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Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 10" Enclosure DD Audio 9510L ESP · Single 10" Sealed enclosure

Net volume
0.51 cu ft
Max mounting depth
9.312 in available, 8.812 in required
Cutout
10.188 in
External dimensions
13.94 in W × 13 in at the seat face H × 15.38 in at the base D
Front baffle
1.5 in, double baffle
Buy at Audio IntensityFactory-direct, ships from Tullahoma
  • Best For: DD Audio 9510L ESP Trunk-Fit Builds
  • Net Volume: 0.51 cu ft (0.76 cu ft Gross)
  • Alignment: Qtc 0.655, fc 57.3 Hz, F3 62.2 Hz
  • Driver Match: DD Audio 9510L ESP (D1 or D2)
  • Construction: Rear-Firing Wedge | V-Groove/Dado | Double 1.5" Baffle | Threaded Insert Kit included

Spec of record

Technical specifications

SpecificationValue
SeriesProline X Performance Optimized Wedge
Compatible DriverDD Audio 9510L ESP, D1 or D2, quantity 1. Direct fit
ConfigurationSingle 10 inch, single chamber sealed wedge
Mounting PositionTrunk or cargo area, tall face against the rear seat back
Firing DirectionRearward into the trunk. Not a down fire design, no feet included
External Width13.94 in
External Height13 in at the seat face
External Depth15.38 in at the base, tapering to 10.65 in at the top
Internal Volume, Gross0.76 cu ft
Internal Volume, Net Acoustic0.51 cu ft
AlignmentQtc 0.655, fc 57.3 Hz, F3 62.2 Hz anechoic
Driver Cutout10.188 in
Driver Mounting Depth9.312 in available, 8.812 in required
Frame Outer Diameter11.438 in, as published by DD Audio
Driver Displacement0.240 cu ft, as published by DD Audio
Cone Area (derived)433.6 cm2, from DD's published piston diameter; DD publish no Sd
Power Handling2500 watts RMS
ImpedanceD1: 2 ohms in series or 0.5 ohm in parallel; D2: 4 ohms in series or 1 ohm in parallel
Xmax32 mm one way
MaterialLangboard Elite MDF
ConstructionCNC cut, V-groove and dado joinery
Panel Thickness0.75 in
Front Baffle1.5 in, double baffle
Internal BracingInternal brace
Driver MountingThreaded insert kit included, NOT pre-installed: DD publish no mounting hole locations
Terminal CupsOne Proline X ABS and carbon fiber composite, side mounted, pre wired 12 gauge OFC
DampingLight polyfill wall lining, does not alter acoustic volume
CarpetPlush black
Weight19.4 lb
Warranty1 Year Limited
Built InTullahoma, Tennessee

From the shop floor

Installer's take

0.51 cubic feet net, the Butterworth volume for this driver computed from DD's published Fs, Qts and Vas. In it the 9510L ESP lands at Qtc 0.655, maximally flat, the reference musical alignment, with system resonance at 57.3 Hz. Half power lands at 62.2 Hz anechoic, before any cabin gain.

DD publishes no Sd for any of its drivers. The 433.6 square centimetre figure behind this alignment is derived from DD's own published piston diameter, which they define as measured halfway across the surround, the convention Sd itself is defined from. DD publishes no Mms, Cms or DC resistance either.

DD publishes no mounting hole locations, so the inserts are not in the baffle when the box arrives. The insert kit is in the box: set them where the woofer's own holes fall, with the drill bit and screws in the kit, and lay the gasket tape before the woofer goes down.

DD sells the 9510L ESP in D1 and D2. the D1 is two 1 ohm coils, 2 ohms in series or 0.5 ohm in parallel; the D2 is two 2 ohm coils, 4 ohms in series or 1 ohm in parallel. DD publishes one set of Thiele-Small parameters for the model rather than a set per coil, so this cabinet is the same either way. A parallel load at or under 1 ohm needs an amplifier rated for it.

Measure the base depth. This cabinet is 15.38 inches deep at the trunk floor, 10.65 at the top, and 13.94 wide. It is deeper at the base than it is tall, because the 9510L ESP carries a 8.812 in motor and the cabinet has to clear it.

Before you order

Questions

Will this enclosure fit both coil versions of the 9510L ESP?

Yes. DD sells the 9510L ESP in D1 and D2 and publishes one set of Thiele-Small parameters for the model rather than a set per coil, so the cabinet is the same either way. The cutout is 10.188 in and the mounting depth allowance is 9.312 in.

Why 0.51 cubic feet net?

0.51 cubic feet net, the Butterworth volume for this driver computed from DD's published Fs, Qts and Vas. In it the 9510L ESP lands at Qtc 0.655, maximally flat, the reference musical alignment, with system resonance at 57.3 Hz. The box is 0.76 cu ft gross before the driver's displacement of 0.240 cu ft, which is DD's own figure.

What amplifier power should I run, and what impedance?

DD rate the 9510L ESP at 2500 watts RMS. DD sells the 9510L ESP in D1 and D2. the D1 is two 1 ohm coils, 2 ohms in series or 0.5 ohm in parallel; the D2 is two 2 ohm coils, 4 ohms in series or 1 ohm in parallel. DD publishes one set of Thiele-Small parameters for the model rather than a set per coil, so this cabinet is the same either way. A parallel load at or under 1 ohm needs an amplifier rated for it. Aim for roughly 1750 to 2500 watts at the impedance you wire.

How does a wedge enclosure improve the sound in a trunk installation?

The angled seat-side face matches the roughly 20 degree lean of a factory rear seat, so the cabinet sits flat against it instead of leaving a wasted triangle. The vertical trunk-lid-side face carries the driver, firing rearward into the trunk cavity.

Where does the cone area figure come from?

DD publishes no Sd for any of its drivers. The 433.6 square centimetre figure behind this alignment is derived from DD's own published piston diameter, which they define as measured halfway across the surround, the convention Sd itself is defined from. DD publishes no Mms, Cms or DC resistance either.

What is the expected low-frequency extension?

Half power lands at 62.2 Hz anechoic, before any cabin gain. Qtc is 0.655. These figures exclude cabin gain, which in most vehicles adds real output below 40 Hz. DD publish the 9510L ESP's free-air resonance at 37.68 Hz.

Do I need to add polyfill or damping?

No. Polyfill is already installed as a light wall lining and the quantity is chosen so it does not change the acoustic volume. Do not add more.

Is the driver included, and are the threaded inserts installed?

No driver: this is an enclosure only. You receive the cabinet finished in plush black carpet, one side-mounted pre-wired terminal cup and the polyfill lining installed. DD Audio publishes no mounting hole locations for this driver, so the threaded inserts are not pressed before it ships. The threaded insert kit comes in the box instead: inserts sized to the woofer, the correct drill bit, allen-head screws, an allen key and woofer gasket tape. You set them when the woofer goes in.

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