Sad to say when I said my budget for speakers is RM2K, Howie didn't reply me anymore in PM. I guess it all boils down to $$$.

I have the same idea as u guys. Budget 2K for spks first (maybe with cables). Then upgrade HU etc step by side. I had bad experience at an ICE shop in Spore when the guy made a rude remark after the demo when I didn't buy anything on the spot. I guess it's the same here. No money no talk.

I think the next time an installer ask me what's my budget, I should say 20K then maybe get better service.

This post has been edited by lowyatsuperman: Oct 4 2011, 11:19 PM

No offence, dude, but I dun buy that at all. If an ICE installer wanna size me up and decide whether to serve me or not based on the size of my wallet, then I would say the approach is wrong to start with. I think it's a common thing for a customer to walk into a shop and say he has 2K budget, but when shown a lot of professionalism, honest opinions and options, he may walk away spending 4K and being satisfied, too. And it happened just like that for my last car. Just my 2 sen.

PS: BTW I did PMed u 2x. My opinion is that if u have time to post here and do so much sales talk, surely u have time to check yr PMs, too. Another installer has PMed me btw, and guess who I will be visiting soon?

If u r not ICE lover then why come in here just to lick his behind???

If if they r "so darn busy" why should I bother to visit???

This post has been edited by lowyatsuperman: Oct 5 2011, 02:46 PM

Bro, I'm sure u have your religion and believe in miracles (like how he has time to post here). But not everyone share your same faith. Sorry to say, I would not waste 4 hrs to get my car done (think opportunity-cost).

To be fair, initially I had high hopes on him and shared with him what I wanted to get done. But after receiving his reply "wads yr budget?" and silence after I gave him an answer, I realise it's all about $$$.

No offence, Howie. I wish u well in your business. I'm sure u will find lots of believers out there.

Ok, today I'm quite free so I tok-kok-sing-song a bit.

So u think a budget of RM2K (mebbe stretching to 3-4K if I can be convinced) for 2 front + 2 rear spks are "below expectations"?

Thanks howie for your latest PM. Just goes to show u know how to use PM if u wan to. I will consider after I have visited the other sellers.


Wow, he writes your pay cheque?


I read 2x but don't understand what u r trying to say...

Anyway speaking generally, for sellers out there (not aiming at anyone), don't treat yr customers like idiots. There are some, like me, who have done their homework. I know how much Dynaudio vs Focal vs Polk Audio etc costs and I know 2-3K is enough to get the job done. In this instance, I just wanna know if the installer have my interest at heart and is willing to help me along on the path to achieving my aim. He shouldn't be looking at my wallet.

I could be walking into your shop today with a small wallet and a BLM. But would u know that I also have an Estima sitting at home that I might bring in based on your 1st service performance? Or that my friend drives a Ferrari?

izso and Quazacolt, thanks for playing peace-maker. izso, your advice on spks is what I already know, but thanks anyway.

To all others, howie and I have more or less stopped. Both of us made our points and I am giving him the benefit of the doubt when he said he missed my PM (although I sent 2x) but nvm lah. Drop it.

No need for anymore heroes to come in and chip in their last 2 sen. Move on to other topics okay? TQ.