Elemental Designs 11Ov.2
10″ subwoofer · DVC · 450 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · 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, 450 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) | Tight and punchy · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 54 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 52 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 37 5/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 450 W | 58 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 29 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 7/8″ |
Deeper: 1.52 ft³ (43 L) tuned to 28 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 7/16″ 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 | DVC |
| RMS power | 450 W |
| Fs | 22 Hz |
| Qts | 0.33 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 3.7 |
| Vas | 2.47 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 7.4 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 54.3 in² |
| Xmax | 0.72″ |
| Vd | 39.1 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 130 g calc. |
| BL | 19.2 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 61 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.2 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6 1/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/4″ |
“≈” 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
- web.archive.org/web/20101230195600/http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?
- web.archive.org/web/20041212162838/http://www.edesignaudio.com/11ov2_spec.htm
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Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
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FAQ
What box does the Elemental Designs 11Ov.2 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.62 ft³ ported tuned to 30 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 450 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Elemental Designs 11Ov.2 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 22 Hz, Qts 0.33, Vas 2.47 ft³, Xmax 0.72″, Sd 54.3 in².
What is the Elemental Designs 11Ov.2 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6 1/8″, cutout diameter 9 1/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Elemental Designs 11Ov.2 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 450 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.