Elemental Designs SQ10
10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 350 W RMS
| 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 |
- Fs, Vas and Sd don't match the moving mass of 110 g (they give 145 g) — one of the spec sheet values is probably wrong.
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 350 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) | Dry and tight · 0.60 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 53 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 68 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 350 W | 55 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 29 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 7/8″ |
Deeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 31 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 11/16″ 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 | 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 350 W |
| Fs | 25.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.29 |
| Qes | 0.32 |
| Qms | 2.7 |
| Vas | 1.65 ft³ |
| Re | 3.5 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 54.3 in² |
| Xmax | 0.37″ |
| Vd | 19.9 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 145 g calc. |
| BL | 15.9 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 80 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.8 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 8 7/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 3″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/4″ |
“≈” 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/20061101151355/http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info
- web.archive.org/web/20090207213845/http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?
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- Elemental Designs E10a 10″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs E10k (2002) 10″
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- 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
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
- ESX SX1040 (4 Ohm) 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Punch Power RFR-1410 (1996) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.62 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
- Morel Ultimo 102 (SVC 2 ohm) 0.53 ft³ sealed · 1.59 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Elemental Designs SQ10 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 1.62 ft³ ported tuned to 30 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 350 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Elemental Designs SQ10 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 25.5 Hz, Qts 0.29, Vas 1.65 ft³, Xmax 0.37″, Sd 54.3 in².
What is the Elemental Designs SQ10 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 3″, cutout diameter 8 7/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Elemental Designs SQ10 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 350 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.