Best General Power Amps Under $500 2025

Affordable general power amps under $500 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Live Sound For PA Systems For Passive Speakers For General Applications For Band For Events

BRANDS: the t.amp Behringer Crown QSC Dynacord

Behringer EP4000 Europower - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Behringer EP4000 Europower

by Behringer

Band General Applications PA Systems

Key Feature:

• Versatile for various PA applications

✓ PROS

• Versatile for various PA applications
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems

✗ CONS

• Additional cost on top of speakers
• More equipment to transport

Behringer EP4000 Europower Power AmplifierPower AmplifierPower at 4 ohm: 2 x 950 WPower at 8 ohm: 2 x 550 WPower at 2...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 227530

$411

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the t.amp TSA 2200 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

the t.amp TSA 2200

by the t.amp

General Applications Live Sound PA Systems

Key Feature:

• Professional audio quality

✓ PROS

• Professional audio quality
• Versatile for various PA applications

✗ CONS

• More complex setup than active speakers
• Requires impedance matching knowledge

the t.amp TSA 2200Switched-mode Power Supply Power Amplifier2x 910 W/ 4 ohm2x 590 W/ 8 ohm2x 1200 W/ 2 ohm1x 1800 W/ 8...

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 218913

$384

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Crown XLi 1500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Crown XLi 1500

by Crown

Passive Speakers Band General Applications

Key Feature:

• Professional audio quality

✓ PROS

• Higher power than integrated solutions
• Versatile for various PA applications

✗ CONS

• Requires impedance matching knowledge
• More complex setup than active speakers

Crown XLi 15002-Channel Analogic Power Amplifier2x 450 Watt/4 Ohm2x 330 Watt/8 Ohm900 Watt/8 Ohm bridge monoSignal to...

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 307248

$417

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Crown XLS 1002 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Crown XLS 1002

by Crown

General Applications Passive Speakers Live Sound

Key Feature:

• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems

✓ PROS

• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
• Can drive multiple speakers

✗ CONS

• More equipment to transport
• More complex setup than active speakers

Crown XLS 1002DriveCore Power amplifierWith Class-D circuitPower: 2x 550 Watt / 2 Ohm2x 350 Watt / 4 Ohm2x 215 Watt / 8...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 372524

$428

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the t.amp TSA 1400 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

the t.amp TSA 1400

by the t.amp

Events Band Live Sound

Key Feature:

• Higher power than integrated solutions

✓ PROS

• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
• Higher power than integrated solutions

✗ CONS

• More equipment to transport
• Additional cost on top of speakers

the t.amp TSA 1400Amplifier with Switched-Mode Power Supply2x 670 W/ 4 Ohm2x 450 W/ 8 Ohm2x 800 W/ 2 Ohm1x 1380 W...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 218912

$328

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Crown XLi 800 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Crown XLi 800

by Crown

PA Systems General Applications Band

Key Feature:

• Higher power than integrated solutions

✓ PROS

• Can drive multiple speakers
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems

✗ CONS

• More complex setup than active speakers
• Requires separate rack and cabling

Crown XLi 8002-Channel Analog Power Amplifier2 x 300 W at 4 ohms2 x 200 W at 8 ohms600 W at 8 ohmsbridge...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 307247

$351

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the t.amp E4-250 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

the t.amp E4-250

by the t.amp

Live Sound PA Systems Band

Key Feature:

• Professional audio quality

✓ PROS

• Professional audio quality
• Higher power than integrated solutions

✗ CONS

• More equipment to transport
• Requires impedance matching knowledge

the t.amp E4-250Quadro Power AmplifierPower: 4x 250 W into 8 ohm4x 400 watts into 4 ohmFrequency response: 20 Hz –...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 348233

$328

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the t.amp TA 1050 MK-X - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

the t.amp TA 1050 MK-X

by the t.amp

Events Live Sound PA Systems

Key Feature:

• Professional audio quality

✓ PROS

• Professional audio quality
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems

✗ CONS

• More complex setup than active speakers
• More equipment to transport

the t.amp TA 1050 MK-XPower AmplifierPower: 2x 520 W @ 4 O2x 380 W @ 8 OInput sensitivity: 0.775 VSlew rate: 40...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 156555

$318

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QSC GX 3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

QSC GX 3

by QSC

Passive Speakers PA Systems Events

Key Feature:

• Professional audio quality

✓ PROS

• Higher power than integrated solutions
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems

✗ CONS

• More complex setup than active speakers
• Requires separate rack and cabling

QSC GX 3Power AmplifierPower: 2x 425 W into 4 ohms2 x 350 W into 8 ohmsInputs channel 1 and 2: Two XLR balancedtwo RCA...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 207500

$457

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Behringer NX3000D - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Behringer NX3000D

by Behringer

Band General Applications Passive Speakers

Key Feature:

• Can drive multiple speakers

✓ PROS

• Professional audio quality
• Higher power than integrated solutions

✗ CONS

• Requires separate rack and cabling
• Requires impedance matching knowledge

Behringer NX3000D2-Channel Class-D Amplifier with DSPPower: 2x 900 W at 4 Ωs2x 1500 W at 2 ΩsInputs: 6.3 Mm jack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 448418

$435

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the t.amp TA 1400 MK-X - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

the t.amp TA 1400 MK-X

by the t.amp

PA Systems Passive Speakers Events

Key Feature:

• Professional audio quality

✓ PROS

• Higher power than integrated solutions
• Professional audio quality

✗ CONS

• More complex setup than active speakers
• Requires separate rack and cabling

the t.amp TA 1400 MK-XPower AmplifierRMS power: 2x 850 W @ 4 O2x 570 W @ 8 OInput sensitivity: 0.775 VTHD: < 0.05%/...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 156556

$366

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the t.amp TSA 4-700 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

the t.amp TSA 4-700

by the t.amp

Events PA Systems Band

Key Feature:

• Higher power than integrated solutions

✓ PROS

• Can drive multiple speakers
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems

✗ CONS

• More complex setup than active speakers
• Requires separate rack and cabling

the t.amp TSA 4-700Switched-mode Power Supply Amplifier4x 490 W/ 8 Ohm4x 810 W/ 4 Ohm4x 930 W/ 2 Ohm2x 1600 W/ 8 Ohm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 218915

$438

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Auratone A2-30 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Auratone A2-30

by Auratone

Live Sound Passive Speakers General Applications

Key Feature:

• Higher power than integrated solutions

✓ PROS

• Higher power than integrated solutions
• Professional audio quality

✗ CONS

• Requires impedance matching knowledge
• More complex setup than active speakers

Auratone A2-30Dual-Channel Class D Power AmplifierDeveloped in cooperation with BettermakerEspecially suitable for...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 464335

$395

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the t.amp TA 2400 MK-X - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

the t.amp TA 2400 MK-X

by the t.amp

Band PA Systems Passive Speakers

Key Feature:

• Professional audio quality

✓ PROS

• Can drive multiple speakers
• Professional audio quality

✗ CONS

• More complex setup than active speakers
• Requires separate rack and cabling

the t.amp TA 2400 MK-XPower AmplifierRMS power: 2x 1200 W @ 4 Ohm2x 760 W @ 8 OhmInput sensitivity: 0.775 VTHD: <...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 156557

$417

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Behringer EP2000 Europower - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Behringer EP2000 Europower

by Behringer

General Applications Events Band

Key Feature:

• Higher power than integrated solutions

✓ PROS

• Professional audio quality
• Higher power than integrated solutions

✗ CONS

• Additional cost on top of speakers
• More complex setup than active speakers

Behringer EP2000 EuropowerPower Amplifier2x 500 W @ 4 Ohm2x 350 W @ 8 Ohm2x 650 W @ 2 OhmBridge mode 1x 2000 W @ 4...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 227529

$325

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How to Choose the Best General Power Amps

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced general power amps typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best General Power Amps Under $500 2025

Behringer EP4000 Europower

the t.amp TSA 2200

Crown XLi 1500

Crown XLS 1002

the t.amp TSA 1400

Crown XLi 800

the t.amp E4-250

the t.amp TA 1050 MK-X

QSC GX 3

Behringer NX3000D

the t.amp TA 1400 MK-X

the t.amp TSA 4-700

Auratone A2-30

the t.amp TA 2400 MK-X

Behringer EP2000 Europower

How to Choose the Best General Power Amps

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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