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Best General Power Amps Under $800 2026

Affordable general power amps under $800 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
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 Dynacord QSC
Behringer NX4-6000 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Behringer NX4-6000

by Behringer
Band Live Sound General Applications
Key Feature:
• Higher power than integrated solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling
  • • More equipment to transport

Behringer NX4-6000Light 4-Channel Class D Power AmplifierPower: 4x 860 Watt at 4 Ohm4x 440 Watt at 8 OhmInputs: Jack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 448008
$526
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Behringer NX6000 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Behringer NX6000

by Behringer
Band PA Systems Events
Key Feature:
• Can drive multiple speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
  • • Versatile for various PA applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling
  • • More equipment to transport

Behringer NX6000Lightweight 2-channel class-D power amplifierPower: 2x 3000 Watt at 4 Ohm2x 1600 Watt at 8 OhmInputs:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 448012
$548
Buy at Thomann View Details
DAP-Audio Qi-4600 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

DAP-Audio Qi-4600

by DAP-Audio
Events Live Sound PA Systems
Key Feature:
• Can drive multiple speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
  • • Versatile for various PA applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling
  • • More equipment to transport

DAP-Audio Qi-4600Digital Class D AmplifierPower: 4x 600 W/4 Ohm4x 360 W/8 Ohm (RMS)Bridge mode: 2x 1200 W/8 Ohm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 567133
$531
Buy at Thomann View Details
Crown XLS 2002 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Crown XLS 2002

by Crown
Passive Speakers General Applications Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge
  • • More equipment to transport

Crown XLS 2002DriveCore Power AmplifierWith Class D circuitAmp modes: 2-channel stereomono bridged or Y modePower...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 372526
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
QSC GX 5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

QSC GX 5

by QSC
Events PA Systems Passive Speakers
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
✗ CONS
  • • More equipment to transport
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge

QSC GX 5Power AmplifierPower: 2 x 700 W @ 4 OhmInputs: XLR balanced2x RCA and 6.3 mm stereo jackOutputs: Speaker Twist...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 207502
$637
Buy at Thomann View Details
QSC GXD 4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

QSC GXD 4

by QSC
Events Passive Speakers Band
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✗ CONS
  • • More complex setup than active speakers
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge

QSC GXD 4Power AmplifierVery low installation depth: 259 mmPower: 2x 600 W into 4 Ohm2x 400 W into 8 OhmHi-Peak power:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 363131
$721
Buy at Thomann View Details
the t.amp Quadro 500 DSP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

the t.amp Quadro 500 DSP

by the t.amp
Passive Speakers Live Sound Events
Key Feature:
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✗ CONS
  • • Additional cost on top of speakers
  • • More complex setup than active speakers

the t.amp Quadro 500 DSP4-Channel Digital Power AmplifierClass DPower: 4x 500 W at 4 Ohm4x 250 W at 8 OhmBuilt-in DSP4...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 438086
$637
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Crown XLi 2500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Crown XLi 2500

by Crown
Passive Speakers PA Systems Events
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 impedance matching knowledge

Crown XLi 25002-Channel Analogical Power Amplifier2 x 750 W / 4 Ohm2 x 500 W / 8 Ohm1500 W / 8 Ohm Bridge MonoSignal To...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 307261
$604
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QSC RMX 850a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

QSC RMX 850a

by QSC
PA Systems Events General Applications
Key Feature:
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
✗ CONS
  • • More complex setup than active speakers
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge

QSC RMX 850aPower AmplifierFormat: 19" / 2 U2x 300 W / 4 Ohms2x 200 W / 8 Ohms2x 430 W / 2 Ohms1 x 830 W / 2 Ohm...

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 147018
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details
LAB Gruppen PD3000 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

LAB Gruppen PD3000

by LAB Gruppen
PA Systems Live Sound General Applications
Key Feature:
• Versatile for various PA applications
✓ PROS
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✗ CONS
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge
  • • More equipment to transport

LAB Gruppen PD30003000 Watt Two-Channel Amplifier with Power ManagementPower: 1000 W @ 2 Ohm1500 W @ 4 Ohm800 W @ 8...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 510750
$600
Buy at Thomann View Details
DAP-Audio Qi-4400 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

DAP-Audio Qi-4400

by DAP-Audio
Events General Applications PA Systems
Key Feature:
• Higher power than integrated solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling
  • • More equipment to transport

DAP-Audio Qi-4400Digital Class D AmplifierPower: 4x 400 W/4 Ohm4x 250 W/8 Ohm (RMS)Bridge mode: 2x 800 W/8 Ohm...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 567132
$512
Buy at Thomann View Details
the t.amp Proline 3000 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

the t.amp Proline 3000

by the t.amp
Passive Speakers Events PA Systems
Key Feature:
• Higher power than integrated solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
  • • Versatile for various PA applications
✗ CONS
  • • More equipment to transport
  • • More complex setup than active speakers

the t.amp Proline 3000 Power amplifierEtapa de potencia2 x 1500 W @ 4 Ohm2 x 1100 W @ 8 Ohm2 x 1800 W @ 2 OhmEstable a...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 168990
$747
Buy at Thomann View Details
LAB Gruppen PDX3000 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

LAB Gruppen PDX3000

by LAB Gruppen
Band Live Sound PA Systems
Key Feature:
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
✗ CONS
  • • Additional cost on top of speakers
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge

LAB Gruppen PDX30002-Channel Amplifier with DSP-FunctionPower: 2x 1000 W @ 2 Ohm2x 1500 W @ 4 Ohm2x 800 W @ 8 Ohm3000 W...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 478226
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer NX6000D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Behringer NX6000D

by Behringer
Live Sound Passive Speakers PA Systems
Key Feature:
• Can drive multiple speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for various PA applications
  • • Professional audio quality
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling
  • • More complex setup than active speakers

Behringer NX6000DLightweight 2-channel Class D Amplifier with DSPPower: 2x 3000 Watt at 4 Ohm2x 1600 Watt at 8...

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 448013
$505
Buy at Thomann View Details
the t.amp TSA 4000 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

the t.amp TSA 4000

by the t.amp
Band Passive Speakers General Applications
Key Feature:
• Higher power than integrated solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
✗ CONS
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge
  • • Additional cost on top of speakers

the t.amp TSA 4000Switched-mode Power Supply Amplifier2x 1500 W/ 4 Ohm2x 1000 W/ 8 Ohm1x 2865 W/ 8 Ohm (bridge mode)XLR...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 287602
$505
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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