Elemental Designs E10a
10″ subwoofer · DVC · 500 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 1 of 4 — missing: mounting depth, frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 500 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) | Flat and accurate · 0.65 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 57 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 66 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 8 5/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 38 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 × 14 5/16″, 29 1/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 500 W | 80 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 36 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 15 3/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 3/8″ |
Deeper: 0.95 ft³ (27 L) tuned to 35 Hz, 18 5/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 3/8″ 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 | 500 W |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.41 |
| Qes | 0.457 |
| Qms | 3.62 |
| Vas | 0.71 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3.3 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 49.9 in² |
| Xmax | 0.59″ |
| Vd | 29.5 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 143 g calc. |
| BL | 15.3 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 79 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.1 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 5 1/8″ |
Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 49.9 in².
“≈” 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/20020405012133/http://www.edesignaudio.com/e10ats.htm
- web.archive.org/web/20030425101501/http://edesignaudio.com/ep/specsold/e10ats.ht
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FAQ
What box does the Elemental Designs E10a need?
Recommended net volume: 0.46 ft³ sealed, 0.81 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 500 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Elemental Designs E10a Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 36 Hz, Qts 0.41, Vas 0.71 ft³, Xmax 0.59″, Sd 49.9 in².
How much power does the Elemental Designs E10a handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 500 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.