I am currently collecting some audio equipment to install into my DD (98 Honda Accord) and was wondering how much should I expect to pay in labor to install all the equipment at a reputable car audio installer?

I have already bought the following items:

- 4 channel amp
- Set of Comp Speakers for Front
- Pair of 10" subs in a box (I need them to build me a box as I only plan to use 1 sub and sell the other)

I still need to purchase:

- Headunit
- Wiring
- Misc dynomat where needed
- Need them to build a sub box and install

Should I purchase the items I need from the car audio installer and package that into the installation cost as well or should I purchase the items on the internet and have the installer just do the install? If I go in just for installation, how long should it take (to build the box and install all the equipment) to install and how much should I expect to pay? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.

- David

 

400 installed plus box. Thats if they have a box laying around. But if they have to custom u a box it will be much more. This is cost foir them to rip everything out, run all the wire and a prebuilt sub box.
If they have to built you a box..... Well custom fiberglass box is around 200-300 each. I say you do it yourself. Save you a few bucks, but the knowledge you gain is priceless.

 

id say if your somewhat mechanical save money and do it yourself. its really not that hard.

 

I would buy a box from ebay for the rear tool area. Can find them for cheap. I am sure any installation place will charge you a lot for a custom box.

 

was my post deleted?