Vibe Audio Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3)
10″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 350 W RMS · also as Pulse 10 (PULSE10-V0) (4 Ω)
The Vibe Audio Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) is a 10″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.54 and EBP 62 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, 350 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 | 54 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 51 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 12 3/16″ × 12 3/16″ × 13 7/8″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 38 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 × 14 5/16″, 29 1/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 350 W | 58 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 37 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 15 3/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 3/8″ |
Deeper: 1.98 ft³ (56 L) tuned to 32 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 11 7/16″ 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 | 350 W |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.54 |
| Qes | 0.597 |
| Qms | 6 |
| Vas | 0.90 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.6 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 51.2 in² |
| Xmax | ≈ 0.39″ |
| Mms | 112 g calc. |
| BL | 8.3 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 62 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.4 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 9 1/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 1/4″ |
| 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
Voice coil versions
The same sub with different voice coils: the parameters are nearly the same — pick by your amp and wiring.
| Model | Voice coils | Re | Qes | Vas | Sealed | Ported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibe Audio Pulse 10 (PULSE10-V0) | 4 Ω | 3.2 Ω | 0.597 | 0.90 ft³ | 0.78 ft³ | 0.81 ft³ · 38 Hz |
| Vibe Audio Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) | dual 2 Ω | 1.6 Ω | 0.597 | 0.90 ft³ | 0.78 ft³ | 0.81 ft³ · 38 Hz |
Other Vibe Audio 10″ models
- Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (BA10D2-V5) 10″ · dual 2 Ω
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- Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2 (V4) 10″ · dual 2 Ω
- Vibe Audio BlackAir 10 D2S (BLACKAIR10D2S-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.
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FAQ
What box does the Vibe Audio Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) need?
Recommended net volume: 0.78 ft³ sealed, 0.81 ft³ ported tuned to 38 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 350 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Vibe Audio Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 37 Hz, Qts 0.54, Vas 0.90 ft³, Sd 51.2 in².
What is the Vibe Audio Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 1/4″, 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 Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 350 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 Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) better sealed or ported?
EBP 62: both work — sealed 0.78 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 0.81 ft³ tuned to 38 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Vibe Audio Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) need?
For the 0.81 ft³ ported box tuned to 38 Hz: slot 1 × 14 5/16″, 29 1/16″ long, area 14.1 in²; or a round port Ø4 1/4″, ≈ 29 1/16″ long. Port air speed at 350 W: 58 ft/s.
What box do two Vibe Audio Pulse 10 D2 (PULSE10D2-V3) subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 1.55 ft³ sealed, or 1.62 ft³ ported at the same 38 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.