Sony XS-L10S
10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 330 W RMS
| Source | sony.com · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 0 of 4 — missing: cutout, mounting depth, frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 330 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 | 55 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 51 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 37 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | 2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 19 3/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 330 W | 78 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 35 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 23 1/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 11/16″ |
Deeper: 2.22 ft³ (63 L) tuned to 31 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 5/16″ 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 | 330 W |
| Fs | 42.1 Hz |
| Qts | 0.61 |
| Qes | 0.86 |
| Qms | 2.12 |
| Vas | 0.65 ft³ |
| Re | 3.7 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 57.3 in² |
| Xmax | 0.24″ |
| Vd | 14 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 150 g calc. |
| BL | 13 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 49 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84.1 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | ≈ 9 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| 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
- sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/W001/W0011717M.pdf
- sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/2696/26969591M.pdf
- sony.com/electronics/support/car-marine-entertainment-in-car-speakers/xs-l10s/ma
Other Sony 10″ models
- Sony XS-GTR100L 10″ · 4 Ω
- Sony XS-GTR101L 10″ · 4 Ω
- Sony XS-W104GS 10″ · 4 Ω
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- CT Sounds TROPO-10 D4 0.85 ft³ sealed · 1.02 ft³ ported
- American Bass HAWKSLIM-1044 0.78 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- Kicker Comp Gold 10" 4-Ohm DVC (50GOLD104) 1.24 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- MTX Audio T810-44 0.92 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Prology PS-10 Poseidon 0.74 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- CT Sounds TROPO-10 D2 0.78 ft³ sealed · 1.02 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Sony XS-L10S need?
Recommended net volume: 0.92 ft³ sealed, 0.92 ft³ ported tuned to 37 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 330 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Sony XS-L10S Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 42.1 Hz, Qts 0.61, Vas 0.65 ft³, Xmax 0.24″, Sd 57.3 in².
How much power does the Sony XS-L10S handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 330 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.