Taking the Plunge

MacLeod
MacLeod Posts: 14,358
edited July 2013 in Car Audio & Electronics
Well, I did it. Broke my cherry!

I ordered my speakers from Sound Domain just now. First time Ive ever ordered anything online.

The Mighty MM6 is on its way to my door and should be here by the end of the week! Woohoo!! I cant freaking wait!! $160 + $14.95 shipping. Unbelieveable deal. Thats has to be near cost!

Im just skeered tho. I keep reading these horror stories of people waiting months and not getting anything and being charged and all that. Gulp! :(

I hope everything goes well cause SoundDomain has some SMOKIN' deals on audio gear and I would like to order from them often.

Yippee! Now the waiting.........:(
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  • AustinKP
    AustinKP Posts: 861
    edited December 2004
    Congrats man. I've had nothing but positive experiences with SD. Hope you get it quick. The waiting takes FOREVER! :)
    http://www.silverdragon.com/punkie/cybertusk/net.idiot.html - Read it, know it

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Ya know whats sad? If Tweeter carried the MM6 and was selling it at $250 or so, I wouldve bought it there just so I wouldnt of had to wait. I wouldve paid an extra $100 just to not have to wait. Man I need patience.

    Oh well, I can use the money I saved to go buy some 1/2" MDF to make some baffles.

    And while Im waiting I can figure out where I want to mount the tweets.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • AustinKP
    AustinKP Posts: 861
    edited December 2004
    heck, while you're waiting, you can start building your fiberglass enclosures for them. Use $40 of the hundred you would have spent... :)
    http://www.silverdragon.com/punkie/cybertusk/net.idiot.html - Read it, know it

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Um, no!

    You really dont understand how lousy a craftsman I am. It all goes back to that no patience thing. If it all doesnt go perfectly the first time I get frustrated and in a hurry then mad and it just goes downhill from there.

    A baffle I can handle. A simple sub box I can usually swing. Glassing? Id have my doors so disfigured it wouldnt even be funny! ;)
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2004
    just tell them you meant to have your doors like that Mac:)
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    LOL! Ill just stick to the stock locations for now.

    Besides, if I start glassing the insides and everything I wont be able to compete in the Stock class at MECA. I dont want to get in the Modified class cause thats when you get with all those dudes with $40,000 installs from the local shops and I wouldnt stand a chance.

    Using stock provisions I like my chances.
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2004
    i believe you can compete!! and congrats on the mm6s, im sure you wont be disappointed when they show up at your door in a few days...how about you just give that extra $100 to me. i can make good use of it:)
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • AustinKP
    AustinKP Posts: 861
    edited December 2004
    Dude, if anyone gets the $100 it's me. You already have DLS speakers and at least 4 subs. I've get to get ONE :) Mac, just lemme know if you need my mailing address :)
    http://www.silverdragon.com/punkie/cybertusk/net.idiot.html - Read it, know it

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by AustinKP
    I've get to get ONE :)
    ???

    i dont already have DLS speakers, theyre coming tuesday...and i only have 3 subs...and only 2 are installed...
    besides, if i have no money, my DLS speakers will never be installed...:)
    come on mac ol' buddy ol' friend, have i ever mentioned how much i like JL?;)
    -Cody
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  • AustinKP
    AustinKP Posts: 861
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by exalted512
    have i ever mentioned how much i like JL?;)
    -Cody
    WHOAH!!! Mac, you better hang onto this gem! :D
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    edited December 2004
    We (Thom and myslef) have ordered many things off SD. They are great to work with and they are one of the few authorized Polk online retailers.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Im confident they will be. They have a top notch website which is a good sign. I ordered over the phone to be sure the order went thru and I got thru on almost the first ring! On top of that the operator, Jenny, sounded really cute! :D

    Theyve got the MM2104 for $100 which is a sweet deal. But with a minimum of $15 shipping it may be cheaper to go to Tweeter and pay the full $120. It would only be a $5 difference of so.
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    I used my debit card yesterday for the first time to order my sub. I used to just use my mom's cc without being phased but knowing you just gave someone YOUR number really is kind of scary. Hope you like your mm6's

    -adam
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    WOOHOO!!! Theyre here!

    Got home today and there they were (actually they left them in tha apt office)!

    Its kind of wierd after staring at these things online for the last year or so and now Ive got them!

    Theyre one hell of a heavy duty speaker. Im very impressed with the construction except the carbon fiber dust cap feels kind of cheap.

    Im about to wet my pants to install them. No time tonight so Ill have to wait til tomorrow.

    Now my biggest dilemma, where to mount the tweeters. Ive got OEM location in the dash and Im very interested in sticking there. My other choice would be the mirror sail.
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    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by MacLeod
    WOOHOO!!! Theyre here!

    Got home today and there they were (actually they left them in tha apt office)!

    Its kind of wierd after staring at these things online for the last year or so and now Ive got them!

    Theyre one hell of a heavy duty speaker. Im very impressed with the construction except the carbon fiber dust cap feels kind of cheap.

    Im about to wet my pants to install them. No time tonight so Ill have to wait til tomorrow.

    Now my biggest dilemma, where to mount the tweeters. Ive got OEM location in the dash and Im very interested in sticking there. My other choice would be the mirror sail.
    Glad to hear they arrived O.k.... I guess the UPS station in chicago where my sub will go through had a fire... I really hope my sub didn't burn.... I should get it on monday!

    -adam
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Apparantly SoundDomain uses FedEx Home Delivery. No scratches, dents, tears, holes, smudges or nuttin'.

    I must say, for my very first internet purchase Im very pleased so far anyway. Ill wait til tomorrow and see if they work. Then we'll see about the headache Ive gotta go thru.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    Yeah, I don't know what Resonant Engineering uses... but they better be able to lift heavy objects.

    I may be ordering my amp around xmas as well....

    i'm starting to get very antsy

    -adam
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Yup thats the worst part, the waiting!

    Id probably pay up to $100 more just to buy it from a store and have it NOW!

    Ill buy my sub from Tweeter even tho its $20 cheaper on SoundDomain. I couldnt pass up the MM6's tho. $300 speakers for $160 new and authorized!!
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    Well I have 1.5/4th's of the money for my amp.. I just want to hear **** pound ya know?

    anyways, off to the basketball game...

    -adam
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Nothing wrong with holding out for what you want.
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    I'm not sure i want hifonics but the more I look at this amp the more i want it...

    -adam
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Go for it dude. Cody and Jstas swear by them and I trust their opinions.
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by MacLeod
    Go for it dude. Cody and Jstas swear by them and I trust their opinions.
    I guess man, I just think the website is really cheesy, but who am I to judge...

    -adam
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Yes their website pretty much sucks and just wait til you try to get hold of somebody!

    Like I said, Im leary of them but I seem to be in the minority.

    John claims to have used them for years without any problems and Ive heard rave reviews from others as well.

    Play it safe and order it thru SoundDomain. That way if it does break youll have little problem getting it returned.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by MacLeod
    Yes their website pretty much sucks and just wait til you try to get hold of somebody!

    Like I said, Im leary of them but I seem to be in the minority.

    John claims to have used them for years without any problems and Ive heard rave reviews from others as well.

    Play it safe and order it thru SoundDomain. That way if it does break youll have little problem getting it returned.
    I'm ordering the XXZues the 1600x1 from onlinecarstereo... sound domain does not have them. That's another thing I'm worried about. :mad:

    -adam

    Mac, you have any Sat. Radio toys?
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Nah, I dont care much for satalite radio. Maybe in the future but not now. Ive got all I want to listen to on CD's.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    My MyFi that I ordered online ships out the 27th. Hopefully I get it by the 3rd or 4th. That thing will make my office job so much easier.

    -Adam
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2004
    get it from onlinecarstereo, i promise you you wont be disappointed
    -Cody
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    They do seem to be the most reputable of the non-authorized dealers but if you could get it from somebody authorized that would be the best. That way if anything went wrong it would be less of a hassle to get it sorted out.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • AustinKP
    AustinKP Posts: 861
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by MacLeod
    Yes their website pretty much sucks and just wait til you try to get hold of somebody!

    Like I said, Im leary of them but I seem to be in the minority.

    John claims to have used them for years without any problems and Ive heard rave reviews from others as well.

    Play it safe and order it thru SoundDomain. That way if it does break youll have little problem getting it returned.
    Yes, HiFonics' website is kinda crappy, but they are actually easy to get a hold of. Call their toll-free number. I didn't have to wait more than 5 minutes, if at all, and their tech support, although slightly cranky, was very knowledgable.
    Plus, I have been very impressed with my Zeus. I highly recommend them.
    Second, I have heard good things about OnlineCarStereo.com and wouldn't hesitate to order from them.
    -Austin
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    Ascendant Audio Atlas 12
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    2 Gallons SecondSkin Spectrum V.2
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