Soundstream USA10
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 200 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, 200 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 | 64 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 61 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 13 7/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 38 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 28 15/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 200 W | 36 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 39 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 7/8″ |
Deeper: 2.08 ft³ (59 L) tuned to 37 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 1/4″ 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 | dual 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 200 W |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.46 |
| Qes | 0.478 |
| Qms | 12 |
| Vas | 1.57 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 2.5 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 54.3 in² |
| Xmax | 0.19″ |
| Vd | 10.3 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 72 g calc. |
| BL | 9.4 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 77 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 88.7 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 4 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 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
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Diamond HEX S104 0.88 ft³ sealed · 1.24 ft³ ported
- JBL Stage 1010 0.60 ft³ sealed · 1.17 ft³ ported
- Brax Matrix ML10 (1x4 Ohm) 0.71 ft³ sealed · 1.13 ft³ ported
- Hertz Energy ES F25.5 (free-air/shallow, SVC 4 ohm) 0.64 ft³ sealed · 1.13 ft³ ported
- Gladen Alpha 10 (SVC 4 ohm) 0.81 ft³ sealed · 1.06 ft³ ported
- Polk Audio EX10 (EX Series II) 0.74 ft³ sealed · 1.27 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Soundstream USA10 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.78 ft³ sealed, 1.27 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 200 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Soundstream USA10 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 37 Hz, Qts 0.46, Vas 1.57 ft³, Xmax 0.19″, Sd 54.3 in².
What is the Soundstream USA10 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 4 1/2″, cutout diameter 9 1/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Soundstream USA10 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 200 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.