Sundown Audio Zv5-10 D1

10″ subwoofer · dual 1 Ω · 2,000 W RMS

38.5 HzFs, resonance

0.45Qts

0.41 ft³Vas

1.38″Xmax

2,000 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, 2,000 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

0.83 ft³ (23.5 L)

Net volume

Bass character (Qtc)	Dry and tight · 0.55
Fc	47 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	66 Hz
Example box (outside)	13″ × 13″ × 12 15/16″

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 2,000 W	88 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	34 Hz
Example box (outside)	31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 5/8″

At 2,000 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 88 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 1,750 W. Full power needs a port of at least 30.1 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.

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 30 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 3/4″ 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	2,000 W
Fs	38.5 Hz
Qts	0.45
Qes	0.51
Qms	3.53
Vas	0.41 ft³

Re (one coil)	1 Ω
Sd	53.4 in²
Xmax	1.38″
Vd	73.5 in³ calc.
Mms	245 g calc.
BL	10.8 T·m calc.
EBP	75 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m	83.2 dB calc.

Mounting dimensions

Cutout diameter	10″
Mounting depth	10 1/2″
Overall diameter	11 5/8″

Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 53.3 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

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

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FAQ

What box does the Sundown Audio Zv5-10 D1 need?

Recommended net volume: 0.83 ft³ sealed, 0.85 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 2,000 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.

What are the Sundown Audio Zv5-10 D1 Thiele/Small specs?

Fs 38.5 Hz, Qts 0.45, Vas 0.41 ft³, Xmax 1.38″, Sd 53.4 in².

What is the Sundown Audio Zv5-10 D1 mounting depth?

Mounting depth is 10 1/2″, cutout diameter 10″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.

How much power does the Sundown Audio Zv5-10 D1 handle and how do I wire it?

RMS power rating: 2,000 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.