Emotiva BasX A3
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tldr; Budget 3-channel power amp with 150W per channel. Clean power for LCR. Best value external amplification.
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1%Based on 142 Reddit opinions
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Key Features
- Fully discrete signal path, with class A/B output stage and massive power reserves
- Package Dimensions: 21.843 H x 56.388 L x 55.118 W (centimetres)
- Package Weight: 39.2 pounds
- Country of Origin : China
- ?? 3 channels at 150W each
- ⚡ Toroidal transformer
- ??️ 12V trigger input
- ?? Under $500 direct-sale
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Emotiva BasX A3
Emotiva BasX A3
All-time low: $339(2014-10)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Emotiva BasX A3
Best Praise
+5 pts“I use an A3 for my front stage to support a 7.2.4 setup and it's super simple and works well”
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+2 pts“Really no need for that Emotiva. The 6700H has more than enough output to drive those speakers. See if he’ll separate that out. Personally I did not like the sound of the R-34C. I bought one on marketplace and used it for about a month and then resold it. The R Line is priced ok for entry level, but spending just a bit more could net you much better sound.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Emotiva BasX A3 worth buying?
Budget 3-channel power amp with 150W per channel. Clean power for LCR. Best value external amplification.
What do Redditors love about the Emotiva BasX A3?
Redditors highlight: ?? 3 channels at 150W each. ⚡ Toroidal transformer. ??️ 12V trigger input.
What are the downsides of the Emotiva BasX A3?
Some criticisms include: "Really no need for that Emotiva. The 6700H has more than enough output to drive those speakers.
See if he’ll separate that out.
Personally I did not like the sound of the R-34C. I bought one o..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Emotiva BasX A3 has 142) tend to have more reliable scores.
142 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 3/24/2026