Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-V3)
10″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 300 W RMS
The Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-V3) is a shallow 10″ sub (3″ mounting depth): it fits behind a truck seat or in a slim box. With Qts 0.87 and EBP 34 it suits a sealed box: tight bass in a small enclosure; a ported box would need a lot of volume. Modest excursion (Xmax 0.31″) — for clean sound at moderate levels, not for SPL competitions.
| Source | vibeaudio.co.uk · 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, 300 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) | Boomy, with a bump · 1.07 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 44 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 35 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 5 3/4″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 38 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 3/16 × 14 5/16″, 33 9/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 46 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 31 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 7 1/16″ |
Deeper: 2.05 ft³ (58 L) tuned to 28 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 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 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 300 W |
| Fs | 36.1 Hz |
| Qts | 0.87 |
| Qes | 1.051 |
| Qms | 5.1 |
| Vas | 0.51 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.8 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 52.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.31″ |
| Vd | 16.6 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 220 g calc. |
| BL | 9.3 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 34 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 80.1 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 3″ |
| Overall diameter | 10 1/4″ |
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
- F-150 regular cab — behind the seat sealed and ported box
- Ram Crew Cab — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Ram regular cab — behind the 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
- Silverado / Sierra regular cab — behind the seat sealed and ported box
- Avalanche — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
- FJ Cruiser — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- El Camino 1978–87 — behind the seat sealed and ported box
- C10 1973–87 regular cab — 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
“≈” 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
- vibeaudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BlackAir-10-12D2S-subwoofer-manual-25
- vibeaudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BlackAir-1012D2S-subwoofer-manual-250
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FAQ
What box does the Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-V3) need?
Recommended net volume: 1.02 ft³ sealed, 0.85 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 300 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 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-V3) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 36.1 Hz, Qts 0.87, Vas 0.51 ft³, Xmax 0.31″, Sd 52.7 in².
What is the Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-V3) mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 3″, cutout diameter 9 1/16″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-V3) handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 300 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 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-V3) better sealed or ported?
EBP 34: a sealed box (1.02 ft³) suits it best — tight bass in a compact enclosure. Ported is possible (0.85 ft³, tuned to 38 Hz) but larger.
What port does the Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-V3) need?
For the 0.85 ft³ ported box tuned to 38 Hz: slot 1 3/16 × 14 5/16″, 33 9/16″ long, area 16.9 in²; or a round port Ø4 5/8″, ≈ 33 9/16″ long. Port air speed at 300 W: 46 ft/s.
What box do two Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-V3) subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 2.05 ft³ sealed, or 1.70 ft³ ported at the same 38 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.