Soundstream T5-10 (2009)
10″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 800 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 2 of 4 — missing: frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 800 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 · 0.70 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 55 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 58 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 10 1/4″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 37 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 3/8 × 14 5/16″, 36 3/4″ long |
| Port velocity at 800 W | 77 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 34 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 17 3/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 13 3/4″ |
Deeper: 1.13 ft³ (32 L) tuned to 33 Hz, 22 11/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 1/16″ 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 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 800 W |
| Fs | 35.9 Hz |
| Qts | 0.46 |
| Qes | 0.505 |
| Qms | 4.63 |
| Vas | 0.71 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.6 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 58.9 in² |
| Xmax | 0.51″ |
| Vd | 30.1 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 201 g calc. |
| BL | 12 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 71 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 84.6 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6 5/8″ |
“≈” 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
Other Soundstream 10″ models
- Soundstream EXACT 10 10″ · 4 Ω
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- 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 RW-10 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Soundstream T4-10 10″ · dual 1 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.
- Machete MF-10S D2 0.49 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
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- Ground Zero GZHW 10-D2 FLAT (2x2 Ohm) 0.53 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
- AMP MASS 500 10D2 V.2 0.46 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the Soundstream T5-10 (2009) need?
Recommended net volume: 0.53 ft³ sealed, 0.95 ft³ ported tuned to 37 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 800 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Soundstream T5-10 (2009) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 35.9 Hz, Qts 0.46, Vas 0.71 ft³, Xmax 0.51″, Sd 58.9 in².
What is the Soundstream T5-10 (2009) mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6 5/8″, cutout diameter 9″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Soundstream T5-10 (2009) handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 800 W. Dual 2 Ω voice coils: series gives 4 Ω, parallel gives 1 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.