Hey all, haven't been around here lately, so hello to those I've missed as well as to all new people.

I am (probably) buying 2 JL 10W3v2's in a sealed box. For those of you not familiar with JL, those are 10", 300 watt. The shop recommended a JL 500x1 amp, but it's on sale for $529, which is more than I'm willing to spend. Yes, I like the idea of a tied-together system, but I'm open to cheaper & better amps that will work well with my subs. What are your thoughts/experiences with other brands that may be lesser known, or just less expensive, but will still optimize my sound quality?