Description
Description
The DC Audio XL SPL 10" Subwoofer is a hand-built USA-made 10-inch driver designed for extreme SPL execution, rated at 2200 Watts RMS / 4400 Watts peak, with a typical 7–14 day build time. It belongs to the XL SPL M4 family and reflects DC Audio’s focus on stiff, high-output bass for serious competition-style setups.
- Size and build family: 10-inch driver in the XL SPL/M4 lineage, available in multiple sizes (10, 12, 15, 18) to suit different enclosure and SPL goals.
- Power handling: 2200 Watts RMS / 4400 Watts peak, enabling high-excursion bass with amplified headroom when paired with a suitable amplifier.
- Cone and surround: Extremely rigid non-pressed paper cone with a multilayered polymer foam surround for reduced distortion and controlled cone travel under high power.
- Voice coil: 8-layer flat-wound hi-temp aluminum voice coil for improved heat dissipation and durability during long, deep excursions.
- Motor and frame: FEA-analzyed and optimized motor assembly with a fully CNC-machined cast aluminum frame and a rubber motor boot for stiffness and clean motion.
- Mounting and hardware: 8" OD stiff semi-cupped spiders, chrome spring-loaded push terminals, and a rubber mounting gasket for solid installation and reliable electrical connections.
- Impedance options: Ohm options in dual configurations (.7/1/1.4/2/4) to match a range of amplifier impedances and system layouts.
- Performance data (10" specific): Sd 324 cm², Vas 12.42 L, Cms 0.085 mm/N, Mms ~171.8 g, Fs ~41.7 Hz, Re 3.98 Ohm, Le ~5.2 mH, Qts ~0.34, Xmax 26 mm, Ref SPL @1W ~85.9 dB; sealed box ~0.75 ft³; ported box ~1.0 ft³.
Benefits: This 10" driver is tuned for high-SPL builds where amplifier power, enclosure design, and a stiff motor system must work in harmony. Its 0.75 ft³ sealed or 1.0 ft³ ported enclosure guidance, combined with an aggressive motor and low Distortion motor design, makes it suitable for competition-level bass in a variety of cars. The dual-impedance options provide flexibility to match amps and wiring strategies, while the USA-built, hand-assembled construction emphasizes reliability in demanding installations. Click HERE to get a Subwoofer Box.
| 10" | 12" | 15" | 18" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting Depth | 8.25" | 9" | 10.25" | 11.25" |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 9.35" | 11" | 14" | 16.75" |
| Outside Driver Diameter | 11" | 12.5" | 15.7" | 18.5" |
| VC Diameter | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Displacement | .18 ft | .19 ft | .23 ft | .26ft |
| Power Handling rms/peak | 2200/4400 | 2200/4400 | 2200/4400 | 2200/4400 |
| Ohm Options (dual) | .7/1/1.4/2/4 | .7/1/1.4/2/4 | .7/1/1.4/2/4 | .7/1/1.4/2/4 |
| Sd | 324 cm | 494 cm | 791 cm | 1159 cm |
| Vas | 12.42 L | 25.77 L | 66.02 L | 144.36 L |
| Cms | 0.085 Mm/n | 0.08 Mm/n | 0.07 Mm/n | 0.07 Mm/n |
| Mms | 171.77 g | 213.7 g | 306.7 g | 346.07 g |
| Fs | 41.7Hz | 38.5 Hz | 34.3 Hz | 32.3 Hz |
| Bl | 22.73 N/A | 22.73 N/A | 22.73 N/A | 22.73 N/A |
| Re | 3.98 Ohm | 3.98 Ohm | 3.98 Ohm | 3.98 Ohm |
| Le | 5.2 mH | 5.2 mH | 3.5 mH | 3.5 mH |
| Qms | 11.24 |
12.92 |
8.18 | 8.32 |
| Qes | 0.35 |
0.403 |
0.706 | 0.718 |
| Qts |
0.34 | 0.391 |
0.65 | 0.661 |
| Xmax | 26mm | 26mm | 26mm | 26mm |
| Ref SPL @1 watt | 85.9 db | 87.5 db | 87.3 db | 90.4 db |
| Suggest Sealed Box | .75 ft | 1.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Suggested Ported Box | 1.0 ft | 1.50 ft | 3.0 ft | 5.5 ft |




