Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4)
10″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 450 W RMS
The Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4) is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.53 and EBP 59 it works both sealed and ported: sealed is tighter and smaller, ported is deeper and louder.
| Source | vibeaudio.co.uk · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | not in the spec sheet: Xmax — 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, 450 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 | 51 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 48 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 5/8″ × 12 5/8″ × 11 1/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 37 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 × 14 5/16″, 30 13/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 450 W | 68 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 34 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 15 3/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 5/8″ |
Deeper: 1.94 ft³ (55 L) tuned to 28 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 5/8″ 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 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 450 W |
| Fs | 34 Hz |
| Qts | 0.53 |
| Qes | 0.581 |
| Qms | 6.3 |
| Vas | 0.79 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 2.15 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 50.2 in² |
| Xmax | ≈ 0.39″ |
| Mms | 146 g calc. |
| BL | 10.7 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 59 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 83.8 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 3/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 13/16″ |
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.
- F-150 SuperCrew — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Ram Crew Cab — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Tacoma Double Cab — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Tacoma Access Cab — behind the front seats sealed and ported box
- Bronco 4-door — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, hard top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, soft top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Silverado / Sierra Crew Cab — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Spare tire well sealed box
- Polaris RZR / Ranger — under the seat sealed box
- Can-Am — under the seat sealed box
- FJ Cruiser — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- El Camino 1978–87 — behind the seat sealed and ported box
- Cherokee XJ — cargo area, spare moved out sealed and ported box
- Excursion — behind the third row sealed and ported box
- Mustang 2015–2023 coupe — trunk sealed and ported box
- Challenger / Charger — trunk sealed and ported box
- Tesla Model 3 — well under the trunk floor sealed and ported box
- Club Car Precedent — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
Judging by its value, the published Re is for both coils in series — converted to per coil.
“≈” 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 Vibe Audio 10″ models
- Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (BA10D2-V5) 10″ · dual 2 Ω
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- Vibe Audio Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Vibe Audio Slick 10 D2 (SLICK10D2-V0) 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Vibe Audio Slick 10 D2 (SLICK10D2-V3) 10″ · dual 2 Ω
Similar 10″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Audiobahn AW101T 0.74 ft³ sealed · 0.78 ft³ ported
- Pioneer TS-Z10LS4 0.64 ft³ sealed · 0.95 ft³ ported
- URAL Molot 10 (2+2) 0.71 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
- CT Sounds BIO-10 D2 0.74 ft³ sealed · 0.74 ft³ ported
- Alpine SWR-1042D (Type-R) 0.57 ft³ sealed · 0.81 ft³ ported
- Pioneer TS-Z10LS2 0.49 ft³ sealed · 0.85 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4) need?
Recommended net volume: 0.64 ft³ sealed, 0.81 ft³ ported tuned to 37 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 450 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 34 Hz, Qts 0.53, Vas 0.79 ft³, Sd 50.2 in².
What is the Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4) mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 3/8″, 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 Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4) handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 450 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 Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4) better sealed or ported?
EBP 59: both work — sealed 0.64 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 0.81 ft³ tuned to 37 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4) need?
For the 0.81 ft³ ported box tuned to 37 Hz: slot 1 × 14 5/16″, 30 13/16″ long, area 14.1 in²; or a round port Ø4 1/4″, ≈ 30 13/16″ long. Port air speed at 450 W: 68 ft/s.
What box do two Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4) subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 1.27 ft³ sealed, or 1.62 ft³ ported at the same 37 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.