2 x Underpowered Subs vs 1x Adequately Powered

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Hi guys. I just picked up two subs in a box and an amp today. I have a question for you. The RMS rating on each 10" Polk Sub is 150w. My 2 channel alpine amp can only put out 60w x 2 at 4 ohms, so 120w x 1 at 4 ohms. So should I just run both subs off it for now, or only 1? Keep in my mind both 10" subs are in the same box. This is all I have to work with right now because of finances.

From my understanding I can't bridge it either because the subs are 4 ohms and that would lower the circuit to 2 ohms which my amp is not certified for, correct? Thanks for the advice.

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

only thing you can do with that amp is bridge 2 channels to 1 sub and the other 2 channels to the other .problem is ,you are very new to this and you probably wont be able to figure out how to line match the 2 sides of the amp to push the same power to each sub.get a mono block amp for the subs and use the alpine amp for the inside speakers .this is your best option .i have a polk amp for sale that would work for you also for sale