Elemental Designs E10k (2002)
10″ subwoofer · 300 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | not in the spec sheet: Sd — typical value for the size used |
| Mounting dimensions | 1 of 4 — missing: mounting depth, frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
- The spec sheet's Qts 0.48 doesn't match its Qes and Qms (they give 0.37).
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 300 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 · 0.72 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 57 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 60 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 9 1/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 32 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 34″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 50 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 30 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 3/8″ |
Deeper: 1.17 ft³ (33 L) tuned to 33 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 13/16″ 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 | — |
| RMS power | 300 W |
| Fs | 29 Hz |
| Qts | 0.37 |
| Qes | 0.4 |
| Qms | 4.2 |
| Vas | 1.41 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re | 3.6 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.51″ |
| EBP | 73 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.9 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 5 1/8″ |
“≈” 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/20020605124202/http://edesignaudio.com/e10kts.htm
- web.archive.org/web/20030604223646/http://edesignaudio.com/ep/specsold/e10kts.ht
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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 E10k (2002) need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.55 ft³ ported tuned to 32 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 300 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Elemental Designs E10k (2002) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 29 Hz, Qts 0.37, Vas 1.41 ft³, Xmax 0.51″.
How much power does the Elemental Designs E10k (2002) handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 300 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.