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rlsmith 
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I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra.  I have recently replaced the receiver with a Kenwood and replaced all the speakers with RF's.  I have purchased a Q-Logic sub enclosure that mounts under the back seat.  It has only enough room for two 8" subs.  I have two 8" Rockford 4ohm subs. Can anyone tell me which amp to buy?  I don't want to wake the neighbors.  I just want good low to moderate sound.  Any suggestions?  I installed everything myself with no problems.  Any reason why I couldn't / shouldn't install the amp?

Thanks!

Ron
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What the watt rating of the subs? Are they dual voice coil or single? with out knowing exactly, I would say find the RMS rating for those subs and find an amp that has similar RMS rating. As for doing it yourself, I have always done my own stereo installations and have to say that it is fairly easy to do. Just plan out how your gonna run the wires to hide them. Double check all your connections before putting power to your amp.
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Go grab you 150 watt amp that would do you just fine.
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depending on the subs. i would get a 300 watt amp. that way you'll have more power to your subs and cleaner sound w/o the worry of dmging your subs in the long run. and still you can turn the gain up and down where ever your going. say your in the neighbor hood and you dont wanna wake the neighbors, turn the gain down, but when your headed out on the road or some where, crank them up and enjoy your music! :)
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If you have Rockfords 8" Punch Z  or HE then I would reccomend Rockford Fosgates Punch 301M amp and wire your two subs in parrallel to get 300 watts RMS at 2 ohms. http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-EL41FJeiRzg/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=130&I=575301M&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N

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If you have HE2's or HX2's then I would reccomend the Rockford Power 351S amp which would give you just a little bit more power for your subs at 4 ohms bridged (350 watts RMS).    http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-EL41FJeiRzg/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=110&I=575351S&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N    I would wire them in Parrallel also :

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customsuburb wrote:

If you have Rockfords 8" Punch Z  or HE then I would reccomend Rockford Fosgates Punch 301M amp and wire your two subs in parrallel to get 300 watts RMS at 2 ohms. http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-EL41FJeiRzg/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=130&I=575301M&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N

How big an amp do I need? -- posted image.

If you have HE2's or HX2's then I would reccomend the Rockford Power 351S amp which would give you just a little bit more power for your subs at 4 ohms bridged (350 watts RMS).    http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-EL41FJeiRzg/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=110&I=575351S&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N    I would wire them in Parrallel also :

How big an amp do I need? -- posted image.

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customsuburb wrote:

If you have Rockfords 8" Punch Z  or HE then I would reccomend Rockford Fosgates Punch 301M amp and wire your two subs in parrallel to get 300 watts RMS at 2 ohms. http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-EL41FJeiRzg/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=130&I=575301M&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N

How big an amp do I need? -- posted image.

If you have HE2's or HX2's then I would reccomend the Rockford Power 351S amp which would give you just a little bit more power for your subs at 4 ohms bridged (350 watts RMS).    http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-EL41FJeiRzg/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=110&I=575351S&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N    I would wire them in Parrallel also :

How big an amp do I need? -- posted image.

Great info! I have the Punch Z subs.  That's all that will fit the enclosure.  What about the 351M?  That would give me the remote adjustment.  I can pick one up on the web for $135

Ron
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I Think that the 351M would be too much power for your punch Zs. They only like 150 watts max continuous and the Rockford amp would put out at least 350 watts in 2 ohm mono. I wouldnt reccomend. I think Rockford amps are underrated also. I would just go with the Punch 301M. If you really want the power 350M then be really careful with your gain control and bass boost. You could blow those subs easily. If you plan on upgrading soon after this anyway to bigger subs it might not be a prob though. Then you wouldnt have to upgrade your amp probobly.How big an amp do I need? -- posted image.
rlsmith 
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Is it just a matter of wiring?  Can I wire them so they don't put out so much power
Ron
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OK Now I am worried.  I ordered a 351S because I wanted the remote volume switch and I wanted to be able to power the front speakers if I decide to.  Did I screw up?  Can I not use the 351S with RFZ3408 speakers?  The box says they are rated at 150/400 rms.  If I can use the amp,  How would I wire it to make sure I didn't feed to much power to the speakers?

Thanks for your help!

Ron
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