Audiobahn AW1051X
10″ subwoofer · 300 W RMS
The Audiobahn AW1051X is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.39 and EBP 69 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) | Flat and accurate · 0.74 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 56 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 57 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 33 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 31 3/4″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 52 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 30 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 3/16″ |
Deeper: 1.31 ft³ (37 L) tuned to 32 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 7/8″ 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 | 300 W |
| Fs | 29.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.39 |
| Qes | 0.43 |
| Qms | 4.7 |
| Vas | 1.27 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re | 3.4 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.51″ |
| EBP | 69 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.4 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
- 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 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.
- Infinity Reference 1030W 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.62 ft³ ported
- Kicker Solo-Baric L7T 10" 2-Ohm DVC (46L7T102) 0.60 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- Infinity Reference 1060W 0.53 ft³ sealed · 0.92 ft³ ported
- Infinity Kappa Perfect 10.1 0.53 ft³ sealed · 1.09 ft³ ported
- Kicker Solo-Baric L7R 10" 2-Ohm DVC (45L7R102) 0.60 ft³ sealed · 1.77 ft³ ported
- JBL Club 1024 (SSI set to 2 ohm) 0.46 ft³ sealed · 0.92 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW1051X need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.55 ft³ ported tuned to 33 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 AW1051X Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 29.7 Hz, Qts 0.39, Vas 1.27 ft³, Xmax 0.51″.
What is the Audiobahn AW1051X 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 AW1051X 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 AW1051X better sealed or ported?
EBP 69: both work — sealed 0.49 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 1.55 ft³ tuned to 33 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Audiobahn AW1051X need?
For the 1.55 ft³ ported box tuned to 33 Hz: slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 31 3/4″ long, area 22.6 in²; or a round port Ø5 3/8″, ≈ 31 3/4″ long. Port air speed at 300 W: 52 ft/s.
What box do two Audiobahn AW1051X subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 0.99 ft³ sealed, or 3.11 ft³ ported at the same 33 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.