thanks for all the advice. the reason i dont want to swap my head unit is mainly because it has both a 6 cd changer and cassette, and i happen to like that alot, as i use my ipod with it. eventually, probably in a month or so, I will end up swapping it out and then replacing all my speakers.

Either way, i still bought a 4 channel RCA patch, so whether i use the high level inputs, or just patch the rear speakers to RCA, ill have some flexibility, and hopefully i can do away with it with the purchase of a new head unit.

the amp i have has both an rca (front and rear) input and a high level inout, which probably has a connection for both front and rear speakers rather then jsut left and right channels.

as far as the remote cable issue, i have the diagrams for the accord ex 2002 wiring, and have located the connection needed so that the key turned in the ignition to the first position will cause the amp to turn on.

the only thing i really wanted is to see a basic wiring setup for a sub configuration like mine. ive drawn up my own but just to be sure i wanted to see where it is recomended to route the cables to the battery, and where best to ground the amp. lastly i anted to ask how to go about sealing the firewall once i have routed the power cable from the amp to the battery.