Tampa FL Shops

[sussD01 10+ year member]

Can anyone form Tampa vouch for a shop called Soundwaves?

I've only had experience with one shop here in the past, Maximum Audio, but found these guys online and it looks like they've got a great selection.

I'm planning on heading in there in a couple weeks, but will avoid it if anyone has got negative reviews on them.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Suss

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[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

What are you looking for? a complete install or?

 

[sussD01 10+ year member]

Complete install, components to subs.

Was looking at Focals at the shop for that put my last system together, but every time I listen to them at the shop I walk out with my ears bleeding--just want to see what else is out there on the high end. I saw this other place has Hertz and some other reputable looking brands, so I was gonna head over and audition a few. I figure if they seem legit and give some good prices then I'd just have them do the whole install. I'll be buying a truck in the next couple months and want it kitted out in full before I head off to train for a year.

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

what they sell and prices does not reflect their ability or lack thereof to install properly..

 

[sussD01 10+ year member]

I agree 100%, which is why I was hoping someone on the boards had experience with them. The install at the last shop I used was flawless and I haven't had a single issue with their work in the past three years. My only issue is that based on what I've read on these boards, I'd really like to hear the Hertz speakers which my regular shop doesn't sell. They basically carry all the mainstream brands +Focal, and I feel like before I drop a dime on speakers, it'd be good to listen to a couple different brands first to know I'm making the right choice, ya know?

 

[sussD01 10+ year member]

BTW, just saw on your profile that work with C-17s. Got to hitch a ride on a couple of those this year. Those things are BEASTS.