Retailer Recommendations
Sound Beyond in Linden- hurst, N.Y., likes JL Audio’s XD700/5 Amplifier — “Fits new vehicles very well in power requirements and ef- ficiency without compromis- ing audio output.”
dfm Car Stereo of Ukiah, Calif., likes Pioneer’s AVH- P3300BT DVD Receiver — “It’s at a good price point, is easy to use and has Blue- tooth built in.”
Custom Auto of Rexburg of Rexburg, Idaho, likes Alpine’s CDE-121 CD Receiver — “The CD player plus USB, AUX and iPod cord for only $109.99. You get everything for nothing, and it’s Alpine.”
Jimmy’s Car Stereo City of Montgomery, Ala., likes JVC’s KD-R320 CD Receiv- er — “Normally this would not be our best seller, but entry-level radios are what our market has been buying during the last few months.”
GNC Customs of Goshen, Ind., likes Sony’s DSX- 300BTX Digital Media Receiver — “It is Sony’s new lower price-point piece. People are going nuts over being able to dock an iPod or iPhone, and it has Blue- tooth. Amazingly, we have sold more to clients over age 50.”
Mobile Music Unlimited of Mount Vernon, Wash., likes Quantum Audio’s QB- 1500D Amplifier — “This amp weighs as much as a car battery, and grunts out bass like gangbusters. The kids just love it. It’s an affordable amp with big sound and a large chassis. There’s never a defect.”
SoReal Sounds of Stoneham, Mass., likes Compustar’s RF-P1WG3-
SH Remote Start — “Since remote start season has kicked in, it is a good mid- level system that can offer the features our clients need. The two-year warranty on the remote also makes it an easy pick for our clients.”
High Des- ert Mobile Electronics of Albu- querque, N.M., likes
Mosconi’s One 120.4 Am- plifier — “This amp is truly an amazing item — Class AB, amazing, usable power, a solid feel and a very clean look really appeals to customers.”
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Heard From the Industry We have had very good success in selling products to customers who were planning to shop online, mainly with unauthorized
sellers, for our brands. We’ve been able to communicate that buying from an unauthorized seller may not allow customers to get a replacement or credit if the product has any issues. We ask our customers, ‘Why would you want to give your credit card information to a seller with products not authorized by the manufacturer to sell?’ — Gary Stackpole, Benchmark Soundworks, Alpharetta, Ga.
OEM integration pieces have really helped drive larger builds by letting customers know that we can give them the high-
quality sound they want, while not losing any of their factory-installed features (Bluetooth, cameras, SYNC, etc). — Jacob Brown, High Desert Mobile Electronics, Albuquerque, N.M.
It seems that the consumer in our market is more concerned with low price than quality at this time. Tis was a major prob-
lem when the economy initially fell a few years ago. It doesn’t help when the Internet is flooding the market with items that are at our cost or below. Tis problem seems to be worse right now than ever. We have always been good at adjusting and selling ourselves, but now at times, we are not even close on price. Maybe this trend will be short-lived. If not, it will spell doom for a lot of independents. We all must remain profitable, and that is becoming much more difficult. — Wesley Williams, Sexton & Williams Inc. dba Jimmy’s Car Stereo, Montgomery, Ala.
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