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Been looking at buying 2 kicker subs and a clarion amp...

Two 12" Kicker Earthquakes come in a custom box... not sure on exact details (coming soon)

Clarion Amp is a two-channel... forgot part number/ rating etc

Bundle for $300.

Any advice/suggestions on these PLUS looking at buying system for the rest of my car as i currently only have the two stock front speakers.

*Apologies for amateur question... only ever been interested in performance, but decided i mite as well get sum decent sound finally :P

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How are you wiring up the subs? Are they 4-ohm each?

You might run into trouble if you decide to parallel the coils from each sub and bridging to the amp, you'll end up running the amp at 1ohm stereo (2ohm MONO) load, and probably shutdown/overheat the amp.

Stick with one 4-ohm sub if your going to be using a 2-channel amp, otherwise consider another amp

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You could have a look at Class D mono channel (1 channel) amps, these are specifically designed for subs (they won't play all frequencies so you can only use them for subs). They are more efficient. Find a Class D mono amp that makes it's best power at 2-ohms, parrallel the subs to the one channel and you'll be on your way.

Otherwise find a 4-channel amp, and bridge channel 1&2 to a sub, and bridge channel 3&4 to the other sub.

Fixxxer ;)

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Ur a champion mate :P

Think i'll do just that and prob get a different amp for splits/tweeters.

The subs are 4 ohm each (pretty sure), and the amp is a VNET series 2100.

Reckon il get rid of the amp, get the mono for the subs and another amp for the rest.

Any advice on how much the VNET should sell for, or any advice from people who have a similar setup is very welcome.

Thanx

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Make sure the amp is at least 500w if you want to make the subs move.

VT Systems in Sydney sell Crossfire subs and amps, which have been used to break world SPL record. They are very reasonably priced as well.

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