Soundstream RW-10
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 500 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, 500 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) | Flat and accurate · 0.74 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 46 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 47 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 3/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 38 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | round port Ø3″, 13 13/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 500 W | 161 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 33 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 17 7/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 7/16″ |
At 500 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 161 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 130 W. Full power needs a port of at least 13.8 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.
Open ported box in designerDeeper: 1.17 ft³ (33 L) tuned to 27 Hz, 14 7/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 17 15/16″ 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 | 500 W |
| Fs | 25.9 Hz |
| Qts | 0.42 |
| Qes | 0.463 |
| Qms | 4.3 |
| Vas | 0.96 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3.34 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 51.2 in² |
| Xmax | 0.55″ |
| Vd | 28.2 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 213 g calc. |
| BL | 15.8 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 56 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 82.1 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 13/16″ |
“≈” 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
- web.archive.org/web/20100104101508/http://soundstream.com/manuals/2009/Reference
- web.archive.org/web/20080719094614/http://www.soundstream.com/manuals/2007/WOOFE
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 RBW-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Soundstream RFW-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.
- Cadence S2W10D2 0.49 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Diamond DE102 0.46 ft³ sealed · 0.78 ft³ ported
- Ground Zero GZHW 25X (2x2 Ohm) 0.46 ft³ sealed · 1.55 ft³ ported
- Hertz Mille Pro MPS 250 S2 (shallow, SVC 2 ohm) 0.53 ft³ sealed · 0.92 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D2-10 0.60 ft³ sealed · 1.27 ft³ ported
- DD Audio 510d D2 0.49 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Soundstream RW-10 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.46 ft³ sealed, 0.81 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 500 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Soundstream RW-10 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 25.9 Hz, Qts 0.42, Vas 0.96 ft³, Xmax 0.55″, Sd 51.2 in².
What is the Soundstream RW-10 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6″, cutout diameter 9″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Soundstream RW-10 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 500 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.