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Originally posted by DRu_naSTY:
A friend offered a 1000 watt 12" cerwin vega stroker to me, but after visiting JB and being told i'll need a new battery, new alternator, capacitor, sub box, and enourmously powerful amp... it kind of put me off as my wallet was hurting just thinking about it!

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I would like some comments/advice on how well these clarion subs and other equipment do perform and are they absolute junk or will they actually give me some nice sound??

firstly, everyone's 'idea' of what sounds good is different. some of us run >$10K of components in the car and love it, others are more than happy with $2K of stuff. not that cost necessarily reflects SQ, but you probably need to get out and experience all levels of car audio to find what suits your tastes and budget.

VNET stuff is very decent budget-priced equipment, but nothing special IMO. and i would generally recommend looking at the midprice stuff for i think the benefits are there: audible improvement in SQ, better power handling, better build quality, better features, should keep you happier for longer.

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Im planning to get a set of splits for the front and run them off the VNET2100, and im open to suggestion for an amp/sub combo.

SPL isnt a big interest of mine, so im going SQ! SQ! SQ!

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as i suggested, VNETs may be your idea of SQ, but i personally don't see them as anything special.

i good approach to building a system is:
1. work out the overall configuration for your system: how many amps, what size speakers/sub
2. determine your budget and time frame to build up the system: many people build their systems over many months/years so that they may buy higher quality components along the way
3. then work out what components
4. don't forget to consider the power wiring/cabling, and the subbox
5. install it!

it sounds like you're after at least a 2-amp system. this way you can buy dedicated amps for the job.

for the same money, most people prefer to buy a 2-channel amp for the front splits and run any rears directly off the HU. whereas a 4-channel amp will likely buy you a lesser amp. most midpriced splits will thrive off a quality amp offering 50~80WRMS per channel, and probably much nicer than the more powerful VNET2100.

for subs, a nice grunty subamp is good. indeed something like the class D lanzar would be ideal. being a dedicated subamp, it will be built around a decently sized internal powersupply, and offer a lot of grunt; typically much better than using a bridged 2 or 4-channel amp.

the sub itself...well, the stroker's certainly have a good reputation for being loud. i've never auditioned one used for SQ. with your large car, it may well take 2x 12" subs for quality subbass, although a single premium sub with good power on tap and in a well-designed box can also be excellent.

lots to consider. not sure on your overall budget, but a good midpriced setup could be:
*alpine MRV-T320 amp RRP$499: 2x50WRMS into 4ohm at 12V
*boston accoustic, focal, mb quart, hertz, etc 6~6.5" splits ~$500
*alpine MRD-M500 amp RRP$799: 1x500WRMS into 2ohm at 14.4V
*alpine, JL, hertz, etc 12" subs x2 ~$400 each

do you already have a good headunit (HU)?

anyway, there's heaps of components to choose from obviously. you can choose stuff above or below my suggestion, and still create an excellent SQ system.

good luck

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