$300.00 / 31 day lesson

HT Rambler · 07-08-2010, 05:41 PM

As you guys know i finally got my stuff installed last weekend.(2 weekends ago) Did not do much with the car this past week getting ready for trip to NYC. Got back in town Monday morning and started playing with stereo and noticed right front speaker (waffling) at certain points on certain songs. So i call online car stereo to talk with them about it , they tell me that warranty is only 30 days which expired yesterday ????? So poof goes $300.00

and by the way volume has never even been up past 1/2 way !!
Oh well that's the way ot goes , but won't spend any more money with them.

CBRich · 07-08-2010, 07:30 PM

Shop?

memorylasts · 07-08-2010, 07:56 PM

What pieces did you buy?

If you bought a head unit it could have over powered your speaker.

bigaudiofanat · 07-08-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

What pieces did you buy?

If you bought a head unit it could have over powered your speaker.

Actually underpowered is much more likely head units only put out 22 watts tops RMS. Unless he is using the stock speakers and in that case it could damage them with loud volume. But as he said he did not go up very high.

OP if they are aftermarket speakers I would go back and argue with them. Unless it is clearly stated on their return policy or receipt than I would argue for them to fix the problem.

They might of even reversed the polarity of the speaker.

What are the brands used? Also the shop could of installed used products but I can not say only thoughts about things that could of happened.

Liquid_G · 07-08-2010, 09:38 PM

If it was Onlinecarstereo.com... Fk that place.. scam artists.. That and HiFiSoundconnection.com avoid those places at all costs..

memorylasts · 07-08-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Actually underpowered is much more likely head units only put out 22 watts tops RMS. Unless he is using the stock speakers and in that case it could damage them with loud volume. But as he said he did not go up very high.

Thanks for the correction! +rep

fairladyZ34 · 07-09-2010, 12:41 AM

sonicelectronix.com and crutchfield.com i know crutchfield is close to retail but they include everything you need to install your self and offer phone support

HT Rambler · 07-09-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Shop?

Don't know what you are asking or implying ? Shop ? the shop did not install the speakers , so there is no blame on them. If you or implying that a shop should have installed them ? (i wont waste my time) Clarify !!

HT Rambler · 07-09-2010, 09:23 AM

Let's see here questions:
The pieces in my system or Clarion vx409 head unit. Jl audio 500/5 amp. Rear tweets (pioneer) dont have number off hand. WAC.custom sub box. And Punch 10" sub. The speakers are Boston pro 60's (components).
The only thing the shop hooked up was the steering wheel control (programmed it only) and the trigger for the video (tr-7).

bigaudiofanat · 07-09-2010, 09:25 AM

Than it would not e there fault it would be whoever tuned your amp or did not. Speakers hate clipped power and can damage them even with a high end amp.

HT Rambler · 07-09-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

If it was Onlinecarstereo.com... Fk that place.. scam artists.. That and HiFiSoundconnection.com avoid those places at all costs..

Lesson learned!!! , i usually deal with onlinecarstereo and woofers etc. never had a problem till now. Mostly woofers etc...

speedfreak28 · 07-10-2010, 12:09 AM

This is why I say you're better off buying from an authorized dealer. All the online companies give youin house warranty and repair alot of product theirselves.

HT Rambler · 07-10-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Than it would not e there fault it would be whoever tuned your amp or did not. Speakers hate clipped power and can damage them even with a high end amp.

Amp is at same settings now , put the pollyfill in the sub box and cranked it to 1/2 to 3/4 all day yesterday and other speakers are fine. Don't think amp settings had anything to do with it. LEFT SPEAKERS ARE FINE !!!

07-08-2010, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 15	$300.00 / 31 day lesson As you guys know i finally got my stuff installed last weekend.(2 weekends ago) Did not do much with the car this past week getting ready for trip to NYC. Got back in town Monday morning and started playing with stereo and noticed right front speaker (waffling) at certain points on certain songs. So i call online car stereo to talk with them about it , they tell me that warranty is only 30 days which expired yesterday ????? So poof goes $300.00 and by the way volume has never even been up past 1/2 way !! Oh well that's the way ot goes , but won't spend any more money with them.

07-08-2010, 07:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	What pieces did you buy? If you bought a head unit it could have over powered your speaker. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

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Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 43	If it was Onlinecarstereo.com... Fk that place.. scam artists.. That and HiFiSoundconnection.com avoid those places at all costs.. __________________

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fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 18	sonicelectronix.com and crutchfield.com i know crutchfield is close to retail but they include everything you need to install your self and offer phone support __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

07-09-2010, 09:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Than it would not e there fault it would be whoever tuned your amp or did not. Speakers hate clipped power and can damage them even with a high end amp. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-08-2010, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Shop?

07-09-2010, 09:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 15	Let's see here questions: The pieces in my system or Clarion vx409 head unit. Jl audio 500/5 amp. Rear tweets (pioneer) dont have number off hand. WAC.custom sub box. And Punch 10" sub. The speakers are Boston pro 60's (components). The only thing the shop hooked up was the steering wheel control (programmed it only) and the trigger for the video (tr-7).

07-10-2010, 12:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 15	This is why I say you're better off buying from an authorized dealer. All the online companies give youin house warranty and repair alot of product theirselves.

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