Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2

10″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 500 W RMS

24.7 HzFs, resonance
0.44Qts
1.47 ft³Vas
0.57″Xmax
500 WRMS

The Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2 is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.44 and EBP 50 it works both sealed and ported: sealed is tighter and smaller, ported is deeper and louder.

Sourceweb.archive.org · manufacturer data
Checked against sourceOctober 2026
Thiele/Small parameterscomplete
Mounting dimensions3 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
0.64 ft³ (18 L)
Net volume
Bass character (Qtc)Tight and punchy · 0.80
Fc45 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)43 Hz
Example box (outside)12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 11 1/16″
Open sealed box in designer

Ported

deeper, louder
1.17 ft³ (33 L)
Net volume
Tuning (Fb)30 Hz
Portslot 1 3/16 × 14 5/16″, 39 3/4″ long
Port velocity at 500 W65 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)28 Hz
Example box (outside)31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 11/16″
Open ported box in designer

Deeper: 2.08 ft³ (59 L) tuned to 25 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 13 13/16″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator

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Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Size10″
Voice coilsdual 2 Ω
RMS power500 W
Fs24.7 Hz
Qts0.44
Qes0.49
Qms4.45
Vas1.47 ft³
Re (one coil)1.9 Ω
Sd53.4 in²
Xmax0.57″
Vd30.5 in³ calc.
Mms168 g calc.
BL10.1 T·m calc.
EBP50 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m83.1 dB calc.

Mounting dimensions

Ø10 1/2″cutout Ø9 1/4″mounting depth 4 1/2″magnet Ø≈ 6″
Cutout diameter9 1/4″
Mounting depth4 1/2″
Overall diameter10 1/2″

Where it fits in a vehicle

Spots from our vehicle guides where the cutout, mounting depth and recommended box fit. The spot sizes are approximate — measure your own vehicle.

Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 53.4 in².

“≈” 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

Voice coil versions

The same sub with different voice coils: the parameters are nearly the same — pick by your amp and wiring.

ModelVoice coilsReQesVasSealedPorted
Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2dual 2 Ω1.9 Ω0.491.47 ft³0.64 ft³1.17 ft³ · 30 Hz
Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D4dual 4 Ω3.5 Ω0.51.37 ft³0.64 ft³1.09 ft³ · 30 Hz

Other Sundown Audio 10″ models

Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands

Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.

FAQ

What box does the Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2 need?

Recommended net volume: 0.64 ft³ sealed, 1.17 ft³ ported tuned to 30 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 Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2 Thiele/Small specs?

Fs 24.7 Hz, Qts 0.44, Vas 1.47 ft³, Xmax 0.57″, Sd 53.4 in².

What is the Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2 mounting depth?

Mounting depth is 4 1/2″, cutout diameter 9 1/4″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.

How much power does the Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2 handle and how do I wire it?

RMS power rating: 500 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.

Is the Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2 better sealed or ported?

EBP 50: both work — sealed 0.64 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 1.17 ft³ tuned to 30 Hz is deeper and louder.

What port does the Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2 need?

For the 1.17 ft³ ported box tuned to 30 Hz: slot 1 3/16 × 14 5/16″, 39 3/4″ long, area 16.9 in²; or a round port Ø4 5/8″, ≈ 39 3/4″ long. Port air speed at 500 W: 65 ft/s.

What box do two Sundown Audio SDv3-10 D2 subs need?

Two subs need twice the volume: 1.27 ft³ sealed, or 2.33 ft³ ported at the same 30 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.