AMP Recommendation for an 8" subwoofer SVC 250w 4ohm

[Reddie]

Hi, I've been looking through some amps and was wondering if someone can recommend a "budget" amp for an 8" subwoofer SVC 250w 4ohm. The sub will be going in a sealed enclosure. I'm hoping to spend around $100-$150, but hopefully closer to the $100 range. Thanks!

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[Aslmx 10+ year member]

PPI black ice

 

[Cloud77]

well. Think about what impedance you want to run if you want to upgrade your sub in the future. You can run @ 2 or 8. You maybe should get an amp that runs well @ 1 ohm but puts out decent power @ 2.

 

[WhatsAminiTruck]

You could experiment with one of the new "nano amps" //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

This amp will leave you room for a price bracket jump later on and is within your budget. WoofersEtc.com - PN1.650D - Soundstream Monoblock 650W Class D Picasso Series Nano Amplifier

 

[soundstreamer 10+ year member]

Here's a cheap 1ohm stable amp for possible future upgrades. It wont give you as much power at 4ohms(~225 watts if I guessed the math right) where you need it now.

New American Bass VFL18801D Car Audio Class D Mono Hybrid Amplifier Amp 1880W | eBay

 

[Reddie]

Thank you everyone for your response. As for leaving room to upgrade in the future, I don't foresee that happening. I've had several setups in the past but have realized that a small 8"-10" sub is enough for me and actually enjoy it better as well.

In terms of amp wattage, I should be looking for RMS rating at 4 ohms between 200-300 watts correct? (Preferably in the 300 watts range?) Also, are my options on amp types monoblocks and 2-channels in bridged mode? I came up with a few listed below while browsing the web. Any of the ones mentioned below better than the others or any other recommendations? Sorry, the list is pretty extensive.

Precision Power i450.1 (i4501) 450W RMS Single-Channel Monoblock

MB Quart OA500.1 500W 1-Channel Monoblock Onyx Series Car Amp

Kenwood KAC-5001PS Monoblock 1000W Performance Series Amplifier

Infinity 1300a Reference Series Class D Monoblock Amplifier

Kenwood X500-1 Monoblock eXcelon Series Digital Power Amplifier

Kicker DX500.1 Monoblock 1000W DX Series Car Amplifier

Rockford Fosgate R500X.1D (R500X1D) 500W Mono Class D Prime Amp

Alpine MRV-M500 (mrvm500) 500W V-Power Series Class D Monoblock

Jensen Power 400.2 2-Channel Class AB Car Amplifier

MB Quart OA240.2 240W Max Onyx Series Stereo Power Amplifier (OA2402)

Precision Power PPI BK210.2 210W RMS 2-Ch Black Ice Car Amp (BK2102)

JL Audio JX500/1D Mono subwoofer amplifier — 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms at Crutchfield.com

Sound Ordnance™ M-1350 Mono subwoofer amplifier — 350 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms at Crutchfield.com

Sound Ordnance™ M-1500 Mono subwoofer amplifier — 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms at Crutchfield.com

Sound Ordnance™ M-2100 2-channel car amplifier — 75 watts RMS x 2 at Crutchfield.com

Kicker 11DX300.2 2-channel car amplifier — 75 watts RMS x 2 at Crutchfield.com

 

[MrRaider]

I think I might get the Infinity Reference 1300a bc I found one dirt cheap.