amp on a budget

[zebrabach 0]

Hello im new the audio world and am looking into getting my first system. I am looking at getting a Sundown SA-15 woofer, but am lost on what amp i should get. Im looking to spend around 150 or so on an amp but not sure what would be a good combo with the SA-15. Would an Audio Pipe AP-10001D be a good decision or an AQ 750. Any ideas?

Edited June 19, 2011 by zebrabach

[Shogen 325]

JL 500/1 slash series baby!!!

[An-i-no 86]

JL 500/1 slash series baby!!!

Lol on a budget?

Audiopipe!

[zebrabach 0]

Thanks for the advice guys. I've actually found a jl XD600/1 amp on craigslist and the guy agreed to sell it for $150. It doesn't have a variable SSF though only a fixed one @ 30hz. I was going to be building a ported box so I was a little concerned with that. Here's the link to that amp JL XD600/1 let me know what you guys think. I also saw a link for a alpine PDX 600 for $200, but the guy hasn't responded yet. I've read a little about that PDX and it seems like it is a solid quality amp and I like that it is stable at 1-4 ohms. Any info or opinions are greatly appreciated here guys. Thanks

[Notorious97200 339]

I'd get the JL. best resell value. Great brand. I hope it works fine.

[zebrabach 0]

I'd get the JL. best resell value. Great brand. I hope it works fine.

Thank you I had not thought of that. Do you or anyone on here know if that is a good buy for that particular amp? I'm concerned about the fixed SSF is this something that is cause for concern? If I tune more than 3hz above 30hz wouldn't I risk over excursion?

[zebrabach 0]

I forgot to mention that I have decided to pass on the PDX. The owner told me that he sent it into protect a decent amount of times and that made me feel uncomfortable about buying it

[burko 6]

I'm not sure if this is within your budget, but if you're willing to let go of another $100 you might give this a look. Fantastic amp at a great price when compared to buying it new. Also, I've heard nothing but good reviews about dB-r Electronics. Good luck!

[zebrabach 0]

I'm not sure if this is within your budget, but if you're willing to let go of another $100 you might give this a look. Fantastic amp at a great price when compared to buying it new. Also, I've heard nothing but good reviews about dB-r Electronics. Good luck!

Thanks for the information. I had considered dbr, but the shipping would be around 30 dollars which would bring that amp to 290 which is too far over budget

[zebrabach 0]

Does anyone have any opinions on the US Amps/RE VLX series? Specifically the VLX 1DE? I found one for $200 here and was wondering what you all thought of it. Are they reliable amps that will do rated power and not overheat?

[bassahaulic 155]

I would go for the AQ amp, AQ is known for making very solid and under rated amps.

[eggyhustles 33]

get the jl

[edouble101 314]

Get the JL Audio XD, I have the 400/4 and love it.

[slim2fattycake 85]

audiopipe ap15001d is 160 shipped brand new with variable subsonic filter and will give plenty of headroom. very solid amp and best price.

[zebrabach 0]

get the jl

Get the JL Audio XD, I have the 400/4 and love it.

Any reason why to get the JL over the RE/US Amps? I like the price of the VLX but have only seen a few reviews around. Just curious because the lack of SFF has me trippin. I trust your opinion, but am just curious why it is better specifically. Like are the VLX's unreliable or is that just a really good deal on the JL? Thanks again to everyone for the input.

[CTAudio 0]

Hifonics BRZ1200 is a decent cheap amp. they can be found for 175.00 all day.

[Notorious97200 339]

I'd get the JL. best resell value. Great brand. I hope it works fine.

Thank you I had not thought of that. Do you or anyone on here know if that is a good buy for that particular amp? I'm concerned about the fixed SSF is this something that is cause for concern? If I tune more than 3hz above 30hz wouldn't I risk over excursion?

Why would you want to "tune more than 3hz above 30hz" ?!! 33 Hz is very good for music listening. Gives you good output and good lows !

A lot of subs like tuning around 28-33 Hz, maybe most subs ?...

[zebrabach 0]

I originally planed to tune to 35hz because that is suitable for my music preference. I don't listen to much doctored music that would drop much below 30-33HZ. I'm not too worried about having to tune to 33 because I shouldn't hear much of a difference between tuning at 33 or 35. Am I correct in assuming I would have to tune to 33HZ if the JL's SSF is fixed at 30hz? I have read that the general rule is about 3hz below tuning, but it is dependent on the sub and enclosure specs and the amount of power. Do I have the right logic here?

[slim2fattycake 85]

I'd stick to variable subsonic filter. You don't want to be turning your setup upside down so its compatible to your amp. I have never had to have my subsonic filter anywhere near 3hz below tuning but then I don't stay within xmax either. So I like to have the freedom to change it when I want and not have to use output because it ended up being too high.

[zebrabach 0]

I'd stick to variable subsonic filter. You don't want to be turning your setup upside down so its compatible to your amp. I have never had to have my subsonic filter anywhere near 3hz below tuning but then I don't stay within xmax either. So I like to have the freedom to change it when I want and not have to use output because it ended up being too high.

I was kind of thinking the same thing. I've been looking into AP as you suggested as well. Are there any good external SSF's available? I looked around and didnt see anything, but if the price is right that is something I would be willing to invest in

[semrod 2]

I would get the JL Slash 500.1D. There's used ones all over Ebay from $100-$200. I purchased one on Ebay for $150 and never had any problems with it. Plus it has a variable ssf plus it has a parametric bass eq built in. It's very powerful for only a 500 watt amps. I never really had to turn it up for it to get loud.

[semrod 2]

The Hifonics BRZ1200D isnt a bad idea. You can run it at 2 ohms for 900 watts rms. That would be perfect for the SA. I'm running the SA-12 on 760 watts rms.

Edited July 6, 2011 by semrod