Elemental Designs E10o

10″ subwoofer · DVC · 1,000 W RMS

36 HzFs, resonance

0.29Qts

0.57 ft³Vas

0.75″Xmax

1,000 WRMS

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

Recommended box

For a sedan, one sub, 1,000 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

0.49 ft³ (14 L)

Net volume

Bass character (Qtc)	Dry and tight · 0.43
Fc	53 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	103 Hz
Example box (outside)	12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 9 1/8″

Open sealed box in designer

Ported

deeper, louder

1.55 ft³ (44 L)

Net volume

Tuning (Fb)	38 Hz
Port	slot 2 3/4 × 14 5/16″, 41 7/8″ long
Port velocity at 1,000 W	65 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	34 Hz
Example box (outside)	31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 1/2″

Open ported box in designer

Deeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 38 Hz, 26 15/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 11/16″ 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	DVC
RMS power	1,000 W
Fs	36 Hz
Qts	0.29
Qes	0.31
Qms	5.6

Vas	0.57 ft³
Re (one coil)	1.9 Ω
Sd	≈ 52.7 in²
Xmax	0.75″
EBP	116 — suits ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m	85.8 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/20020605125135/http://edesignaudio.com/e10ots.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 e10K (2003) 10″ · DVC
Elemental Designs e10kd4 10″ · DVC
Elemental Designs e10O.14 10″ · 4 Ω
Elemental Designs e10O.44 10″ · dual 4 Ω
Elemental Designs SQ10 10″ · 4 Ω

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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 need?

Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.55 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 1,000 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 Thiele/Small specs?

Fs 36 Hz, Qts 0.29, Vas 0.57 ft³, Xmax 0.75″.

How much power does the Elemental Designs E10o handle and how do I wire it?

RMS power rating: 1,000 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.