Timpano TPT-T1000-10 D4
10″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 1,000 W RMS
| Source | timpanoaudio.com · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | not in the spec sheet: 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, 1,000 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| Bass character (Qtc) | Tight and punchy · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 50 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 47 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 11 13/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 46 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | 2 round ports Ø3″, 18 3/4″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,000 W | 134 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 38 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 22 3/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 11/16″ |
At 1,000 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 134 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 370 W. Full power needs a port of at least 22.9 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.
Open ported box in designerDeeper: 1.62 ft³ (46 L) tuned to 28 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 5/16″ 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 | 1,000 W |
| Fs | 38 Hz |
| Qts | 0.61 |
| Qes | 0.66 |
| Qms | 7.8 |
| Vas | 0.45 ft³ |
|---|---|
| Re (one coil) | 3.6 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.55″ |
| EBP | 58 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 82.3 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 Timpano 10″ models
- Timpano TPT-T1500-10 D4 10″ · dual 4 Ω
- Timpano TPT-T2500-10 D2 10″ · dual 2 Ω
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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 Timpano TPT-T1000-10 D4 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.64 ft³ sealed, 0.85 ft³ ported tuned to 46 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 1,000 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Timpano TPT-T1000-10 D4 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 38 Hz, Qts 0.61, Vas 0.45 ft³, Xmax 0.55″.
How much power does the Timpano TPT-T1000-10 D4 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,000 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.