Amplifier for DIY Sub

nebborjk
nebborjk Posts: 425
edited March 2004 in Electronics
What would be the best amp for a DIY Sub? I’m looking for something rated for about 250W @ 4ohms and preferably under $100. Are the plate amps at Parts Express the best way to go? Would a single channel home theater amp work? Any advice appreciated. Also if any member is looking to sell an amp let me know.

Thanks

Kevin
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited March 2004
    http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=300-794

    I have the 250W Parts Express sub amp (see link) installed in my JL Audio homemade subwoofer. I just got the amp last Wednesday, and installed it.

    Let me tell you what, IT ROCKS!!!! My JL Audio sub is 8 ohms, so I'm only gettng 180 watts RMS, but it don't matter. That subwoofer is so powerful, I can't even believe it. My sub weighs in at about 75 pounds, and it moves around the floor. Deep and very well controlled bass.

    I can't recommend this amp enough. Act fast, PE is selling them for $128. Last week the amp had FREE SHIPPING! (I don't know if the free shipping deal is still going on)
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited March 2004
    Keep an eye on Parts Express scratch and dent page. I got the 250 watt plate amp for $90 from scratch and dent. there was nothing wrong with it. It had just been mounted, so there were some marks inside the screw holes, other than it looked brand new.
    Sony KDL-40V2500 HDTV, Rotel RSX-1067 Receiver, Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray, Slim Devices Squeezebox, Polk RTi6, CSi3 & R15, DIY sub with Atlas 15
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  • nebborjk
    nebborjk Posts: 425
    edited March 2004
    Thanks,
    I'm probably going to go with the PE amp.
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited March 2004
    There's a sweet deal on a sub plate amp in the flea market section. I regretfully had to pass on it but not without a lot of anguish.

    regards

    Dave
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  • nebborjk
    nebborjk Posts: 425
    edited March 2004
    Dave,
    Thanks for the heads-up on the Flea Market deal. I'll check it out.
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