Buying from audio dealer or ordering online to save???

Question

ok im intrested in ALPINE TYPE X SWX-1242D & PDX-1.1000 AMP.. TWO OF EACH

and well the dealers around here are saying around 4-500 for the sub and 800 for the amp.. well online i find much cheaper. such as the sub being under 300 and the amp being under 600.. which i calculate after price of the 4 items being a total of $1700 and bought in a store of normal retail price at around 2500+. now i know that the store usually charges extra install and a fee since its an outside product because of it not bought there vs it being all free if bought there but thats like under 100 im guessing so which still saves me money buying it online and just having them install, put it in a brand new box of theirs.. is that the right way to go.

basically im thinking on buying

2 AMPS,
2 SUBWOOFERS
1 DECK
all online and having he store fill in the blanks for everything else (BOX,WIRES,CAPACITOR)

Answer 1

First ask yourself this: "How savvy am I at wood working, electricity and wiring?"

If your answer is "very good" at all three, then get EVERYTHING from the web, save some $$$.

Here are some pointers to get you started:

http://spkrbox1.spaces.live.com

Go here for research:

http://www.bcae1.com

Otherwise, most shops will install your system for free (or a small fee), since you are buying from them.

This is also why they are called "dealers", you might be able to strike a deal with them.

Answer 2

www.crutchfield.com is still the best place I have found to buy my audio equipment both for home and auto. I like that they include all wiring harnesses and installation kits free.

Answer 3

do it going online to order it saves,but if some thing doesn't work you will have to pay to ship it back.get the WIRES,CAPACITOR online you will also save money