Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 18y 13d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 09/01/08 11:39 PM Share Posted 09/01/08 11:39 PM (edited) What are some good audio installers in Vic? I would prefer actual experiences rather than just word of mouth. Also if anyone has gone somewhere and had a bad experience could you let me know.CheersDillonP.S. Mods I think this thread would be more useful in the VIC section as there is to many threads in the Audio Workshop and it's hard to find stuff. Edited 09/01/08 11:39 PM by XRTPSI Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKa Donating Members 4,243 Member For: 18y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 10/01/08 12:12 AM Share Posted 10/01/08 12:12 AM (edited) Hey Dillon, I would highly recommend Freeway Car Audio (FCA). They did the install in the old car, and it was by far the best. My mates had installs from JB, autobahn etc... and the level of detail FCA went to was awsome. They basically rewired the whole stereo system including speaker wires, all the cables were wither hidden or wraped in black so you couldnt even tell it was there. I hated ripping it all out, to put it into the T. They also know what they're talkin aout too. They are however, a bit pricy, but you get what you pay for....They're on Princess Hwy, next to Coffey Ford, the orange building, cant miss itAlso places not to go: JB HI-FI Dandenong. I've had a few things installed by them... They pretty much just want to get the install done as fast as possible, so they can get the next car in.. Also I've heard a few bad things about the guy that actually does the installs... His workmanship aint the best, lets just say that..Mike..... Edited 10/01/08 12:15 AM by MiKa Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/#findComment-618879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBR Yaris member Member 4,486 Member For: 18y 11m 18d Gender: Male Posted 10/01/08 12:19 AM Share Posted 10/01/08 12:19 AM Hey Dillon, I would highly recommend Freeway Car Audio (FCA). They did the install in the old car, and it was by far the best. My mates had installs from JB, autobahn etc... and the level of detail FCA went to was awsome. They basically rewired the whole stereo system including speaker wires, all the cables were wither hidden or wraped in black so you couldnt even tell it was there. I hated ripping it all out, to put it into the T. They also know what they're talkin aout too. They are however, a bit pricy, but you get what you pay for....They're on Princess Hwy, next to Coffey Ford, the orange building, cant miss itMike.....Freeway did some stuff in my VR calais. Did a great job I went to JB in dandy when I had my XY falcon & they butchered the car putting in the head unit & woofer. Glad I put speakers in the parcel shelf, cause I would hate to see how much they would have butchered that part Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/#findComment-618880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 18y 13d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/01/08 12:29 AM Author Share Posted 10/01/08 12:29 AM Thanks for ya help fellas, muchly appreciated. Now I just gotta get the rest of my gear and head to FCA Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/#findComment-618883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Member 1,627 Member For: 18y 2m 28d Gender: Male Location: Slip Sliding Away Posted 10/01/08 01:43 AM Share Posted 10/01/08 01:43 AM Stylyn Car Audio in Boronia did my setup in my SLE.They do great work, heaps of show cars and even do motor trimming I think so the finish they do is exceptional.http://www.stylyn.com/ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/#findComment-618902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jEtONiT Donating Members 1,817 Member For: 21y 7m 1d Gender: Not Telling Location: next door.. Posted 10/01/08 08:55 AM Share Posted 10/01/08 08:55 AM Also I've heard a few bad things about the guy that actually does the installs... His workmanship aint the best, lets just say that..Mike.....Are you talking about the Lebo guy with the goaty?He seemed to be an alright guy when I was getting quotes there, helped me out heaps and seemed to know what he was talking about.I actually plan to get my audio gear installed there.. I hope you're not right. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/#findComment-619046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbocorty Donating Members 178 Member For: 21y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 13/01/08 01:31 PM Share Posted 13/01/08 01:31 PM No Limit in South Melbourne.Also a site sponsor Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/#findComment-620086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
straughsberry Donating Members 1,846 Member For: 17y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Broady, Melbourne Posted 13/01/08 05:32 PM Share Posted 13/01/08 05:32 PM I haven't had any work done personally by FCA but I did audition some MB's that where insatlled in a customers BA with premium sound. The front splits where installed out of phase and the dude couldn't work out that the "compression" setting was on. I didn't know that the factory premium had such a setting but my ears where telling me there was obvious compression a-happening. The dude found it after I said it sounded very compressed. I steered clear from them.I ended up going to Audiobarn in Moorabin initially because their prices where very good. I ended up getting them to do the install as well. They did front splits, 2 amps, large crossovers and a subby. I booked the car in for a Monday and dropped it off at 9ish. They called at 3pm to tell me they didn't get a chance to start it because another customers car took longer than expected ( I did get a 50 dollar refund, so that is something). Rebooked it for a Friday which gave them a bit more time. I rocked up at 11. The installer went to have a look in the front passenger side and took a small chip out of my door when he hit the side of the building. Get a call at at around 3 to tell me that a tweeter mount was missing and that they'd have to get one in. Get a call at 6ish where I was informed they'd need the car the next day for a few more hours to "finish" the job. Rocked up the next day and the system wasn't tuned.I also didn't like:Filthy finger prints all over the headlining and A pillarsTweeter wire from under the dash hangs downSubwoofer was mounted in a different position without consultationSubwoofer mounter poorly - used self adhesive Velcro that came off very easilySubwoofer amp mounted in different (and poor) position without consultationCrossovers under drivers seat mounted too far backMore than 2 weeks and still haven't been contacted about the tweeter mountThings I did like:Spent time discussing possibilities (yeah, the possibility that they might finish the job before the 2009)Board used to mount boot in amp is very neatGood job dyomatting the doorsVery good pricesI can't recommend them for installs but definitely give them a thumbs up for pricing. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/#findComment-620098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Monty Member 513 Member For: 17y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 13/01/08 10:38 PM Share Posted 13/01/08 10:38 PM Another Vote for Freeway Car Audio, I had 2 systems done at the Malvern store, great work, and after sales service.I went for the stealth approach, my previous car looked completely standard, apart from the Focal Lettering on the Carpeted panel that concealed the Sub in the boot. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/#findComment-620127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKa Donating Members 4,243 Member For: 18y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 13/01/08 11:14 PM Share Posted 13/01/08 11:14 PM Are you talking about the Lebo guy with the goaty?He seemed to be an alright guy when I was getting quotes there, helped me out heaps and seemed to know what he was talking about.I actually plan to get my audio gear installed there.. I hope you're not right.Yeah Eli or Ali is his name, while I was talkin to him 2 guys rocked up with problems with installs from him.. On guy in a pretty hot WRX his aftermarket alarm kept goin off, and another guy's stereo kept cutting out., he was almost fin mine at the time so I couldnt back out... I had an LC6 installed with 2 type r subs, 2 amps and a capacitor fitted... He messed with all settings, and at the time with the volume on 3 you could barely have a convo with the person next to you.. Personally I wouldnt go there for installs, but they are cheap! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41517-vic-audio-installations/#findComment-620140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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