We need model numbers and connection info, but RF tends to under-rate their amps, so an 800W RMS x2 RF amp is likely 960Wx2 RMS in real power. If you hooked it up to a 125W RMS sub, it is likely to have blown it no matter what you did if the head unit volume was on high.
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2002 Ford Focus Sony CDX-GT410u Sony XT-100HD HD Tuner Stock speakers, no amp, no subs