DO YOU PURCHASE MOBILE AUDIO PRODUCTS ONLINE, AND IF SO WHY?

[alaskanzx5]

5. Have the right tools to make sure the stereo equipment will last. Correctly set gains, filters, and explain the benifit but risk of boosted music/boost settings on head units.

The shops here claim that they can set gains by ear and don't even need o-scopes. I said, well when you start blowing stuff call me and I'll teach you how to set gains.

that is 90% of all shops. There is a shop near me that said they love using the smd tools though.

[ChevyBoy95]

price and customer service, that is it.

[john253a]

Another resion

You get the best price with no pressure tactics

And there not buyest with there products, they either sell it or not, your not pushed towards any products

[zayres29]

convenience is my biggest deal... i love spending money ordering things i guess i turn it into a game like i have to torture myself for spending money therefore i have to wait to get something rather than just go to the store and buy it depending on the product and my mood at the time i might go to the store for something but im still more likely to buy online

[walwalka]

I have a shop in my town and they don't carry SHIT........ The closet shop otherwise is over an hour away and they carry limited good stuff. Do why even drive over there if I know he won't have want I want.

Local shop deal list:

Alpine(decks(Only the lower end, up to the 152, speakers, 500w rms or less amps)

JVC

Kenwood

Rockford.... Well sort of, he carries prime up to the 750.1 in amps and speakers. That's it, he will order the punch, but the price is above MSRP. Meaning, above what Rockford says on their website.

Boss.

Fusion

American bass.. Until to the TNT in subs, and only the SQ amps.

Mmats. I like mmats, but I can't afford it.

One pair of Focal entry level components.

They do not deal in any batteries, he will tell you to order the battery online. And every time he recommends Kinetik.

That is about it... And to top it off, $8.99 a foot for CCA 1/0....................................................................

Local just over an hour drive.

Mmats much better pricing than the local local guy. But still to rich for my blood.

Alpine. Good selection.

JL. The usual, nothing wrong with it. Just not what I'm looking for.

german maestro

Kenwood

Pioneer decks

Boss.

Pyle.

etc..

Wire is $6.99 a foot for audiopipe OFC.

As far as batteries go, they tell you to go to the shop next door and get a yellow top.

This is why I buy online, local shops around here don't have a damn clue what people are buying or are willing to even consider new products.

[Nathan @ XSpower]

If the store had an online store where you could give a best offer and not have to deal with the sales staff would you be more inclined to purchase locally?

[Keith77]

If the store had an online store where you could give a best offer and not have to deal with the sales staff would you be more inclined to purchase locally?

Yes. Im all about local business but mine dont have what im looking for.

[Rich Schenk]

My local shop don't carry most of the products I want anymore so am forced to go online. (Xs power, American bass, dc, Shca) used to only buy from local shop but changed what he carries and doesn't take care of me like he used to.

[walwalka]

If the store had an online store where you could give a best offer and not have to deal with the sales staff would you be more inclined to purchase locally?

Yes, I would even consider paying a little more and going into a store if they carried any that was quality and in my price range around me. I'm not saying 1 particular item either, I was in the market for a 2k rms amp not too long ago. My options where, Soundqubed, crescendo, DC, or Alpine. The shop about an hour from me, had the alpine but wanted $900 for it....

[alaskanzx5]

If the store had an online store where you could give a best offer and not have to deal with the sales staff would you be more inclined to purchase locally?

Yes, I would even consider paying a little more and going into a store if they carried any that was quality and in my price range around me. I'm not saying 1 particular item either, I was in the market for a 2k rms amp not too long ago. My options where, Soundqubed, crescendo, DC, or Alpine. The shop about an hour from me, had the alpine but wanted $900 for it....

not to long ago you could have got a 2500.1bdcp for 950 so 900 for an alpine 2k is stupid compared to the more power for $50..

if local shops had more competitive pricing, better customer service, and knowledge. Not knowledge as in correct install that should be a giving. I mean knowledge about the risk of clipping, boost, low voltage, average amperage draw on music of the brands they carry, etc etc...