Dayton Audio RSS265HO-4
10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 600 W RMS
| 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, 600 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, tighterManufacturer spec: 0.60 ft³ · source
| Bass character (Qtc) | Flat and accurate · 0.63 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 47 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 57 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 9 1/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louderManufacturer spec: 1.01 ft³ · source
| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | 2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 20 11/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 600 W | 136 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 31 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 24 3/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 7/8″ |
At 600 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 136 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 210 W. Full power needs a port of at least 16.6 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.
Open ported box in designerDeeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 33 Hz, 24 15/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 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 | 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 600 W |
| Fs | 26.9 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 4.02 |
| Vas | 1.04 ft³ |
| Re | 3.5 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 54.2 in² |
| Xmax | 0.48″ |
| Vd | 26.2 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 206 g calc. |
| BL | 17.7 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 69 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 83.7 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 3/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/2″ |
“≈” 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
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Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Rockford Fosgate Power RFR2210 (2000) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the Dayton Audio RSS265HO-4 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.02 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 600 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Dayton Audio RSS265HO-4 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 26.9 Hz, Qts 0.36, Vas 1.04 ft³, Xmax 0.48″, Sd 54.2 in².
What is the Dayton Audio RSS265HO-4 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 3/8″, cutout diameter 9 1/4″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Dayton Audio RSS265HO-4 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 600 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.