Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 700 W RMS
The Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10 is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.41 and EBP 73 it works both sealed and ported: sealed is tighter and smaller, ported is deeper and louder. Modest excursion (Xmax 0.26″) — 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 |
- The spec sheet's Qts 0.45 doesn't match its Qes and Qms (they give 0.41).
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 700 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 · 0.60 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 54 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 68 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 38 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 3/16 × 14 5/16″, 33 9/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 700 W | 80 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 34 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 14 7/8″ × 15 3/4″ × 14″ |
Deeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 36 Hz, 20 3/8″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 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 | dual 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 700 W |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.41 |
| Qes | 0.51 |
| Qms | 2.1 |
| Vas | 0.57 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3.6 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 53.6 in² |
| Xmax | 0.26″ |
| Vd | 13.7 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 196 g calc. |
| BL | 17.9 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 73 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 8 7/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6 13/16″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/2″ |
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
- 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
- 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
- web.archive.org/web/20160418022231/http://www.audiopipe.com:80/support/manuals/c
- web.archive.org/web/20200924084154/https://audiopipe.com/pages/manuals
Voice coil versions
The same sub with different voice coils: the parameters are nearly the same — pick by your amp and wiring.
| Model | Voice coils | Re | Qes | Vas | Sealed | Ported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10D2 | dual 2 Ω | 1.8 Ω | 0.51 | 0.57 ft³ | 0.49 ft³ | 0.85 ft³ · 38 Hz |
| Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10 | dual 4 Ω | 3.6 Ω | 0.51 | 0.57 ft³ | 0.49 ft³ | 0.85 ft³ · 38 Hz |
Other Audiopipe 10″ models
- Audiopipe TS-FA1000 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Audiopipe TS-VR10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Audiopipe TXX-BD1-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Audiopipe TXX-BD2-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Kicker CompQ 10" 2-Ohm DVC (51CWQ102) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.77 ft³ ported
- Machete ML-10S D2 0.49 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Resilient Sounds RS 10 V2 D4 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- DC Audio Level 1 10 D2 0.46 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- DC Audio Level 1 10 D4 0.46 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- AMPIRE BOLD104 0.48 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 0.85 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 700 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 37 Hz, Qts 0.41, Vas 0.57 ft³, Xmax 0.26″, Sd 53.6 in².
What is the Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6 13/16″, cutout diameter 8 7/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 700 W. Dual 4 Ω voice coils: series gives 8 Ω, parallel gives 2 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.
Is the Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10 better sealed or ported?
EBP 73: both work — sealed 0.49 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 0.85 ft³ tuned to 38 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10 need?
For the 0.85 ft³ ported box tuned to 38 Hz: slot 1 3/16 × 14 5/16″, 33 9/16″ long, area 16.9 in²; or a round port Ø4 5/8″, ≈ 33 9/16″ long. Port air speed at 700 W: 80 ft/s.
What box do two Audiopipe TXX-BD3-10 subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 0.99 ft³ sealed, or 1.70 ft³ ported at the same 38 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.