Orion Cobalt 10 DVC (1999)
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 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) | Tight and punchy · 0.81 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 68 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 65 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 11 1/4″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 33 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 33 7/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 43 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 37 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 1/16″ |
Deeper: 1.91 ft³ (54 L) tuned to 35 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 7/8″ 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 | — |
| Fs | 30 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 4.11 |
| Vas | 2.47 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3.8 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 50 in² |
| Xmax | 0.24″ |
| Vd | 11.8 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 59 g calc. |
| BL | 10.4 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 77 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 88.9 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 3/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 4 3/4″ |
| 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
- web.archive.org/web/20040807151044/http://www.orioncaraudio.com:80/alley/pdfs/99
- web.archive.org/web/20040807154930/http://www.orioncaraudio.com:80/alley/pdfs/00
- web.archive.org/web/20051109131030/http://www.orioncaraudio.com:80/alley/pdfs/97
Other Orion 10″ models
- Orion 2NT 10 DVC 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion 2NT 10 SVC 10″ · 4 Ω
- Orion CO104D (Cobalt 10" DVC 4ohm, older Cobalt) 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
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Gladen M 10 (SVC 4 ohm) 0.64 ft³ sealed · 1.70 ft³ ported
- Alpine SWG-1044 (Type-G) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.59 ft³ ported
- SPL Dynamics V-10S4 0.60 ft³ sealed · 1.70 ft³ ported
- Helix DB 10 Deep Blue (1x4 Ohm) 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.66 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Series 1 S1-410 (1994) 0.60 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- JBL GT1041 0.60 ft³ sealed · 1.62 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Orion Cobalt 10 DVC (1999) need?
Recommended net volume: 0.60 ft³ sealed, 1.48 ft³ ported tuned to 33 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 Cobalt 10 DVC (1999) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 30 Hz, Qts 0.36, Vas 2.47 ft³, Xmax 0.24″, Sd 50 in².
What is the Orion Cobalt 10 DVC (1999) mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 4 3/4″, cutout diameter 9 3/16″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.