Recomendations on amp for TC-7 sub

[pupuplader]

I need to power one TC-7 subwoofer http://www.tcsounds.com/tc7.htm. Specs say a 250-1000W RMS into 8 ohms will work best. I have a budget of $100 for the amp any suggestions?

 

[pupuplader]

I know that the Behringer EP1500 will produce 900W bridged mono, but it costs $300. I can push my budget to $150 if need be.

 

[pupuplader]

After looking around for a while now I cant find another amp that compares to the Behringer EP1500, if anyone knows of a amp that knows of an amp less than 300 that will compare.

 

[Seth=L]

I don't think there is such an amp, you will have to up the budget or save some dough (ultimately upping the budget, and taking more time.). Behringer is about as inexpensive as it gets without being overrated junk. If you get an amp that claims to be rated for 1000 watts for under $300 it is probably an overrated piece of crap, like a Theater Research receiver or something.

 

[pupuplader]

That is what I was figuring after looking around, well looks like more waiting for the $$.

 

[Seth=L]

It looks like you are doing better than me, you have quite the system assembled there. Nice receiver, nice speakers, nice TV and a great upconverting player. It almost seems that everything you got was a recommendation from the forum, even if it isn't. You fit in perfectly.

 

[pupuplader]

I was originaly going to go with the Axiom Epic Grand, however I auditioned some NHT classic three bookselfs at ListenUp and really enjoyed them. I then came here and saw that they recieved really good reviews so I knew that they were a good deal.

As for the reciever, the RX-V569 had some great reviews here so I went looking and found the RX-V661 brand new on ebay for $350 so I jumped on it and Im glad I did.

The Oppo 941HD I specifically bought beause of this forum.

Now all I have to do is get a sub and some surrounds.

For the sub Iv decided to go with a DIY method as you already know. I believe that I will be more satisfied with building my own box and use the TC-7 driver with possibly Behringer EP1500.

For the surrounds I really have no idea, and no money since Im saving all of it right now for the sub. Just another adventure for later

 

[pupuplader]

I have to say almost everything I have learned about a home entertainment system has come from audioholics.com and its forum.

 

[jcPanny]

Plate amp

How about a plate amp for your DIY sub. This should work well and includes crossover adjustment, speaker level inputs and other features:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=300-752

My SVS sub uses a custom BASH amp. They also used TC Sounds drivers before they started manufacturing their own.

 

[pupuplader]

Yeah I looked at that amp, however I dont know how well it will work since TC sounds web site says that it should be powered by an amp that can ge between 250-1000W RMS into 8ohms, while the Bash amp provides 500 at 4 ohms.

I just dont know if this will work, it might, I honestly just dont know