Just got back from my local dealer...

[perferd 10+ year member]

So I wanted to go and audition some speakers from Arc and Focal. I listened to the XDi series $209 the Arc series $379 and the Black series $849 from Arc Audio. From Focal I listen to the V30 series $550 and the IS series $329. To my ears I liked the Arc better they just seemed fuller more mids and no screaming highs. My favs were the Blacks but at $849 thats too rich for my blood. I really liked the Arcs too which really werent that far off from just standing there switching back and forth...

Basically it broke down to these components and how I want to or should piece them together...

Black series 6.2 $849

Arc series 6.2 $379

KS300.4 $399

KS300.2 $399

RE SEX10" $318 in ported box

The guys gave me a few option suggestions:

Black series, KS300.4 $1700 installed

or

Arc series, KS300.4, KS300.2, RE SEX10" $2014 installed

I am thinking maybe:

Arc series, KS300.4, RE SEX10" $1530 installed

I will be using them and I am limited to these brands. I dont want to buy a bunch of stuff online and take it to them to install. I asked about that and he was honest with me...They give a 3 year warranty on all parts and labor...

BTW the only thing I didnt know at least a little about was the RE subs. They said they were very nice and really didnt even mention any of their other brands such as alpine focal JL Kicker Arc Audio and a few others.

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[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

everything you listed is too rich for my blood. I also dont like local shops...

 

[perferd 10+ year member]

everything you listed is too rich for my blood. I also dont like local shops...

Me either but I dont install and I like the 3 year warranty...

 

[Loudmp5 10+ year member]

^^ haha... you cant install yourself save you a few $$... nevrmind

 

[Joseph7195 10+ year member]

I honestly don't know why it should cost over $1,000 to install these components. Even if it too 8 hours at $70/hr it shouldn't be anymore than $500. There has to be something missing. Could you help out and be a little more specific with what all you will be getting?

Do you already have the amps to drive this new system? Do you have an aftermarket radio already installed? Is the wiring already installed? How long did he say it would take to do this install?

There is a couple more questions others may be able to think of, but I am in a hurry today, so I will get back in a little.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

dud you can get much bette rprice per sq out there and have someoen install it for you

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

HERTZ HSK 163 6 1/2" HI ENERGY SERIES 3-WAY CAR AUDIO COMPONENT SPEAKER SYSTEM | eBay

6.5" CDT Audio HD-632 3-Way Component Speaker System | eBay

and *** as a sub is no good to go with that high quality equipment

 

[IAD-Zak 10+ year member]

lmao at re *** in a box for 318... thats a joke! all those prices are ******* crazy

 

[perferd 10+ year member]

I honestly don't know why it should cost over $1,000 to install these components. Even if it too 8 hours at $70/hr it shouldn't be anymore than $500. There has to be something missing. Could you help out and be a little more specific with what all you will be getting?
Do you already have the amps to drive this new system? Do you have an aftermarket radio already installed? Is the wiring already installed? How long did he say it would take to do this install?

There is a couple more questions others may be able to think of, but I am in a hurry today, so I will get back in a little.

Sorry I missed a lot...Lets take the black series option for example:

$1700 total

$849 black 6.2

$399 KS300.4

$87 Taxes

EQUALS

$365 INSTALL

On paper here are prices for things: $100 wire kit, $60 audio cable gamma noise reduction (x2 on 2 amp install I assume), $75 2 channel amp install, $80 4 channel amp install, $85 speaker install, $40 distribution block...

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

crazy prices agreed. And its not even that good of stuff.

 

[perferd 10+ year member]

lmao at re *** in a box for 318... thats a joke! all those prices are ******* crazy

Yeah I didnt know much about it like I said in my original post. I can easily take that out though...So with Arc 6.2 $379 and KS300.4 $399 its $1210 with taxes installed.

 

[perferd 10+ year member]

crazy prices agreed. And its not even that good of stuff.

All they carry are Arc Audio and Focal for higher end. They did have JL Alpine Kicker and Pioneer too but I hadnt got much feedback on those brands...

 

[perferd 10+ year member]

HERTZ HSK 163 6 1/2" HI ENERGY SERIES 3-WAY CAR AUDIO COMPONENT SPEAKER SYSTEM | eBay
6.5" CDT Audio HD-632 3-Way Component Speaker System | eBay

and *** as a sub is no good to go with that high quality equipment

But then I get ZERO warranty...

 

[SourDeez 10+ year member]

lol... re se 10 for $318

here is TWO re se 10 in a dual ported box with wiring for less than $10 more

2) RE AUDIO SEX10D2 10" CAR SUBWOOFERS+VENTED SUB BOX (2) SEX10D2+E10DSV+K2 | eBay

 

[perferd 10+ year member]

lol... re se 10 for $318
here is TWO re se 10 in a dual ported box with wiring for less than $10 more

2) RE AUDIO SEX10D2 10" CAR SUBWOOFERS+VENTED SUB BOX (2) SEX10D2+E10DSV+K2 | eBay

Yep but with zero warranty. The speaker was $229 and the box was $89 btw...

I did notice the $50 warranty option though but not sure how...Either way I can only fit 1 10" in a box...