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King T · 06-27-2010, 06:08 PM

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anybody had any experience with purchasing something from SonicElectronix, and if they are a good online store to get stuff from.

I am looking at this, the Pioneer AVIC-Z120bt, to go with my Metra kit:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...IC-Z120BT.html

The price is good, and it is free shipping. Just wanted to know if they were reputable.

Thanks!

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-27-2010, 06:24 PM

yep, as advertised/good deal

SuperFly03 · 06-27-2010, 06:39 PM

I bought my BA amp from there. No issues.

King T · 06-27-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

yep, as advertised/good deal

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFly03

I bought my BA amp from there. No issues.

Great! Thanks!

I've read some reviews on them and they have all been positive, but it's always good to hear from other folks that have dealt with them too

FIREWOLFF · 06-27-2010, 08:52 PM

Real good until you have an issue. Read the warranty info they exclude anything that can happen. Nothing is covered under warranty. Had a friend that bought some subs from there when they quit working they wouldn't help him. He contacted the manufacturer and was told they were not an authorized dealer and he had no warranty.

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-27-2010, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWOLFF

Real good until you have an issue. Read the warranty info they exclude anything that can happen. Nothing is covered under warranty. Had a friend that bought some subs from there when they quit working they wouldn't help him. He contacted the manufacturer and was told they were not an authorized dealer and he had no warranty.

..couldn't get replacements from Sonix, I take it? Any vendor that is an authorized dealer will usually charge you extra for carrying such name brands, aka JL Audio, etc., guess it's insurance..

Droid6 · 06-27-2010, 09:16 PM

I ordered most of my system through them on ebay and got 8% bing cash-back on all my items.

Alfieboy · 06-27-2010, 10:33 PM

Bought before..no problems/

Rick

Racer-X · 06-27-2010, 11:01 PM

if they are not a true authorized dealer for a line they sell you may have problems if there are problems with the products.

they also have been known for selling B-stock (repaired products) as new.
serial numbers removed from amps.
numerours other underhanded and sideways techniques.

Mr.CamaroRS · 06-27-2010, 11:36 PM

you can get this at one of your local shops, I know where i work it sells for $1199 but im here in texas

Romeloc · 06-28-2010, 03:30 PM

To me they are the best when it comes to prices, warranty, and service. about 2 years ago I bought a kenwood receiver with built in hard drive for $400. from sonic. Crutchfield and everybody else wanted $650. The only thing is they run out of stuff quick.

Topdown · 06-28-2010, 04:28 PM

purchased multiple full systems from sonicelectronics, never had any problems.

Topdown · 06-28-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by IAS

if they are not a true authorized dealer for a line they sell you may have problems if there are problems with the products.

they also have been known for selling B-stock (repaired products) as new.
serial numbers removed from amps.
numerours other underhanded and sideways techniques.

Not arguing the point, I am certain that the stories come from somewhere, but this statement is made about every online seller... how is it possible that every online retailer other than crutchfield or parts express is crooked?

have you had any personal experience with the "sideways techniques"? I keep seeing dealers warn people away from buying online but have never had a problem with warranty or merchandise personally. Whenever I needed assistance I called them up or sent them an email and had excellent customer service.

Racer-X · 06-28-2010, 04:53 PM

actually yes I have had problems with these types of online "retailers" had a customer when I worked for a shop in Denver, that brought in his grear he bought from Woofers ect. we installed all the gear. and upon firing up the system we found two blown tweeters from the DLS comps we installed and the 2 right side channel blown on the 4ch amp.
Customer contacted the manufacturer about getting the products warrantied. they stated Woofers ect was not authorized to sell their product and there would be no warranty. he then contact woofers ect. and got the run around about the issues and was even told that either he or the shop I worked for were responsible.
Finally got them to agree that they would take the products back and replace them ONLY after they inspected them. customer ships gear back...and waits.... and waits..... and waits... 90 days and no contact so he begins calling them... gets stories of they never recieved the gear (tho tracking number showed it being signed for) finally admitted they had his gear... then weeks of run around about how they would take care of it... finally told him they were sending out replacement gear. what they did not tell him is it would not be the same as what he originally bought. ended up with a package with 2 cheap ass BOSS amps and some DUAL coax speakers. (big departure from higher end CDT and Memphis amps he purchased.)
but apparhently there is osme clause in thier "Fine" print that allows them to do so.

Being in the industry we hear these stories ALL the time.

06-27-2010, 06:08 PM	#1
King T Drives: 2010 2SS, 2011 Buick Regal Turbo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 1,392	Has anyone bought anything from SonicElectronix before? Hello everyone, I was wondering if anybody had any experience with purchasing something from SonicElectronix, and if they are a good online store to get stuff from. I am looking at this, the Pioneer AVIC-Z120bt, to go with my Metra kit: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...IC-Z120BT.html The price is good, and it is free shipping. Just wanted to know if they were reputable. Thanks! __________________

06-27-2010, 08:52 PM	#5
FIREWOLFF Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Victoria, Tx Posts: 244	Real good until you have an issue. Read the warranty info they exclude anything that can happen. Nothing is covered under warranty. Had a friend that bought some subs from there when they quit working they wouldn't help him. He contacted the manufacturer and was told they were not an authorized dealer and he had no warranty. __________________ Its Just A State Of Play!!

06-28-2010, 03:30 PM	#11
Romeloc Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS A6 Inferno Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,160	To me they are the best when it comes to prices, warranty, and service. about 2 years ago I bought a kenwood receiver with built in hard drive for $400. from sonic. Crutchfield and everybody else wanted $650. The only thing is they run out of stuff quick. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS A6 Inferno Interior Polished Rims, Sunroof Born 11/19/09 mods: 20% tints Borla Atak cat-bak Roto-Fab intake amber footwell, dome, and trunk lighting(AAC) Decepticon Gas door Led Taillights (technostalgia)

06-28-2010, 04:28 PM	#12
Topdown The wait is over! Drives: 2010 Camaro, IOM, L99, Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 1,081	purchased multiple full systems from sonicelectronics, never had any problems. __________________ Ordered - 4/17/2010 Delivered - 5/29/2010 AlphaDamp CLD Mat - Get more Sound Deadening with less Sound Deadener

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06-27-2010, 06:24 PM	#2
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	yep, as advertised/good deal

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SuperFly03 Drives: 2010 Kona Blue GT500 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 540	I bought my BA amp from there. No issues.

06-27-2010, 09:16 PM	#7
Droid6 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 291	I ordered most of my system through them on ebay and got 8% bing cash-back on all my items.

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06-27-2010, 11:01 PM	#9
Racer-X Rhymin and Stealin Drives: The Search is on ABM V6..... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 680	if they are not a true authorized dealer for a line they sell you may have problems if there are problems with the products. they also have been known for selling B-stock (repaired products) as new. serial numbers removed from amps. numerours other underhanded and sideways techniques.

06-27-2010, 11:36 PM	#10
Mr.CamaroRS Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro R.S. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast San Antonio Posts: 205	you can get this at one of your local shops, I know where i work it sells for $1199 but im here in texas

06-28-2010, 04:53 PM	#14
Racer-X Rhymin and Stealin Drives: The Search is on ABM V6..... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 680	actually yes I have had problems with these types of online "retailers" had a customer when I worked for a shop in Denver, that brought in his grear he bought from Woofers ect. we installed all the gear. and upon firing up the system we found two blown tweeters from the DLS comps we installed and the 2 right side channel blown on the 4ch amp. Customer contacted the manufacturer about getting the products warrantied. they stated Woofers ect was not authorized to sell their product and there would be no warranty. he then contact woofers ect. and got the run around about the issues and was even told that either he or the shop I worked for were responsible. Finally got them to agree that they would take the products back and replace them ONLY after they inspected them. customer ships gear back...and waits.... and waits..... and waits... 90 days and no contact so he begins calling them... gets stories of they never recieved the gear (tho tracking number showed it being signed for) finally admitted they had his gear... then weeks of run around about how they would take care of it... finally told him they were sending out replacement gear. what they did not tell him is it would not be the same as what he originally bought. ended up with a package with 2 cheap ass BOSS amps and some DUAL coax speakers. (big departure from higher end CDT and Memphis amps he purchased.) but apparhently there is osme clause in thier "Fine" print that allows them to do so. Being in the industry we hear these stories ALL the time.