ sealed · 1.48 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW1051 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.88 ft³ sealed, 1.55 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 300 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiobahn AW1051 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 30.8 Hz, Qts 0.43, Vas 2.08 ft³, Xmax 0.55″.
What is the Audiobahn AW1051 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 4 5/8″, cutout diameter 9″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Audiobahn AW1051 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 300 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.
Is the Audiobahn AW1051 better sealed or ported?
EBP 63: both work — sealed 0.88 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 1.55 ft³ tuned to 34 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Audiobahn AW1051 need?
For the 1.55 ft³ ported box tuned to 34 Hz: slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 29 11/16″ long, area 22.6 in²; or a round port Ø5 3/8″, ≈ 29 11/16″ long. Port air speed at 300 W: 44 ft/s.
What box do two Audiobahn AW1051 subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 1.77 ft³ sealed, or 3.11 ft³ ported at the same 34 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.