Take control of your low end
With over 45 years of experience, AudioControl knows how to bring great sound to car audio. Their new Spike Series subwoofers are made to deliver deep, full bass that brings your music to life. The SPK-10S4 10" 4-ohm subwoofer features a mica-coated fibre matrix paper cone that delivers warm, natural sound, while the dual damping system and dual dust caps keep the cone on track. A sturdy stamped steel frame offers solid support.
AudioControl knows you want to turn it up, so they've equipped the Spike Series with a heavy-duty 3-layer voice coil former to handle high power. And with 500 watts of RMS power handling, this sub can dish out all the bass you'll need and is suitable for sealed or ported enclosures. A metal mesh protective grille keeps your speaker safe.
Product highlights:
- 10" 4-ohm subwoofer
- fiber matrix paper cone with mica coating
- stamped steel frame
- power handling: 500 watts RMS (700 watts peak)
- frequency response: 20-200 Hz
- sensitivity: 83.7 dB
- top-mount depth: 5.32"
- mounting height: 0.75"
- cutout diameter: 9.2"
- sealed box volume: 0.75-1.15 cubic feet
- ported box volume: 0.75-1.25 cubic feet
- metal mesh grille included
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # SPK-10S4
- Item # 161SPK10S4
What's in the box:
AudioControl SPK-10S4 owner's manual
- One 10" Single voice coil subwoofer
- Grille (installed)
- Rubber trim ring/gasket (installed)
- Eight 1" Screws (4mm Allen head)
- Eight M5x25mm Machine screws (4mm Allen head)
- Eight M5 inserts
- User guide
- Template
| Features and Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | 10-inch | |
| Impedance (Ohms) | 4 | |
| Cone Material | Fiber Matrix Paper with Mica Coating | |
| Surround Material | --- | |
| Basket Material | Steel | |
| Grille | Black steel mesh | |
| Free-Air | No | |
| Dual Voice Coil | No | |
| Sensitivity | 83.7199 dB at 1 watt |
|
| Frequency Response | 20 - 200 Hz | |
| Max RMS Power Handling | 500 | |
| Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 700 | |
| Top Mount Depth (inches) | 5 3/8 | |
| Bottom Mount Depth (inches) | 5 11/16 | |
| Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 9 1/4 | |
| Frame Width | 10.83 | |
| Frame Length | 10.83 | |
| Vas (liters) | 13.8342 | |
| Fs (Hz) | 41.2638 | |
| Qts | 0.5788 | |
| Xmax (millimeters) | 14 | |
| Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Box Requirements | ||
| Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 0.9 | |
| Minimum Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 0.75 | |
| Maximum Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1.15 | |
| Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1 | |
| Minimum Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | 0.75 | |
| Maximum Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1.25 | |
| Port diameter (inches) | N/A | |
| Port length (inches) | N/A | |
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Features
Power Handling: AudioControl describes the continuous power handling (RMS) as follows:
- Min: 300 watts
- Ideal: 500 watts
- Max: 700 watts
Terminals: The spring post terminals accept pin connectors, single and dual banana plugs (standard ¾" wide dual banana plugs), and bare wire up to 10 gauge.
Grille: The removable grille is mounted under the rubber gasket/mounting-ring. With the grille in place the sub's mounting height is approximately 1⅜".
Sealed Box Volume: The recommended sealed box volume range is from 0.75 ft³ to 1.15 ft³, with 0.9 ft³ being the ideal size. Sealed enclosures provide the most control over a woofer, will handle a lot of power, and provide accurate sonic reproduction, making them suitable for all types of music.
Ported Box Volume: The recommended ported box volume range is from 0.75 ft³ to 1.25 ft³. The ideal size is 1.0 ft³ with a slot port measuring 11½" x 1½" x 28½", resulting in a tuning frequency of 37 Hz and a -3 dB point of 30 Hz. Ported (or vented) enclosures typically provide better overall efficiency than sealed, maximizing bass output for a given amplifier.