Elemental Designs e10O.14

10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 450 W RMS

32.3 HzFs, resonance

0.59Qts

0.72 ft³Vas

0.72″Xmax

450 WRMS

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, 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

0.88 ft³ (25 L)

Net volume

Bass character (Qtc)	Tight and punchy · 0.80
Fc	44 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	41 Hz
Example box (outside)	12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 14 1/2″

Open sealed box in designer

Ported

deeper, louder

0.78 ft³ (22 L)

Net volume

Tuning (Fb)	44 Hz
Port	2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 15 7/8″ long
Port velocity at 450 W	101 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	37 Hz
Example box (outside)	20 1/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 11/16″

At 450 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 101 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 290 W. Full power needs a port of at least 12.3 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.

Open ported box in designer

Deeper: 1.87 ft³ (53 L) tuned to 27 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 1/16″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator

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Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Size	10″
Voice coils	4 Ω
RMS power	450 W
Fs	32.3 Hz
Qts	0.59
Qes	0.76
Qms	2.69
Vas	0.72 ft³

Re	2.39 Ω
Sd	48.4 in²
Xmax	0.72″
Vd	34.8 in³ calc.
Mms	163 g calc.
BL	10.2 T·m calc.
EBP	42 — suits sealed calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m	81.6 dB calc.

Mounting dimensions

Cutout diameter	≈ 9 7/16″
Mounting depth	≈ 5 1/8″
Overall diameter	10 1/2″

“≈” 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/20030622233258/http://www.edesignaudio.com/ep/ospecs.htm

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Elemental Designs E10a 10″ · DVC
Elemental Designs E10k (2002) 10″
Elemental Designs e10K (2003) 10″ · DVC
Elemental Designs e10kd4 10″ · DVC
Elemental Designs E10o 10″ · DVC
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.

JL Audio 10TW3-D4 1.06 ft³ sealed · 0.60 ft³ ported
DL Audio Raven 10 (2+2) 0.71 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
NVX VCW104v3 0.64 ft³ sealed · 0.92 ft³ ported
Hertz Mille Legend ML 2500.3 (SVC 4 ohm) 1.06 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
Quantum Audio QPW3000/10D4 0.60 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
ESX QXP104 (4 Ohm) 1.13 ft³ sealed · 0.95 ft³ ported

FAQ

What box does the Elemental Designs e10O.14 need?

Recommended net volume: 0.88 ft³ sealed, 0.78 ft³ ported tuned to 44 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 e10O.14 Thiele/Small specs?

Fs 32.3 Hz, Qts 0.59, Vas 0.72 ft³, Xmax 0.72″, Sd 48.4 in².

How much power does the Elemental Designs e10O.14 handle and how do I wire it?

RMS power rating: 450 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.