DC Audio Shortie FTW 10" Subwoofer

Product Overview

The DC Audio Shortie FTW 10" subwoofer brings impactful bass to installations where mounting depth is limited. Its 5" mounting depth, 2.5" voice coil, and 14 mm Xmax are designed for compact car-audio builds using a sealed or ported enclosure.

Key Features & Benefits

• Compact mounting depth: The 5" depth helps accommodate installations with limited space.
• Power handling: Rated at 500W RMS and 1000W peak for systems built around those power ratings.
• Long excursion: The 14 mm Xmax supports substantial cone travel.
• Enclosure options: Suggested sealed and ported box volumes provide starting points for enclosure planning.
• Build details: A stitched surround, paper cone, cast aluminum frame, and rubber mounting gasket form part of the subwoofer’s construction.
• Connection and venting features: Chrome spring-loaded push terminals and a vented, FEA-analyzed motor assembly are included in its design.

Technical Specifications

Additional 10" specifications: Displacement.11 ft³; Sd (Total cone area) 346 cm²; Vas (Equivalent compliance) 7.17 L; Cms (Lumped compliance) 121.51 μm/N; Mms (Suspension mass) 218.5 g; Fs (Free-air resonance) 45.5 Hz; Re (DC resistance) 7 Ω; Xmax 14 mm; Ref SPL @ 1W 82 dB. Enclosure recommendations: Sealed Box 0.5 ft³; Ported Box 1.0 ft³. Ohm options: d2/d4 (2 Ω or 4 Ω).

Construction highlights: Stitched surround and paper cone; rubber motor boot with DC logo; polypropylene dust cover with DC logo; heavy-duty interweaved tinsel lead wire sewn to the spider; cast aluminum black frame; FEA-analyzed motor assembly with CNC-machined side venting; rubber mounting gasket; chrome spring-loaded push terminals; side motor venting; chrome top plate and T-yoke.

Why Choose This Product?

The Shortie FTW 10" is designed for a compact build that still calls for substantial bass output. Its 2.5" voice coil, 14 mm Xmax, and FEA-optimized motor assembly are key design details for shoppers selecting a subwoofer for a space-conscious system.

The supplied sealed and ported enclosure recommendations let you compare two enclosure approaches while planning your system. Its paper cone, stitched surround, and vented motor assembly give you specific construction details to consider when choosing a driver.

Installation & Compatibility Notes

Allow for the listed 5" mounting depth, 9.3" mounting hole diameter, and 11" outside driver diameter when checking enclosure space. The stated 10" recommendations are 0.5 ft³ for a sealed box and 1.0 ft³ for a ported box.

The listed impedance options are d2/d4, identified as 2 Ω or 4 Ω. Confirm the selected version and its compatibility with your amplifier before installation. The technical data also lists Re (DC resistance) as 7 Ω; account for this specification when planning the system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power handling of the DC Audio Shortie FTW 10"?

It is listed at 500W RMS and 1000W peak.

How much mounting space should I allow?

The listed mounting depth is 5", the mounting hole diameter is 9.3", and the outside driver diameter is 11".

What enclosure volumes are recommended?

The supplied recommendations are a 0.5 ft³ sealed box or a 1.0 ft³ ported box.

What impedance options are listed?

The options are d2/d4, identified as 2 Ω or 4 Ω. The specifications also list Re (DC resistance) as 7 Ω, so check the selected version’s data when matching it to an amplifier.

What materials and construction features are listed?

The subwoofer has a paper cone, stitched surround, cast aluminum black frame, rubber mounting gasket, and FEA-analyzed motor assembly with CNC-machined side venting. It also has a polypropylene dust cover, sewn heavy-duty interweaved tinsel lead wire, chrome spring-loaded push terminals, chrome top plate, and T-yoke.

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