Polk Audio MM2104 DVC
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 2 of 4 — missing: 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 | 64 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 60 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 46 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | 2 round ports Ø3″, 17 15/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 68 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 42 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 21 3/8″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 1/4″ |
Deeper: 1.59 ft³ (45 L) tuned to 34 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 1/8″ 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 | 38 Hz |
| Qts | 0.48 |
| Qes | 0.52 |
| Qms | 5.93 |
| Vas | 0.89 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3.25 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 54.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.37″ |
| Vd | 20.5 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 123 g calc. |
| BL | 13.6 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 73 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 86.2 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 3/4″ |
“≈” 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
Other Polk Audio 10″ models
- Polk Audio db104 10″ · 4 Ω
- Polk Audio db104DVC 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Polk Audio db1040 10″ · 4 Ω
- Polk Audio db1040DVC 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Polk Audio dX10-4 10″ · 4 Ω
- Polk Audio dX10-8 10″ · 8 Ω
- Polk Audio DXi104 DVC 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Polk Audio DXi104 SVC 10″ · 4 Ω
- Polk Audio EX10 (EX Series II) 10″ · 4 Ω
- Polk Audio GXR104 10″ · 4 Ω
- Polk Audio MM100-4 10″ · 4 Ω
- Polk Audio MM104 (Polk/MOMO) 10″ · 4 Ω
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- American Bass SL-104 0.49 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Helix IK S10-SVC2 (1x2 Ohm) 0.60 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
- American Bass SL-1044 0.53 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Phoenix Gold SXT10D2 (slim, DVC 2 ohm) 0.46 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- Alpine SWS-10D2 (Type-S) 0.53 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- Alpine SWS-10D4 (Type-S) 0.46 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Polk Audio MM2104 DVC need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 0.88 ft³ ported tuned to 46 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 MM2104 DVC Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 38 Hz, Qts 0.48, Vas 0.89 ft³, Xmax 0.37″, Sd 54.7 in².
What is the Polk Audio MM2104 DVC mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 3/4″, cutout diameter 9 1/16″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.