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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 04:18 AM
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well.. me and my friend installed the audio system on my last camaro.. didn't come out aswell as planned lol.. and thats an understatement.. i really don't have any experience in it... and i wind up cutting corners because lack of patience and time..

i was wondering how much do you think a professional audio shop... would charge to install this

amp rack/stealth box
2 amps... 4 channel.. mono..
head unit
1 10" sub
2 sets of components

i have no idea what to expect.. but i want your opinions so i dont get a crazy $ and think its fine..
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeySS2000x
well.. me and my friend installed the audio system on my last camaro.. didn't come out aswell as planned lol.. and thats an understatement.. i really don't have any experience in it... and i wind up cutting corners because lack of patience and time..

i was wondering how much do you think a professional audio shop... would charge to install this:
amp rack/stealth box
2 amps... 4 channel.. mono..

Around $250-$300 (that would cover the cost of wire and fusing as well)

head unit

- $75-100 depending on the shop and the cost of the dash kit & wiring harnesses.

1 10" sub

- This would be included in the install price of the box.

2 sets of components

-$100 to $175 depending on the shop and the location of the speakers. (stock locations, etc.)

Expect on spending around $500. Honestly I would do it yourself and force yourself to research install techniques and slow down during the install. Don't try to do everything in a day. You will not only save yourself some money, but also learn something along the way. Installing isn't rocket science.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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yea i would never pay 500 bucks to install system considering you could buy so much with that. just find someone that can do it..like a friend or family member.
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Originally Posted by MikeySS2000x
well.. me and my friend installed the audio system on my last camaro.. didn't come out aswell as planned lol.. and thats an understatement.. i really don't have any experience in it... and i wind up cutting corners because lack of patience and time..

i was wondering how much do you think a professional audio shop... would charge to install this

amp rack/stealth box
2 amps... 4 channel.. mono..
head unit
1 10" sub2 sets of components

i have no idea what to expect.. but i want your opinions so i dont get a crazy $ and think its fine..
I can tell ya.
HU $40-$50 + HU installation kit $12-$22 + HU wire harness $10-$14
Stealth Sub box $40 Amp rack $25
2 sets of components $75-$95 ea.
2 amps $65-$75 ea. + quality amp/wiring kit 35$-$65 ea.

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