Need Subwoofer Plate amp. For Energy S12.3

WilliamM2
WilliamM2 Posts: 4,780
edited February 21 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I need a replacement amp for my Energy S12.3 subwoofer. I know it's a long shot, but if someone has the original OEM would be great. It's a 300 watt Bash amp.
Would consider comparable amps as well, especially the Bash 300s, which appears to be discontinued at Parts Express.

Here's a couple pics of the OEM amp:

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Hadn't listened to my main rig in a couple months, and when I did, no bass. Amp detects input and turns on, but no sound.

Can't see anything burned or obvious. I love this sub, and hope I can get it fixed.

Comments

  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,780
    Appreciate the link. I had already contacted them. They have never worked on the Energy model. Plus the idea that they want $150 + shipping both ways to fix a $200 Bash 300S seems a bit high, with only a 60 day warranty.

    That would be a last resort.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    Unfortunately repair work takes just as long on inexpensive items as expensive items. 150 is the bench fee for most repair shops
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited February 22
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    Appreciate the link. I had already contacted them. They have never worked on the Energy model. Plus the idea that they want $150 + shipping both ways to fix a $200 Bash 300S seems a bit high, with only a 60 day warranty.

    That would be a last resort.

    It's a solid sub, I owned at one point, but there are many better now in the $500-800 range. Since it will likely cost you over $200 to repair or replace the amp, I would save my pennies for a something newer and better...
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,780
    edited February 22
    I'm happy with it. It's in mint condition. I really haven't heard any better in that price range. A friend has an SVS SB1000 ($600), it doesn't even compare. I've seen used Bash 300s amps for $75 to $100 on Ebay, just not currently.

    What happened to yours?
  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    I'm happy with it. It's in mint condition. I really haven't heard any better in that price range. A friend has an SVS SB1000 ($600), it doesn't even compare. I've seen used Bash 300s amps for $75 to $100 on Ebay, just not currently.

    What happened to yours?

    I sold it pretty soon after I bought it. It's nice for the size if you get it for a good price, but there is almost no output below 25 HZ, and due to the size, its output is limited. It's a decent HT sub and not bad for music either, but something like this absolutely trounces it:

    https://hsuresearch.com/collections/collections-true-subwoofers-subset-collection/products/vtf-2-mk5-subwoofer

    I owned that HSU for several years. Hard to beat for the money if HT is your primary concern but you also want something fairly right and articulate for music reproduction. But look, if you like it and can find a replacement for a bill, good for you! Saving yourself a lot of green...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:
    Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra

    Bedroom 2.1
    Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,780
    The HSU, and most other subs are too large for the space I have to place it (too deep at 22"). I remember looking at the VTF-2 MKII at the time. The Energy is 1.5" wider, but 4" less in depth.
    And reviews of the Energy at the time showed a max SPL of 113 Db, and average of 110 from 19 to 60Hz.
    I did buy it new, and even then it was the best I could find for the space I have. There are some smaller subs these days. It's only been a few days, so if I can't find a solution, I'll start researching.
  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,780
    Anyone have an external sub amp? Min. 300 watts or more preffered. No fans.
  • classic carl
    classic carl Posts: 652
    edited December 19
    My Monitor Audio FB210 sub had the same fate a couple of months ago. The 500 watt plate amp died. I took it to the local MA dealer, Custom Audio, thinking that would be the end of it. They told me that the amp was toast, as I expected. The sub was over 15 years old and a replacement amp from MA was no longer available. They suggested a 500 watt plate amp from Parts Express.
    The amp was $359 from PE. Both drivers needed to be removed and the opening was enlarged slightly to install the new amp. The total with amp, labor, and tax came to just under $530. I originally paid $500 for the sub when I bought it. It was 2 years old then and was $1000 when new. It sounds as good as it did before and looks great. There is a 5 year warranty on the amp from PE. A new MA or Paradigm sub would have been in the $1200-1500 price range from Custom Audio. This entire process took less than 3 weeks.
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