John Simpson
2011-11-07 21:20:05 UTC
1990 420SEL ....
Just got back from our local Long Radio here in CT, and I'm not happy.
I was quoted $250 to install an Alpine CDE-121 radio. After two hours
they told me that 'there wasn't any sound' so they would have to rewire
the car (audio wiring) and replace the speakers. This according to the
outcome of a 'technical hotline' phone call. I asked going in, if they
had experience with this auto and they assured me that they did, but
not often.
I'm assuming that they can't use the existing amplifiers, and that the
speaker impedance is probably incompatible with the new radio.
Is what they're telling me true, or are they just attempting to rip me off?
Any insight will be greatly appreciated!
John
Just got back from our local Long Radio here in CT, and I'm not happy.
I was quoted $250 to install an Alpine CDE-121 radio. After two hours
they told me that 'there wasn't any sound' so they would have to rewire
the car (audio wiring) and replace the speakers. This according to the
outcome of a 'technical hotline' phone call. I asked going in, if they
had experience with this auto and they assured me that they did, but
not often.
I'm assuming that they can't use the existing amplifiers, and that the
speaker impedance is probably incompatible with the new radio.
Is what they're telling me true, or are they just attempting to rip me off?
Any insight will be greatly appreciated!
John