Soundstream VGW-10
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 500 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | not in the spec sheet: Re, Sd — typical value for the size used |
| 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, 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 · 0.77 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 47 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 46 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 9 11/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 39 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | 2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 18 13/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 500 W | 119 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 34 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 21 13/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 11/16″ |
At 500 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 119 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 230 W. Full power needs a port of at least 14.5 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.
Open ported box in designerDeeper: 1.41 ft³ (40 L) tuned to 27 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 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 | dual 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 500 W |
| Fs | 28.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.46 |
| Qes | 0.492 |
| Qms | 7.97 |
| Vas | 0.86 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re (one coil) | ≈ 3.4 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.65″ |
| EBP | 58 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 82.6 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | ≈ 9 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 5 1/8″ |
“≈” 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
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- 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.
- Phoenix Gold SX110D4 (DVC 4 ohm) 0.46 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- JBL S3-1024 / Stadium 1024 (SSI 2 ohm) 0.51 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- JBL S3-1024 (SSI 4 ohm) 0.51 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Hertz Mille Pro MPS 250 S2 (shallow, SVC 2 ohm) 0.53 ft³ sealed · 0.92 ft³ ported
- Hertz Mille Pro MPS 250 S4 (shallow, SVC 4 ohm) 0.53 ft³ sealed · 0.67 ft³ ported
- Alpine SWR-1023D (Type-R) 0.60 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Soundstream VGW-10 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.49 ft³ sealed, 0.85 ft³ ported tuned to 39 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 VGW-10 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 28.5 Hz, Qts 0.46, Vas 0.86 ft³, Xmax 0.65″.
How much power does the Soundstream VGW-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.