Audiobahn AWC10Q
10″ subwoofer · 400 W RMS
The Audiobahn AWC10Q is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.55 and EBP 50 it works both sealed and ported: sealed is tighter and smaller, ported is deeper and louder. Modest excursion (Xmax 0.28″) — for clean sound at moderate levels, not for SPL competitions.
| 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) | Tight and punchy · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 47 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 44 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 19 1/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 36 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 3/8 × 14 5/16″, 37 1/2″ long |
| Port velocity at 400 W | 44 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 35 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 1/16″ |
Deeper: 2.05 ft³ (58 L) tuned to 31 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 13/16″ 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 | 400 W |
| Fs | 32.6 Hz |
| Qts | 0.55 |
| Qes | 0.65 |
| Qms | 3.78 |
| Vas | 1.24 ft³ |
| Re | 3.2 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.28″ |
| Vd | 14.5 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 112 g calc. |
| BL | 10.6 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 50 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84.7 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 4 3/4″ |
| 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 and ported box
- Tacoma Access Cab — behind the front seats sealed and ported 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 and ported 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 and ported 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.
- Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 10" 4-Ohm DVC (44L7S104) 0.95 ft³ sealed · 1.77 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Punch P2D4-10 1.27 ft³ sealed · 1.27 ft³ ported
- Gladen Aerospace 10 (SVC 4 ohm) 1.24 ft³ sealed · 0.95 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Punch P210S8 (Stage-2, 2004) 0.88 ft³ sealed · 1.02 ft³ ported
- Hifonics BZE-10S4S (Brutus 10" SVC 4ohm) 1.20 ft³ sealed · 1.06 ft³ ported
- JL Audio 10W7AE-3 1.06 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- Ground Zero GZTW 10F (2x2 Ohm) 1.09 ft³ sealed · 0.95 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AWC10Q need?
Recommended net volume: 1.13 ft³ sealed, 0.99 ft³ ported tuned to 36 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 AWC10Q Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 32.6 Hz, Qts 0.55, Vas 1.24 ft³, Xmax 0.28″, Sd 52.7 in².
What is the Audiobahn AWC10Q mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 4 3/4″, cutout diameter 9″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Audiobahn AWC10Q 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 AWC10Q better sealed or ported?
EBP 50: both work — sealed 1.13 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 0.99 ft³ tuned to 36 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Audiobahn AWC10Q need?
For the 0.99 ft³ ported box tuned to 36 Hz: slot 1 3/8 × 14 5/16″, 37 1/2″ long, area 19.7 in²; or a round port Ø5″, ≈ 37 1/2″ long. Port air speed at 400 W: 44 ft/s.
What box do two Audiobahn AWC10Q subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 2.26 ft³ sealed, or 1.98 ft³ ported at the same 36 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.