Sundown Audio Zv3-10 D1

10″ subwoofer · dual 1 Ω · 1,500 W RMS

47.2 HzFs, resonance

0.47Qts

0.26 ft³Vas

0.98″Xmax

1,500 WRMS

Source	web.archive.org · manufacturer data
Checked against source	October 2026
Thiele/Small parameters	complete
Mounting dimensions	3 of 4 — missing: magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate

Recommended box

For a sedan, one sub, 1,500 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

0.62 ft³ (17.5 L)

Net volume

Bass character (Qtc)	Dry and tight · 0.56
Fc	56 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	77 Hz
Example box (outside)	12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 10 13/16″

Open sealed box in designer

Ported

deeper, louder

0.85 ft³ (24 L)

Net volume

Tuning (Fb)	38 Hz
Port	slot 1 15/16 × 14 5/16″, 57 1/4″ long
Port velocity at 1,500 W	81 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	34 Hz
Example box (outside)	31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 5/8″

The volume and tuning are the recommendation, but the port doesn’t fit this example box. Size the box and port in the designer.

Open ported box in designer

Deeper: 1.02 ft³ (29 L) tuned to 32 Hz, 16 1/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 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

Size	10″
Voice coils	dual 1 Ω
RMS power	1,500 W
Fs	47.2 Hz
Qts	0.47
Qes	0.5
Qms	7.2
Vas	0.26 ft³

Re (one coil)	0.75 Ω
Sd	53.2 in²
Xmax	0.98″
Vd	52.4 in³ calc.
Mms	256 g calc.
BL	10.7 T·m calc.
EBP	94 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m	83.9 dB calc.

Mounting dimensions

Cutout diameter	9 1/4″
Mounting depth	8 1/4″
Overall diameter	10 1/2″

Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 53.2 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

Other Sundown Audio 10″ models

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Sundown Audio M10 D2 10″ · dual 2 Ω
Sundown Audio NSv2-10 D2 10″ · dual 2 Ω
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Sundown Audio NSv4-10 D2 10″ · dual 2 Ω

Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands

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

Massive Audio HIPPO XL102 0.49 ft³ sealed · 0.88 ft³ ported
Kicker Solo-Baric L7X 10" 1-Ohm DVC (49L7X101) 0.71 ft³ sealed · 2.01 ft³ ported
Orion HCCA104 (HCCA 10" DVC 4ohm) 0.62 ft³ sealed · 0.74 ft³ ported
ESX VX10PRO (2x2 Ohm) 0.58 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
Ground Zero GZNW 25C (2x2 Ohm) 0.64 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
Orion HCCA102 (HCCA 10" DVC 2ohm) 0.62 ft³ sealed · 0.74 ft³ ported

FAQ

What box does the Sundown Audio Zv3-10 D1 need?

Recommended net volume: 0.62 ft³ sealed, 0.85 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 1,500 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.

What are the Sundown Audio Zv3-10 D1 Thiele/Small specs?

Fs 47.2 Hz, Qts 0.47, Vas 0.26 ft³, Xmax 0.98″, Sd 53.2 in².

What is the Sundown Audio Zv3-10 D1 mounting depth?

Mounting depth is 8 1/4″, 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 Zv3-10 D1 handle and how do I wire it?

RMS power rating: 1,500 W. Dual 1 Ω voice coils: series gives 2 Ω, parallel gives 0.5 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.