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M2D4-10SB-G2M2 10" DVC 4Ω Color Optix™ Sealed Marine Subwoofer: Black Gen-2

The Rockford Fosgate M2D4-10SB-G2 is a 10-inch marine subwoofer for boats that need real low-end output from a compact sealed enclosure.

Highlights

  • Optimized for small sealed enclosures when there is very little space for an enclosure
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • New vented T-yoke improves power and performance without bottoming
  • 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
Frequency Response
22 Hz - 250 Hz
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
Power Handling (Watts RMS)
400 Watts RMS 1600 Watts PEAK
Voice Coil Diameter
2" (51 mm)
Magnet Weight (oz)
55.04 oz. (1.56 Kg)
Fs (Hz)
30

Key specs

Full specs
Size
10"
Voice Coil Type
Dual Voice Coil
Frequency Response
22 Hz - 250 Hz
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable

Highlights

Overview
  • Optimized for small sealed enclosures when there is very little space for an enclosure
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • New vented T-yoke improves power and performance without bottoming
Overview

The Rockford Fosgate M2D4-10SB-G2 is a 10-inch marine subwoofer for boats that need real low-end output from a compact sealed enclosure. It is the black Gen-2 M2 Color Optix model, sold individually, with 400-watt RMS power handling and a design aimed at wet, sunny, and vibration-heavy marine environments.

Best for

  • Boat audio systems where a sealed subwoofer enclosure is the practical fit.
  • Marine builds that need a black subwoofer finish and lighting compatibility.
  • Installations where durability, enclosure volume, and amplifier matching need to be checked before purchase.

Key points

  • 10-inch M2 Gen-2 marine subwoofer in black.
  • Rated at 400 watts RMS and 1600 watts peak.
  • Dual voice coil design with switchable 2-ohm or 8-ohm wiring options.
  • Optimized for sealed enclosures from about 0.5 to 1.25 cubic feet.
  • Element Ready construction and Color Optix lighting compatibility support marine use.

Fit and use

Before ordering, confirm enclosure volume, mounting depth, amplifier output, impedance plan, and lighting controller needs. This is a strong option when space is tight and a sealed enclosure is easier to package than a vented marine subwoofer build.

What to know

Sold individually. Marine subwoofers still need careful enclosure work, protected wiring, and a compatible amplifier. If you are replacing an existing sub, measure the cutout and enclosure before assuming it will drop in.

Highlights

Key features

  • Optimized for small sealed enclosures when there is very little space for an enclosure
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • New vented T-yoke improves power and performance without bottoming
  • VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
  • Co-molded surround and cone body chemically bonded for high durability
  • Ultra-high temperature PA66 with 30% glass fill injection-molded frame with UV inhibitors
  • Vented motor design with water-repelling nano coated mesh screen
  • Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone body with UV inhibitors
  • Provides superb low and midrange frequency reproduction with smooth high frequency roll-off
  • Integrated Deutsch™/Amphenol™ connectors make wiring connections simple and error proof
  • Industry’s first molded in-frame connectors for simple connectivity in addition to conventional spade terminals
  • Deutsch™ connector front/rear silicone seal protects against water ingress
Technologies
Water Resistant

Water Resistant

IPX Ratings allow for the components to be directly sprayed with water without ingress.

Klippel Verified

Klippel Verified

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

Element Ready™ | Subwoofers

Element Ready™ | Subwoofers

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

Color Optix™ Control

Color Optix™ Control

Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™

VAST Surround - Subs
Patent: Patent Pending

VAST Surround - Subs

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

Flex Fit Basket - Marine

Flex Fit Basket - Marine

The slot mounted frame pattern allows fine-tuning of the marine speaker's mounting position.

Stitched Tinsel Leads

Stitched Tinsel Leads

Multipoint "periodic" stitched lead wire technique reduces the mass of each tinsel lead and spreads stress and

Corrosion Protection

Corrosion Protection

Components are tested for salt spray corrosion resistance.

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Specs

Specifications

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Size10"
Voice Coil TypeDual Voice Coil
Frequency Response22 Hz - 250 Hz
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
Power Handling (Watts RMS)400 Watts RMS 1600 Watts PEAK
Voice Coil Diameter2" (51 mm)
Magnet Weight (oz)55.04 oz. (1.56 Kg)
Fs (Hz)30
Re (Ohms)6.4
Le (mH)4.88
Sd (cm2)363
Qms7.69
Qes0.66
Qts0.61
Vas25.2
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m)83
Xmax (mm)13
Sealed Box Volume (Vb)0.5 cu. ft. (14.2 Liters) - 1.25 cu. ft. (35.4 Liters)
Mounting Depth4.70" (119.35 mm)
Cutout Diameter8.98" (228 mm)
Speaker ConnectorDeutsch™ and 1/8" Spade
Woofer Displacement0.047 cu. ft. (1.33 Liters)
In The Box(6) 1025-71213-01: Black Grille Spacer (1) 1120-71212-01: Stainless Steel Grill (1) 1125-71208-01: 4.5mm x 80mmL Drill Bit (6) 1125-71237-01: 3.0mm x 60mmL Hex Screws (1) 1125-73494-01: 5.0mm x 40mmL Hex Bit (1) 1560-71095-01: 4-Wire RGB Harness 300mm
Shipping Weight14.45 Lbs. (6.6 Kg)
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Sealed Enclosure

Recommended volume
0.75 cu ft
Volume range
0.5 cu ft to 1.25 cu ft
Dimensions
14.25 in W x 15 in H x 9.5 in D
F3
27 Hz
Qtc
0.73
Port / ID
111 in
Subwoofer size
125 in
Impedance
7 ohm
Power handling (RMS)
400 W
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