bassHZ Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 what would be a fair price to charge someone for installing a basic sound system on late 90's suv ... that includes running amp wiring kit nicely and tucked with possibly no wires insight besides were they meet with amp , organizing all the wiring , installing aftermarket headunit tuning headunit and tunning amp for subwoofers and that will be it so in shorter way ill be installing subs amp headunit with all the wiring .. any ideas on a fair labor price ?? thanks in advance my guess would be 65 to 80 bucks i know that at my local shop they charge close to double that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exerstine Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 it just depends on the shop and their labor price.. i know my local shop charges 30$ per installation item but every shop is different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassHZ Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 it just depends on the shop and their labor price.. i know my local shop charges 30$ per installation itembut every shop is different yeah but the thing is i will be doing the work my self so what should i charge him?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 so head unit and sub amp? I would charge Head Unit = $45 sub Amp = $65 Quote Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdog Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I did all my own and I have really never put a system in on request, but 65 - 80 dollars I would think is very low. Of the top of my head I was thinking $45.00 an hour because to do it right requires a lot of work. Quote (NEW) 2004 F-150 Build Log -->http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192208-hotdogs-f-150-build-log/ 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Build Log --> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/114380-hotdogs-2003-mountaineer-build-log-20-removed/page__gopid__1602379#entry1602379 2008 Equinox Build Log --> http://www.stevemead...g/#entry1475764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxingBuffalo Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Typical prices for a head unit would be $30 on the low end and $50 on the high end. Amps would be $40 on the low end and $80 on the high end. Every shop is different. My friend that works at a shop in Portland told me that the majority of their money comes from installs. He claims they don't make dick on straight up gear. Who knows if he's right because dude is generally full of shit. Quote 1993 Chevy Suburban Optima Yellow Top Kenwood KDC X-993 Pioneer GM-X314 mids amp Kenwood KFC-4675's up front Kenwood KFC-415C in back Fosgate T1500-1bd Alpine 12" Type X (Coming eventually: Fosgate T400-4, T1652-S, XS battery, Big 3, h.o. alternator, 18"???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigg Boy Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I would charge any where from $90-150 depending on car, size of wire, and what not. A rate of $35+ an hour is not uncommon. Quote Dodge Magnum with custom 300c front end, laid out on air bags *4) 12" Cadence Daytona walled *1) AudioQue 20k *270a DC Power Alt (Dual coming soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 My friend that works at a shop in Portland told me that the majority of their money comes from installs. He claims they don't make dick on straight up gear. Who knows if he's right because dude is generally full of shit. Well labor is almost pure profit where as selling gear requires buying the gear first. He is correct on that one. Quote Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot27 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Bestbuy would charge $130 with a lifetime warranty. I'd personally charge $75 for a close friend or $100 to anyone else. Quote Current Setup: Factory HU with LOC mids/highs-Insignia components Sub- E8 in bass tube Amp- sae-1200d Show Setup: HU-Sony MEX-1HD (brings massive respect for sony) fronts - Infinity Kappa perfect comps rears- Infinity Kappa coax mid/high amp - Autotek 5600 Subs - 2 RE SE 15's Sub Amps - 2xSAE-1200D Box - 5cubes sealed Wire- Lots of Knu 1/0 SECOND SKIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassHZ Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 so head unit and sub amp?I would charge Head Unit = $45 sub Amp = $65 yeah i just hope hes got an idea on how much work it takes to install this kind of equipment and he complies with my price cuz people that dont know anything about the car audio world think it takes a dime to install everything ..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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