i just searched "amp stock radio" and came up with one result that answered my question but i just want to be 100% sure. i have a 97 civic ex and my plan is to put the oem radio back in with an ipod plugged in via aux adapter. i also want to run an alpine 4 channel amp to power my alpine type r speakers. how would i go about doing this? im pretty sure i use the speaker level inputs on the amp but what exactly do i do with the remote wire?

thanks guys

 

 

You would still use the remote wire to turn on and off the amp. The function of that doesn't change because you're using speaker-level inputs. And yes, I believe using the high-gain amp inputs will basically create a fully functional system.

 

excellent...any recommendations as to where to hook up the remote wire? ive heard the ignition fuse in the fusebox.

 

Hopefully your stock deck has a remote wire, but if not, you'll have to find a place to splice it into the ignition.

 

Your stock deck will not have a true "remote wire". You can tap it into the switched power lead going into the deck or use the accessory freepin on the fuesbox.

 

ill probably end up tapping into the ignition

 

No stock honda decks have a remote wire. If you tap on to the ingnition I would use a in-line fuse to protect the from burning down your car.

 

It's worth it to get an aftermarket deck, unless of course you're going for a "stock" look on the dash.

 

i already have an aftermarket deck but like you said...im going for the stock look