Installation Charges

s0uljah · 30th August 2006, 22:38

Would option A / B include the cost of enclosures as well??

Either way with the current setup I have I would find paying 10% a bit steep. Though if I was a salaried individuals I wouldnt think twice about paying 10 % for an installers labour, as it is proffesional epxpertise that gives my ice the edge over others

Voting option A.

kb100 · 30th August 2006, 22:48

... percentage??.... did anyone say "Percentage"??

Sam Kapasi · 30th August 2006, 23:14

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Originally Posted by kb100

... percentage??.... did anyone say "Percentage"??

Imagine if you had to pay by the hour KB100000, you would have paid for 2 months by now

s0uljah · 30th August 2006, 23:33

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Originally Posted by kb100

.. percentage??.... did anyone say "Percentage"??

heheh, I was just thinking about kb 100*100 when I posted on this thread. Lol

esteem_lover · 31st August 2006, 13:48

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

But I have seen two systems having same installation complexity even though one costs twice the other due to difference in power output and features.
In most of automobile service centers, labour(even specialized) charges are based on time.
In case mercedes etc., which we can compare to professional installers the per hour cost is more.

hmmm, i dont think you could compare labour charges for replacing mechanical parts with an ICE install. there is more heart & soul to this install than the mechanical one, especially in the A.S.Ss. An ICE installer could probably be compared to an engine mod specialist.

Bass&Trouble · 31st August 2006, 19:30

Hey Esteem Lover, that's a nice esteem you got there in your avatar pic. Pity you didn't show it to me when I met you!

esteem_lover · 1st September 2006, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

Hey Esteem Lover, that's a nice esteem you got there in your avatar pic. Pity you didn't show it to me when I met you!

yeah, that's my esteem when i moonlight as a born aristocrat & attend garden parties with Her Majesty. lol .

thats a singster Roadster 4AD that i ripped from www.singster.co.uk.

ScarySkulls · 5th February 2007, 13:12

BUMP!

I would like the experts to comment on professional install + tune charges for a Civic if he choose to have
6.5" components in front
6.5" coaxial in rear
One or two subs (depending on budget)
An amp for speakers. Amp for Sub.

Thanks.

Sam Kapasi · 5th February 2007, 13:44

Hello SS,

I think a good installer would charge 1000-1500 bucks labour + cables + charges for the box.

navin · 5th February 2007, 16:34

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Originally Posted by ScarySkulls

BUMP!

I would like the experts to comment on professional install + tune charges for a Civic if he choose to have
6.5" components in front
6.5" coaxial in rear
One or two subs (depending on budget)
An amp for speakers. Amp for Sub.

Thanks.

To some degree it depends.

If you buy all your hardware from the installer you can get a break on the install. I find this method saves me time too as I dont have multiple necks to catch.

clipto333 · 5th February 2007, 18:32

hi,

IMO the percentage is not justified. i have voted for diy, not because ill save money but i love to do things my way and myself.

theMAG · 5th February 2007, 19:26

A customer's psyche is typically to resist any additional charges for any service. A max of 10% is acceptable.

aZa · 5th February 2007, 20:07

From a Customers POV, i dont think they know the importance and value of a good install. Most of the time they think its the dealers duty to do the install free as its just bout connecting wires and fixing speakers.

Depending on the Car and the ICE equipment, i'd say 10-20% is ok

Vid6639 · 5th February 2007, 20:10

The install is the key part of the ICE setup. Even if you spent lakhs on your ICE equipment, if not installed properly it is of no use. you wont enjoy it.

I have a very basic ICE setup in my car which cost me 18K for the stuff. I paid 4K for the install of a 2 channel amp and 4 speakers no sub.

View Poll Results: Will you pay extra for a professional ICE install?
Will pay upto 10% - for a pro install	71	66.98%
Will pay upto 20% - for a pro install with fiberglassing, lots of mods	31	29.25%
Will DIY - you prefer to Do-It-Yourself, save the money	7	6.60%
Wont pay extra - wont pay a paisa over the cost of the equipment	5	4.72%
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30th August 2006, 22:38	#46
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Would option A / B include the cost of enclosures as well?? Either way with the current setup I have I would find paying 10% a bit steep. Though if I was a salaried individuals I wouldnt think twice about paying 10 % for an installers labour, as it is proffesional epxpertise that gives my ice the edge over others Voting option A.
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30th August 2006, 22:48	#47
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,556 Thanked: 23 Times	... percentage??.... did anyone say "Percentage"??
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31st August 2006, 19:30	#51
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,756 Thanked: 137 Times	Hey Esteem Lover, that's a nice esteem you got there in your avatar pic. Pity you didn't show it to me when I met you!
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5th February 2007, 13:12	#53
ScarySkulls BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Halifax, N.S. Posts: 623 Thanked: 36 Times	BUMP! I would like the experts to comment on professional install + tune charges for a Civic if he choose to have 6.5" components in front 6.5" coaxial in rear One or two subs (depending on budget) An amp for speakers. Amp for Sub. Thanks.
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5th February 2007, 13:44	#54
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	Hello SS, I think a good installer would charge 1000-1500 bucks labour + cables + charges for the box.
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5th February 2007, 18:32	#56
clipto333 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jalandhar Posts: 912 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	hi, IMO the percentage is not justified. i have voted for diy, not because ill save money but i love to do things my way and myself.
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5th February 2007, 19:26	#57
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,821 Times View My Garage	A customer's psyche is typically to resist any additional charges for any service. A max of 10% is acceptable.
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5th February 2007, 20:07	#58
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	From a Customers POV, i dont think they know the importance and value of a good install. Most of the time they think its the dealers duty to do the install free as its just bout connecting wires and fixing speakers. Depending on the Car and the ICE equipment, i'd say 10-20% is ok
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5th February 2007, 20:10	#59
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,689 Thanked: 44,151 Times View My Garage	The install is the key part of the ICE setup. Even if you spent lakhs on your ICE equipment, if not installed properly it is of no use. you wont enjoy it. I have a very basic ICE setup in my car which cost me 18K for the stuff. I paid 4K for the install of a 2 channel amp and 4 speakers no sub.
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