where to go shopping?

[chrispyone]

i'm looking for a place to buy my speakers because everywhere i looked they're out of stock!! crap!! either that or reallllly overpriced.im looking for:1. Infinity Kappa 60.5cs 6-1/2" component set.2. Infinity Kappa 62.5i 6-1/2" 2-way speakers.at etronics.com, the 60.5 is $165, and the 62.5i is $89.at hookedontronics.com the 60.5 is $174, and the 62.5i is $92.but they're all freaking out of stock!! grrr... anyone else know a good place to go shopping? i dont really want to pay a ton more at crutchfield and sounddomain.i dont really trust buying speakers off of ebay. suggestions anyone?

[cohocarl]

http://www.autotoys.com/x/cata....htmlDon't know if they are in stock or not.http://www.hookedontronics.com...62.5ihttp://www.onlinecarstereo.com...12495

[cohocarl]

I've made a purchase from here also with no complaints:http://www.mmxpress.com

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by chrispyone »2. Infinity Kappa 62.5i 6-1/2" 2-way speakers.Had I known you were in the market for a pair BEFORE I gave mine to a friend, I would have let a used pair go for $50 I bought mine from http://www.ikesound.com c/o eBay, but it doesn't look like they stock them anymore.However, you might not be able to beat ~$89 shipped (eBay)EDIT: I hope this works: eBay Infinity Kappa 62.5 searchEDIT 2: woo hoo, it did!

[chrispyone]

i'm a little bit reluctant to buy speakers off of ebay.... they charge a lot for shipping and i dont know what kind of warranty/return policy i could get w/ ebay.how about the 60.5cs.... anyone have suggestions?

[ragingfish]

I know you said you don't want to, but I almost ALWAYS buy from Crutchfield!Their customer service is unsurpassed, their return policy is flexible. Highly recommended.http://www.crutchfield.comYes, their prices are a tad higher, but I think their service and support makes up for it.If you DO buy from them, enter the following referral code when you checkout: ps7f7-ikdff-dzz4jYou'll get a $20 credit!

[chrispyone]

i'll never buy from crutchfield.... i'd rather save $200 and figure it out myself. for $200... hmmm i could add a sub to my system... haha

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by chrispyone »i'll never buy from crutchfield.... i'd rather save $200 and figure it out myself. for $200... hmmm i could add a sub to my system... haha Yes, and for less than $200, you can buy a 4-year extended warranty to cover a sound system worth up to $3,000 (purchase price, NOT "retail" price).I hate to break it to you, but you really can't have your cake and eat it too...either buy from Crutchfield, Circuit City, Best Buy, etc w/ a full manufacturer's warranty, or buy from any of the above-listed unauthorized Infinity re-sellers (that's what most of them are unless advertised otherwise) - including some eBay stores such as http://www.lgdsuperstore.com and http://www.ikesound.com (not ALL eBay sellers are simply individuals...some are big wholesale re-sellers/inventory liquidators) - for a lower price and most likely, no Infinity warranty.

[Mr. Poopypants]

Have you considered the Infinity Reference?

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »Have you considered the Infinity Reference? They're nice, but not as good as the Kappas..

[Jahntassa]

Agreed. Reference / Kappa series is like Polk ex series to MOMO... or Sony Vega to ..er..Symphonic.Of course, I might be overstating things...but if you can get the Kappa's..get em!

[rsgriff115]

I would have to agree with the pro-crutchfield reference. They do have unsurpassed customer support, you do get free brackets and what not, and you get install instructions for your vibe. I found these priceless for my head unit install because i could have done the wiring myself but found it so much easier to let them show me how it is done. And you get all the perks of a large company to complain to or file suit against, plus they are reliable. The prices however are MSRP and do mount up after a while of creating a system. But, if you feel you do not need a warranty i have found great prices at http://www.woofersetc.com; but have never order there.

[Psychobroker]

Well, Crutchfield just took a knock in my book. The GM harness they are selling is an OLDER model, without a remote amp turn-on lead (thanks Mike and Justin!). After going through an HU install, only to find it didn't have this lead to turn on my M&T amp, I went down to Best Buy (ty again Mike) and bought a 2000-up GM harness from them (Saturn L-series to be exact), which did have the turn-on lead. However, the lead was in the A3 pin slot (i think that's how you refer to it), so I had to move it to the B3 slot and everything's fine now I emailed Crusthfield with this FYI...