Hey guys.

I'm pretty much a hardcore audiofile, on the classical side (Music degree to prove it.) My home system is very nice, so I'm not terribly concerned with having a kick-*** system in the car.... BUT

My default speakers on my base, redline Z, however, aren't very nice at all as we all know and I can hear a lot of things lacking in recordings I'm very much used to. I miss those things.

My stock '96 Honda Civic Coupe speakers sounded better (though I did have last of the Denon CD players/amp units before they stopped making car audio stuff. The GoodGuys installed it too.)

Question: I'm not *yet* willing to open the door pannels up though I have read up on it, nor the rear speaker pannels. Therefore, anyone know of a decent shop in the Bay Area that they can personally recommend to swap the speakers all around done by pros?

I pretty much can research what speakers to get, I'm just scared taking the panels off at this point solo.

After 6 years, I did replace my gauge cluster on my Honda by myself, but I won't touch this Z now.... too scared :-)

Any ideas?

-hunter

 

hey brownhunter,

try audiomobile in oakland, ca.

ask for alan sien.

phone 510-839-1992

tell him john mendoza from sacramento, ca sent ya.

they have all the high end stuff there:
mcintosh, focal, etc.

you should see HIS 350z stereo set-up!!!!

-john350z

 

ey john350z,

can I use you as reference for Audiomobile also?
I'm looking for a reputable shop capable of swapping
the speakers who can put back all the panels. btw,
were you selling Volk's? zfest....

jerrera

 

yeah jerrera350,

you can use me as a reference.

if his 350z is there, you should ask him to see his system!!!!

and yes, i have a set of volk sf-winnings for sale.

-john

 

Anyone know of any other good audio places to go to? Preferrably around the Peninsula.

 

I realize this is a late reply, but by far and away the best shop I've ever seen is Custom Exotica.

Custom Exotica
2400 Wyandotte Street Suite C
Mountain View, CA 94043

650-988-1004

They do custom installation, as well as regular. Audio, video, navigation.

They are also sponsor's of the Audio forum on my350z.com

http://www.customexotica.com

 

Sorry to bring up an old thread but I drove by Custom exotica today and it looks like they're not in business anymore. Does anyone know if they moved or is the shop closed? I also tried calling but I only get a busy signal.

thanks,
Jeff

 

near Peninsula,
try..
Audio Dimension - ask for Bill
(415) 587-8700
5635 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94112

 

Oh wow... I didn't realize how old this thread was

 

Audiomobile

 

yup, Takao closed it down a while ago.

 

Thanks for the update...I've heard good things about audiomobile...I think I'll try to stop by.

Jeff

 

Auto Sound Security Alarm & Stereo
1205 W. El Camino Real
Sunnyvale CA
Phone: 408-968-2589

I had all my speakers swapped out(Focal components in front and Kenwood in the back), new deck(alpine), and an amp(alpine). They did a good job

 

The best "high-end" stereo shop around bay area is soundinnovations in hayward! alothogh they are very pricey but from my own expirance, you get what you paid for it!...if you have few extra bucks laying around? give ernie a call...510-471-9062... ~s.w.

 

Audio Mobile in Oakland..........the best of the best - plus the owner owns a Z and it sounds incredible!

 

Dynamic Audio in San jose. They are the one that take care the sound system on my car. The blue Roadster.

 

Another vote for Alan of Audiomobile. He installed my system and he knows what he's doing.

 

Mannnnnnnnnnnn......check out the rest of the Zs first and then check out Big AL's 350Z....Audiomobile all the way. Alan got mad skillz
-vincent

 

Not to jack the thread but Vincent has mad skills too!

Great job on my tint. Rob at Zcar complemented your work as well as others.

By the way Vincent, I'll be making an appointment soon for my S14.

Bob