Soundstream RBW-10
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 450 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 3 of 4 — missing: magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 450 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 | 51 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 47 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 14 1/2″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 37 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 3/16 × 14 5/16″, 34 1/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 450 W | 54 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 36 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 16 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 13″ |
Deeper: 2.01 ft³ (57 L) tuned to 31 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 3/16″ 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 | dual 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 450 W |
| Fs | 33.9 Hz |
| Qts | 0.54 |
| Qes | 0.597 |
| Qms | 5.5 |
| Vas | 1.09 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3.6 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 52 in² |
| Xmax | 0.44″ |
| Vd | 22.7 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 115 g calc. |
| BL | 12.1 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 57 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 3/4″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/2″ |
“≈” 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
- Soundstream EXACT 10 10″ · 4 Ω
- Soundstream PCW-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Soundstream PSW.104 10″ · 4 Ω
- Soundstream PWS-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Soundstream PXW-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Soundstream PXW-10/2 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Soundstream R3.10 10″ · dual 2 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.
- Kicker CompR 10" 4-Ohm DVC (43CWR104) 0.85 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Audiopipe TS-VR10 0.88 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
- Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 10" 4-Ohm DVC (44L7S104) 0.95 ft³ sealed · 1.77 ft³ ported
- Bomber Slim TKL 400W 4 Ohm (SW10STKL400-4) 1.09 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
- Polk Audio db1040 0.92 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
- Polk Audio DXi104 SVC 0.92 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Soundstream RBW-10 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.88 ft³ sealed, 0.88 ft³ ported tuned to 37 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 450 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Soundstream RBW-10 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 33.9 Hz, Qts 0.54, Vas 1.09 ft³, Xmax 0.44″, Sd 52 in².
What is the Soundstream RBW-10 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 3/4″, cutout diameter 9 1/4″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Soundstream RBW-10 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 450 W. Dual 4 Ω voice coils: series gives 8 Ω, parallel gives 2 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.