I am looking to get a fairly serious subwoofer amplifier. I don't care if it has crossovers, if its a two channel model bridged or a mono amplifier. I am trying to keep this under $250 dollars and there isn't a whole lot out there in that price range. Does any body have any reccomendations? I am not interested in plate amps.
The Behringer iNUKE NU1000 for $200 would probably beat most of the plate amps in that price range.
They seem to be holding up pretty well, and get decent sonic reviews.
It has (short term) 2 x 500W at 2 Ohms, 2 x 300W at 4 Ohms.
There is a whole line of Inukes, the NU1000 is the cheapest and least powerful.
They seem to be holding up pretty well, and get decent sonic reviews.
It has (short term) 2 x 500W at 2 Ohms, 2 x 300W at 4 Ohms.
There is a whole line of Inukes, the NU1000 is the cheapest and least powerful.
Wow, 1000 watts bridged into 4 ohms. Seems to good to be true.
Do you think it comes close to this kind of output?
Do you think it comes close to this kind of output?
The 4000 watt Beringer is $25 over your budget. Get it at Walmart.com
http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix...#ip/Behringer-Stereo-Power-Amplifier/17656014
http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix...#ip/Behringer-Stereo-Power-Amplifier/17656014
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Over budget but you might want to reconsider if you are against plate amps.
Creative Sound - Product Details
Creative Sound - Product Details
I suppose I could buy a plate amplifier and build a hardwood case for it. I already have my passive subwoofer built.
Yes, but not for long time periods, the iNuke like most amps using 15 amp connectors are current limited.
Unless the music you play has less crest factor than pink noise, that is not a problem.
The ventilators could be too loud.
I have put mine in series on one connector.
Very quiet now.
Problem solved, costs... nothing!
I have put mine in series on one connector.
Very quiet now.
Problem solved, costs... nothing!
Crown XLi 800
200 x 2 at 8 ohms
300 x 2 at 4 ohms
600 watts bridged into 8 ohms
It weighs 25 pounds and has clip lights, RCA/XLR balanced inputs and Speakon and 5 way binding post outputs. No filters, no crossovers and no limiters.
$249 with free shipping
Crown XLi 800 (600W) | Sweetwater.com
If I had to get a Behringer, the Europower series is much preferred over the iNuke series. The iNuke has a bizarre cooling system that could of been much improved for a staggering 2 dollars in heat sinks. The Crown XTi series is much better as far as cooling--they at least made an attempt.
200 x 2 at 8 ohms
300 x 2 at 4 ohms
600 watts bridged into 8 ohms
It weighs 25 pounds and has clip lights, RCA/XLR balanced inputs and Speakon and 5 way binding post outputs. No filters, no crossovers and no limiters.
$249 with free shipping
Crown XLi 800 (600W) | Sweetwater.com
If I had to get a Behringer, the Europower series is much preferred over the iNuke series. The iNuke has a bizarre cooling system that could of been much improved for a staggering 2 dollars in heat sinks. The Crown XTi series is much better as far as cooling--they at least made an attempt.
Used okay? Qsc rmx 1450. Or the qsc mx 1500a I use one on one home system and one on the other. Both are Great amps which I got for $150 and $100 used.
Hi permo,
For an inexpensive plate amp, I still like the Apex "Senior" w/ remote:
The Apex Junior Subwoofer Amp
Regards,
For an inexpensive plate amp, I still like the Apex "Senior" w/ remote:
The Apex Junior Subwoofer Amp
Regards,
Hi ßart West-VL,
By putting them in series the Voltage gets cut in half but the air displacement is usually much less than half. You might consider replacing them for quality ones and put them on a silicon or rubber sealing that you find in a computer store.
Hi Djim,
I ran the amp for an evening on loud music, without cover and checked for heat. Everything stayed save to touch (max 45°C).
I measured the Voltage at the connectors of the fans and it went up, IIRC, from 7.4V to 7.8V.
If the amp would have gotten too hot, I guess the Voltage would have gone up to 12V or maybe more.
With the fans in series, the amp still has airflow in there and at the domestic usage it gets, I don't think the amp will overheat.
If I was to use it for outdoors music, I sure would resolder for full airflow!
Thanks. 🙂
I ran the amp for an evening on loud music, without cover and checked for heat. Everything stayed save to touch (max 45°C).
I measured the Voltage at the connectors of the fans and it went up, IIRC, from 7.4V to 7.8V.
If the amp would have gotten too hot, I guess the Voltage would have gone up to 12V or maybe more.
With the fans in series, the amp still has airflow in there and at the domestic usage it gets, I don't think the amp will overheat.
If I was to use it for outdoors music, I sure would resolder for full airflow!
Thanks. 🙂
Crown XLS1000 Drivecore is $299 in the US. It has built in crossover capability and the fans don't run under typical home usage. Very popular as a sub amp (I have personal experience here). Mains amp duties are better served by the XLS 1500 and up due to better S/N ratio.
As noted on page 1, the new Crown XLi series looks interesting for home use. Not seeing much info on them yet. Basic and inexpensive, paired with a miniDSP it may be a viable system at similar cost to Behringer. The rca inputs with 0.7V input sensitivity could be a plus for consumer electronics users.
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