DLS MCW10
10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 200 W RMS
Fs 40.4 HzQts 0.44Vas 0.76 ft³Xmax 0.35″
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 200 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 volume | 0.49 ft³ (14 L) |
|---|---|
| Qtc | 0.70 |
| Fc | 64 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 68 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
| Net volume | 1.06 ft³ (30 L) |
|---|---|
| Tuning (Fb) | 39 Hz |
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 33 1/2″ long |
| Port velocity at 200 W | 37 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 36 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 3/8″ |
Thiele/Small parameters
| Fs | 40.4 Hz |
|---|---|
| Qts | 0.44 |
| Qes | 0.475 |
| Qms | 6 |
| Vas | 0.76 ft³ |
| Re | 2.9 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.35″ |
| EBP | 85 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 86.7 dB calc. |
General
| Size | 10″ |
|---|---|
| Voice coils | 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 200 W |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 4 1/2″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/16″ |
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.