What my brother is thinking about...

[GO-N DEF 10+ year member]

What do y'all think about this stuff? He went by some car audio dealer down in VA today and this is what the guy reccomended. Any suggestions? Is he getting ripped off? You guys tell me, I've never used any of these particular models...

JL Audio Stealth Box 2001 Dodge Dakota extended cab 599.95

Powerbass 6.5 in. component (front) 129.95

Powerbass 5.25in. (rear) 69.95

JL Audio E1200 amp. 199.95

Pioneer DEH-P3800 deck 199.95

GEX-P920 sat. tuner 149.95

10guage amp kit 29.95

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[VOA_NIGHTMARE 10+ year member]

Pioneer DEH-P3800 deck 199.95

Powerbass 6.5 in. component (front) 129.95

Powerbass 5.25in. (rear) 69.95

10guage amp kit 29.95

I wouldnt pay any of those prices, And I would not run a 10g kit

I would at least run a 4

he can buy all those online for alot less

 

[VOA_NIGHTMARE 10+ year member]

http://www.audio-warehouse.com/web/category/Speakers/product/Component+Speaker+Kits/manufacturer/Powerbass/specials.asp

http://www.audio-warehouse.com/web/category/Speakers/product/5%2E25%22+Speakers/manufacturer/Powerbass/specials.asp

http://www.audio-warehouse.com/web/mdl/DEHP3800MP/detail.asp

This was a quick search online at one store and I already found him a savings of like $200.00 right there.

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

cardomain FTW

authorized for most stuff they sell

so factory warranty

 

[GO-N DEF 10+ year member]

Pioneer DEH-P3800 deck 199.95Powerbass 6.5 in. component (front) 129.95

Powerbass 5.25in. (rear) 69.95

10guage amp kit 29.95

I wouldnt pay any of those prices, And I would not run a 10g kit

I would at least run a 4

he can buy all those online for alot less

I said the same thing about the 10g. Have you used Powerbass before, I've never even heard of the brand.

 

[trevor87 5,000+ posts]

My powerbase componets were 10 shipped brand new from ebay so i would never pay that. and 10 guage wont work. with the estimated prices he could get better stuff.

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

JL Audio Stealth Box 2001 Dodge Dakota extended cab 599.95 HELL NO!!!

Powerbass 6.5 in. component (front) 129.95 There is better

Powerbass 5.25in. (rear) 69.95 Hell no

JL Audio E1200 amp. 199.95 HELL NO!!!

Pioneer DEH-P3800 deck 199.95 HELL NO!!!!

GEX-P920 sat. tuner 149.95 Sure

10guage amp kit 29.95 HELL NO!!!!

Different box, comps, and amp kit. Minimum 4 guage kit.

 

[VOA_NIGHTMARE 10+ year member]

Powerbass I have used and they are decent if you get them very cheap, but for the price he is looking to pay he can get a much better setup.

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

That stuff is way overpriced......find out what his total budget is, let the forum know.....he will be much happier in the end.

 

[GO-N DEF 10+ year member]

Thanks, everyone. I'll pass on the info to my brother...

 

[soul05 10+ year member]

u can get a 4 gauge amp kit from knukonceptz for less than 30 shipped....keep in mind that buying online is a lot cheaper than the store, mainly because online stores dont need to pay rent.

 

[teamsubgopoof]

the shop i work at...if you buy something online and bring it in we charge ALOT more to install it and don't give any warranty on labor.

support local dealers and they'll support you in the long run

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

the shop i work at...if you buy something online and bring it in we charge ALOT more to install it and don't give any warranty on labor.
support local dealers and they'll support you in the long run

If people know how to install themselves, thats a moot point.

The only problem I can see with buying online is the warranty issue. However, given the amount of money saved, its a chance that I think most people are willing to take.

 

[VOA_NIGHTMARE 10+ year member]

the shop i work at...if you buy something online and bring it in we charge ALOT more to install it and don't give any warranty on labor.
support local dealers and they'll support you in the long run

I understand that part, but I mean you have to be realistic the internet has been around for years, and people have been buying stuff and now in todays society it is more regular to buy online. So you think the shops would budge on some prices and not make a huge mark up. But some shop owners kill me they would rather sell a few things a month to make the ends then sell a ton to make the same amount but have a good amount of customers. But the way they do it is still make the same and have a far less amount to warenty and worry about. To me it is pointless. I had a few local shops that I always delt with and they treated me great until it came to warrenty time. Shops give such a bs warrenty on things theres no point because 90% of the time they wont cover it and say it is user error. So if thats the case save the $100's online and if you blow something you have to repair it anyways or still deal with the main factory and pay shipping.Because more then half the time if you take it to a shop you still have to pay for shipping to the factory.

 

[knotslck 10+ year member]

online is the way to go... id never buy from a shop.