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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 11:57 AM
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Red face Audio Shop recommendations anybody??

Hey guys!

What's a good shop that anybody ahs tried and have had some good experiences with. Looking to upgrade my E55 stock audio. Maybe with some Alpins head units or Sony ES and good subs like Rockford Fosgate or JL Audio's?? Can anybody recommend? Located here in southern cali!!


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James, you will need to hear my system and check out the install. If you like I can refer you to the shop I use. Its called Soundstations in Santa Clarita, CA. My system is not one that would qualify for shows or big events but its clean with no engine noise and good sound reproduction inside the entire cabin- this is with cost being a factor.
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 12:20 PM
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Hey Vic!

You know i've read about that shop from an audio magazine but just can't remember where they're located. So Vic give me the run down on you system. I know you have some JL subs and seperates how big are the subs, how many subs, amps setup?? And how much to install everything and how long?

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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 12:42 PM
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Ill email you at work.
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Ok!

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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 08:16 PM
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A friend of mine had 4 12" Pheonix Gold Subs before.... I got a migrane from being in the car, and had stomach trouble from the mixing of my intestinal... stuff.

It was awesome!
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Hey Mach430!

Yikes!! :p

It's that sick huh???

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Yeah, he was sponsored by Speaker Works. He took 4th in the western regional. That was before he switched to 8 15" subs. I don't know if he ever did. Don't keep in touch with him anymore.
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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 10:50 AM
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8 15" Subs???? Man he must be deaf?? 8 15" Subs what's he trying to do start a small concert inside his car? Must be nice being sponsored be an audio company and you get the freebie stuff! :o)


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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 08:43 PM
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Go to Mobile Fantasy on Ventura Blvd. They do amazing work. They do the cleanest installations I've seen. Do a lot of Mercedes so they have experience and they only carry the best sh*t. Check out their website at www.mobilefantasy.com
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Hey lowdawg!

How's the quality of work they do there? Do you like it? Have you used them? Feedback??


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Smile Quality is very good. highly recommend it

They do audio systems not for the sake of making money or moving products but because its what they are good at and what they enjoy. They fine tune everything and I have been very impressed with their work. Some of the stuff I have seen at thier shop is phenomenal. As soon as I raise some capital I am going to get 2 Phoenix Gold titanium amps, custon plexiglass enclosure w/ neons and another Alpine 12" sub, and Boston Pro's. I currently have 1 Alpine 12" Type R powered by an Alpine V12 Amp. There work isnt cheap but its very slick.
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Hey lowdawg!

Thanks for the feedback! Will check em out and see what they have to offer.

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