Sub Amp Humming (1 Viewer)

[JakeMcM]

My sub has a constant hum even when it is not hooked up to anything except being plugged into the wall. I tried using a cheater plug, plugging into different outlets, different houses. I'm thinking the amp might be bad. Problem is that this is a DIY Tempest sub i bought 3 or 4 years ago and I can't remember the guys name lol. I know its not under warranty but i'm hoping he could help me fix it. His name is Darren I believe and lives in Washington State. I am pretty sure its a Parts express amp. Would it be possible to order one and replace it myself? Any help on this issue would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[JakeMcM]

I found Darren Thomas's info and e-mailed him with the problem.

 

[JakeMcM]

Darren is trying to figure out what this could be. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Stephen Hopkins]

I had a PE 272w amp that developed a hum and after a couple of months shorted out, smoked, and died. Luckily it didn't hurt my driver. I replaced it w/ a 300w digital BASH amp from PE and have been pretty happy with it.

 

[JakeMcM]

yeah i'm going to replace mine pretty soon

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

I think your assessment is correct, that it’s bad. It shouldn’t hum with nothing else plugged into it.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[Patrick D]

Is the hum loud? Is it coming from the amp or the driver? My PE amp always hummed, but it wasn't obnoxious unless you were sitting right next to it in a quiet room.

Could it be noise from a dimmer or other components in the house or noise on the line?