Elemental Designs e10K (2003)
10″ subwoofer · DVC · 400 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 | 2 of 4 — missing: frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 400 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 · 0.63 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 52 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 63 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 9 1/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 31 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 36 1/2″ long |
| Port velocity at 400 W | 60 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 29 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 9/16″ |
Deeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 32 Hz, 17 13/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 5/8″ 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 | 400 W |
| Fs | 28 Hz |
| Qts | 0.34 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 5 |
| Vas | 1.24 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re (one coil) | 0.88 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.62″ |
| EBP | 78 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.3 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 3/8″ |
“≈” 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/20041116132955/http://www.edesignaudio.com/archive/2003KSeri
- web.archive.org/web/20030425032141/http://edesignaudio.com/ep/specsold/03kts.htm
Other Elemental Designs 10″ models
- Elemental Designs 10A.22 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Elemental Designs 11Kv.2 10″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs 11Ov.2 10″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs e5.10 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Elemental Designs E10a 10″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs E10k (2002) 10″
- Elemental Designs e10kd4 10″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs E10o 10″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs e10O.14 10″ · 4 Ω
- Elemental Designs e10O.44 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Elemental Designs SQ10 10″ · 4 Ω
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Rockford Fosgate Power RFR2210 (2000) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Audiobahn AW1005 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Soundstream EXACT 10 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- STX W.25.400.2x4.MC 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.45 ft³ ported
- Infinity Reference 1030W 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.62 ft³ ported
- Audio System HX 10 SQ 0.48 ft³ sealed · 1.48 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Elemental Designs e10K (2003) need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.55 ft³ ported tuned to 31 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 400 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 (2003) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 28 Hz, Qts 0.34, Vas 1.24 ft³, Xmax 0.62″.
What is the Elemental Designs e10K (2003) mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 3/8″, cutout diameter 9 1/4″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Elemental Designs e10K (2003) handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 400 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.