audio set-up for beginners (ARCHIVED)

[B2Bomber]

guys, especially sa mga seasoned car audio hobbyists, I need your help. I've been quoted (through email) by a dealer in my place about an item...and the price is way lower than what I expected or have seen through, say the brand's official online store. Should I be wary? Or should I just grab the opportunity, I mean getting the item atleast 25% off. Or better yet, how do I make sure that once I get to see the item (I can't see it right now or verify it now 'coz I'm currently away) I could tell right away that I'm looking at a dodgy item (faked, refurb, etc). TIA for all the input you could give me.

[the_wildthing]

1) Manufacturer's SRP are always "suggested". Dealers get special prices and can therefore offer discounts.

2) Do not commit until you've seen the actual product.

3) Some dealers actually are more expensive because they employ good installers, hindi yung tambay lang sa tabi-tabi tapos per-job ang kita.

[ILuvDetailing]

what brand are we talking about here? agree with cliff, check the product first and test (if possible) before committing.

[Lim 88]

http://tsikot.yehey.com/gallery/data...m/DSC01914.JPG my set up pioneer dvh-5850mp and necvox monitors

[B2Bomber]

1) Manufacturer's SRP are always "suggested". Dealers get special prices and can therefore offer discounts.

I understand that but the diff is really outrageous (imho), 50% less.

2) Do not commit until you've seen the actual product.

That's the thing, since he doesn't have stock, what our setup would be, I'd confirm with him that I'll be pushing through with the purchase, then that'll be the only time he'll order it.

3) Some dealers actually are more expensive because they employ good installers, hindi yung tambay lang sa tabi-tabi tapos per-job ang kita.

actually, unit price pa lang ang tinutukoy ko. installation, well, bili muna ako ng iiinstall di ba? Thanks wildthing.

[B2Bomber]

what brand are we talking about here? agree with cliff, check the product first and test (if possible) before committing.

Pioneer bro...

[B2Bomber]

ok na guys, mukhang typo lang. nagreply yung dalawang shop sa amin and nagtugma pa yung presyo nila. :-D

[Mitzel]

hi! the audio system that came with the 2004 rav 4 (alpine) is mediocre at best. it's like the speakers are made of cheap paper. can someone help me upgrade? i'm not an audiophile but i like my audio system to come up with music where i can hear the Ts and Ps pronounced yung parang crisp and clear. i'm not into super loud music and i need a place that can do the installation, etc. Also, preferably a system where i can plug in an ipod. Budget is about 30k? 50k max thanks!

[badsekktor]

I was just browsing the west coast custom page when I saw this pic. The ride is a Hummer H2 customized by WCC. nic subs though but look at the pic... something is odd. Hope mods would let me post this pic due to its size

[B2Bomber]

slot loading na 5.25" optical drive ang gamit nya for CD/DVD nya...i.e. pangPC ...hataw...siguro may pc rin sya sa likod kaya ganun. buti pa sya may space...hehehe