Amp by-pass

[nickm]

Hello all, I need to know where the amp bypass goes. I got an aftermarket system and I'm not sure if they bypassed the factory amp. I am going to get on and I just need to make sure where it goes. Thanks for the help...Nick

 

[Alec]

Your 99 doesn't need an amp bypass (at least for the mids and highs) because the amp was built into the HU.

 

[nickm]

Ah ha, I thank you Alec for saving my some money. These installers were making a big deal about it. I don't think I will be taking my x to them. Thanks again.

 

[spkhone]

i just bought a 98 xlt 4dr. i have the tape and cd hu with controls for the backseat. where is the stock amp located. i just installed my alpine 9811 and it sounds ok but i know it can sound better. i had it in my accord and it sounded really good.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

For the dual media models, the amp is integrated in the receiver.

 

[EBInterceptor]

As far as the rear controls go, I know there is a way to block out out the rear controls, but don't remember which buttons to push. Also I had a new cd deck put in, I don't know how they connected the system, but would it normally hook up the same to the new deck as it did with the old unit and work the same?

 

[spkhone]

so i guess i won't be having to do the amp bypass then. i don't have any rear controls anymore since i installed my alpine. but my rear speakers don't sound as loud. when i seat back there i can always hear the front speakers.

 

[UtahX]

spkhone,

Mine's the same way. I'm looking at it this way, have no rear fill, take the extra cash and buy some better speakers for the front stage. Also with the 4 channel amp being only used in 2 channel mode I will have more power running to the front stage. This should make my system sound even better.