Orion 2NT 10 SVC
10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω
The Orion 2NT 10 SVC is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.61 and EBP 43 it suits a sealed box: tight bass in a small enclosure; a ported box would need a lot of volume. Modest excursion (Xmax 0.36″) — for clean sound at moderate levels, not for SPL competitions.
| 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) | Boomy, with a bump · 1.14 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 52 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 41 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 17 15/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 31 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 38 3/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 33 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 35 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 3/8″ |
Deeper: 1.94 ft³ (55 L) tuned to 38 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 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 | — |
| Fs | 28 Hz |
| Qts | 0.61 |
| Qes | 0.65 |
| Qms | 10.09 |
| Vas | 2.83 ft³ |
| Re | 3.9 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 50 in² |
| Xmax | 0.36″ |
| Vd | 17.9 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 59 g calc. |
| BL | 7.9 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 43 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 86.3 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 4 3/4″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/2″ |
Where it fits in a vehicle
Spots from our vehicle guides where the cutout, mounting depth and recommended box fit. The spot sizes are approximate — measure your own vehicle.
- F-150 SuperCrew — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Ram Crew Cab — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Tacoma Double Cab — under the rear seat sealed box
- Tacoma Access Cab — behind the front seats sealed box
- Bronco 4-door — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, hard top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, soft top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Silverado / Sierra Crew Cab — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Avalanche — under the rear seat sealed box
- FJ Cruiser — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- El Camino 1978–87 — behind the seat sealed and ported box
- Cherokee XJ — cargo area, spare moved out sealed and ported box
- Excursion — behind the third row sealed and ported box
- Mustang 2015–2023 coupe — trunk sealed and ported box
- Challenger / Charger — trunk sealed and ported box
- Tesla Model 3 — well under the trunk floor sealed box
- Club Car Precedent — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
“≈” 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
Voice coil versions
The same sub with different voice coils: the parameters are nearly the same — pick by your amp and wiring.
| Model | Voice coils | Re | Qes | Vas | Sealed | Ported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion 2NT 10 SVC | 4 Ω | 3.9 Ω | 0.65 | 2.83 ft³ | 1.13 ft³ | 1.48 ft³ · 31 Hz |
| Orion 2NT 10 DVC | dual 4 Ω | 4.1 Ω | 0.37 | 2.83 ft³ | 0.71 ft³ | 1.48 ft³ · 30 Hz |
Other Orion 10″ models
- Orion CO104D (Cobalt 10" DVC 4ohm, older Cobalt) 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion Cobalt 10 DVC (1999) 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion Cobalt 10 DVC (original) 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion Cobalt 10 SVC (1999) 10″ · 4 Ω
- Orion Cobalt 10 SVC (original) 10″ · 4 Ω
- Orion HCCA 10D 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Orion HCCA 10D (1999) 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Orion HCCA102 (HCCA 10" DVC 2ohm) 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Orion HCCA104 (HCCA 10" DVC 4ohm) 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion NT 10 DVC 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion NT 10 SVC 10″ · 4 Ω
- Orion XTR 10 DVC (original) 10″ · dual 4 Ω
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Kenwood KFC-PS2516W 1.48 ft³ sealed · 1.09 ft³ ported
- Treo TSi10.4 1.34 ft³ sealed · 1.62 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Punch Z RFZ3810 1.24 ft³ sealed · 1.59 ft³ ported
- Magnat XPRESS 10 1.20 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Kicker Comp 10" 8-Ohm SVC (C108) 1.31 ft³ sealed · 1.70 ft³ ported
- Hertz Energy ES 250 (SVC 4 ohm) 1.24 ft³ sealed · 1.52 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Orion 2NT 10 SVC need?
Recommended net volume: 1.13 ft³ sealed, 1.48 ft³ ported tuned to 31 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 Orion 2NT 10 SVC Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 28 Hz, Qts 0.61, Vas 2.83 ft³, Xmax 0.36″, Sd 50 in².
What is the Orion 2NT 10 SVC mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 4 3/4″, cutout diameter 9 1/4″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
Is the Orion 2NT 10 SVC better sealed or ported?
EBP 43: a sealed box (1.13 ft³) suits it best — tight bass in a compact enclosure. Ported is possible (1.48 ft³, tuned to 31 Hz) but larger.
What port does the Orion 2NT 10 SVC need?
For the 1.48 ft³ ported box tuned to 31 Hz: slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 38 3/8″ long, area 22.6 in²; or a round port Ø5 3/8″, ≈ 38 3/8″ long. Port air speed at 300 W: 33 ft/s.
What box do two Orion 2NT 10 SVC subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 2.26 ft³ sealed, or 2.97 ft³ ported at the same 31 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.