Does any know if there are RCA outputs on the factory system in a '98 Civic EX 2-door? I just purchased an Alpine amp that has the speaker level in, but I'd rather feed it a line level input and not use an adapter. I'd like to keep the clean look of the stock head unit if I can.

I seriously doubt there is, but I thought I'd ask before I pull my dash apart. If it doesn't, I guess I'll just use the amps speaker inputs.

Any ideas???

- awb :rockon:

 

no RCA outputs

 

There is something you can use without RCA outputs but I can't remember what it is called. I had it in my car 4 years ago before I had a head unit. It has two wires that connect to your rear speakers and RCA's coming out the other end to plug into your amp. Its the ghetto way of hooking up an amp if you don't have RCA outputs. Go to a stereo shop and ask them, they should have one for sale.

 

it's a line output convertor:thumbup:

 

thats it .:thumbup:

 

I actually have one of them that I used in my old car sitting in my bedroom collecting dust. I paid like $50 for it a year ago. If you're interested in it, let me know.

 

Thanks guys....yeah, I'm hip to the converter. Agree with the "ghetto" install. Since the amp has one built in, I'll try that first. If no go, then I'll buy the converter.

Appreciate all your help...

 

seems like you got your answere but may I suggest the Audio Electronics forum next time. You'll get quicker results

 

As I said, I have one and am willing to get rid of it CHEAP since I have absolutely no use for it anymore...let me know if interested

 

You won't get the same quality as if you bought an aftermarket head unit and installed the amp, but either the "getto" way or the converter will work.