Proline X
Performance Optimized Down Fire Wide Sealed 10" Enclosure | Hertz Mille Pro MPS 250
SKU: PO 10-S DFW MPS
- Alignment: 0.529 cu ft net. Qtc 0.666, Fc 45.5 Hz, F3 48.5 Hz (MPS 250 S2); Qtc 0.746, Fc 45.1 Hz, F3 42.8 Hz (MPS 250 S4)
- Driver: Hertz MPS 250 S2 (2Ω) or S4 (4Ω) SVC, 500W RMS / 1000W peak, 16.8mm Xmax, 3.25" mounting depth
- Build: V-groove and dado joinery, double-layer 1.5" front baffle, windowed U-brace, 12g OFC side-mounted terminal cup
- Cabinet: 41"W x 12"D x 4.75"H measured in down fire position, square corners
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Performance Optimized Down Fire Wide Sealed 10" Enclosure | Hertz Mille Pro MPS 250
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Proline X Performance Optimized Down Fire Wide 10" Sealed
Under rear seat fitment for trucks and SUVs. Cut for the Hertz Mille Pro MPS 250
The Down Fire Wide Format
Down Fire Wide is the Performance Optimized answer to a specific problem: the space under the rear seat of a truck or SUV, or a narrow cargo floor, is long and shallow, and the standard 30 by 15 inch Down Fire cabinet will not go in it.
This cabinet takes the same Hertz MPS 250 and turns the footprint sideways. It runs 41 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 4.75 inches tall: 3 inches shallower front to back than the standard 30 x 15 cabinet and 11 inches longer. The airspace given up in depth is recovered along the length.
Which one to choose. If you have 15 inches of depth, the standard 30 x 15 Hertz MPS 250 enclosure is the pick. Choose Down Fire Wide when depth is the limit: under a rear bench or on a narrow cargo floor, with at least 12 inches of depth and 41 inches of run.
Performance, Performance Optimized, and Micro
Proline X builds three tiers of Down Fire enclosure. The difference is not finish or materials, it is whether the cabinet was designed for a category or for a driver, and how much of the fitting work is already done for you.
| Performance | Performance Optimized | Micro Series | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitment | Universal. Accepts any subwoofer that clears the published cutout and mounting depth. | Woofer specific. Cut for one named subwoofer, with cutout, mounting depth, magnet clearance and displacement drawn in CAD from that driver. | Woofer specific. Cut for one named subwoofer. |
| Footprint | Sized to the driver diameter. 24.5 by 13.5 inches on the 10 inch. | Shared 30 by 15 inch platform on most builds. Down Fire Wide variants like this one run long and shallow for under seat fitment. | Compact per driver footprint. 21.5 by 14.5 inches on the 10 inch. |
| Front baffle | Single, 3/4 inch. | Double layer, outer layer machined as a flush recess. 1.5 inch. | Double, 1.5 inch. |
| Driver mounting | Solid flange. You drill your own mounting holes. | 8/32 threaded inserts, stainless machine screws included. | 8/32 threaded inserts, stainless machine screws included. |
| Joinery | V-groove and dado, CNC cut. | V-groove and dado, CNC cut, perimeter cross brace. | Stack fab, dowel reinforced. |
| Published alignment | Modeled Qtc profiles across a range of drivers. No single response curve. | A real predicted Qtc and F3 for that exact driver, calculated from its own Thiele-Small parameters. | Target alignment described in the listing. |
| Carpet | Gray standard, black optional. | Plush black. | Plush black. |
| Warranty | 1 year limited. | 1 year limited. | 2 years. |
Feet ship with every tier, uninstalled on purpose. Mount them where your floor wants them for a down fire install, or leave them off and run the cabinet front firing or up firing. The orientation is yours to choose.
This page is a Performance Optimized enclosure. The cutout, the cabinet height and the airspace all come from the Hertz Mille Pro MPS 250's own published numbers. A Performance box fits your subwoofer. A Performance Optimized box was built for it.
Built Around the MPS 250
The baffle is bored to the MPS 250's 232mm cutout, 9.13 inches, and the cabinet height clears its 3.25 inch mounting depth. The frame sits on the 12 inch deep baffle.
The headline number is 16.8mm of Xmax, exceptional for a shallow mount 10, from a polypropylene cone on a 38mm voice coil with a high density flux ferrite motor, rated 500 watts RMS and 1000 watts peak.
Both versions are single voice coil, so impedance is fixed by the model: 2 ohms on the MPS 250 S2, 4 ohms on the MPS 250 S4. Note which is which, because it is counterintuitive: on the MPS 250 the S2 is the better damped driver, Qts 0.41 against the S4's 0.48, and the S4 reaches lower with more motor force, 17.3 T·m against 14.7. That pattern reverses on the 12 inch MPS 300.
Hertz's published enclosure data reconciles with its own Thiele-Small parameters, which is not true of every manufacturer in this category.
Net Volume and Alignment
This cabinet holds 0.529 cubic feet net, from 0.585 gross, after the driver's 0.05 cubic feet of displacement (estimated; Hertz publishes no displacement figure for the MPS 250).
Computed from Hertz's published parameters for each model, per coil version: MPS 250 S2: Qtc 0.666, Fc 45.5 Hz, F3 48.5 Hz. MPS 250 S4: Qtc 0.746, Fc 45.1 Hz, F3 42.8 Hz.
Height here is set by motor clearance rather than the airspace: the 3.25 inch mounting depth needs the cabinet at 4.75 inches to keep 0.75 inch above the motor, and at that height it holds 0.529 cubic feet net against the 0.51 cubic feet of the standard 30 x 15 box.
Hertz's own sealed recommendation is 14.2 liters. The S2 is the tighter alignment; the S4 reaches lower.
These are anechoic figures. Firing down into the floor, the sealed rolloff meets rising cabin gain, so in-car response extends below them.
Down Fire Wide Construction
Cut with V-groove and dado joinery on our ShopSabre routers from Langboard Elite 3/4 inch MDF, a dense 48.5 lb/ft³ board with a 200 psi internal bond and 410,000 psi MOE. Every panel joint is a machined interlocking groove that mechanically locks before adhesive is applied, which keeps the cabinet airtight under sustained pressure cycling. Corners are square on Down Fire cabinets, no radii. Polyfill is installed as a light wall lining, finished in plush black carpet.
The cabinet measures 41 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 4.75 inches tall, measured in the down fire position, excluding feet. No standoffs are required and the cabinet can sit flat; the 1.75 inch feet ship uninstalled if you want them, for an installed height of 6.5 inches.
1.5 Inch Double Baffle
Two 3/4 inch layers laminated to 1.5 inches, the outer layer machined as a flush recess so the driver bolts to the inner layer. 8/32 threaded inserts with stainless machine screws at every mounting location.
Frame on a 12 Inch Baffle
The 232mm cutout sits on the 12 inch deep baffle, and the double baffle's flush recess recovers 3/4 inch of internal clearance, which matters on a cabinet under five inches tall.
Windowed U-Brace
A windowed U-brace ties the long top and bottom panels together across the 41 inch span without walling off the airspace.
Side-Mounted Terminal Cup
Proline X ABS and carbon fiber composite cup with stainless hardware and copper ring terminals, side mounted and pre-wired in 12 gauge OFC, so it stays accessible with the baffle facing the floor.
Power and Wiring
The MPS 250 is rated 500 watts RMS and 1000 watts peak on a 38mm voice coil. Both models are single voice coil, so the load your amplifier sees is decided when you choose the S2 or the S4. Check what your amplifier is stable into before you order the driver.
For sealed applications Hertz suggests a 15 Hz subsonic filter at 24 dB per octave and a 70 to 80 Hz low pass.
Bring your own MPS 250 S2 or MPS 250 S4; the driver is purchased separately. The enclosure carries a 1 year limited warranty. Questions on fitment or amplifier matching, call 931-563-5151.
Cut for the Driver, Not the Catalog
Down Fire Wide, built for the space under a rear bench. We build every one to order in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
| Series | Proline X Performance Optimized Down Fire Wide |
| Compatible Driver | Hertz MPS 250 S2 (2Ω SVC) or MPS 250 S4 (4Ω SVC). Direct fit |
| Enclosure Type | Sealed, down fire, floor coupled |
| Intended Fitment | Under the rear seat of trucks and SUVs, or narrow cargo floors, where depth is the limiting dimension |
| Chamber Configuration | Single chamber, windowed U-brace, one side-mounted terminal cup |
| External Width | 41 in |
| External Depth | 12 in |
| External Height | 4.75 in, measured in down fire position, excludes feet |
| Installed Height | 6.5 in with the 1.75 in feet fitted |
| Internal Volume, Gross | 0.585 cu ft |
| Internal Volume, Net Acoustic | 0.529 cu ft after displacement |
| Alignment, MPS 250 S2 | Qtc 0.666, Fc 45.5 Hz, F3 48.5 Hz anechoic |
| Alignment, MPS 250 S4 | Qtc 0.746, Fc 45.1 Hz, F3 42.8 Hz anechoic |
| Height Set By | Driver clearance: 0.75 in above the motor |
| Comparison, Standard Down Fire | 30 x 15 x 4.9375 in, 0.51 cu ft net |
| Woofer Opening | 232mm / 9.13 in cutout, Hertz spec |
| Mounting Depth Required | 3.25 in, Hertz spec |
| Manufacturer Target Volume | 14.2 L per driver, Hertz sealed recommendation |
| Driver Fs | 28 Hz (S2) / 29 Hz (S4) |
| Driver Qts | 0.41 (S2) / 0.48 (S4) |
| Driver Vas | 24.5 L (S2) / 21.2 L (S4) |
| Driver BL | 14.7 T·m (S2) / 17.3 T·m (S4) |
| Driver Xmax | 16.8mm |
| Driver Voice Coil | 38mm, single voice coil |
| Driver Motor | High density flux ferrite |
| Power Handling | 500 W RMS, 1000 W peak |
| Suggested Filters | 15 Hz subsonic at 24 dB/oct, 70 to 80 Hz low pass at 24 dB/oct (Hertz) |
| Driver Displacement | 0.05 cu ft, estimated. Hertz does not publish this figure |
| Material | Langboard Elite 3/4 in MDF |
| Construction | ShopSabre CNC cut, V-groove and dado joinery, windowed U-brace |
| Front Baffle | 1.5 in double baffle, outer layer machined as a flush recess |
| Corner Profile | Square, Down Fire series standard |
| Driver Mounting | 8/32 threaded inserts, stainless machine screws included |
| Terminal Cup | One Proline X ABS and carbon fiber composite, side mounted |
| Internal Wiring | 12 gauge OFC |
| Damping | Polyfill installed, light wall lining |
| Feet | Included, shipped uninstalled. None required: the cabinet can sit flat |
| Carpet | Plush black |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
| Built In | Tullahoma, Tennessee |
01Is it a sealed driver?
Efficiency bandwidth product places the motor before anything else is decided.
02What the box does to it
0.529 cu ft against a 21.2 L Vas.
03The watts that reach Xmax (in this enclosure)
Travel scales with the square root of power, so there is one wattage that puts the cone exactly on 16.8 mm — and a bigger one once a subsonic filter stops it wasting travel below the passband.
| Param | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fs | 29.00 | Hz | free-air resonance |
| Qts | 0.480 | SVC 4 | |
| Vas | 21.20 | L | equivalent compliance |
| Sd | 368.5 | cm² | effective piston area |
| Xmax | 16.8 | mm | one-way linear travel |
| Pe | 500 | W | continuous RMS |
| SPL | 81.8 | dB | 1 W / 1 m, derived from T/S |
Driver parameters as published by Hertz Mille PRO technical sheet. Curves computed against this enclosure’s actual net airspace.
Built From a Spec Sheet, Not a Sales Sheet
Every Proline X Performance Series enclosure is CNC-cut from Langboard Elite MDF, 3/4" (18mm) panels produced to published mill specifications. Most enclosure manufacturers source generic MDF without published data. We can tell you the internal bond rating, the modulus of elasticity, the modulus of rupture, and the face and edge screw holding strength for every panel in this enclosure, because we chose the material based on those numbers, not on price or availability.
Langboard Elite is produced in the United States. The specifications below are pulled directly from Langboard's published mill data and are verifiable. This is the same panel stock used in our full Proline X lineup.
Langboard Elite MDF: Published Mill Data
| Property | Value | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Stock | Langboard Elite MDF | Named, verifiable panel source, not generic "high-density MDF" |
| Thickness | 3/4" (18mm) | Industry standard for subwoofer enclosures; panels below this flex under pressure |
| Density | 48.5 lbs/ft³ | Higher density = less porosity, better screw retention, reduced resonance |
| Internal Bond | 200 psi | Measures resistance to delamination under sustained internal pressure. The most enclosure-relevant spec on this sheet |
| Modulus of Rupture (MOR) | 4,200 psi | Bending strength before the panel breaks, relevant for larger unsupported baffle spans |
| Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) | 410,000 psi | Stiffness under load; higher MOE means less panel flex under bass pressure, less resonance |
| Face Screw Holding | 325 lbs | How firmly the panel surface holds a screw; critical for baffle joint integrity over time |
| Edge Screw Holding | 250 lbs | Panel edge retention, relevant for every joint that isn't face-to-face |
200 psi: The Number That Actually Matters for Enclosures
The internal bond rating measures how well the MDF panel resists delamination under sustained pressure applied perpendicular to the face. In a subwoofer enclosure, every bass transient generates a pressure pulse that pushes outward on every panel simultaneously. A panel that begins to delaminate internally loses stiffness gradually. The symptoms are slow: a box that starts to sound softer, less defined, less punchy over months of use. 200 psi internal bond is the spec that determines how long this enclosure holds its acoustic integrity under daily use at real power levels.
410,000 psi MOE: Less Flex, Less Resonance
The modulus of elasticity measures panel stiffness, its resistance to bending under load. A stiffer panel flexes less under the pressure generated by a high-excursion driver at volume. Panel flex is a source of acoustic coloration: the panel itself begins to radiate sound at its own resonant frequency, adding distortion to the output. 410,000 psi stiffness combined with V-groove and dado joinery means the panels stay rigid and the bracing controls resonance at the structure level, not the panel level. The bass you hear comes from the driver, not the box.
325 lb Face / 250 lb Edge: Joints That Stay Locked
Screw holding strength determines how firmly the panel grips a fastener at the face and at the edge. This matters most at the baffle joint, where the front panel meets the side panels and where the driver is mounted. A panel with low screw holding strength allows fasteners to loosen over time under vibration, leading to air gaps at the joint and loss of acoustic seal. 325 lb face screw holding strength means the baffle hardware stays put. Combined with dado joinery and adhesive, the front panel on a Proline X Performance Series enclosure is not going anywhere.
Named Panel Stock: Not "Premium MDF"
The phrase "premium MDF" or "high-density MDF" appears on marketing copy for enclosures across every price point, from $40 to $400. It is not a specification. It is a description with no defined standard. Langboard Elite is a named, sourced, mill-documented product with published data. We name it in our copy because naming it holds us accountable to the spec. You can look up Langboard Elite independently, verify the numbers on this page, and confirm you are getting what we say you are getting. That is the point.
Why Proline X?
Most enclosures are built to a price point. Proline X is built to a spec. Every box starts with published-data MDF, gets CNC-cut to exact internal volume, and is assembled by hand in our Tennessee facility. The difference shows up in the measurements, and in how the box holds up two years into daily use.
CNC-Cut to Spec
Panels are machine-cut on ShopSabre CNC routers and joined with V-groove and dado joinery. Consistent geometry, no hand-cut variance, no gaps at the joints.
Handcrafted in USA
Hand-assembled at our facility in Tullahoma, TN. Every enclosure is inspected before it ships.
Tuned to the Build
Internal volume and port geometry are calculated to spec and CNC-cut to exact dimensions. The box performs the same way every time.
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