Hi Guys!

I wanted to know if anyone could recommend a reputable shop in the Tampa area. I'm looking for a showroom a long with a good installer. Thanks

 

I dont know tampa too well, but over in clearwater theres a few places... Stereorama on gulf too bay, just east of Keene i think it is..... Also Auto Audio off of us 19... just south of nebraska....also thoses a place called AVE its also off 19 just north of countryside blvd on the left....... i had a box built at stereorama and i love the box, the other 2 im unsure of there installs first had but seen pictures good work... ive also heard AVE does good work, i think Kpr10s on the org knows them or something...but AVE does offer good labor rates..... theres a few, theres also a joint called audio empire , i think its off ulmertonm but im not 100% sure, that iveh eard about.... all the places lsited have good show rooms.......

 

Go down to Sensuous Sounds ( http://www.sensuoussound.com/ ) They are at 4216 East Bush Blvd....

See Jason Grandmaison ...... Tell him Jason Blanchette sent you from New Hampshire...He's from here in New England and does some of the best work I have ever seen!!

--Jason

 

haha, though I believe it's a little ways from you, check out the work and equiptment Audionutz in Ocala has....World Class installs getting pumped out of that place.....

Audionutz
3250 Southeast 58th Avenue Suite 1
Ocala, FL 34471
352-694-1030

 

Thanks guys! I'll check into the shops listed.

BBOYSTEVIE,

Ocala is a bit drive for me, lol.

 

+1 to Audionutz. Its WELL worth the drive to Ocala. Ill say it again. WELL WORTH IT.

But I deal with AVE when Im in the clearwater/tampa area, great guys and great prices. Why do you want a showroom? AVE is a tiny shop with 4 employees, one of which is the owner, and one bay. Those are the best kind of shops IMO.

I install for Circuit City in Gainesville, my parents live in Gainesville, and I do freelance installs on the side, so let me know what you need, I might be able to help you out.

 

Good call

 

kpr10is,

Thanks for the offer! I may take you up on it once I decide on all my components. I wanted to look at some showrooms so I could hear some of the components I'm deciding on.

 

Do you have stock Bose/a stock spot for the tweeter? Just curious.

Ah, gotcha. Just drive around to as many places as possible then. Audio Itch, Sensuous Sounds, Divine Sounds, Sound Advice, all those are in Tampa. In Pinellas theres Audio Empire(good fiberglass work but pricy), AVE Audio, Auto Audio, Stereorama (overpriced). And then theres all the ghetto shops which are a dime a dozen in Tampa.

Do you have a budget, and list as far as what you want? i.e. whether you want a sub or two, etc.

 

I do have the Bose setup right now. Have you heard anything about Buzz Off Stereos & Tint in Tampa? Right now I'm looking at the following:

Eclipse CD8445
MB Quart QSD 216
MB Quart Reference 5.25
Diamond D3400.4

Sub/Amp (still deciding). I want to keep the stock design of the Bose Sub and just replace the sub and the amp to power it. I didn't want a box or enclosure in the trunk.

CDT EF8
Image Dynamics ID8
Diamond D3600.1

I would like to stay under 5k.

 

Under 5K as in a $5,000 system? Ahh bless you you lucky SOB. I'm sorry cuase I'm now at the point of bugging you about it, but if you got 4-5g to spend on an install, TAKE IT TO AUDIONUTZ! OK, I'll stop bothering you now. Good luck w/ your system

BTW...good for you trying to listen to as many components before you buy!

 

I have to give a 2 thumbs down to stereorama. If it wasn't JL it was crap. The guy on the sales floor was less than inviting and honestly talked to me as if I had no clue what I was talking about. They tried to charge me $275+labor for a kick in each door. That didn't include labor or the drivers. $550+whatever JL components I could afford after the gouging and then add tax. They may be better now, but they will never see me set foot in there now. I would rather hand Don a fist full of 50's and see what he could do for me.