How long should it take a qualified installer to.....

[96pfinderSE 10+ year member]

wouldnt it be easier to do it yourself

 

[acousticguitar 10+ year member]

yeah, its b/c im in a city thats comparable to NYC's living costs... and i'm also going to a very high end installer. (except its a friend's friend so I get my install cheap/free this time)

ikesound and thezeb and the like offer their own warranties... i doubt those companies are going to die in 2 months.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Nothing wrong with buying retail if you want manufacturer warranty. I hate when people compare on-line, unauthorized prices to authorized and fully manufacturer backed and warrantied retailers.

Anyways.....as you can see by now, prices vary from city to city. If you really want to see if their install price and time are in-line with your area, call up other dealers and ask them over the phone how long it would take to install a pair of comps, set of co-axials, a 4-channel amp and some subs in a prefab box, and ask them how much it would cost. If what the other dealers quote you is relatively close to what your shop is telling you, then I don't see anything wrong with it. If everyone tells you it's a 4hr job, and would only cost $300....then there may be a problem with your shop's quote.

 

[audionewb 10+ year member]

Nothing wrong with buying retail if you want manufacturer warranty. I hate when people compare on-line, unauthorized prices to authorized and fully manufacturer backed and warrantied retailers.

Anyways.....as you can see by now, prices vary from city to city. If you really want to see if their install price and time are in-line with your area, call up other dealers and ask them over the phone how long it would take to install a pair of comps, set of co-axials, a 4-channel amp and some subs in a prefab box, and ask them how much it would cost. If what the other dealers quote you is relatively close to what your shop is telling you, then I don't see anything wrong with it. If everyone tells you it's a 4hr job, and would only cost $300....then there may be a problem with your shop's quote.

Thanks.