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Does a subwoofer amplifer exist?

I am in the process of building a sealed subwoofer and I am in the middle of searching for an appropriate subwoofer amplifier. I would prefer not to get a subwoofer plate. I have searched for a subwoofer amplifer with a built in crossover, but so far I have not been successful.

Does such a thing exist?
matchstikman
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bigjoe
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hsu,nht,dbx,m&k,all 4 of these manufacturers make subwoofer amps for passive subs.

mike.
matchstikman OP
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Thanks, good references.
sdcampbell
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If you decide to build your own sub, rather than buy one, then you might want to look at Outlaw Audio's M2200 monoblock amp, which sells direct (via Internet) for $325. For more info, go to this link: http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html

You may also want to consider just buying Outlaw Audio's powered subwoofer, which was designed for them by Hsu. It sells for $579, and has gotten some excellent reviews.
matchstikman OP
205 posts
 
Wow, these amps aren't cheap. Why are they so much more expensive than a subwoofer amp plate? The Outlaw amp has a good price; however, I would still need to get a crossover, possibly the Paradigm unit I see on Audiogon on ocassion.
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