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Polk Audio db1040

10" Single 4 ohm Marine Certified db Series Car Subwoofer

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  • 10" Single 4 Ohm db Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 540 watts
    • RMS: 270 watts
  • Impedance: 4 Ohms
  • Polypropylene cone
  • Santoprene rubber surround
  • Completely marine certified
  • Integrates cutting edge technology for optimal bass performance
  • Designed for sealed or ported enclosures
  • Mounting depth: 6-1/16"
  • Frequency response: 28-200 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 86 dB
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
Product History:
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Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer Seriesdb Series
Subwoofer Size10"
Peak Power Handling540 watts
RMS Power Handling270 watts
Voice Coil(s)Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)4 ohms
Frequency Response28 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity86 dB
Xmax (millimeters)7.5 mm
Subwoofer DesignRound / Circle
Main Cone ColorBlack
Woofer CompositionPolypropylene
Woofer SurroundSantoprene Rubber
Subwoofer GrilleOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit AvailableNo
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure TypePorted / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume0.66 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume0.66 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume1.25 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume1.25 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth5-7/16"
Cutout Diameter9-1/16"
Shallow Mount InstallationNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
August 30, 2011 Provides the Missing Bass
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John from Oklahoma City, OK
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This sub works great. Previously, my '02 LeSabre had nice sound with a Clarion head unit driving Sony ExPlode speakers in the door and back. I purchased this sub, an enclosure with a Jensen amp recommended by the excellent phone hostess. Within a week I had it professionally installed and I tuned the bass to fill in what was missing. It provides oomph and subtle warmth. when cranked, it performs admirably without cracking. A track on Neil Young's Lenoise album literally rattles my teeth. I highly recommend this sub and the matching Jensen amp.
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February 7, 2011 Good sub!
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Jay from Louisiana
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Put one of these in a friends truck on a MA audio amp. Sealed. Sounds great for what he needed.
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January 23, 2011 Sound Amazingg!!!
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gutman121 from Alpharetta, GA
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I got two of these for Christmas along with the 1000.2 watt crunch amp and they dound amazing in my dodge ram. I am in a family of subs and these top all. Great value and sound Amazing!! must have
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June 30, 2010 Great Value
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joshua from hamilton, OH
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Have 2 of them in the back seat of a boat they sound great and hit pretty good for what you get.
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June 18, 2010 ear hurting bass!!!!!
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DJ from Plainwell, MI
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I just got 2 of these bad boys and woah. they are only hooked up at 4ohms getting 300watts, and they are twice as loud as my 2 comp MA audios that were getting 500watts each at 1ohm and I only have my amp at a 1/4 gain for the break in period and my can hear me coming from about a mile away and there is no looking out the rear view mirror cause it rattles so much. There is absolutely no cons to this sub all pros. So if your tight on cash they are the sub for you
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Subwoofer Grilles
Protect your subwoofer while making your enclosure look great! These subwoofer grilles are the perfect addition to your new subwoofer.
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Manufacturer Subwoofer GrillManufacturer Subwoofer Grill
This grill is designed to perfectly fit your subwoofer's specific dimensions.
$14.99
10" Universal Subwoofer Grille10" Universal Subwoofer Grille
Protect your subwoofer with this aluminum grille that is simple to install.
$9.99
Speaker Wire
Choose from our recommended speaker wire to hook up your amplifier to your new subwoofer. The higher quality of speaker wire that it used for this connection, the better your subwoofer will sound.
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15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire
This SuperCable from StreetWires is a noise free link between your amplifier and your subwoofer.
$19.99
20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire
Kicker uses twisted pair technology and hyper-flex cable to provide you with the cleanest sound and a simple installation.
$24.99
50 ft. of 12 AWG Monster 302 XLN+ Speaker Cable50 ft. of 12 AWG Monster 302 XLN+ Speaker Cable
Monsters exclusive SingleHelix® and XLN® construction result in excellent sound reproduction.
$35.00
Sound Dampening Material
Get the most sound out of your new subwoofer with some high quality sound dampening material. It will keep the road noise out and the music inside the car.
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Dynamat Rubber RollerDynamat Rubber Roller
Install your Dynamat with ease! This heavy duty rubber roller is designed specifically to install your Dynamat!
$18.99
Dynamat Xtreme Trunk KitDynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit
Get better sounding bass from your new subwoofer with enough Dynamat Extreme for your entire trunk.
$94.99
Enclosure Accessories
These accessories are designed to help you build the custom enclosure that you have always wanted, or add to the box that you already bought. Either way, these products can assist you in achieving better sound, better looks, and more bass!
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20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil
Polyester fiber fiberfill adds better bass to your system.
$5.99
16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray
Spray adhesive used for adhering carpet to subwoofer boxes without bubbles.
$5.99
Spring Post Terminal CupSpring Post Terminal Cup
Makes adding a spring post terminal to an enclosure simple! Banana clip ready!
$2.99
Binding Post Terminal CupBinding Post Terminal Cup
Use this to easily install a binding post terminal to your subwoofer enclosure.
$2.99
Banana Clip TerminalsBanana Clip Terminals
These high grade banana clips allow you to plug into your banana clip ready terminal for a secure connection.
$4.99
System Optimization and Tuning
Use these items to assist in testing and tuning your new car audio system to perfection!
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AutoSound 2000 CD-101AutoSound 2000 CD-101
Low frequency test CD
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-102AutoSound 2000 CD-102
High frequency test CD specifically designed for the set-up and evaluation of sound system imaging and placement.
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-103AutoSound 2000 CD-103
Audiophile reference series test disc for evaluation of all audio components.
$12.99
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12" Polk db Series Subwoofer • Single 4 Ohms • 720 Watts Max • 360 Watts RMS • Polypropylene Cone • Santoprene Rubber Surround • Marine Certified

For more information on wiring subwoofers, visit our Subwoofer Wiring Guide: Subwoofer Wiring Guide

Product Summary

Manufacturer: Polk Audio
Model number: db1040
UPC: 747192113780
Weight: 12.00 lbs
Internal SKU: db1040
Internal product ID: 18188

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