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lindsayd 04-29-2012 01:25 PM
Looking for top notch stereo installer
 
Hey there, does anyone know a good stereo installer in the Seatlle, Tacoma area. I've got everything but the head unit.

BigNate 04-29-2012 01:51 PM
Benchmark Motoring in Bellevue. Anyone that knows will tell you they are arguably the best in the country

kdo2milger 04-29-2012 02:18 PM
Matt is the best in house installer hands down...

http://www.the370z.com/north-east-re...t-me-know.html

lindsayd 04-29-2012 03:05 PM
To Bignate , thanks.

lindsayd 04-29-2012 03:06 PM
Who's Matt?

bigaudiofanat 04-29-2012 09:28 PM
I am Matt, done over 30 370z's. Been flown to California twice to do over 6 370z's. PM me and we can talk and possibly set something up

RonRizz 04-30-2012 04:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kdo2milger (Post 1692629)
Matt is the best in house installer hands down...

http://www.the370z.com/north-east-re...t-me-know.html
Bold Statement.....

Telephone 04-30-2012 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RonRizz (Post 1694934)
Bold Statement.....
He has earned his keep on this board.

RonRizz 04-30-2012 05:23 PM
No doubt. He definitely has. But to say hes the best here hands down is exactly what I said, a Bold Statement.
Not taking anything away from the guy, I dont even Know him, But there are more than a few on here that have done some extremely nice work. Why steal the kudos they deserve by making a statement like that?
As far as contributing on the boards, I agree, He is well at the top of the list, but that certainly doesn't make him the "Best, hands down" installer.

WICKED_GRIN 04-30-2012 05:29 PM
^^ +1

bigaudiofanat 04-30-2012 05:32 PM
I agree some of the work people have had done is great, however the customers I work with usually do not have the spare time and or money to do things like that. If they did I would be happy to do them. Still there is some work that is better than mine in some areas. However I do not think shops have done as many 370z's as I have. :tup:

WICKED_GRIN 04-30-2012 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by italy3541 (Post 1695075)
:iagree: there are many of us on here that do installing and in depth wireing for a living, and also a few of us that have built cars that have gotten the cover to super street magazine.... a lot of us just choose not to post or give info all the time unless we are asked.. main reason is there are a lot of different opnions when it comes to audio and electronics.. there isnt much you can say on here without someone starting a argument about it.. that being said, the guys work from what iv seen is not bad at all.. but that was a very bold statment saying he is the best.. from what i have seen he does a decent job at basic installs.. but there is a difference between doing this on the side for fun, and doing this for a living and building custom cars for very picky clients...

it is no different than being able to install a turbo kit or being able to build a engine, there are people that can do it and do it well, and then there are the top end shops who do it day in and out for top end clients.. the level of the 2 is miles apart from fabrication to troubleshooting and overall quality.. that is also the reason for top notch anything costs a lot.. you are paying for that persons experiance and ability..

i am not trying to take anything away from anyone who does things on their own.. but any statement that says someone is the best hands down without knowing who else is on here to me is a ignorant statment.. i have been a installer for 13years now, and have done many many many cars and all kinds of builds.. and i would never in a million years claim to be the best... just saying..



I totally agree…………I give him a little credit for trying to correct obvious errors on his “Car Audio 101” Post by inserting ”Music Compression UPDATE 3/2012”……….Must be nice when you can have the “Post Reply(s)” with corrections deleted, insert an update and then have the “Post Closed”!!

bigaudiofanat 04-30-2012 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN (Post 1695152)
I totally agree…………I give him a little credit for trying to correct obvious errors on his “Car Audio 101” Post by inserting ”Music Compression UPDATE 3/2012”……….Must be nice when you can have the “Post Reply(s)” with corrections deleted, insert an update and then have the “Post Closed”!!
OP allow me to introduce the troll of the forum. You will notice 99.98% of his replies are aimed at me because he has nothing better to do.

RonRizz 04-30-2012 06:27 PM
Agreed. no need to bash the guy. Thats not at all what I intended in my post.
Nothing directed negatively at you, Matt. Just the statement itself.

bigaudiofanat 04-30-2012 06:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RonRizz (Post 1695222)
Agreed. no need to bash the guy. Thats not at all what I intended in my post.
Nothing directed negatively at you, Matt. Just the statement itself.
No problem buddy, hey I see your in PA maybe we could get together one day.

RonRizz 04-30-2012 06:36 PM
Any stereo competitions in your area?
I'm a Meca member, but they dont have any in jersey this year.
I like to visit local shops whenever I hear of non-sanctioned events, though, they are usually the better shows as far as seeing rides you havent seen a dozen times at sanctioned events. Any you know of nearby I'll gladly come down to.

I was in one in Warrenton, Va yesterday.

bigaudiofanat 04-30-2012 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RonRizz (Post 1695249)
Any stereo competitions in your area?
I'm a Meca member, but they dont have any in jersey this year.
I like to visit local shops whenever I hear of non-sanctioned events, though, they are usually the better shows as far as seeing rides you havent seen a dozen times at sanctioned events. Any you know of nearby I'll gladly come down to.

I was in one in Warrenton, Va yesterday.
I know there is once coming up. I will PM you when I remember where. I know its a SQ competition.

zakimak 04-30-2012 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 1695166)
OP allow me to introduce the troll of the forum. You will notice 99.98% of his replies are aimed at me because he has nothing better to do.
I do not know about the other posts nor care to find out but wicked has point about the car 101 post issue replies being removed. There were relevant information in those exchanges although at times contentious, it was removed in my opinion because of ruffled feathers. The unfortunate part is that knowledgeable people are dissuaded in sharing their knowledge which is a shame.

I remembered years ago at iasca, a competitor boasted that the install took him and his crew thousand of hours to complete. All of us in attendance was in disbelief that it took that long for such a lousy install. It is not about how many Z that you've done to make you an expert. No disrespect, but try being a little more humble, you might end up learning a thing or two.

RonRizz 04-30-2012 06:44 PM
:tiphat:Yeah, let me know.

bigaudiofanat 04-30-2012 06:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by zakimak (Post 1695266)
I do not know about the other posts nor care to find out but wicked has point about the car 101 post issue replies being removed. There were relevant information in those exchanges although at times contentious, it was removed in my opinion because of ruffled feathers. The unfortunate part is that knowledgeable people are dissuaded in sharing their knowledge which is a shame.

I remembered years ago at iasca, a competitor boasted that the install took him and his crew thousand of hours to complete. All of us in attendance was in disbelief that it took that long for such a lousy install. It is not about how many Z that you've done to make you an expert. No disrespect, but try being a little more humble, you might end up learning a thing or two.
As I mentioned back on that thread, I had contacted and talked to the person that was in disagreement with my compression information. I researched it and re worded and re wrote some of it. People are entitled to their opinion.

The posts were removed because they discussion and or debate was not going anywhere so I had the 3 pages cleaned up.

bigaudiofanat 04-30-2012 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by italy3541 (Post 1695281)
:iagree: you nailed it man.. that is the very reason why i dont post very often on here.. two many people think they know it all.. iv spent years and years learning my trade, countless hours traveling all over the place for training.. and after only being on here a short time i learned it isnt worth the time to try to help people out or give my opnion most of the time unless someone asks for it..
AS I said, I am not the one that said I am the best hands down if you read I posted this.


Quote:
Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 1695070)
I agree some of the work people have had done is great, however the customers I work with usually do not have the spare time and or money to do things like that. If they did I would be happy to do them. Still there is some work that is better than mine in some areas. However I do not think shops have done as many 370z's as I have. :tup:

WICKED_GRIN 04-30-2012 06:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 1695166)
OP allow me to introduce the troll of the forum. You will notice 99.98% of his replies are aimed at me because he has nothing better to do.






Forums by definition…………” A meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged”

Error by definition……….” A deviation from accuracy or correctness”

Troll by definition………” A person whose sole purpose in life is to seek out people to argue with on the internet over extremely trivial issues”

Do you really think your mistakes in “Car Audio 101” were trivial?

Trips 04-30-2012 07:27 PM
All right guys, Lets move on and get back on topic!!

This has gone long enough and everyone has made valid points

About the meaning of the best and what was actually claimed by bigaudiofanat = Matt

Anyone else that could Help the Op? Please chime in and the rest Move on.

Thank You..

AK370Z 04-30-2012 11:56 PM
Agreed with Triple's.

Original Poster,
Are you looking for TOP NOTCH installer? then expect to pay $1000+ to have your audio installed by one of the TOP 100 installer in the country. But if you're looking for a installer who will install your stuff in a professional way and do a good job, You have my vote for Matt. HE has done many 370Z's so far (including mine). It's been 3 years now and not a single issue with my install (KENWOOD NAV, rear view cam, fog light,etc). He is a honest sincere guy who will take the time and do the job right and change you probably 1/10 of the money those PRO's will charge. So the choice is yours. I'm not saying he is the TOP NOTCH in the area, but I know he will do a VERY comparable job at a fraction of the PRO install cost. He has a passion for this stuff. Other than him, the other vendor we have here is Wicked CAS and they are located in NH.

As for the others, please do not troll. If you had stuff done by Matt, please put your :twocents: in so that it helps OP. If you didn't have anything done, please move on to the next thread. No need to :stirthepot:

lindsayd 05-01-2012 06:09 AM
Thanks for the input. The first guy I have gone to was rated in tlhe top 100 and he said the install and dynamat would be about $5000 and I have all the equipment. He seemed a little high. Plus, he told me that he would have to add fiberglass to my enclosure that Wicked CAS made without even seeing it.
I didn't really get a good feeling about the guy.

bigaudiofanat 05-01-2012 08:12 AM
He was giving op his opinion about his experience with an installer that is what i see. Also I have worked for 2 shops and both were called themselves "pros" but their behind the scenes work as in the stuff the customer never saw was bad to say the least. No pride in how the wires were ran crimp connectors and or t taps used everywhere. I just got the sense of "That will do" from them, and I have seen it on high end shops in California like unique whips. These shops are about how much they can pump out with max profit. Where as I do it as a hobby and to my time. Do this mean all shops are that way? NO However I have read, seen, and witnessed first hand of what shops will do when the customer is not looking. I for one encourage my customers to hang around watch and even help if they want. Not all shops are bad and I am by no means the best or the master like some. But I hope one day to be as good as some of them.

Besides I even said I am not the best I am not sure what you are looking for.

bigaudiofanat 05-01-2012 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by italy3541 (Post 1696294)
If thats the case then why should everyone who has not had work done by you have to move on?

and of course all you see is his opnion, because he is promoting you, and the rest of us cant comment because we will get kicked off the site if we do...
Not at all, this is a forum a place where people come to voice their opinions. Once person posted that I am the best and 2 posts down I LOL'd and said I am not. But people still turned the thread into a debate about that. THAT is why AK and triple stepped in. Not to make people look at me like the best. Like AK said if you want the best your going to pay for it.

koffeegy 05-01-2012 09:58 AM
HEY! Look, a cat.

So far off topic.... I just had my system installed and it ran me about $1000. But it was done at a shop around here and they let me watch if I wanted. I have had other work done buy them in the past, so I know their work is solid. I did PM Big to see if he was going to be in my area for an install, but I couldn't wait a month or two. I wanted it now, so I had to pay the price for it.

bigaudiofanat 05-01-2012 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by italy3541 (Post 1696347)
seriously big how many times are you going to edit your posts and delete and then repost so your comments all line up?
Few posts I added things to but most of them have not been touched. :icon14:

bigaudiofanat 05-01-2012 10:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by koffeegy (Post 1696462)
HEY! Look, a cat.

So far off topic.... I just had my system installed and it ran me about $1000. But it was done at a shop around here and they let me watch if I wanted. I have had other work done buy them in the past, so I know their work is solid. I did PM Big to see if he was going to be in my area for an install, but I couldn't wait a month or two. I wanted it now, so I had to pay the price for it.
:tup: That gives you a more relief knows what they are doing to your car. Glad it worded out for ya:tiphat:

bigaudiofanat 05-01-2012 11:37 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by italy3541 (Post 1696694)
you went from 2 sentences in one to a paragraph.. you also deleted a post.. and changed most of the ones you put up....:bowrofl:
Nope not ONE of my posts have been deleted from this thread. And i will swear to you by that statement is 100% true.

ConchZ2 05-01-2012 11:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by italy3541 (Post 1696347)
seriously big how many times are you going to edit your posts and delete and then repost so your comments all line up?


I can speak from experience since I got banned from this 370Z site for 6 months for expressing my opinion. If you read all of my posts since being banned, I have been silent with my opinions and knowledge. I do not know Big and have nothing against his installations and have read positive comments in this forum concerning his basic skills but I have noticed posts being deleted when people have expressed their opinions and expertise. This could all change when the next generation Z is produced and a new Z forum starts with different people. Just saying

zakimak 05-01-2012 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by lindsayd (Post 1692542)
Hey there, does anyone know a good stereo installer in the Seatlle, Tacoma area. I've got everything but the head unit.
To the OP.

It sound to me like you are looking for a basic install which any competent shop will be able to accommodate. Best bet is to call up the local shops and look through their install photos. Good shop wouldn't mind you looking through their install bays and allow you to view briefly when they are installing the system. It is disconcerting to let a stranger tear apart your car and I feel your trepidation, but a well establish shop with liability insurance is your best bet.

As for the other aspects relating to this thread, I respectfully let people whom has seen all the evidences come to their own opinion but I take exception in your assertion that what was posted in Car 101 thread was "opinion" in as much as what was stated if I may paraphrase: FLAC compression is lossless - which you at the time adamantly disagreed. This is not opinion but fact and to have the posts removed was in my opinion not conducive to the benefit of everyone.


Quote:
Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 1695272)
As I mentioned back on that thread, I had contacted and talked to the person that was in disagreement with my compression information. I researched it and re worded and re wrote some of it. People are entitled to their opinion.

The posts were removed because they discussion and or debate was not going anywhere so I had the 3 pages cleaned up.

ConchZ2 05-01-2012 12:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by zakimak (Post 1696851)
To the OP.

"As for the other aspects relating to this thread, I respectfully let people whom has seen all the evidences come to their own opinion but I take exception in your assertion that what was posted in Car 101 thread was "opinion" in as much as what was stated if I may paraphrase: FLAC compression is lossless - which you at the time adamantly disagreed. This is not opinion but fact and to have the posts removed was in my opinion not conducive to the benefit of everyone".


This is correct! and probably confused some people!! The person who responded and corrected the “FLAC compression is lossless” statement will probably never contribute his audio knowledge in this forum again.

lindsayd 05-02-2012 07:18 AM
Hey thanks for the input. It definitely is nerve racking letting someone , whom you don't know, tear apart you car. I wanted to see if anyone on the forum knew any good shops. I know Benchmark, but I wanted to get more opinions.


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