DC Audio Level 3 M3 10 D1

10″ subwoofer · dual 1 Ω · 1,000 W RMS

Fs 38.5 HzQts 0.53Vas 0.46 ft³Xmax 0.91″

Recommended box

For a sedan, one sub, 1,000 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

Net volume0.48 ft³ (13.5 L)
Qtc0.74
Fc54 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)54 Hz
Example box (outside)12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 8 7/8″
Open sealed box in designer

Ported

Net volume1.13 ft³ (32 L)
Tuning (Fb)32 Hz
Port2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 21 3/16″ long
Port velocity at 1,000 W186 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)29 Hz
Example box (outside)24″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 11/16″
Open ported box in designer
2030405060801001502006066727884HzdB
Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs38.5 Hz
Qts0.53
Qes0.567
Qms7.66
Vas0.46 ft³
Re (one coil)≈ 0.85 Ω
Sd50.2 in²
Xmax0.91″
Vd45.5 in³ calc.
Mms193 g calc.
BL8.4 T·m calc.
EBP68 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m83.2 dB calc.

General

Size10″
Voice coilsdual 1 Ω
RMS power1,000 W

Mounting dimensions

Ø11″cutout Ø9 3/8″mounting depth 6 1/4″magnet Ø≈ 6 1/16″
Cutout diameter9 3/8″
Mounting depth6 1/4″
Overall diameter11″

“≈” 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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