Cheap amps off ebay any good?

[Jaegermeister2k]

Are those 2000W from ebay any good?They're way too cheap to be any good if you ask me,but i don't have $800 to spend on an amp.I need at least 600W rms power but more is better.Here's one of those cheap amps

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...pping

there are cheaper ones.Anyway,you guys think they're any good?

[t^2]

NO! IF it seems TOO good to be true..it probably is. How much are you willing to spend? Some good cheap choices to look at is US Acoustics, JBLI know Jbl has a 600.1 for cheap

Just save up and get a high quality amp.

Stay away from Pyle, Power Acoustik, Boss, Sony(sum may disagree).

[Jaegermeister2k]

I'm willing to spend up to $300,but maybe more depending on how good it is. Can you recomend a few really good ones?I have 4 speakers,and 12" 2 subs,i wanna connect it all to one amp.

[Anand]

look into Interfire amps.. they are cheap but really good...

[AZhitman]

2 twelves? Plus all your other speakers? Dude, welcome to the real world. Ain't gonna happen.

HOWEVER - If you're going low budget, and you only wanna buy one amp, I'd recommend the 600w Jensen. IMO, the Jensen amps are the most bang for the buck. MOSFET power, pretty reliable (I've had 3) and cheap enough. Do an ebay search for "Jensen 600" and check it out.

BTW, you may want to consider ditching one of the 12's and running it mono (since there's no real need for more than one - you don't get "twice the bass" with two). That way you could bridge the #5 and #6 channel outputs on a 6-channel amp to effectively double the power to the single sub. OR get a 4-channel, run your front speakers off your deck, the rears off one channel of the amp and run your sub off the other.

I'd put a well-driven 10" sub in a good sealed enclosure up against 2 cheaply-driven 12" subs ANY DAY.

p.s. They're not really 2000w power - And REAL RMS power in the 600w range will cost you more than you're willing to spend. Check out the Jensens.

[Jaegermeister2k]

Hey what about this one black240?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...=4950

[MasterMan]

autotek is also good and its cheap.. well kinda.. but the ceap ones off ebay suck sorry to say =\ general rule : cheap + amp = not good

[Jaegermeister2k]

Jensens eh?I'll look into it.Yeah my friends all have 1 sub and it's more then enough,my speakers are 200w max 50w rms power xplod speakers,my kenwood deck can handle at least 2 of the speakers.I'll look into jensen.

[Jaegermeister2k]

I never even heard of autotek?You guys know where i could buy some amps from?I don't think i'll find one in best buy or something.

[AZhitman]

Jensens off eBay are hella cheap, compared to their price in stores.

I can't believe I just said "hella".

[Jaegermeister2k]

Will the amp fry if i connect it to my speakers and sub?I tried connecting my sub to my home theatre system and it turned off every time i tried going louder.

[Jaegermeister2k]

Also.Where can you buy a single sub box?They're all for 2 subs or more,and the single ones are crap,and where do those peole in car shows get that plastic looking thing in their trunk for the subs?

[t^2]

I'm willing to spend up to $300,but maybe more depending on how good it is. Can you recomend a few really good ones?I have 4 speakers,and 12" 2 subs,i wanna connect it all to one amp.

With all those speakers, you will need a really powerful 5 channel amp, or 2 separate amps. The 2 amp setup is better. But if you want the 5 channel amp, look at the kenwood 959(not sure if this is the model number)

I recommend making your own box, thats what I did. Its cheaper and more fun to build your own. You just need a couple calculations and the right tools and you can have a perfect box for under $50.

[AZhitman]

Will the amp fry if i connect it to my speakers and sub?I tried connecting my sub to my home theatre system and it turned off every time i tried going louder.

Different power - DON'T do it again!!!! Home system is NOT 12v like a car.

Build your own box out of medium density fibreboard (MDF). Then you can make it the shape you want, etc. As long as the internal dimensions (cu ft) are the same as your sub needs (check Crutchfield.com for this), it can be any shape you like. Leave the Plexiglas and Lexan to the dorks with show cars. If you're going low-budget, you don't need plexi - Plus your box will be more solid. Solid box = better bass response.

[Jaegermeister2k]

Nah i don't want 2 amps,too much work Anyone selling amps?I'll look into the kenwood one,i like kenwood i have their 600w home theatre system and i'm very pleased,and there's alot of kenwood amps out there i know that for sure.

[AZhitman]

Also, go with a sealed enclosure for better response. LLess boom, but more punch.

Boom sucks anyway.

[Jaegermeister2k]

Hey i cant find that medium density fibreboard on that site.U sure they have it?

[Jaegermeister2k]

Also i have a huge problem.The kenwood deck worked great with the amp connected to it(I had a too expensive/too crappy amp,so i returned it)but when i returned it and connected the deck to my speakers it doesn't wanna work.I put my old deck in and it works ok,except it's too weak for the speakers,what could be the problem?I'm pretty sure i connected it correctly.

[Anand]

OK...The amp that you posted is alright.. but it doesn't pch enough power to the speakers. I have a 2 ch 1000W Interfire amp.. that rocks! tell me what you want, like how many ch's and what watt's and all and I will get you a quote... e-mail me your address and I can even get you the price with shipping... you will get a really good deal. I have a hook-up at the stereo place. and then you can decide if you want to go with it or not...

[t^2]

Hey i cant find that medium density fibreboard on that site.U sure they have it?

What site?...go to Home Depot or Lowes and get a sheet of MDF for $17

Hey black240, I never heard of that amp but those Interfire amps does look nice...what company makes it?? Also, are they under/over rated?

what did u run with that amp...did it overheat...more info please

[Jaegermeister2k]

Hey black240 how much would it cost for a 4 channel amp with 200w rms power,and another amp 1 ch with around 200-300w rms power.Or how much would 1 4or 5 channel amp cost with around 500-600w rms power?

[Sopdadope]

I never even heard of autotek?You guys know where i could buy some amps from?I don't think i'll find one in best buy or something.

The Autotek SX line is probably, IMO, the best bang for the buck line of amps out there, period. High quality, great sound, great customer service and relatively inexpensive price. I used to have an Autotek SX5750 5-channel amp and was very, very impressed with that amp. The only downside to this amp are the aesthetics, the logo looks like the chrysler emblem.

Another unsung line of amps, Hifonics, is great for the money. For two years, I tried every amp under the sun from Phoenix Gold to A/D/S to XTant to Soundstream to Precision Power. The fact that I now religiously use Hifonics speaks volumes for this company and their product. If you want a legit stamp of approval, check out DUB magazine: Ice T fully endorses Hifonics amps. He's got one in his Ferrari Modena.

[AZhitman]

I remember when HiFonics used to be swap-meet ONLY!

That's good info, Sope - I'm looking for a 1.5 DIN Jensen CD head unit (for mama's Suburban) and a cheap amp - Maybe I'll check out the Autotek and the Hifonics.

[Jaegermeister2k]

Lol,if i had a ferrari the last thing i'd be worried about would be the sound system. Thanks for the reply,i'll do some research on all of those.

[Woodmister]

For your sub amp, D class is the choice of many (including myself):

The USX 600D puts out 375W @ 2ohms $157.99http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/us_acoustics.html

and for your highs

The USX4065 puts out 65x4 @ 4ohms for $122.99

These are some of the Best! Low Cost amps you can find today!! Check out reviews everywere, Sounddomain.com, Carreview.com, etc. I myself had the 600D class and it drew no power from my alternator (in my Xplorer). For a wiring kit, Walmart sells the "1100Watts" amp kit for $24 and it includes a Distribution Block to wire up 2 amps at once. This kit is 60 @ Crutchfield. Or check out http://www.knukonceptz.com/ for other wiring needs.

This whole setup will cost you (drum roll)..... >$300

[diamondj30]

you should look on carsound.coms for sale page.i just picked up 2-9.0s 2000watts at 4ohm and 3 c2k 6.0.reworked to 270 at 4 ohms.custom made for world champion.over 10,000.00 for five amps used one season 3700,hellya.there are aqlot of good deals there.and good peeps.just givin an example.anyone see concertcar 240 of scott buwaldas.those are my amps now.

[Jaegermeister2k]

Thanks guys,hey woodmister,is it safe to order from that site?If not where can i buy amps from,also what cables would i need,i already have everything that is needed for 1 amp,but if i get 2 i'll need more cables.

And diamondj30 i'll check out that site,those are used ones right?

[t^2]

You can trust THE ZEB. I bought alot of stuff from there and they have not let me down yet.

[Jaegermeister2k]

I don't get it though.Do i have to do the math myself for the tax and all of that?I'm used to an online shopping cart,and it's way easier.

[Woodmister]

Thezeb is working on a newer site, give them a call, their cool. Tax, only if you live in NC, and shipping is $7 for your ENTIRE order, you can get anthing shipped (except boxes) for $7!!