Dayton Audio RSS210HF-4

8″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 280 W RMS

29.6 HzFs, resonance

0.57Qts

0.84 ft³Vas

0.35″Xmax

280 WRMS

Source	parts-express.com · 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, 280 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

0.78 ft³ (22 L)

Net volume

Manufacturer spec: 0.90 ft³ · source

Bass character (Qtc)	Tight and punchy · 0.82
Fc	43 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	39 Hz
Example box (outside)	10 5/8″ × 10 5/8″ × 17 15/16″

Open sealed box in designer

Ported

deeper, louder

1.27 ft³ (36 L)

Net volume

Manufacturer spec: 1.25 ft³ · source

Tuning (Fb)	33 Hz
Port	slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 39 5/8″ long
Port velocity at 280 W	42 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	28 Hz
Example box (outside)	31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 1/2″

Open ported box in designer

Deeper: 1.31 ft³ (37 L) tuned to 30 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 1/2″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator

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Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Size	8″
Voice coils	4 Ω
RMS power	280 W
Fs	29.6 Hz
Qts	0.57
Qes	0.69
Qms	3.25
Vas	0.84 ft³

Re	3.1 Ω
Sd	33.9 in²
Xmax	0.35″
Vd	12 in³ calc.
Mms	83 g calc.
BL	8.3 T·m calc.
EBP	43 — suits sealed calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m	81.5 dB calc.

Mounting dimensions

Cutout diameter	7 5/16″
Mounting depth	4 7/8″
Overall diameter	8 3/8″

“≈” 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

parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-RSS210HF-4-8-Reference-Series-HF-Subwoofer-4-Ohm-

Other Dayton Audio 8″ models

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Dayton Audio SD215A-88 8″ · dual 8 Ω
Dayton Audio SS8-22 8″ · dual 2 Ω
Dayton Audio UM8-22 8″ · dual 2 Ω
Dayton Audio UMII8-22 8″ · dual 2 Ω

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Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.

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FAQ

What box does the Dayton Audio RSS210HF-4 need?

Recommended net volume: 0.78 ft³ sealed, 1.27 ft³ ported tuned to 33 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 280 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.

What are the Dayton Audio RSS210HF-4 Thiele/Small specs?

Fs 29.6 Hz, Qts 0.57, Vas 0.84 ft³, Xmax 0.35″, Sd 33.9 in².

What is the Dayton Audio RSS210HF-4 mounting depth?

Mounting depth is 4 7/8″, cutout diameter 7 5/16″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.

How much power does the Dayton Audio RSS210HF-4 handle and how do I wire it?

RMS power rating: 280 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.