PowerBass XL-1040TD — Shallow DVC Sub, Max Flexibility

At Safe and Sound, the question we hear most from drivers who want more bass is: “will it actually fit?” With the PowerBass XL-1040TD, the answer is almost always yes. This 10″ dual voice coil shallow mount subwoofer squeezes into spaces that would reject a full-depth driver — yet it delivers 350W RMS, a wide impedance wiring choice, and the build quality of the full PowerBass XL family. If you want proper bass without sacrificing your boot, your spare wheel, or your van floor, the XL-1040TD is built for exactly that.

Why choose the PowerBass XL-1040TD?

The XL-1040TD takes the already capable XL-1040T shallow subwoofer and adds a dual voice coil — two independent 4-ohm windings that give you real flexibility when matching to an amplifier. Wire the coils in parallel for a 2-ohm load and squeeze maximum power from a mono amp; wire them in series for an 8-ohm load if your amp prefers higher impedance. That wiring flexibility alone makes the XL-1040TD the more versatile choice for most custom installs.

• Dual 4-ohm voice coils — wire in parallel (2Ω) to pull maximum wattage from your amplifier, or in series (8Ω) for a stable load on higher-impedance amps. One subwoofer, two genuine wiring options.
• Shallow by design, not by compromise — an inverted ferrite magnet trims nearly two inches from the overall depth compared with the standard XL, while the basket, cone, and power rating stay identical.
• Flat cone for flat response — the proprietary injection-moulded polypropylene cone produces accurate, detailed bass rather than exaggerated low-end that sounds impressive in a showroom but exhausting on a long drive.
• Stays composed at high volume — perimeter aero-vent cooling vents and a 2″ vented KSV voice coil former actively manage heat, protecting the driver when you push it hard.
• Quiet, non-resonant basket — the polycarbonate/glass fibre turbine-style basket doesn’t add its own note to the mix, keeping the sound clean at all listening levels.

Dual voice coil — what it means in practice

A dual voice coil subwoofer gives you options that a single coil driver simply can’t offer. If your amplifier is most efficient at 2 ohms, wire the XL-1040TD’s coils in parallel and let it work. If you’re running a bridged amplifier channel that’s happier with a higher load, wire in series at 8 ohms. You can even run each coil from a separate amplifier channel for a stereo-summed bass signal. This is exactly why experienced installers tend to prefer DVC drivers — they adapt to the system rather than forcing you to work around them.

Not sure which wiring configuration suits your amplifier? The Safe and Sound team can check your amp’s output impedance rating and recommend the best setup before you buy — just get in touch or bring the car in.

Key specifications

Specification	Detail
Size	10″ shallow mount subwoofer
Voice coil configuration	Dual 4-ohm (DVC)
Wiring options	2Ω (parallel) or 8Ω (series)
Power handling	350W RMS / 700W Max
Mounting depth	3.4″
Cutout diameter	9 5/16″
Sensitivity	82.9 dB (1W/1M)
Frequency response	35Hz – 500Hz
Resonant frequency (Fs)	35Hz
Voice coil	2″ vented KSV voice coil former
Xmax	7.5mm
Cone material	Proprietary single-piece injection-moulded flat polypropylene
Surround	High-roll Santoprene®
Basket	Non-resonant polycarbonate/glass fibre turbine style
Magnet	Inverted ferrite, 116 oz
Terminals	Chrome push terminals
Recommended enclosure	Small sealed

XL-1040TD vs XL-1040T — which one do you need?

Both drivers share the same basket, cone, mounting depth, and power rating. The difference is purely in the voice coil:

Model	Voice Coil	Wiring Options	Best for
XL-1040T	Single 4-ohm	4Ω only	Simple installs; amp rated at 4Ω
XL-1040TD	Dual 4-ohm	2Ω or 8Ω	Maximum flexibility; bridged or high-impedance amps

Not sure which suits your setup? Drop the Safe and Sound team a message — we’re happy to check your amplifier’s impedance rating and advise before you order.

What’s in the box

• PowerBass XL-1040TD 10″ dual voice coil shallow mount subwoofer (single unit)
• Mounting hardware

Note: an enclosure and amplifier are sold separately and are not included. The XL-1040TD is optimally designed for a small sealed enclosure.