The 8 Best Low Watt Amps (2023 reviews)

This amp is actually perfect for 2 12" svc 4 ohm Kicker CVT's and 2 12" svc 4 ohm Kicker CVT's. These powerful amps work with as little as nine volts of power from your battery and as much as 40 volts (400 watts) of speaker-level input signal. It will power on both with the blue wire, or when it senses a signal on the speaker level inputs. The mounting positions are modular, so you can lay it flat or stand it up on its side.

This amp will put out rated power at rated load all day long. It’s compact and powerful, stays running well even during long trips and the remote has a nice roll to it. This is a great amp, very small footprint, nice power, and easy set-up. The amp will provide close to the 400 rms for each sub.

Why We Like This:

Definitely overpowered but sound great with gain turned way down
Powerful little amp that pushes two 10” subs easily
Great size and throws out insane power

Best For competition: Sound Storm Laboratories Great Amp

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The sound storm laboratories great amp is suitable and reliable and fits well with your daily purpose. This amp is "NICE" and it has a good look, clean finish and sounds great. The variable input control allows the amplifier input to match the output signal from the head unit to achieve optimum performance when adjusted properly. The amp will actually go into prptection mode when the surface reaches about 170°F. It is not that powerful, a waste of potential, and gets hot quickly.

A wired remote lets you easily control the subwoofer level for customized output and superior sound. It makes a lot of noise while its running.

Why We Like This:

Frequencies below the specified setting for better subwoofer protection and performance
Good investment for long term

Best For A Car: Planet Audio double Performance

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The planet audio double performance is capable of outshining several other amp featured in this list in overall features in its price range. It is a monoblock amp stable down to 1 ohm. The power rating is the same ratings that Soundstream uses, meaning the rated power is at 16 volts and not 12 volts. It features, sound quality, and internal components are actually quite respectable. The Variable low-pass filter gives you control over the frequencies that pass through to the subwoofer.

These are rated for 400 watt rms and 1200 max. The variable input control allows the amplifier input to match the output signal from the head unit to achieve optimum performance when adjusted properly. The bass boost allows you to adjust the low bass within the boost range to just the way you like it. It comes with this new amp so it never gets hot.

Why We Like This:

Great power and build, great value from trusted brand
Wonderful amp, doesnt over heat or anything
You can set exact sound specifications for the bass frequency reproduction

Best For single Subwoofer: Planet Audio Low Watt Amp

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention planet audio low watt amp for daily purpose. This is a single channel amplifier, it can run 1 single sub or 2 subs bridged. It can hold two kickers. The small compact design makes for easy concealment, just make sure there is plenty of cooling capabilities in the area you hide this thing, as it can get pretty hot pretty fast depending on how you wire your speakers for ohm ratings. The variable input control allows the amplifier input to match the output signal from the head unit to achieve optimum performance when adjusted properly.

The Good thing about this amp is that it has a remote bass control so you can either turn it up or turn it down to meet your needs. They can, they can handle 300 watts per coil and peak at 1800 watts. The lights on top look pretty cool.

Why We Like This:

Super easy to tune and super easy to install
Distortion, no whine, just clean and clear power
Bass control remote is very useful

Best For medium size Car: Blaupunkt Low Watt Amp

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It is a great mono channel amplifier for a subwoofer. It is compactly built so this amplifier can fit perfectly into any trunk, which lets you easily connect it to your stereo system. It comes with a wired bass control remote you plug into the designated port on the amp. It makes about 275 watts additionally it is used to split 2 woofers.

The AMP1501 is supplied with 2 parallel 20A fuses, so it's current input rating is 40 amps. It is used to power a small under seat sub. It will be enough contious power until it spikes and trips the safety. The cord for the controller is long enough for most applications. If you are pushing an 8 or 10 sub, this amp will do it no problem.

Why We Like This:

Will run two 2ohm speakers with 200 plus watts each
Each drives a 1000w p2p, 4 ohm, ultra high-mass voice coil speaker
Ample control of bass gain, input sensitivity, and low pass bandwidth

Best For tweeter: Boss Audio systems Low Watt Amp

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Next on the list, we've got yet another amp that manages to win our hearts. It's the boss audio systems low watt amp and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient amp you can buy. It is used to power up your bass with the planet audio ac5000.1d monoblock class d amplifier. It has a slight pop out of the sub when cutting on and off. In this configuration, it does not do not distort at all as long as the gains are set properly. It is an easy install and produces clean sound. It is great amp for heights and mids, but you will need a fan.

It's a 600watt bose system. It has a 600watt bose system. The Variable low-pass filter gives you control over the frequencies that pass through to the subwoofer.

Why We Like This:

Plenty of juice to power all new speakers
Good power without the massive size, so it's easier to hide under a seat
Makes old car stereo sound like am radio
You can set exact sound specifications for the bass frequency reproduction

Best value For Money: CT Sounds Low Watt Amp

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This amplifier is going to be way more power than that alpine can handle. It features high voltage, low voltage, over current, and high-temperature protection. The user-adjustable controls feature a gain control, low pass filter (lpf), subsonic filter, and bass boost so that you can get the exact sound you are looking for out of your mono amplifier. It has edge inductors allowing for maximum current flow and power output making this amplifier extremely efficient.

The amp does not come with a power rms test results sheet, either does skar and either does cab or apex audio. The voice coils need to fire in the same direction or you could fry your woofers. The amp is really nice and works well.

Why We Like This:

Great sounds quality well worth the money
Consistent power and never cuts out
Big openings for thick gauge wires awesome
Great size also, can easily be put almost anywhere

Best Sound Quality: Sound Storm Laboratories Low Watt Amp

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This Soundstorm Laboratories (SSL) EVO4000.1 Class D monoblock amplifier is perfect for your car audio setup. It includes a remote bass knob and also it is compatible with amplifiers that are 1 ohm stable to produce the most power possible from the amp. It is a high speed switching amplifier technology that is more efficient, generates less heat and draws less power than traditional class a/b amps.

The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 1 ohm.

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