Soundstream PSW.104
10″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 250 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · 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, 250 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) | Boomy, with a bump · 1.29 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 61 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 45 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 19 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 42 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | 2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 16″ long |
| Port velocity at 250 W | 70 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 39 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 21 7/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 11/16″ |
Deeper: 2.01 ft³ (57 L) tuned to 40 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 3/4″ 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 | 250 W |
| Fs | 49.5 Hz |
| Qts | 1.05 |
| Qes | 1.201 |
| Qms | 8.31 |
| Vas | 0.59 ft³ |
| Re | 3.2 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 52.2 in² |
| Xmax | 0.39″ |
| Vd | 20.5 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 99 g calc. |
| BL | 9.1 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 41 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84.3 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | ≈ 9 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 5 1/8″ |
Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 52.2 in².
“≈” 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 Soundstream 10″ models
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- Soundstream PXW-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Soundstream PXW-10/2 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Soundstream R3.10 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Soundstream RBW-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Soundstream RFW-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Soundstream RW-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Soundstream T4-10 10″ · dual 1 Ω
- Soundstream T5-10 (2009) 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Soundstream T5.102 10″ · dual 2 Ω
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Bomber Slim 200W 4 Ohm (SW10SL200-4M) 1.17 ft³ sealed · 0.53 ft³ ported
- Pioneer TS-W261D4 1.24 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
- Pioneer TS-W259D4 1.02 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- MD.Lab SW-B10F 1.09 ft³ sealed · 0.92 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Power T1S2-10 (Slim, older) 0.92 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Power T1S2-10P (Slim, ported) 0.92 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Soundstream PSW.104 need?
Recommended net volume: 1.17 ft³ sealed, 0.85 ft³ ported tuned to 42 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 250 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Soundstream PSW.104 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 49.5 Hz, Qts 1.05, Vas 0.59 ft³, Xmax 0.39″, Sd 52.2 in².
How much power does the Soundstream PSW.104 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 250 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.