Trusted stereo shop in Bay Area?
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Trusted stereo shop in Bay Area?
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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Originally posted by jerrera350
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
thanks,
Jeff
Originally posted by Razorkat
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
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
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Originally posted by jsl757
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
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
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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
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
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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.
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Originally posted by luckistryke
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
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
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