Originally Posted by
MCOR
In 1998, Honda Accords never had a factory amp-even on the "loaded" EX models (gotta love a simple car from a simple company).
Negative. way earlier than 98, Accords could be equipped with the Bose audio systems featuring an optional eq and an oem amplifier powering all four speakers and an optional subwoofer located in the rear deck.
Whether he has that system or not I cant say but that's the logical place to start assuming he isn't a total idiot and wired it correctly.