Subwoofer & Amplifier Install...

carfr3ak · 09-19-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I have to disagree, I think people buy online is to take out the middle man. Also to make sure that they are getting what they wanted and the way I look at it is more of a trustworthy way to buy online.

Lets say you buy it online, sure you may be cutting out the middle man, not only that but most likely you are cutting out the warranty also. Most online retailers are not authorized retailers(except crutchfield, etc, but it's not any cheaper @ crutch), so when your sub blows or amp gets fried for some odd reason, instead of paying the extra bit of money, now you have to shell out for a whole brand new one. And honestly, there are easy ways to find out if a shop is trustworthy or not.

You get what you pay for, and that doesn't apply to just the quality of items, but also the benefits of Where you get it from.

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Also yes some companies are picky on who they let sell there product. But on the same note not all shops even sell the normal brands. I know of 2 particulars shops that use to sell alpine, jl, kicker, and focal. Now they only sell kenwood, polk, clarion, and bull dog for security.

I guess you should call the other audio shops besides those.

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

All I know is when I want to buy something I want to buy it not hear aw well we can get it but you will have to wait or well we don't carry it but for a few extra bucks we can get it for you.

This is why you call up shops and you shop around. Use yelp or some other review website to find out if the shop you are calling is good or not. Hit up your local forums, there's countless other ways to figure this stuff out.

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

When I want it I want it. I think that is most people as well.

The only time you are getting what you want, when you want it, is if you go to a store and they have it in stock. Otherwise, whether the audio shop orders it for you, or you order it yourself, you are going to wait. Unless you are going to order it online and overnight, which in that case, defeats the purpose of getting it cheap online, And losing warranty.

IMO: If you are going to do something, do it right. Just like how I wouldn't leave the store without an extended warranty(which has already paid for itself many times over, even though I buy great quality brands). But in this case, instead of getting an extended warranty, you completely cut out the warranty because you want to save a few bucks.

bigaudiofanat · 09-20-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by carfr3ak

Lets say you buy it online, sure you may be cutting out the middle man, not only that but most likely you are cutting out the warranty also. Most online retailers are not authorized retailers(except crutchfield, etc, but it's not any cheaper @ crutch), so when your sub blows or amp gets fried for some odd reason, instead of paying the extra bit of money, now you have to shell out for a whole brand new one. And honestly, there are easy ways to find out if a shop is trustworthy or not.

You get what you pay for, and that doesn't apply to just the quality of items, but also the benefits of Where you get it from.

I guess you should call the other audio shops besides those.

This is why you call up shops and you shop around. Use yelp or some other review website to find out if the shop you are calling is good or not. Hit up your local forums, there's countless other ways to figure this stuff out.

The only time you are getting what you want, when you want it, is if you go to a store and they have it in stock. Otherwise, whether the audio shop orders it for you, or you order it yourself, you are going to wait. Unless you are going to order it online and overnight, which in that case, defeats the purpose of getting it cheap online, And losing warranty.

IMO: If you are going to do something, do it right. Just like how I wouldn't leave the store without an extended warranty(which has already paid for itself many times over, even though I buy great quality brands). But in this case, instead of getting an extended warranty, you completely cut out the warranty because you want to save a few bucks.

1. not true most online places have warranties and service for the things you buy. You should not have any problems with speakers or subs even amps if it is all setup and tuned right.

2. I hate going to shops never will go to them. If they do not want to get what you want than you are going to hear a speech saying how you should buy this one and not that one.

3. As I said before and it applies for everything in CA and cars as well. Everyone has an opinions about the right way to buy things or do things. Dose not mean they are ALL right but most of them will get you the same or close to the same results.

speedfreak28 · 09-20-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

1. not true most online places have warranties and service for the things you buy. You should not have any problems with speakers or subs even amps if it is all setup and tuned right.
2. I hate going to shops never will go to them. If they do not want to get what you want than you are going to hear a speech saying how you should buy this one and not that one.
3. As I said before and it applies for everything in CA and cars as well. Everyone has an opinions about the right way to buy things or do things. Dose not mean they are ALL right but most of them will get you the same or close to the same results.

1.As i stated earlier, besides crutchfield, most warranty work is in house and is usually repairs

2.Not true at all, dunno what shops you go to but authorized retailers use local distributors and can have almost anything in a day or two

3.Sure there are different ways to achieve similar results but failing to recognize the effects of Internet sales on those industries has lasting negative effects

ConchZ2 · 09-21-2009, 09:09 AM

One of the biggest problems with buying on line is the potential for “grey markets” products. They recycle the same refurbished defective units over and over again to innocent unsuspecting people.

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ConchZ2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: connecticut Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z red 6sp sprt Rep Power: 17	One of the biggest problems with buying on line is the potential for “grey markets” products. They recycle the same refurbished defective units over and over again to innocent unsuspecting people.