Your Favorite Install Shops and Buyers Guide
10-30-2006, 02:40 AM
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Your Favorite Install Shops and Buyers Guide
Installers Guide:
This is something that gets asked a lot around here. We need to list shops we have personal experience with, in reference to Corvettes.
If you know of a shop that does good work with Vette's, please tell us about them.
We would like to know:
As things change, please keep your entry up-to-date. We all know shops close and installers leave. So if that happens, let us know about it... and if the installer has moved, update accordingly.
Buyers Guide:
We also would like to know which shops you like buying from, and why.
We also would like to know what brands you have selected, namely, because they fit in the Vette.
Finally, and most importantly, we would like to know what generation Vette you own. This way we can isolate C4 components from C5 or C6 components. They are not all interchangeable.
Remember, this is a living document!
IMPORTANT: This thread is NOT for general posting and discussion. Please, no chit-chat or questions. If an area hasn't reported in, it may never... be aware of this reality.
Thanks!
This is something that gets asked a lot around here. We need to list shops we have personal experience with, in reference to Corvettes.
If you know of a shop that does good work with Vette's, please tell us about them.
We would like to know:
- Name of Shop
- Address
- Phone Number
- Web URL
- Name of Installer/Manager
- Specialty
As things change, please keep your entry up-to-date. We all know shops close and installers leave. So if that happens, let us know about it... and if the installer has moved, update accordingly.
Buyers Guide:
We also would like to know which shops you like buying from, and why.
We also would like to know what brands you have selected, namely, because they fit in the Vette.
Finally, and most importantly, we would like to know what generation Vette you own. This way we can isolate C4 components from C5 or C6 components. They are not all interchangeable.
Remember, this is a living document!
IMPORTANT: This thread is NOT for general posting and discussion. Please, no chit-chat or questions. If an area hasn't reported in, it may never... be aware of this reality.
Thanks!
Last edited by bogus; 11-02-2006 at 09:25 PM.
10-30-2006, 10:09 AM
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Shop:
Name of Shop: Car Audio Innovations
Address: 212 Harding Blv, Suite H. Roseville, CA
Phone Number: 1-800-892-6430 or 916-780-9450
Web URL: http://caraudioinnovations.com/
Name of Installer/Manager: Rod Birch
Specialty: Porsches, High end audio such as Focal, ARC.
Name of Shop: Car Audio Innovations
Address: 212 Harding Blv, Suite H. Roseville, CA
Phone Number: 1-800-892-6430 or 916-780-9450
Web URL: http://caraudioinnovations.com/
Name of Installer/Manager: Rod Birch
Specialty: Porsches, High end audio such as Focal, ARC.
10-30-2006, 10:33 AM
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Shop Name: Long Radio
Address: 2 Middle Rd.
Enfield, CT. 06082
Phone#: 860-763-0855
Name of Installer: Paul
the best!
Name of Manager: Brian
Specialty: Corvettes & Mustangs (high end sounds systems,security systems, monitors)
Address: 2 Middle Rd.
Enfield, CT. 06082
Phone#: 860-763-0855
Name of Installer: Paul
the best!Name of Manager: Brian
Specialty: Corvettes & Mustangs (high end sounds systems,security systems, monitors)
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10-30-2006, 12:18 PM
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Name of Shop: Summit Sound and Security
Address: 8027B Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Phone Number: 1-888-509-5553
Web URL: http://www.summitsound.net/
Name of Manager: Roger Buell (have him do the install ... he is their best)
Specialty: Mid-High end Audio (Alpine, Clarion, Focal, MB Quart), Tint, ClearBra, Alarms ...
Address: 8027B Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Phone Number: 1-888-509-5553
Web URL: http://www.summitsound.net/
Name of Manager: Roger Buell (have him do the install ... he is their best)
Specialty: Mid-High end Audio (Alpine, Clarion, Focal, MB Quart), Tint, ClearBra, Alarms ...
10-30-2006, 09:20 PM
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Name of Shop: Rockstar Designs
Address: 11552 Cypress N. Houston Rd.; Cypress, TX 77429
Phone Number: 281-813-7348
Web URL: www.rockstardesigns.net
Name of Installer/Manager: Rocky Rico owner/installer
Specialty: Custom installations, corvettes, vipers, other high end cars and of course plenty of trucks being in TX!
Address: 11552 Cypress N. Houston Rd.; Cypress, TX 77429
Phone Number: 281-813-7348
Web URL: www.rockstardesigns.net
Name of Installer/Manager: Rocky Rico owner/installer
Specialty: Custom installations, corvettes, vipers, other high end cars and of course plenty of trucks being in TX!
10-30-2006, 11:39 PM
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Name of Shop: Audiovizions
Address: 2283 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro TN 37130 (30 min.
Phone Number: 615-217-2819
Web URL: www.audiozions.com, www.corvettecaraudio.com
Name of Installer/Manager: Dave Hale (Forum name: Audiodave)
Specialty: Custom installations, sub boxes, etc.
NOTE: Dave's specialty is Vettes & he makes custom boxes for C5's
and C6's alike. Quality is top-notch & beats JL's stealthbox in price!!
Address: 2283 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro TN 37130 (30 min.
Phone Number: 615-217-2819
Web URL: www.audiozions.com, www.corvettecaraudio.com
Name of Installer/Manager: Dave Hale (Forum name: Audiodave)
Specialty: Custom installations, sub boxes, etc.
NOTE: Dave's specialty is Vettes & he makes custom boxes for C5's
and C6's alike. Quality is top-notch & beats JL's stealthbox in price!!
11-01-2006, 10:42 AM
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I will stick this thread for a while and see how it works out
11-03-2006, 12:03 PM
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Reus Audio Systems
800-276-8865
http://www.reusaudio.com/
They are not inexpensive, but their systems and installs are amazing. You would hardly know my C5 has a custom stereo until you turn it on. And they will fly out and install it at your home if you wish.
They experiment with the systems and practice the installs on the type of vehicle before they attempt to do customers. There were no scratches, miss-fittings or broken pieces after my install. The tech even addressed a few areas that are known to rattle in the doors while he was at it. Perfect for those who know little about proper audio systems (me), have a little extra money, and want a fantastic stereo that is unobtrusive and stealthy.
Mine: 4 tweets, 1 midrange, 2 six and one halfs, 2 factory rear speakers (the only factor component used), 1 ten inch sub woofer, 2 amps, Eclipse head unit, all new wiring, fuses, and whatever else they hid in there. Plus the tech spent 3 hours listening and adjusting it.
Not an ad. I am not associated with them in any way.
800-276-8865
http://www.reusaudio.com/
They are not inexpensive, but their systems and installs are amazing. You would hardly know my C5 has a custom stereo until you turn it on. And they will fly out and install it at your home if you wish.
They experiment with the systems and practice the installs on the type of vehicle before they attempt to do customers. There were no scratches, miss-fittings or broken pieces after my install. The tech even addressed a few areas that are known to rattle in the doors while he was at it. Perfect for those who know little about proper audio systems (me), have a little extra money, and want a fantastic stereo that is unobtrusive and stealthy.
Mine: 4 tweets, 1 midrange, 2 six and one halfs, 2 factory rear speakers (the only factor component used), 1 ten inch sub woofer, 2 amps, Eclipse head unit, all new wiring, fuses, and whatever else they hid in there. Plus the tech spent 3 hours listening and adjusting it.
Not an ad. I am not associated with them in any way.
Last edited by mnotx; 11-03-2006 at 01:01 PM.
11-11-2006, 10:16 PM
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New York / Connecticut / Norther New Jersey:
www.peoplehookin.com
See this thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1557663732 for pics of their installation in my '01 vert.
These guys really made it happen for me - very professional and easy to deal with, and finished product exceeded my expectations. These guys are about 1 1/2 hours away from where I live - I will gladly make the trip to continue to use them in the future.
Mark (sixty4)
www.peoplehookin.com
See this thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1557663732 for pics of their installation in my '01 vert.
These guys really made it happen for me - very professional and easy to deal with, and finished product exceeded my expectations. These guys are about 1 1/2 hours away from where I live - I will gladly make the trip to continue to use them in the future.
Mark (sixty4)
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11-13-2006, 09:13 PM
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JML Audio
Chesterfield, MO
http://www.jmlaudio.com/
Installer: Josh (owner)
314-469-8983
jmlaudio@hotmail.com
Specialty: great fabricator for a clean design, Outstanding electrical engineering, high end audio, blue tooth, stealth radar etc.
Chesterfield, MO
http://www.jmlaudio.com/
Installer: Josh (owner)
314-469-8983
jmlaudio@hotmail.com
Specialty: great fabricator for a clean design, Outstanding electrical engineering, high end audio, blue tooth, stealth radar etc.
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12-07-2006, 08:00 AM
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Here is one I used In Southern NJ:
* Name of Shop: Auto Buffs
* Address: South Jersey
* Phone Number: 609-859-0900
* Web URL: www.autobuffs.net
* Name of Installer/Manager: Noel & Travis
* Specialty: Corvettes, custom fiberglass, painting & Audio
These guys do great work!!!
* Name of Shop: Auto Buffs
* Address: South Jersey
* Phone Number: 609-859-0900
* Web URL: www.autobuffs.net
* Name of Installer/Manager: Noel & Travis
* Specialty: Corvettes, custom fiberglass, painting & Audio
These guys do great work!!!
12-07-2006, 08:05 PM
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SOUTH FLORIDA
Senor Stereo - Pembroke Pines store
9019 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, Fl
Tel: (954) 322-1322
Fax: (954) 322-1330
Installer - Sonny (Their best and did an excellent job on my 2004 Z06) (personal email available on request)
Specialty - custom installations
http://picasaweb.google.com/rpinder/CorvetteStereo
Senor Stereo - Pembroke Pines store
9019 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, Fl
Tel: (954) 322-1322
Fax: (954) 322-1330
Installer - Sonny (Their best and did an excellent job on my 2004 Z06) (personal email available on request)
Specialty - custom installations
http://picasaweb.google.com/rpinder/CorvetteStereo
12-09-2006, 12:48 AM
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Innovative Rides
3509 Polk Street
Houston, TX 77003
www.innovativerides.com
Aaron Davis - Owner/Master installerName of Installer/Manager
AIM SN = Innovative Rides
Click here for thier MySpace page.
This guy has been around car audio for a long time. He knows his stuff and his work shows it.
Right now he's got a package that will work great for the C6 vette, but he has worked on plenty of other corvettes through out his career. His customer service is outstanding, and I will continue to bring him my personal vehicles whenever I need work. Just check out his online resume at www.innovativerides.com and I'm sure you'll be impressed. I'm going to get him to join this forum soon.
3509 Polk Street
Houston, TX 77003
www.innovativerides.com
Aaron Davis - Owner/Master installerName of Installer/Manager
AIM SN = Innovative Rides
Click here for thier MySpace page.
This guy has been around car audio for a long time. He knows his stuff and his work shows it.
Right now he's got a package that will work great for the C6 vette, but he has worked on plenty of other corvettes through out his career. His customer service is outstanding, and I will continue to bring him my personal vehicles whenever I need work. Just check out his online resume at www.innovativerides.com and I'm sure you'll be impressed. I'm going to get him to join this forum soon.
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01-24-2007, 12:16 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13, '15,'21
Reus Audio Systems
800-276-8865
http://www.reusaudio.com/
They are not inexpensive, but their systems and installs are amazing. You would hardly know my C5 has a custom stereo until you turn it on. And they will fly out and install it at your home if you wish.
They experiment with the systems and practice the installs on the type of vehicle before they attempt to do customers. There were no scratches, miss-fittings or broken pieces after my install. The tech even addressed a few areas that are known to rattle in the doors while he was at it. Perfect for those who know little about proper audio systems (me), have a little extra money, and want a fantastic stereo that is unobtrusive and stealthy.
Mine: 4 tweets, 1 midrange, 2 six and one halfs, 2 factory rear speakers (the only factor component used), 1 ten inch sub woofer, 2 amps, Eclipse head unit, all new wiring, fuses, and whatever else they hid in there. Plus the tech spent 3 hours listening and adjusting it.
Not an ad. I am not associated with them in any way.
800-276-8865
http://www.reusaudio.com/
They are not inexpensive, but their systems and installs are amazing. You would hardly know my C5 has a custom stereo until you turn it on. And they will fly out and install it at your home if you wish.
They experiment with the systems and practice the installs on the type of vehicle before they attempt to do customers. There were no scratches, miss-fittings or broken pieces after my install. The tech even addressed a few areas that are known to rattle in the doors while he was at it. Perfect for those who know little about proper audio systems (me), have a little extra money, and want a fantastic stereo that is unobtrusive and stealthy.
Mine: 4 tweets, 1 midrange, 2 six and one halfs, 2 factory rear speakers (the only factor component used), 1 ten inch sub woofer, 2 amps, Eclipse head unit, all new wiring, fuses, and whatever else they hid in there. Plus the tech spent 3 hours listening and adjusting it.
Not an ad. I am not associated with them in any way.
Like I said great setup.
The shop is located in the city of Orange, California.
Clint
