Elemental Designs 10A.22
10″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 900 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 1 of 4 — missing: cutout, mounting depth, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 900 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 · 0.39 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 43 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 98 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 8 5/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 42 3/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 900 W | 90 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 81 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 9/16″ |
At 900 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 90 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 750 W. Full power needs a port of at least 24.6 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.
Open ported box in designerDeeper: 0.92 ft³ (26 L) tuned to 33 Hz, 22 5/16″ × 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 | dual 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 900 W |
| Fs | 24.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.22 |
| Qes | 0.24 |
| Qms | 2.26 |
| Vas | 0.91 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.9 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 48.4 in² |
| Xmax | 0.97″ |
| Vd | 47 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 226 g calc. |
| BL | 16.6 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 102 — suits ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | ≈ 9 3/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 5 1/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/4″ |
Judging by its value, the published Re is for both coils in series — converted to per coil.
“≈” 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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FAQ
What box does the Elemental Designs 10A.22 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.42 ft³ sealed, 1.45 ft³ ported tuned to 30 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 900 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Elemental Designs 10A.22 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 24.5 Hz, Qts 0.22, Vas 0.91 ft³, Xmax 0.97″, Sd 48.4 in².
How much power does the Elemental Designs 10A.22 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 900 W. Dual 2 Ω voice coils: series gives 4 Ω, parallel gives 1 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.