Soundstream XW-10
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 125 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 | 3 of 4 — missing: magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 125 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 · 0.92 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 48 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 41 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 20 3/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 38 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | 2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 19 15/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 125 W | 51 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 34 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 24 15/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 6 7/8″ |
Deeper: 2.05 ft³ (58 L) tuned to 31 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 13/16″ 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 | 125 W |
| Fs | 38.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.74 |
| Qes | 0.806 |
| Qms | 8.51 |
| Vas | 0.67 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re (one coil) | ≈ 3.4 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.37″ |
| EBP | 48 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 83.3 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 4 1/2″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 3/8″ |
“≈” 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
- 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.
- Kenwood KFC-XW1000F 1.20 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Pioneer TS-D10LS2 1.20 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Prime R2SD4-10 (Shallow) 1.17 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- Black Hydra Delta-10S 1.20 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Deaf Bonce Hannibal HSS-2810 D2 1.20 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- Cerwin-Vega Mobile VPS104D (10" DVC 4ohm) 1.27 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Soundstream XW-10 need?
Recommended net volume: 1.20 ft³ sealed, 0.85 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 125 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Soundstream XW-10 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 38.5 Hz, Qts 0.74, Vas 0.67 ft³, Xmax 0.37″.
What is the Soundstream XW-10 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 4 1/2″, cutout diameter 9″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Soundstream XW-10 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 125 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.