Some of us need subwoofers, but don't need a gaping hole in our wallets. (And plate amps are'nt cheap!)
So, here are a few possiblities:
1. Qkits FK671 48w subwoofer amplifier.
$18.99
http://store.qkits.com/moreinfo.cfm/fk671
It's got big TO3 transistors, appears to include a heatsink, hass a built-in adjustable low-pass filter, and the same company that makes it I believe also makes the "schoolies" LM1875-based amplifier kit, which is supposed to be not bad.
And it's under 20$!
2. Qkits FK666 100w amplifier kit.
32$/1, 58$/2.
http://store.qkits.com/moreinfo.cfm/FK666
It's 100 watts, and not too expensive. Honestly, I don't know if it's any good or not. Still not as good a value as the K8040 or 671, though.
3. Velleman K8060 100w Epitaxial Darlington amplifier
$23
http://store.qkits.com/moreinfo.cfm/K8060
It's not supposed to sound very good. But, honestly, does it need to?
So, here are a few possiblities:
1. Qkits FK671 48w subwoofer amplifier.
$18.99
http://store.qkits.com/moreinfo.cfm/fk671
It's got big TO3 transistors, appears to include a heatsink, hass a built-in adjustable low-pass filter, and the same company that makes it I believe also makes the "schoolies" LM1875-based amplifier kit, which is supposed to be not bad.
And it's under 20$!
2. Qkits FK666 100w amplifier kit.
32$/1, 58$/2.
http://store.qkits.com/moreinfo.cfm/FK666
It's 100 watts, and not too expensive. Honestly, I don't know if it's any good or not. Still not as good a value as the K8040 or 671, though.
3. Velleman K8060 100w Epitaxial Darlington amplifier
$23
http://store.qkits.com/moreinfo.cfm/K8060
It's not supposed to sound very good. But, honestly, does it need to?
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Most of those kits are either missing a part or two, or they're a bit underpowered in my estimation. I've bookmarked a particular merchant on ebay that carries a lot of liquidation items, including this 150 watt infinity amp for around $40 shipped. While it may be more than you intended to spend but it's a complete unit with nothing left to buy (like transformers, power cords etc etc).
Most of those kits are either missing a part or two, or they're a bit underpowered in my estimation. I've bookmarked a particular merchant on ebay that carries a lot of liquidation items, including this 150 watt infinity amp for around $40 shipped. While it may be more than you intended to spend but it's a complete unit with nothing left to buy (like transformers, power cords etc etc).
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