Hi,

I was wondering what the best alarm systems there are for a 6th gen? I'm willing to spend around $500.

Apologies if this was already included in previous threads.

Thanks.

 

anything by DEI...Directed. Compustar is OK, audivox is some what tolerable, however im still going 100 % with directed/DEI

 

just put a 2 way compustar piece in my fiancee's car, and its great. there are other great brands out there, everyone acts like DEI is the best and only thing since sliced bread, its just not the case. look around at reviews and such...

 

got a viper 791xv alarm/remote start installed on my 6th gen back in august of last year. i love it so far.

 

Thanks Guys.

I hear both the Compustar and Viper 791XV are both very good.

Any ideas on which compustar model is good?

 

Noone acts like its the best, although its been proven with Decades of R&D behind it. Firstech/Compustar hasnt been around long enough to prove a thing to me. Furthermore all of their units are quite bulky and remotes dont seem to have a long life expectancy.

 

DEI, installed by Don ofcourse!!

 

code alarm has been around for almost 30 years, they make great units, and they're very well known for their reliability. the pieces that aren't made by Audiovox, of course.

 

Code has nothing to do with Firstech tho..

 

Clifford 3.5rsx...been more than happy with it since I got it installed.

 

lol i know that. im just throwing out other companies that are good as well.

I'm not saying DEI is a bad product, but everyone on multiple forums says they're the 'best', and that you should use NOTHING else. theres other companies out there, thats all.

 

I installed code alarm products for about a year when circuit city got rid of DEI. I HATE code alarm, we've never had so many stupid issues with alarms in my life. Issues with programming the remote, false alarms, random stupid crap. DEI and ONLY DEI.

 

Personally for myself as well as customers..I will only stick with DEI..Code has a Much higher failure rate along with all the Audiovox products.

DEIs service,repair,support,etc surpasses any of the others available now.

 

::sigh::

Once again - you guys prolly delt with the audiovox-made codealarm pieces. There are currently 3 units made by codealarm that they wont let Audiovox touch (yet). My boss has been installing them for decades, and has seen the least amount of issues with them compared to every other brand, i myself have installed dozens and dozens, and barely ever see any come back..

My only real beef with DEI is that every company they take over, seems to go downhill. PPI, ORION, AstroFlex, Polk, its sad. all these company's suck compared to what they used to be before DEI took them over.

On the installation side, if you arent a DEI dealer, they won't give you the damn time of day. they're so rude, its freaking ridiculous. call for tech support, first thing they ask for is your acct. number, if you dont have one, they fcking hang up on you. It doens't get much more unprofessional than that.

 

No sir, not all audiovox made.

Notice what you mentioned are all audio/video companies. Not security. In which case I completely agree..they go to shit. Security wise, theyve been the leader for some time now. Their primary competition (a decade + ago) was Clifford. Until they had financial problems and DEI bought them. Still staying strong and I have nearly zero of the Clifford products come back.

Now your Really nitpicking..how can you expect a company that you give nothing to, spend time helping you? Personally I as well as most other dealers would be pissed if we found that some guy or non DEI dealer called for support and we (Paying Dealers) have to sit on hold. You can however get support from a consumer point by clicking a different button on the menu prompt. Otherwise it even askes you prior to pressing anything if your a dealer..

 

we're trying to help the customer out, not take the time away from other dei dealers, thats all.

oh and Astroflex does security, as well as tech-sheet programs.

 

but as I said they have a direct support line for consumers as well. In which case you can be directed to that one without a dealer number.

Yes I know..

 

so anyways, normkit108, were you looking for a 2-way piece?

 

lol

next time just call me.

 

i figure you're busy enough with 2 little ones. waking you up in the middle of the night yet?

 

nah, they already went to bed and dont get up til the morn. My kids are teh greatest !

 

just wait.....

 

you know suttin I dont?

 

wait til they can walk. babysitting my little cousin is a handful at times. she'll get into everything and anything...god speed for you since you got twins.

 

My daughter started walking while I was in Vegas. Now she does it all the time of course for longer walks (beyond a few feet) she holds daddies hand.

 

haha cool. what about your little boy...walking yet? i had the germ tweet today on my computer desk...i came home to see her swinging it around by the wires.

don't know how she managed to climb onto my chair to get to it.

 

nah, not quite there yet.

Dont worry, shes strong. Even just by the wire !

 

yeah, it seems fine. can't wait to put them in.

 

Just imagine how long a warranty will take with those guys....be careful..very careful.

 

oh man, i don't even want to think about it. i hope it works fine. i think i'll wait a few days for the weather to clear up. plus the deflex pads should be here as well.

 

yeah, i am looking for a 2 way piece.

anyone have a link to the DEI? my coworkers say it the best as well.

thanks.

 

www.directed.com

 

your coworkers are very smart.

 

www.clifford.com

 

He asked for DEI's website, not Clifford. Pay attention noob!!!

 

DEI owns Clifford and if he came here, thats what he would get.

 

The fact still stands that he asked for DEI's website!!!

 

You know you cant win against me...

Both Clifford and Viper were mentioned, so the DEI could be either.

Me > you

true story.

 

You older then me is definately a true story!!

BUT, he asked for DEI's website!!!

 

You sir obviously have difficulty reading, he asked for a link the " The DEI".

I still win.