Diamond MD10.4 (MacDaddy)
10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 600 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 0 of 4 — missing: cutout, mounting depth, frame outer diameter, 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, tighter| Bass character (Qtc) | Dry and tight · 0.57 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 49 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 66 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 15/16 × 14 5/16″, 37 5/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 600 W | 66 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 30 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 1/16″ |
Deeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 38 Hz, 26 15/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 11/16″ 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 | 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 600 W |
| Fs | 31 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.383 |
| Qms | 6 |
| Vas | 0.74 ft³ |
| Re | 2.92 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.58″ |
| Vd | 30.7 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 206 g calc. |
| BL | 17.5 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 81 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84.1 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | ≈ 9 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 5 1/8″ |
Only Qts is published — Qms assumed to be 6 and Qes calculated (barely affects box design).
“≈” 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.
- Resilient Sounds RS 10 D4 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- Sundown Audio Ev4-10 D2 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.02 ft³ ported
- Audiobahn AW1000X 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Audiobahn AW100Q 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Massive Audio SUMMO104 0.55 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- Hertz Hi-Energy HX 250 D (DVC 4+4 ohm) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Diamond MD10.4 (MacDaddy) need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.55 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 Diamond MD10.4 (MacDaddy) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 31 Hz, Qts 0.36, Vas 0.74 ft³, Xmax 0.58″, Sd 52.7 in².
How much power does the Diamond MD10.4 (MacDaddy) handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 600 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.