AMP for JBL PB10

[rocknrolldoctor]

Just recieved a bad JBL PB10 worst JBL I ever owned and read about..

If I work a deal with eBay seller and keep this what AMP should I buy to replace it ?????

Speaker is a 4 ohm (5.6 on meter) I was looking at the Daytons but wonder if there is something better..

I read a lot of the thread in Class D forum about this SUB but I not up for rebuilding the amp for me seems eaiser to replace it..

The subs amp dose work and no hum but the sound is really bad and I am guessing the amp is bad..

I maybe building a new sub down the road so if I can reuse the amp for new sub would be a plus..

I'd like to keep costs below $200

My First Post so don't slay me

Thanks Much..

[rocknrolldoctor]

No one can recommend a amp for a 10" JBL Sub???

[tb46]

Hi,

Parts Express is running some specials on their 240W subwoofer amplifiers, also try MCM and Apex Jr.

I would also recommend downloading the service manual for the PB10, it has quite a bit of interesting information.

Regards,

[rocknrolldoctor]

Thanks tb46,

Do you think the Dayton 500w amp @partsX is just crazy over the top??

I'm pretty sure down the road I'll be building a new sub but dont see the box being a double speaker as space is getting tight with six 3-way speakers besides this but my reciever is just 135w x6

[chris661]

Perhaps it might be an idea to down-size the other speakers? A smaller, 2-way design would allow a decent subwoofer to replay the bass without the phasing issues of having lots of speakers all around the room playing bass.

[rocknrolldoctor]

Hi Chris,
My reciever is able to set the range of each speaker
Its a Onkyo TX-SR806 and has the program called Aduilogy that adjusts each speaker range.. I have 4 older Altecs and 2 JBL studio monitors..

I am completely new to subs and my amp is also new..

I'm really trying to get this sub working well..
I tried hooking it up again with a L&R and Y RCA like the video I seen @PartsX
I raised the Onkyo Sub volume all the way up and it still sounds like it has a buzzing type sound when it is working..

The early model AMI amp for this sub which I have is really bad news from what I read on the web..
I'm 95% sure the amp its ill
JBL no longer can get AMI amps and the Version II amp is $160 and needs to box to be modded.

Just trying to decide to buy the 240w or 500w Dayton or another brand to replace this one..

If I was to build a 12" sub with a $150-$200 speaker would a 500w Dayton amp be over kill??????

[rocknrolldoctor]

I when with the 500w Dayton amp, both 240w amps were Out of Stock

[tb46]

Hi again,

Just back from work, you should be fine with the Dayton 500. From 250W to 500W is only a 3dB step, the 500 will provide you with some additional headroom. Just don't crank it all the way into your 10" JBl, it wouldn't like it.

Regards,

[rocknrolldoctor]

Thanks Oliver,

Yes if I want to shred this 150w sub speaker I think it will if I crank it...
I'll have to wait till I build a new 12" sub

The eBay seller is refunding me the money for the sub.. So much for my $60 shipped sub deal