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Polk Audio DB1040DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model)

270W 10" db Series Dual 4 ohm Marine Certified Car Subwoofer

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• 540W Peak
• 270W RMS
• Dual 4 Ohm
• Polypropylene Cone
• Santoprene Surround
• Dual Voice Coil
• Fire-retardant Flat NOMEX Spider

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Product Highlights


• 540W Peak
• 270W RMS
• Dual 4 Ohm
• Polypropylene Cone
• Santoprene Surround
• Dual Voice Coil
• Fire-retardant Flat NOMEX Spider

Description


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The db models have been styled with “tuner” automotive enthusiasts in mind—from the wheel style grilles to the textured driver cones, db says “hot car.” But Polk's db series offers much more than great styling. The full force of Polk Audio’s award-winning engineering went into developing high performance to match the cosmetics. All of the components in the db Series benefit from Polk’s Dynamic Balance technology that stems from a joint research project between Johns Hopkins University's Center for Non Destructive Evaluation and Polk Audio.

The new db Series has been built tough to withstand the rigors of exposure to the sun, water and salt to earn Marine Certified status. db Series speakers are perfect for use in boats of all types.

Products Specifications:

  • 10" Polk Audio db Series Marine Certified Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 540 watts
    • RMS: 270 watts
  • Recommended power range: 150 - 270 watts RMS
  • Impedance: Dual 4 ohm
  • Polypropylene cone
  • Santoprene surround
  • Fire-retardant flat NOMEX® Spider
  • Double venting of the 4-layer Kapton Voice Coil Former, Cone/Coil Coupler and Pole Piece
  • 2" Kapton dual voice coil
  • Frequency response: 28-200 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 86 dB
  • db Series Subwoofer Grill Available
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Polk Audio DB 1042 DVC (DB1042DVC))
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(previous model, replaced by Polk Audio DB1040DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model))

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 Polk Audio DB1040DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model) Subwoofer

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2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 Polk Audio DB1040DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model) Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 Polk Audio DB1040DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model) Subwoofers

Mono Amp

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 Polk Audio DB1040DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model) Subwoofers

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2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
DBA Series
Subwoofer Size
10"
Peak Power Handling
540 watts
RMS Power Handling
270 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohm
Frequency Response
28 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity
86 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
9 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Polypropylene
Woofer Surround
Santoprene Rubber
Subwoofer Grille
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
5-1/2"
Cutout Diameter
9-1/16"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
WITB: Subwoofers
Subwoofer
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

DB1040DVC

Weight:

8.00lbs

Internal SKU:

db1040dvc

Internal Product ID:

14920

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
73%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.9
Value
4.9
Features
4.8
Design
4.8
Usability
5

Customer Reviews

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Beats Kicker!

We've always done Kicker, I have 2 10's in a 2dr coupe powered by a Soundstream trx700xx. These things hit pretty hard! I could've gone 12's but too much bass for me, for their entry level couldnt b happier and didnt require much power. These are by far a great product for budget and bass.

By Mario on November 21, 2010

86 found this helpful


Tons of bass

No need for more bass unless your goal in life is to shake neighborhoods and cause your own hearing loss. I drive this with 350 watts rms, inside my trunk and never felt like more was needed. Great sub.

By Buc Nasty on October 17, 2011

83 found this helpful


sounds spectacular

I have a bachelor's degree in sound design, so I have particular tastes. I already had installed db series door speakers in my car, and really just wanted to complete the set, hoping that it would be a good match. It was. I'm only running 100W to each voice coil, so it's a little underpowered, but is perfect for what I wanted. It is full and deep, with a smooth transition into the mid-bass range. Response is tight and clean, no muddiness. I built a custom enclosure for it, which is slightly larger than what the literature recommends, but it is sealed up tight, no air leaks. Don't put this in a ported or bandpass box. Put it in a sealed enclosure, and throw lots of clean power at it. The results are impressive. I was not interested in ghetto bumping, just in clean, hyper-realistic sound reproduction, and I could not be happier with how this experiment turned out.

By chris on November 8, 2014

83 found this helpful


Great Subs

This subs is great. Its very clean . It hits very hard and deep for a 10. I love it. the sound quality is great and it also can get loud. and doesnt require alot of power. I got this bad boy in a bandpass box with about 480rms to 2 10's and these things rock..

By X on April 20, 2010

77 found this helpful


Awsome sub

Installed this baby in a super crew sound sealed box and put it in my 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD. I am pushing it with a Rockford Fosgate 500 watt amp running in parallel @ 2ohms and it sounds great. Cant go wrong with this sub.

By Charlie on December 13, 2014

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good sub for the money

this is a very good sub for the money installed 2 10s into 2 .66 sealed box with Rockford Fosgate Prime R1200-1D hits very hard and sound very clear. Would recommend them to any one im sure there are better subs out there but not at this price. Sonic is a great place to do business always fast shipping

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