Image Dynamics from USA - advisable??

panky12345 · 30th September 2008, 21:44

Hi gurus.. check out the link please.

Image Dynamics New IDQ12v2D2 12" IDQ Subwoofer 700 watt - eBay (item 110292551976 end time Sep-30-08 19:08:43 PDT)

Getting it for a friend.. NOT shipping directly, but through someone who's travelling. Wotsay?

I know that the warranty would be void, but still curious to know if that would be worth it? PRETTY CHEAP.. If he doesn't like, may be he can gift to someone.

Suggestions please!!

Magma · 30th September 2008, 22:54

ID;s fromamerica work out pretty VFM though warranty is void. ever tried finding out the price of components from there
they're a steal!

speedzak · 30th September 2008, 23:23

ID from US is very very cheap when compared to indian prices. But then, one looses all benefits of buying it here.

If you don't care much about warranty and after sales etc.. Then, just get it.

If I was in your place now, I would buy from Gunman if I can afford it.

vebmetal · 1st October 2008, 03:53

Quick clarification - your warranty is not void. It's just not redeemable here. If you were to take it back to the States in case of a problem, they would honour it there.

panky12345 · 1st October 2008, 11:51

Thanks! I know the warranty would be void, but given 6K its a STEAL!

nothing happens to the sub generally!

hemanthisgreat · 1st October 2008, 12:17

For that price, its worth taking the risk. I myself got a alpine amp from U.S at a good price, its been more than a year now and nothing has happened to it till date, and also my alpine woofer from Singapore has not given any problems till date. But with electronic items, you can never say, when something might go wrong.

shuvc · 1st October 2008, 12:22

For ID subs in the US you could also check here.

WoofersEtc.com - The Online Car Audio Super Store, The largest selection at the lowest prices! Brands

I'm using a MBQ Premium amp bought from the US, since June - no issues.

hemanthisgreat · 1st October 2008, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvc

For ID subs in the US you could also check here.

WoofersEtc.com - The Online Car Audio Super Store, The largest selection at the lowest prices! Brands

I'm using a MBQ Premium amp bought from the US, since June - no issues.

The link he has posted is from Woofersetc only, but selling on ebay.

Bass&Trouble · 1st October 2008, 12:42

Check it out. Dont know what "SQ" means. If your friend has heard it and likes it, why not? Its not an "electronic" item. If the product is indeed new and perfect, with reasonable use, there should not be any problem.

And dont try giving it any more than the rated power. Or even hooking it up to an amp with more power than rated. That is surely going to void the warranty.

gunbir · 1st October 2008, 13:01

Panky, has you friend already heard an iDQv2 here? If not please ensure he does. He too may not like it, as you didn't. The iDQ isn't for everyone you know.

panky12345 · 1st October 2008, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunbir

1. Panky, has you friend already heard an iDQv2 here?
2. If not please ensure he does.

3. He too may not like it, as you didn't.

4. The iDQ isn't for everyone you know.

1. I dont think so, he's going by the word-of-mouth only!

2. I already asked him to do that, how can I ensure.. its his choice.. his money.

3. I advised him the same.. he doesn't listen to me.. thats why I opened a thread here asking if it would be worthwhile.

4.

How True..

mobike008 · 1st October 2008, 13:07

I am behind a firewall therefore not able to see the price. Is it US$150 for the sub? If yes, then it is indeed a steal.

Panky, any idea, how much would the components cost? If the price difference is huge then i will get them too from the US.

Btw, we talk about voiding the warranty. I have been using numerous electronic products all my life and i never ever used the warranty benefit for any of the product.

If its a big ticket item ( Car, very expensive electronic product) we may certainly use the warranty if it ever goes kaput.

But,for small ticket items ( below 10K or so) how many of us actually take the pain of running around claiming a warranty, say 2-3 years down the line if that product breaks down? I wouldn't go through that painful knocking-the-door process?

Just curious how may would do that?

tsk1979 · 1st October 2008, 13:31

Note from mod: Thread closed since the purpose of thread has been solved, and related to ID subs quality and sound quality etc., already multiple threads exist

30th September 2008, 21:44	#1
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	Image Dynamics from USA - advisable?? Hi gurus.. check out the link please. Image Dynamics New IDQ12v2D2 12" IDQ Subwoofer 700 watt - eBay (item 110292551976 end time Sep-30-08 19:08:43 PDT) Getting it for a friend.. NOT shipping directly, but through someone who's travelling. Wotsay? I know that the warranty would be void, but still curious to know if that would be worth it? PRETTY CHEAP.. If he doesn't like, may be he can gift to someone. Suggestions please!! Last edited by panky12345 : 30th September 2008 at 21:47.
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30th September 2008, 22:54	#2
Magma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 361 Thanked: 2 Times	ID;s fromamerica work out pretty VFM though warranty is void. ever tried finding out the price of components from there they're a steal!
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30th September 2008, 23:23	#3
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	ID from US is very very cheap when compared to indian prices. But then, one looses all benefits of buying it here. If you don't care much about warranty and after sales etc.. Then, just get it. If I was in your place now, I would buy from Gunman if I can afford it.
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1st October 2008, 03:53	#4
vebmetal BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 798 Thanked: 21 Times	Quick clarification - your warranty is not void. It's just not redeemable here. If you were to take it back to the States in case of a problem, they would honour it there.
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1st October 2008, 11:51	#5
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	Thanks! I know the warranty would be void, but given 6K its a STEAL! nothing happens to the sub generally!
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1st October 2008, 12:17	#6
hemanthisgreat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	For that price, its worth taking the risk. I myself got a alpine amp from U.S at a good price, its been more than a year now and nothing has happened to it till date, and also my alpine woofer from Singapore has not given any problems till date. But with electronic items, you can never say, when something might go wrong.
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1st October 2008, 12:22	#7
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	For ID subs in the US you could also check here. WoofersEtc.com - The Online Car Audio Super Store, The largest selection at the lowest prices! Brands I'm using a MBQ Premium amp bought from the US, since June - no issues. Last edited by shuvc : 1st October 2008 at 12:23.
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1st October 2008, 12:42	#9
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 124 Times	Check it out. Dont know what "SQ" means. If your friend has heard it and likes it, why not? Its not an "electronic" item. If the product is indeed new and perfect, with reasonable use, there should not be any problem. And dont try giving it any more than the rated power. Or even hooking it up to an amp with more power than rated. That is surely going to void the warranty.
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1st October 2008, 13:01	#10
gunbir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 32 Times	Panky, has you friend already heard an iDQv2 here? If not please ensure he does. He too may not like it, as you didn't. The iDQ isn't for everyone you know.
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1st October 2008, 13:07	#12
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,695 Thanked: 14,800 Times View My Garage	I am behind a firewall therefore not able to see the price. Is it US$150 for the sub? If yes, then it is indeed a steal. Panky, any idea, how much would the components cost? If the price difference is huge then i will get them too from the US. Btw, we talk about voiding the warranty. I have been using numerous electronic products all my life and i never ever used the warranty benefit for any of the product. If its a big ticket item ( Car, very expensive electronic product) we may certainly use the warranty if it ever goes kaput. But,for small ticket items ( below 10K or so) how many of us actually take the pain of running around claiming a warranty, say 2-3 years down the line if that product breaks down? I wouldn't go through that painful knocking-the-door process? Just curious how may would do that?
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1st October 2008, 13:31	#13
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Note from mod: Thread closed since the purpose of thread has been solved, and related to ID subs quality and sound quality etc., already multiple threads exist
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