Does this seem overpriced?

[Slash8915 10+ year member]

Boston Acoustics, all their subs are under rated in terms of power handling, sq and popularity. The prices are great on them right now because BA stopped making car audio products so retailers are trying to get rid of their stock

Now THAT'S a brand I know. I'll call on monday to see if they have any in stock.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

wow both shops are really trying to hose you bad .there is alot better for the money ,most name brand equipment is very high priced and ok at best most isn't even very good .if you but from a vendor on the forum or even online you'll get better stuff for the money you spend .look at american bass sundown dc soundlabs,ssa ,fi, cdt,& dayton just to name a few

 

[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

Now THAT'S a brand I know. I'll call on monday to see if they have any in stock.

you will find the best prices online, look at the G1 series, I would get a single 12 and put it in 1.8 cu/ft tuned to 30-32hz with 2 3inch round ports and run it to a 500rms amp and it will give you exactly what you're looking for.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Wow you almost got hosed bad. Listen up and you will be a lot better off for way less cash.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Wow you almost got hosed bad. Listen up and you will be a lot better off for way less cash.

or better stuff at least

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Car toys was going to make the box out of fiberglass and a tiny bit of wood. The other place was going to be all wood. The owner from the 2nd place said an all wood enclosure sounds better. I just don't want it to be too heavy considering my car is 3100lbs and I don't want to make it too much heavier.

JL is premium priced equipment. Quality is good, but 4X better than Kicker to justify the 4X price..... probalby not. I really like the JBL/Infinity stuff. For lower power applications I find it works great. Low end JL isn't worth touching at any price, so if you're not into their higher lines for that price don't even consider it.

Materials for fiberglass are expensive and it is very labor intensive. If they have some examples of their work, it looks good, and you care about looks, fiberglass box may make you happy... Properly done fiberglass or wood should do the same thing.

You may want to ask both shops if they will install equipment you buy elsewhere. Part of what you're paying for buying retail from a shop is their service. If something goes wrong, do you have to uninstall something and try to chase down warranty from an online retailer, or will the shop just swap you out right there? (aslo worth asking what their policy is).

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

If you want, send me a PM and I'll point you out all the different parts you need to buy. Then bring it to a respected shop and pay for the install.

 

[ewadz3006 10+ year member]

Holy crap that first one was high. But dealers are out to make money. I talked to a couple dealers and walked away with my head spinning . You can save a lot of money buying online, even more if your willing to buy used.

 

[Slash8915 10+ year member]

If you want, send me a PM and I'll point you out all the different parts you need to buy. Then bring it to a respected shop and pay for the install.

PM sent

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

If you want, send me a PM and I'll point you out all the different parts you need to buy. Then bring it to a respected shop and pay for the install.

i can do the same and even sell you the parts and equipment

 

[R34P3R 10+ year member]

If you would have pulled up in a 98 Nissan Maxima, your quote would have been a lot lower.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Call TNT in Victoria and check out their pricing. Ask for Mark (owner)or Shaun(manager). They like to do lots of glass work though, but they do some very impressive work with wood and/or glass.

 

[Slash8915 10+ year member]

If you would have pulled up in a 98 Nissan Maxima, your quote would have been a lot lower.

I have a feeling you're right. Luckily I'm 23 and a guy, or they may have tried to gouge me even more.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

If you would have pulled up in a 98 Nissan Maxima, your quote would have been a lot lower.

We charge more for higher end cars. However, it is not for that reason...unless the owner is a less then courteous.

 

[CHEMMINS 10+ year member]

Cause if you fack up a higher end car, it costs the shop more than the install was worth to fix it.