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Rockford Fosgate M1D4-10BM1 10" DVC 4Ω Color Optix™ Marine Subwoofer - Black

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The Rockford Fosgate M1 10" DVC 4Ω Color Optix™ Marine Subwoofer delivers tight, punchy bass that performs well in open-air and under-seat marine installations; it sounds strong out of the box but benefits from an enclosure and careful placement for broader 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
Voice Coil Type
Dual Voice Coil
Size
10"
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
Voice Coil Type
Dual Voice Coil
Size
10"
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 reviews

Rockford Fosgate M1 10-inch DVC 4Ω Color Optix Marine Subwoofer — tight, punchy bass

The Rockford Fosgate M1 10" DVC 4Ω Color Optix™ Marine Subwoofer delivers tight, punchy bass that performs well in open-air and under-seat marine installations; it sounds strong out of the box but benefits from an enclosure and careful placement for broader coverage.

6 reviews4.7/5 averageUpdated Mar 15, 2026

What buyers praise

  • Punchy, hard-hitting bass
  • Fills cockpit/open-air spaces when mounted appropriately

What to watch for

  • Bass output is limited if used without a proper enclosure
Overview

The M1D4-10B is a 10" dual-voice-coil (DVC) 4-ohm marine subwoofer from Rockford Fosgate’s Color Optix™ series. It combines bass performance with marine-grade construction and integrated lighting capability.

Best for

  • Boaters and marine audio enthusiasts wanting deeper bass in a saltwater environment
  • Systems that need configurable impedance via a VersaSwitch™
  • Installations that will use Color Optix™ lighting controlled by the PMX-RGB controller and RF Connect App

Key points

  • 10" dual-voice-coil (DVC) 4Ω subwoofer
  • Color Optix™ lighting compatibility (requires PMX-RGB controller and RF Connect App)
  • Element Ready™ design built for water, salt, and UV exposure
  • Integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connections for marine plug-and-play connectivity
  • VersaSwitch™ to change impedance between 2 and 8 ohms
  • Tested to marine standards: IPX6 water intrusion rating, IP67 certification noted, Klippel verified, ASTM and ISO testing referenced

Fit and use

Designed for marine environments and to integrate with Rockford Fosgate’s Color Optix ecosystem via its Deutsch/Amphenol connectors. Use the VersaSwitch™ to set impedance to match system requirements. Lighting control requires the PMX-RGB controller and the RF Connect App.

What to know

This item is sold individually; quantity reflects one subwoofer. Color Optix lighting requires the PMX-RGB controller and the RF Connect App for configuration and control. Element Ready™ construction and multiple testing standards are intended to improve durability in marine conditions; ensure component placement suit…

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
  • Linear Synthetic Fiber Blend Spiders
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Manufacturer details

The M1D4-10B 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
Element Ready™ | Subwoofers

Element Ready™ | Subwoofers

All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion &

ASTM B117 Testing

ASTM B117 Testing

ASTM B117 500Hr Salt/Fog Testing Standards

Klippel Verified

Klippel Verified

To adorn the ‘Verified with Klippel’ mark, the qualifying company’s loudspeaker engineering personnel must be

ASTM G154 Testing

ASTM G154 Testing

ASTM G154 500Hr Accelerated UV testing

IPX6 Water Intrusion Rated

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

ISO60068-2-64 Vibration testing standards ensure the product is durable and can withstand vibrations found on

VAST Surround - Marine

VAST Surround - Marine

Rockford Fosgate's proprietary surround technique, VAST, provides up to a 25% increase in the speakers effective

VERSA Switch

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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Voice Coil TypeDual Voice Coil
Size10"
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
Frequency Response20 Hz - 750 Hz
Power Handling (Watts RMS)300 Watts RMS 1200 Watts PEAK
Voice Coil Diameter2" (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
Qms7.23
Qes0.51
Vented Box Volume (Vb)1.45 cu. ft. (41.06 Liters)
Sealed Box Volume (Vb)1.1 cu. ft. (31.15 Liters)
Qts0.47
Vas39.3
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m)91.5
Xmax (mm)7.0
Woofer Displacement0.10 cu. ft. (2.80 Liters)
Speaker ConnectorDeutsch™
Cutout Diameter8.90 in. (226 mm)
Mounting Depth4.23 in. (107.4 mm)
Shipping Weight8.6 Lbs. (3.9 Kg)
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