I have my stereo equipment on hand and I'm looking for a place / person who can install my car stereo, nothing fancy. Can anyone advise a reputable shop in the DFW area that can install a mono amp (alpine m450) & zenclosure box with 2 10" subs (alpine type-e) to a bose factory radio?

Thanks,

Mark

 

texas audio..... kingsly and shiloh....just ask for jr. and tell him joe sent you, he'll give you a great deal and has worked on quite a few Z's

 

dont laugh, but i knew the guy at cartoys in plano and they did my system. i was very happy with the install. use jock smith as a salesman and mike as the installer

 

Car Toys will (at least everyone I have spoken with, and the quotes they gave me) overcharge you like crazy. I have nothing good to say about car toys.

 

yeah - i went to car toys and they were charging 120 in parts just to hook up 2 10" and an amp. Then another 120 for the labor...240 sounds a bit extreme.

here is the breakdown:

RCA Cables: $30
Line Out: $40
8 Gauge Amp Kit: $50

Is there anything else needed? Im going to ebay to get these parts so I dont get shafted in that dept.

 

Check the price point between ebay and the figures they gave you. How much power are you running? You may want to consider 4 or 6 gauge wire if its powerful enough.

Line out $40? Maybe I am just brain farting, but I am drawing a blank what the line out would be that would justify a $40 cost.

 

Thanks for the note. Below is what I plan on hooking up - again it's nothing fancy.

1. Alpine M450 mono amp
2. 2 10" Alpine Type-E's
3. Zenclosure box.


All of this going to my factory bose system. How hard can it be? If anyone can do the install for me, I'd be happy to pay as I might learn a thing or two about my car. I'll bring all necessary parts for the install. Please advise so I don't get ripped off.

Thanks for the responses so far.

Mark

 

Earmark, from what I hear, is the best place to go to when doing stereo related install.

 

Hi Mark,

I'm thinking to something similar to my Bose system, but not sure how it will sounds. Please let me know the results.

Thanks.

 

Honestly guys if you want to do this right I would suggest an aftermarket unit, and stay away from the Bose head unit. I havent seen good results with that setup, and the forum members will tell you the same from what I have read so far.

 

My installer should be able to hook up everything for you at a good price. He did my full trunk setup w/ amps, suede wrapped fiberglass shell, boxes, etc. He's about to make me a trunk lid with a fiberglassed LCD monitor.

Give Richard a call: 972-979-7729

 

earmark is the best for custom audio...something like what you are talking about will be quick

 

Richard did mine and he did an AWESOME job. I'd reccomend him in a minute !!!

 

Moog,
I'm needing a custom enclosure built housing 2 15" CVRs and 1 10" fosgate... you think richard would be interested... need to price first obviously...

i got shafted the last time i went to a shop in Arlington... so definitely give me a shout before thinking about a shop in Arlington... i just might have something to say about them and their service...

 

Yeah he can do it no prob. Here is a fiberglass enclosure he did for my setup:

 

someone has no trunk space... lol... very nice setup...

 

legionnaire what place was it in arlington?

 

Can any dallas members post pictures of their z trunk and state the name of the shop? Even if its something basic, I'd like to see.

Here is the 2nd part. Should I do all this work with a bose factory?

Or

Should I wait till I get a deal on a double-din (AVIC-D3) and get it all done again.

Don't really want to pay for double labor and I'm dying to get this done.

Thanks amigoz

 

JR's in Irving. Very nice shop, primo work

 

I posted this already, but given the topic it does not hurt to say it again... get a double din! You do not have to pay out the nose for a DD. Depends on what DD you are looking at because they can run as high as $1500 easy, but I have seen them for as low as $350 for a good unit.