PowerBass 3XL-101D
10″ subwoofer · dual 1 Ω · 750 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 1 of 4 — missing: cutout, frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 750 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) | Dry and tight · 0.57 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 56 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 75 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 10 1/4″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 37 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 2 3/8 × 14 5/16″, 35″ long |
| Port velocity at 750 W | 64 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 33 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 3/4″ |
Deeper: 1.06 ft³ (30 L) tuned to 41 Hz, 22 13/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 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 1 Ω |
| RMS power | 750 W |
| Fs | 35.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.391 |
| Qms | 5 |
| Vas | 0.78 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 0.96 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 56.3 in² |
| Xmax | 0.43″ |
| Vd | 24.4 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 171 g calc. |
| BL | 9.7 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 90 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 86 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | ≈ 9 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6 5/16″ |
“≈” 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 PowerBass 10″ models
- PowerBass S-10TD 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- PowerBass S-1004 10″ · 4 Ω
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- DD Audio 9510L ESP D1 0.76 ft³ sealed · 1.38 ft³ ported
- DD Audio 9510L ESP D2 0.76 ft³ sealed · 1.38 ft³ ported
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- Audiobahn AW100SVC 0.49 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Orion XTRPRO104 (XTR PRO 10" DVC 4ohm) 0.78 ft³ sealed · 0.74 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the PowerBass 3XL-101D need?
Recommended net volume: 0.53 ft³ sealed, 1.66 ft³ ported tuned to 37 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 750 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the PowerBass 3XL-101D Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 35.4 Hz, Qts 0.36, Vas 0.78 ft³, Xmax 0.43″, Sd 56.3 in².
What is the PowerBass 3XL-101D mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6 5/16″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the PowerBass 3XL-101D handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 750 W. Dual 1 Ω voice coils: series gives 2 Ω, parallel gives 0.5 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.