Elemental Designs e5.10
10″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 3 of 4 — missing: magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
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 · 0.78 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 52 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 51 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 37 5/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 50 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 28 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 7/8″ |
Deeper: 1.45 ft³ (41 L) tuned to 29 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 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 2 Ω |
| RMS power | — |
| Fs | 24.1 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.38 |
| Qms | 6 |
| Vas | 1.84 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 2.2 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 54.3 in² |
| Xmax | 1.00″ |
| Vd | 54.3 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 146 g calc. |
| BL | 11.3 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 63 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84.8 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 3/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6 1/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 15/16″ |
Judging by its value, the published Re is for both coils in series — converted to per coil.
“≈” 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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- Elemental Designs E10o 10″ · DVC
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Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Audiobahn AW1000 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Orion XtrPro 10D (2000) 0.57 ft³ sealed · 1.59 ft³ ported
- Audiobahn ALUM10 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Kicker Solo-Classic 10" 4-Ohm DVC (S10C) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Mac Audio Maximus 2500 (DVC) 0.67 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Morel Ultimo SC 104 (SVC 4 ohm) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.59 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Elemental Designs e5.10 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.62 ft³ ported tuned to 30 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 e5.10 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 24.1 Hz, Qts 0.36, Vas 1.84 ft³, Xmax 1.00″, Sd 54.3 in².
What is the Elemental Designs e5.10 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6 1/8″, cutout diameter 9 3/16″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.