Elemental Designs e10O.44
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 450 W RMS
| 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| 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″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| 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 designerDeeper: 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
Projects with this subwoofer
Boxes that users designed and published: plans, cut sheet and response graph.
Thiele/Small parameters
| Size | 10″ |
|---|---|
| Voice coils | dual 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 450 W |
| Fs | 32.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.59 |
| Qes | 0.76 |
| Qms | 2.69 |
| Vas | 0.72 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 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
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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 e10O.44 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.44 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.44 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 450 W. Dual 4 Ω voice coils: series gives 8 Ω, parallel gives 2 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.