Polk Audio dX10-4
10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 300 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 1 of 4 — missing: mounting depth, frame outer diameter, 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 · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 47 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 44 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 12 1/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 32 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 × 14 5/16″, 35 1/2″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 54 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 31 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 17 3/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 3/8″ |
Deeper: 1.98 ft³ (56 L) tuned to 27 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 3/8″ 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 | 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 300 W |
| Fs | 28.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.49 |
| Qes | 0.53 |
| Qms | 6.99 |
| Vas | 1.18 ft³ |
| Re | 3.7 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 51.2 in² |
| Xmax | 0.34″ |
| Vd | 17.5 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 142 g calc. |
| BL | 13.4 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 54 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 83.7 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 5/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 5 1/8″ |
“≈” 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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FAQ
What box does the Polk Audio dX10-4 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.71 ft³ sealed, 0.95 ft³ ported tuned to 32 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 Polk Audio dX10-4 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 28.7 Hz, Qts 0.49, Vas 1.18 ft³, Xmax 0.34″, Sd 51.2 in².
How much power does the Polk Audio dX10-4 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 300 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.