Orion NT 10 SVC
10″ subwoofer · 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 · 0.83 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 57 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 52 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 17 15/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 38 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 39 7/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 32 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 42 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 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 | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.58 |
| Qes | 0.71 |
| Qms | 3.16 |
| Vas | 1.20 ft³ |
| Re | 3.9 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 50 in² |
| Xmax | 0.50″ |
| Vd | 24.8 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 69 g calc. |
| BL | 9.7 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 56 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 86.9 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| 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
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 (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
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Hifonics ZXE10S4 1.13 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Quantum Audio QSW10F 1.24 ft³ sealed · 0.92 ft³ ported
- Audison Voce AV 10 (1st gen, SVC 4 ohm) 0.92 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
- Gladen Aerospace 10 (SVC 4 ohm) 1.24 ft³ sealed · 0.95 ft³ ported
- Sony XS-GTR100L 0.88 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- Hertz Energy ES 250D.5 (DVC 4 ohm) 1.24 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Orion NT 10 SVC need?
Recommended net volume: 1.13 ft³ sealed, 0.95 ft³ ported tuned to 38 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 NT 10 SVC Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 40 Hz, Qts 0.58, Vas 1.20 ft³, Xmax 0.50″, Sd 50 in².
What is the Orion NT 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″.