Any advice for SoCal audio installers?

Aurich · 12-12-2011, 11:28 AM

I tried searching, and didn't come up with much, and the shop sticky doesn't seem to have much for audio. I'm looking for someone I can bring components to for an install on a 335 coupe, don't have a lot of comfort level with removing door panels and seats etc myself without jacking something up.

I'm in Torrance, so anything in LA or Orange counties would probably work. Just don't want to drive all the way up to Portland to see Musicar NW.

Thanks.

edirtaynine · 12-12-2011, 02:27 PM

would u mind driving to la crescenta / tujunga area? its about 15miles north of LA (where the 2 and 210 fwy meet)

TMR · 12-12-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Aurich

I tried searching, and didn't come up with much, and the shop sticky doesn't seem to have much for audio. I'm looking for someone I can bring components to for an install on a 335 coupe, don't have a lot of comfort level with removing door panels and seats etc myself without jacking something up.

I'm in Torrance, so anything in LA or Orange counties would probably work. Just don't want to drive all the way up to Portland to see Musicar NW.

Thanks.

I have someone that is well known in the industry, does great work and is reasonable in price. Let me know. HE works out of Huntington Beach. You are local, you can hear my system, although my system is on the extream side. PM me for his info.

kiwi29 · 12-12-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR

I have someone that is well known in the industry, does great work and is reasonable in price. Let me know. HE works out of Huntington Beach. You are local, you can hear my system, although my system is on the extream side. PM me for his info.

could he take off the radio limiter? whenever i turn my subs up to +5 or up (car set at 0) it seems to let the bass take over the music and it sounds rediculous.
my set up is (bass=0,treb=+6,bal=0,fade=+1rear) and does your bass sound different being as you have folding rear seats?

Aurich · 12-12-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

would u mind driving to la crescenta / tujunga area? its about 15miles north of LA (where the 2 and 210 fwy meet)

I drove to Irvine to pick up the car in the first place, don't see why I couldn't drive a bit for an install. I have no idea how long it will take though, I'm a car audio newb.

I don't have the parts yet, probably won't find time for it until next year, just planning out wtf to do with everything once I order it.

Aurich · 12-12-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR

I have someone that is well known in the industry, does great work and is reasonable in price. Let me know. HE works out of Huntington Beach. You are local, you can hear my system, although my system is on the extream side. PM me for his info.

Thanks, I'll hit you up once I get out of new poster quarantine, can't PM yet. Did he do the work on your car?

TMR · 12-12-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi29

could he take off the radio limiter? whenever i turn my subs up to +5 or up (car set at 0) it seems to let the bass take over the music and it sounds rediculous.
my set up is (bass=0,treb=+6,bal=0,fade=+1rear) and does your bass sound different being as you have folding rear seats?

My system is completely modified. Nothing like stock.

armorrig · 12-12-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

would u mind driving to la crescenta / tujunga area? its about 15miles north of LA (where the 2 and 210 fwy meet)

hey who are you recommending in this area? I'm also looking for an alarm install and maybe audio. I'm in the SGV area. It's for an e36.

edirtaynine · 12-12-2011, 06:08 PM

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hey who are you recommending in this area? I'm also looking for an alarm install and maybe audio. I'm in the SGV area. It's for an e36.

my buddy has a shop out there. he's closing that location end of this week though. do you want to get it done within the next couple of days for that alarm and/or audio install? i can talk to him and give him a heads up if u want.

darebornsolja · 12-12-2011, 06:21 PM

Check out my buddy at Al & Ed's in Pasadena off Rosemead and Colorado.

He does sick work~! Not your regular Al & Ed's. Has done cars for SEMA & LA Auto Show.

Talk to Jay

kiwi29 · 12-12-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR

My system is completely modified. Nothing like stock.

ohh so different head unit i assume?

TMR · 12-12-2011, 10:25 PM

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ohh so different head unit i assume?

Im using factory radio with mObrige DA1 to a audison bit one, to a audiocontrol line driver, 2 arc audio amps, Modified ID q700 amp, Modified soundstream class a amp, ID comp horns, ID custom XS 5x7 and 2 Arc audio 15's.

armorrig · 12-13-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

my buddy has a shop out there. he's closing that location end of this week though. do you want to get it done within the next couple of days for that alarm and/or audio install? i can talk to him and give him a heads up if u want.

probably just alarm install for now. What's the name of his shop? Maybe I can get it done this week if all works out.

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Originally Posted by darebornsolja

Check out my buddy at Al & Ed's in Pasadena off Rosemead and Colorado.

He does sick work~! Not your regular Al & Ed's. Has done cars for SEMA & LA Auto Show.

Talk to Jay

I frequently pass by that location and see an e46 parked there. Is that his (Jay) car?

kiwi29 · 12-13-2011, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TMR

Im using factory radio with mObrige DA1 to a audison bit one, to a audiocontrol line driver, 2 arc audio amps, Modified ID q700 amp, Modified soundstream class a amp, ID comp horns, ID custom XS 5x7 and 2 Arc audio 15's.

Do you ever seem to run to the problem of volume cut? I know some aftermarket radios remove/extend the cut off, and I know the stock headunit (well at least the not navi one) has a volume cut as well. And the subs overpower the radio when I turn it loud

TMR · 12-13-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi29

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Originally Posted by TMR

Im using factory radio with mObrige DA1 to a audison bit one, to a audiocontrol line driver, 2 arc audio amps, Modified ID q700 amp, Modified soundstream class a amp, ID comp horns, ID custom XS 5x7 and 2 Arc audio 15's.

Do you ever seem to run to the problem of volume cut? I know some aftermarket radios remove/extend the cut off, and I know the stock headunit (well at least the not navi one) has a volume cut as well. And the subs overpower the radio when I turn it loud

No volume cut at all.

kiwi29 · 12-13-2011, 09:38 PM

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No volume cut at all.

is this because you have an aftermarket amp for the highs, mids and lows?

Victorae · 12-14-2011, 01:58 AM

holy shit. your setup looks vicious

12-12-2011, 11:28 AM	#1
Aurich New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Any advice for SoCal audio installers? I tried searching, and didn't come up with much, and the shop sticky doesn't seem to have much for audio. I'm looking for someone I can bring components to for an install on a 335 coupe, don't have a lot of comfort level with removing door panels and seats etc myself without jacking something up. I'm in Torrance, so anything in LA or Orange counties would probably work. Just don't want to drive all the way up to Portland to see Musicar NW. Thanks.
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	would u mind driving to la crescenta / tujunga area? its about 15miles north of LA (where the 2 and 210 fwy meet)
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darebornsolja First Lieutenant 17 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 18 F80 [yezy] Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arcadia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	Check out my buddy at Al & Ed's in Pasadena off Rosemead and Colorado. He does sick work~! Not your regular Al & Ed's. Has done cars for SEMA & LA Auto Show. Talk to Jay
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Victorae Lieutenant 21 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 \| 2014 Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	holy shit. your setup looks vicious
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