Crutchfield or Sound Domain?

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dsegundo
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Crutchfield or Sound Domain?

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Which does everyone shop? I like Crutchfield's customer service but don't like their prices. Sound Domain seems to have a better selection and fit info is better. What do you guys think?
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (dsegundo)

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Crutchfield, hands down.Yes, they are a bit pricier. But they're customer service is phenomenal. And they will give you technical support for the product for life. Even if they can't take it back after 30 days, they'll still help you if you ever need it. IE you buy a head unit. You get a new car 2 years down the line, and need help wiring up the new harness. Call up crutchfield, they'll help you out. I had a problem recently where I bought a head unit and the wire harness (whcih they throw in for FREE) was manufactured wrong and was missing wires. Turns out they got a defective batch from the manufacturer. Anyway, they sent me out a new one lickety split. Got it a few days later. They said if I wanted an immediate solution, I could go out, buy my own harness, and they would reimburse me the price!How many stores would do that?
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (dsegundo)

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Crutchfield does have amazing service, but the prices are to high.I now shop at http://www.etronics.com, their prices are really good, and they have a solid return policy.
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (dsegundo)

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Crutchfield has awesome service. Their sales and tech support people are very knowledgable. Yes, they do tend to be a bit pricier than some other sites, but you can sometimes get some great deals on older models. They tend to sell at the same prices as like Circuit City and Best Buy. They also through in all the adapters and harnesses you may need, plus they have excellent installation guides. If you use my referral code: pzewg-jbqsv-6it2u, you will save $20 of your order of $200 or more. Just mention it on the phone or put it in online.Later,
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (nate66)

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Just checked out http://www.etronics.com and I say WOW! They even ship to Canada with the taxes and Customs crap already calculated, I like that!
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (nate66)

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Quote, originally posted by nate66 »Crutchfield does have amazing service, but the prices are to high.I now shop at http://www.etronics.com, their prices are really good, and they have a solid return policy.You're right, their prices are phenomenal. THe HU I'm interested in is over $100 less than Crutchfield.Just don't know about their return policy though...sounds like they leave plenty of loopholes to screw you...
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (dsegundo)

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I got great, fast service from Sound Domain when I bought my amp and sub.I've never purchased anything from Crutchfield but I've never heard anything bad about them either. ND
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (Nervous_Dog)

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I do not use either- I really like http://www.ikesound.com they have really good prices and there customer servces has always been good to me and my friends!
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (dmitri)

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Question for e-tronics.com users....Does a headunit purchase come with the needed hook ups (head unit harnesses) that sounddomain and other come with? Desi
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (dsegundo)

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Not free, no.Crutchfield is the only one I know who does that.
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (ragingfish)

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I believe that sounddomain is also throwing that in now as a bonus.
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (ArcsVibe)

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I buy everything from Circuit City, but i'm good friends with the whole Roadshop staff, so i get some great deals on things.
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (GT_03)

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Quote, originally posted by GT_03 »I buy everything from Circuit City, but i'm good friends with the whole Roadshop staff, so i get some great deals on things. Good answer! Too bad you aren't around my store, or else i'd do all your installs for ya, too! -Your friendly Circuit City Roadshop employee-
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Re: Crutchfield or Sound Domain? (Jahntassa)

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Jahn,I've got a question for you...can you e-mail me please?
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