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Rockford Fosgate M1 10" DVC marine subwoofer delivers tight, punchy bass and strong cockpit/open‑air output; performs best when enclosed and positioned for coverage.
Buyer confidence
82%Highlights
- 2-Year Warranty
- 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
- Santoprene VAST Surround
- VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
Key specs
Full specs- Size
- 10"
- Voice Coil Type
- Dual Voice Coil
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 750 Hz
- Power Handling (Watts RMS)
- 300 Watts RMS 1200 Watts PEAK
- Voice Coil Diameter
- 2" (50mm)
- Magnet Weight (oz)
- 47.70 oz. (1.35 Kg)
- Fs (Hz)
- 37
Key specs
Full specs- Size
- 10"
- Voice Coil Type
- Dual Voice Coil
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 750 Hz
Highlights
Overview- 2-Year Warranty
- 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
- Santoprene VAST Surround
Review highlights
Based on customer reviewsPunchy, tight 10" marine sub that fills the cockpit
Rockford Fosgate M1 10" DVC marine subwoofer delivers tight, punchy bass and strong cockpit/open‑air output; performs best when enclosed and positioned for coverage.
What buyers praise
- Punchy, hard-hitting bass
- Tight, well-controlled low end out of the box
What to watch for
- Bass response is limited if the sub is used without an enclosure
Overview
The M1D4-10 is a 10" dual-voice-coil (4Ω) Color Optix™ marine subwoofer from Rockford Fosgate. It combines purpose-built Element Ready™ construction and an IPX6 water intrusion rating with integrated lighting compatibility and flexible impedance options.
Best for
- Boat and marine audio systems where a dedicated subwoofer is needed that resists water
- salt
- and UV exposure and can integrate with Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ lighting.
Key points
- 10" dual-voice-coil (DVC), nominal 4Ω configuration.
- Color Optix™ lighting compatible — requires PMX‑RGB controller and the RF Connect™ app (sold separately).
- Element Ready™ design for resistance to water, salt, and UV exposure.
- Integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connections for marine plug-and-play connectivity.
- VersaSwitch™ lets you change impedance between 2Ω and 8Ω without re-wiring.
- IPX6 water intrusion rating and validated through Klippel, ASTM B117, ASTM G154, ISO60068-2-64 vibration, and related testing.
Fit and use
Intended for marine installations; pair with a compatible amplifier and enclosure appropriate for a 10" subwoofer. For lighting control, add the PMX‑RGB Color Optix™ controller and use the RF Connect™ app. The VersaSwitch™ provides installer flexibility for matching system impedance. The speaker includes integrated Deutsch/Amphenol connectivity for compatible marine harnesses.
What to know
Lighting functions require the separate PMX‑RGB controller and the RF Connect™ app. The product is sold individually. Element Ready™ and the IPX6 rating indicate design and testing for marine exposure, but verify compatibility, enclosure, and amplifier requirements for your specific installation.
Highlights
Key features
- 2-Year Warranty
- 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
- Santoprene VAST Surround
- VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
- Vented motor design with water-repelling nano coated mesh screen
- Fully insulated silicone tinsel leads
- Ultra-bright wide-angle RGB LEDs provide rich, reliable illumination
- Industry’s first molded in-frame connectors for simple connectivity in addition to conventional spade terminals
- Integrated Deutsch™/Amphenol™ connectors make wiring connections simple and error proof
- VERSA impedance switch quickly allows series or parallel configuration without additional wiring
- 2" (50mm) High Temp Kapton™ Woofer Voice Coil Former
- Zinc Nickel-plated Marine grade brass connection terminals
More info
Manufacturer details
The M1D4-10 Color Optix™ 10” DVC 4-Ohm subwoofers deliver loud, clear, accurate bass, and light the way for your journey! Sold individually (1 each).
Color Optix™: Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ plug-and-play controller (sold separately) and App.
Element Ready™: Purpose Built for the Marine Environment, Rockford’s Element Ready™ products are built to stand up to Water, Salt, and UV rays, making sure your subwoofers stand the test of time.
True Marine Ecosystem: Integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connections provide industry leading marine plug-and-play connectivity and flexible install options.
Color Optix™: Requires PMX-RGB controller and RF Connect™ App
Color Optix™ Speakers | Launch
Color Optix™ Speakers | Overview
Color Optix™ Controller | Overview
Additional details
The M1 series of Element Ready™ subwoofers are designed to pair with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ Controller and RF Connect App through its Deutsch™ and Amphenol™ connectors integrated into the basket. This combined with their IP67 certification make these speakers Element Ready™ and truly purpose built for marine applications. To compliment the plug and play connectivity and streamline installation, M1 subwoofers are equipped with a VersaSwitch™ to make changing impedance between 2 and 8 ohms as easy as flipping a switch.
Technologies
Klippel Verified
To adorn the ‘Verified with Klippel’ mark, the qualifying company’s loudspeaker engineering personnel must be
ASTM B117 Testing
ASTM B117 500Hr Salt/Fog Testing Standards
Element Ready™ | Subwoofers
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion &
ASTM G154 Testing
ASTM G154 500Hr Accelerated UV testing
IPX6 Water Intrusion Rated
A device with a level 6 water resistance rating can survive strong water jets projected by a 12.5mm nozzle at any
ISO60068-2-64 Vibration Testing
ISO60068-2-64 Vibration testing standards ensure the product is durable and can withstand vibrations found on
VAST Surround - Marine
Rockford Fosgate's proprietary surround technique, VAST, provides up to a 25% increase in the speakers effective
VERSA Switch
Allows you to easily configure a 2Ω Dual Voice Coil subwoofer into 1Ω / 4Ω or a 4Ω DVC sub into 2Ω / 8Ω with the
Specs
Specifications
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| Size | 10" |
| Voice Coil Type | Dual Voice Coil |
| Nominal Impedance (Ohms) | 2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 750 Hz |
| Power Handling (Watts RMS) | 300 Watts RMS 1200 Watts PEAK |
| Voice Coil Diameter | 2" (50mm) |
| Magnet Weight (oz) | 47.70 oz. (1.35 Kg) |
| Fs (Hz) | 37 |
| Re (Ohms) | 7.5 |
| Le (mH) | 3.87 |
| Sd (cm2) | 394.1 |
| Qms | 7.23 |
| Qes | 0.51 |
| Vented Box Volume (Vb) | 1.45 cu. ft. (41.06 Liters) |
| Sealed Box Volume (Vb) | 1.1 cu. ft. (31.15 Liters) |
| Qts | 0.47 |
| Vas | 39.3 |
| SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) | 91.5 |
| Xmax (mm) | 7.0 |
| Woofer Displacement | 0.10 cu. ft. (2.80 Liters) |
| Speaker Connector | Deutsch™ |
| Cutout Diameter | 8.90 in. (226 mm) |
| Mounting Depth | 4.23 in. (107.4 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 8.6 Lbs. (3.9 Kg) |
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