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RickieFrat: was that you thas was giving the hookup on stereo gear?

What brands do you carry?

Specifically, do you carry JL Audio, Kenwood, Alpine and Infinity?

 

[RickieFrat]

Well sorry to say ... No, no, no, and no to the brands you mentioned. But here is a list of everything I carry.

Aiwa ..... Automotive Sound, Serving New England
Audiovox Prestige ..... Automotive Sound , Security and Video
Audiovox ..... Automotive Video & GPS Guidance Systems
Autopage .....Automotive vehicle security paging systems
Becker .....OEM CD Changers For Mercdes and Porsche
Bel-tronics....... Radar & laser detectors
Cerwin Vega.....Woofers & separates packs
Code Alarm.....Sure Start Remote Starters and Pro Series Alarms
Coustic Mobile Auido.....Amps, Coaxes, Empty Enclosures
Design Tech / Auto Command .....Deluxe remote car starters
Directed Electronics ...... DEI Vehicle security & remote starters
Dynamat... Sound deadening material
Hirschmann..... AM /FM/ Cellular electric & fixed mast antennas
Harada..... AM/ FM/ Cellular fixed mast antennas and remote car starters
Harrison Labs ..... Inline preamp crossover modules
JVC ...2001 Mobile Audio & Video
Lightning Audio ..... Automotive audio power stiffening capacitors
MA Audio / Video 2002 .... Mobile Video, Subs, Amps & more
Metra ..... Automotive Dash and Wire Harness
MTX ....Woofers, Boxes, Coaxes, Amplifiers & much more
O.E. Compatible CD changers ..They plug into the factory radio & use the factory CD Changer controls for OEM sound quality
Omega Research & Development ....Excalibu, K-9, Freedom, Crime Guard Auto alarms, Remote Starters & More !!
PIAA ...... Professional Halogen Automotive Lamp Systems, Fog lights & more...
Street Glow ........ Automotive lighting , accent, neon, headlight replacement bulbs & more
Varad ... Sequential scanning alarm L.E.D.'s


There will be more coming this Summer. I'm gonna be doing buisness with OZ Rims and NeuSpeed Products. If there is anything that you need a price for, let me know.



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Any particular reasons that you don't carry the "big" brands?

Not that I have any real reason not to buy one of your brands, I just have this weird thing about buying from a big name.

I've got Alpine, Kenwood, Infinity and JL gear in my car now, and I've had Pioneer before, and I currently trust all of those brands. Hesitant to buy something I don't have first-hand experience with...

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[68style]

I think it's because big brands don't typically have equipment that is "extreme"

You'll never see Best Buy or Good Guys selling Nakamichi or stuff like that.. really high end quality $$$$$ stuff, but not huge retailers.

That said, Rickie, what's your best price on a JVC SH-99 deck?

 

[SHOnOFF]

Hey Rickie, got a question for you. You said you carry Bel detectors. How much for a Bel 980?? What about a 950? I'm looking to upgrade to a better detector but don't think I want to pay for a Valentine One. Bel 980 came in 2nd or 3rd in the latest test by C&D, I believe. My friend has a 950 and said it's basically the same thing as the 980 minus 2 programmable features. Anyway, please let me know prices when you get a chance. You can either reply on here or e-mail me at [email protected]. Thanks!

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Originally posted by 68style:

I think it's because big brands don't typically have equipment that is "extreme"

You'll never see Best Buy or Good Guys selling Nakamichi or stuff like that.. really high end quality $$$$$ stuff, but not huge retailers.

That said, Rickie, what's your best price on a JVC SH-99 deck?

On that note, the big brands make the better decks. Not to disrespect you, Rickie, but I'd not buy a headunit in the few of those brands that produce one.

Several of the brands I recognize and would trust as far as loudspeakers and subs go, but...

I won't buy an Aiwa/JVC/Audiovox deck/amp whatever. Those brand-names don't inspire a feeling of quality and feature-rich products in me.

And besides, I'd have thought "bigger" brands would have more "extreme" gear, since they've got the money to take the chance on it being not-good.

Oh well. Let me know if you ever start carrying any of the brands I asked about, and I'll throw some money your way.

I need new amps and stuff...

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[RStalveyARFF]

Rickie, SHOTIME, and myself have JVC decks in our cars, and for my $99 deck and $200 12 disc Changer, I am quite happy with the sound quality, and the features afforded to me.

 

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Hey, that's cool. If you like them, great.

I haven't liked a single JVC, Aiwa, Audiovox, Sony or Jensen deck that I've seen, to this date.

 

[RickieFrat]

Originally posted by [email protected]:
Any particular reasons that you don't carry the "big" brands?

Not that I have any real reason not to buy one of your brands, I just have this weird thing about buying from a big name.

I've got Alpine, Kenwood, Infinity and JL gear in my car now, and I've had Pioneer before, and I currently trust all of those brands. Hesitant to buy something I don't have first-hand experience with...

Don't get me wrong ..... those brands are great !! But right now I'm offering what my distributor is offering to me. you say JVC isn't a big name .... I'll have to call that wrong. JVC is up there with Pioneer. As a installer, the pioneer is a PITA. They don't follow the same "color codes" like all other radio brands. I'm NOT putting them down by all means. But when you worked for a company that was installing 6-8 headunits a day the "color code" comes second nature.

I'm NOT trying to turn this into a flame war and I know everyone has there prefrences. I didn't even know what MA Audio was. I tried it like any other comsumer and fell in love. The sound in my car is crisp and clear. **** when I play Mariah Carey, it sounds like she is in the back seat (now only if she was

).

As far as my head unit .... it was all about features. Here is my headunits specs : Anti-Theft ELKAMELEON System II; Dot-Matrix Multi-Color LCD Display; Voice Recognition; With Contrast Control; Power Output. 45w X 4; CD Changer Control (J-Link); BBE II High Definition Sound; VCR Control; Advanced Sound Control Memory; Card-Type Wireless Remote Control CD SECTION: CD Text; 1-Bit DAC; Disc Name Registration; Direct Track Access (1 -12); Random/Repeat Play; Intro Scan; CHANGER CONTROL SECTION: CD Text (When connected with CH-X1 200); Disc Name Registration; Direct Disc Select (1-12); Random/Repeat Play (2 Modes); Intro, Scan (2 Modes); TUNER SECTION: HS-11 Tuner; 6 AM + 18 FM Presets; SSM (for FM); Seek; Station Name Registration; AFNS/PNC; Stereo/Mono Switch; European Switchable Tuner; DISPLAY SECTION: Switchable Dimmer; Sound Meter; GENERAL SECTION: Beep Tone Support; COMPU PLAY; Power-Off Mode Eject; Preferred Setting Mode.

List: 429.95

How many radios do you know that can be controled by your voice ???

Sorry So Long ..... Rickie

 

[RickieFrat]

Originally posted by 68style:

Rickie, what's your best price on a JVC SH-99 deck?

Excellent choice !! I'll be upgrading to this model some time in the early summer. Crutchfield is selling them @
$399. I can go as low as $359 + shipping. This unit lists for $429.95.

 

[RickieFrat]

Originally posted by SHOnOFF:
Hey Rickie, got a question for you. You said you carry Bel detectors. How much for a Bel 980?? What about a 950? You can either reply on here or e-mail me at [email protected]. Thanks!

I have your info:

BEL 980
Detects X, K, Super Wideband Ka Radar, Laser and SWS Signals Digital Voice and Ultra-Bright Text Display; Tutorial Mode Bright, Dark and Fully adjustable Dim Modes Set and Forget Memory. Price ... $299.95 + shipping.

Sorry to say, I don't have a listing for a BEL950. I will get all the info in the AM and repost here.




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[RStalveyARFF]

Originally posted by RickieFrat:
How many radios do you know that can be controled by your voice ???

only the eclipse head units, but you need to by their high priced brains for it to actually work. Those work windows and locks too though.

 

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Originally posted by RickieFrat:
Don't get me wrong ..... those brands are great !! But right now I'm offering what my distributor is offering to me. you say JVC isn't a big name .... I'll have to call that wrong. JVC is up there with Pioneer. As a installer, the pioneer is a PITA. They don't follow the same "color codes" like all other radio brands. I'm NOT putting them down by all means. But when you worked for a company that was installing 6-8 headunits a day the "color code" comes second nature.

OK, so I'll withdraw on JVC not being a "big brand"...

As for the Pioneer colorcodes, yeah, they are a royal pain.

Is MA Audio the same as "Memphis Audio" ??

A local shop around here keeps trying to push these digital Memphis Audio amps on me...


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[Rob94]

Originally posted by SHO91MTX:
Rickie, SHOTIME, and myself have JVC decks in our cars, and for my $99 deck and $200 12 disc Changer, I am quite happy with the sound quality, and the features afforded to me.

Hey, don't forget about me Eric.....I have a JVC unit also....thanks Rickie....

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[SnoSho]

JVC and Alpine makes great decks, Apline in the wifes van is great. But I really want the new Pioneer 9000 ...9800 or something like that. I'd miss the dolphins. But I really want the 3 outs rather than having 2 the 7200 has.

Tim M.

 

[RickieFrat]

Originally posted by [email protected]:
OK, so I'll withdraw on JVC not being a "big brand"...

Is MA Audio the same as "Memphis Audio" ??

A local shop around here keeps trying to push these digital Memphis Audio amps on me...

No ... Memphis Audio is NOT MA Audio. You can check out there site at www.maaudio.com . You will see that this company is not low end but high end competition stuff. Check out this link .... http://maaudio.com/teamma.html .



[This message has been edited by RickieFrat (edited 01-08-2002).]

 

[RStalveyARFF]

which pioneer model has the downloadable pictures for the faceplate?

 

[noSHO]

Rickie- I have all C-V interior speakers, and am floored by their quality. What Vega subs do you offer (for future reference, not right away)? If I'm looking to spend about 200 on a Vega sub, whats the best you can give me? I am only looking to put in one sub, a 10" or 12" depending on the RMS power it can handle. Don't want to weigh the car down with too much heavy stuff

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[RickieFrat]

I carry two different models .... Stealth and Vega series.

Stealth is for sealed boxes. 10" 4 ohm is $109.95 and the 12" 4ohm is $124.95.

Vega is for ported boxes. 10" 4 ohm is $139.95 and the 12" 4 ohm is $149.95.

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[SnoSho]

The downloadable one is the 9300, the one I'm looking to get. I finally got a 7200 to replace the one I had stolen out of my old SHO, I thought I was going to get what I payed but they payed REPLACEMENT and since the 7300 the value they would have given had I not bought another one was 50$$$$$ as it had no value as a discontinued model. Heck this one was still 199 at Best Buy when I hunted one down.

Tim M.