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Arc Audio
Arc Audio Arc Series 10 inch Subwoofer
SKU: ARC10 D2
$ 298.00
QUICK SPECS
- Power: 250W RMS | 500W Peak | Recommended Amp 5-500W
- Voice Coil: Dual 2-Ohm (D2) or Dual 4-Ohm (D4) | 87 dB Sensitivity
- Sealed Box: 0.65 to 0.90 cu ft | Optimal 0.75 cu ft | 16mm Xmax
- Fitment: Mounting Depth 5.5 in | Cutout 9-1/8 in | Sealed, Ported, IB
Arc Audio Arc Series 10 inch Subwoofer
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Arc Audio ARC Series Subwoofers
Arc Audio ARC Series 10 Inch Subwoofer
The step up in the ARC family. A 10 inch linear design driver with 250 watts RMS, 87 dB sensitivity, and a near-Butterworth sealed alignment in a moderate-sized enclosure. More output, same Arc Audio accuracy.
250W RMS
500W Peak
Dual 2 or Dual 4 Ohm
87 dB Sensitivity
More Cone, Same Philosophy
The Arc Audio ARC Series 10 inch subwoofer handles 250 watts RMS and 500 watts maximum across a recommended amplifier range of 5 to 500 watts. It uses the same linear design approach as the ARC Series 8, maintaining consistent mechanical and electrical behavior across the full excursion range, but with a larger cone area and higher sensitivity that translates directly to more output at the same amplifier power.
At 87 dB sensitivity, the ARC 10 produces measurably more output per watt than the ARC 8, and the 16mm one-way Xmax gives it real excursion capability in the moderate sealed volumes it is designed for. Sealed, ported, and infinite baffle applications are all supported by the driver's Thiele-Small parameters.
250WRMS Power
87 dBSensitivity
16mmXmax
0.75Cu Ft Optimal
Linear Design for Accuracy at Every Volume Level
The ARC Series 10 carries the full Arc Audio linear design feature set: high-temperature black anodized voice coil, one-piece molded rubber surround, progressive flat layered spider with integrated tinsel leads, and stamped steel basket. These are not marketing descriptions, each one serves the core goal of keeping the driver's behavior consistent and predictable regardless of how hard it is playing.
The rubber surround is the durability standout. It will not deteriorate with temperature cycling or UV exposure the way foam surrounds do, which means the driver's parameters stay stable over years of use, not just when it is new.
Choose Your Voice Coil: D2 or D4
The D2 wires to 1 ohm or 4 ohms, the D4 wires to 2 ohms or 8 ohms. The T/S parameters differ between variants, meaning the sealed box alignment and sonic character differ as well. The D2 lands very close to Butterworth in the optimal 0.75 cubic foot volume, a flat, controlled, accurate alignment. The D4 runs a bit warmer at the same volume. The enclosure performance section below shows the full picture for both.
Fitment at a glance: mounting depth 5.5 inches, cutout 9-1/8 inches. Recommended sealed volume is 0.65 to 0.90 cubic feet with 0.75 as the optimal. Arc Audio also lists this driver as suitable for ported and infinite baffle applications.
Built and Backed
Designed and engineered in the USA. Every Arc Audio ARC Series 10 sold by Audio Intensity is brand new and carries the Arc Audio 1-year warranty through authorized dealers.
Authorized Arc Audio Dealer
Audio Intensity ships the Arc Audio ARC Series 10 fast from Tullahoma, Tennessee, with real installer support before and after the sale. Tell us your amplifier and your space and we will help you pick the right voice coil and the right enclosure.
Sealed Enclosure Performance: Pre-Calculated Results
Using Arc Audio's published Thiele-Small parameters and their recommended sealed volumes, here are the predicted Qtc, system resonance (Fc), F3 rolloff, and frequency response for each box size. Calculated using the same formulas as the Audio Intensity Sealed Box Calculator.
The ARC Series 10 D2 is a low-Qts driver that produces an exceptionally flat sealed alignment across all recommended volumes, ranging from near-Butterworth at the minimum volume down to an extended, well-controlled response at the maximum. The D4 runs slightly warmer but remains in the well-controlled zone throughout. Both variants produce meaningful deep bass extension well below 45 Hz.
D2 — Dual 2 Ohm | Qts 0.390 | Fs 23.8 Hz | Vas 45.75 L
| Box Volume | Qtc | Fc | F3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.65 cu ftMinimum / tightest | 0.728 | 44.4 Hz | 43.2 Hz |
| 0.75 cu ft ★Optimal (Arc recommended) | 0.693 | 42.3 Hz | 43.2 Hz |
| 0.90 cu ftMaximum / most relaxed | 0.652 | 39.8 Hz | 43.4 Hz |
D4 — Dual 4 Ohm | Qts 0.443 | Fs 22.8 Hz | Vas 48.37 L
| Box Volume | Qtc | Fc | F3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.65 cu ftMinimum / tightest | 0.844 | 43.4 Hz | 37.5 Hz |
| 0.75 cu ft ★Optimal (Arc recommended) | 0.802 | 41.3 Hz | 37.0 Hz |
| 0.90 cu ftMaximum / most relaxed | 0.754 | 38.8 Hz | 36.5 Hz |
D2 Frequency Response — Sealed
0.65 cu ft (Qtc 0.728)
0.75 cu ft (Qtc 0.693) ★
0.90 cu ft (Qtc 0.652)
D4 Frequency Response — Sealed
0.65 cu ft (Qtc 0.844)
0.75 cu ft (Qtc 0.802) ★
0.90 cu ft (Qtc 0.754)
What the numbers mean: The ARC Series 10 D2 is one of the flattest-aligning drivers in the ARC lineup, with Qtc values from 0.652 to 0.728 across the full sealed volume range. All three volumes land near or within the Butterworth zone (0.577 to 0.707), meaning accurate, controlled bass with excellent transient response and no artificial midbass lift. The D4 runs slightly higher (0.754 to 0.844) with a bit more fullness and warmth in the low bass. The F3 in the low-to-mid 40s for D2 and upper 30s for D4 is strong performance from a 10 inch driver. Vehicle cabin gain below 80 Hz adds 6 to 12 dB in practice, extending perceived extension well below F3. Run your own numbers in the Sealed Box Calculator.
Ready to build? The Enclosures tab above lists the Proline X sealed and ported enclosures we build specifically for 10 inch drivers, CNC-cut in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
| Arc Audio ARC Series 10 Inch Subwoofer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Specification | D2 Version | D4 Version |
| Power and Configuration | ||
| RMS Power Handling | 250 Watts | |
| Peak Power Handling | 500 Watts | |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 5 to 500 Watts | |
| Voice Coil Configuration | Dual 2-Ohm (D2) | Dual 4-Ohm (D4) |
| Wiring Options | 1 Ohm or 4 Ohm | 2 Ohm or 8 Ohm |
| Thiele-Small Parameters | ||
| Resonant Frequency (Fs) | 23.8 Hz | 22.8 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.390 | 0.443 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.431 | 0.533 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 4.094 | 3.680 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 45.75 L | 48.37 L |
| DC Resistance Re (single coil) | 1.00 Ohm | 1.8 Ohm |
| Sensitivity (1W / 1m) | 87 dB | |
| Xmax (One-Way Linear) | 16 mm | |
| Cone Area (Sd) | 49.60 sq in | |
| Recommended Enclosures | ||
| Sealed Volume | 0.65 to 0.90 cu ft (optimal 0.75) | |
| Ported Enclosure | Compatible | |
| Infinite Baffle | Compatible | |
| Construction | ||
| Voice Coil | High-Temperature Black Anodized Aluminum | |
| Cone | Proprietary Composite, Linear Design | |
| Surround | One-Piece Molded Rubber | |
| Spider | Progressive Flat Layered with Integrated Tinsel Leads | |
| Basket | Stamped Steel | |
| Mounting and Physical | ||
| Mounting Depth | 5.5 in | |
| Cutout Diameter | 9-1/8 in | |
| Engineering Origin | Designed and Engineered in the USA | |
| Warranty | 1 Year (Authorized Dealers) | |
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