Best Audio shop in Gwinett?

[Eimaj]

Who is it? Is there one?

I'm feed up with going into every shop I come across not being very knowledgable about what the hell they are selling.

Conversation goes like this:

Me: Hi. I'm Jamie. I used to do competitions a lot back in the day, and now I am looking to get started again. I'm looking for a small amp to run my subs with. I would like to stay under 100 watts for the sub amp so I can compete in the 250W category. Somthing that could handle 2 ohm stereo or 1 ohm mono and put out out a little more. I've been out of the show scene for a while, and I don't know what is new scince then.

Them: Oh, hell yeah. We win competitions all the time. We got the perfect amp for you. This (insert brand name here) amp will push 1000 watts.

Me: That's cool. But, I'm looking to stay in a lower power category than that though. That amp is rated at 4X 200, so its a 800 watt amp. I need something smaller.

Them: How about this (insert brand name here) amp. It's 2 x 250W, but it will do 600 watts at 1ohm mono.

Me:

Me: Ok, thanks for your time.


WTF?? Is there a shop that knows what the hell they are selling or doing?
Where do the real competitors shop at in Atl?? I can't believe in this big ass city, that it is this difficult to find a serious shop.

Damn this is frustrating.

Any help?

[Wurm]

do your research online most people at retail stores are bumbling idiots

[5thgcelica]

traffic jams FTW! go talk to shakes or marsh..

[BanginJimmy]

find what you want online. The only thing I say to the salesmen at an audio shop is what I want. If they dont ahve it and/or cant get it in a timely fashion I leave. Dont even give them a chance to start talking about something else.

If you are looking for 100wrms for a sub amp you must be competing is SQ. Look at a zapco amp. Very nice staging and depth. A little pricy especially for the c2k line, but well worth it.

[Eimaj]

Yeah, I plan on doing the SQ comps. I did the SPL thing long enough to get my fun out of it.

My problem is, I don't know what's new and improved over the last 5 years.

BTW, are there any car clubs with serious audio competitors. I would love to get in on a team, espscially a team with SPL and SQ competitors.

[sina518]

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[sina518]

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[Eimaj]

Oh, I'm deffinatley serious about competing. I have been away for quite a while, but since I got the new car, it is begging for a SQ install and to take it to shows.

I mostly did USAC Outlaw and DB Drag back in 97-99. Sold the truck in 2000 to buy the TA cause I wanted to race. Now, I get the best of both words. ( a show car that can run)

I tried finding the shop online since I don't know where it is, but the only shop I could find by that name was in Detroit? I tried looking in the online phone book for an address, but there was only a number listed.

I'm tied up in meetings all day tommorow, so I'll call or stop by on Friday.

[rollininstyle2004]

I have been competing in SQ comps since 1995. Competed at IASCA World Finals a few times, SLAP Finals a few times, and have judged both Finals a few times...

If you area serious (or semi-serious) about competing SQ, please let me know. I can be reached at the shop at 770-271-3772

John

I started reading that thinking it was still Sina He was like 9 in 95

[5thgcelica]

they are on buford hwy.... past GA 20

go up 985 to exit 4 go left... take that til you hit buford hwy(st rd 23) go right and they are on the right.

[Kyle]

Traffic Jams needs to come back to Gwinnett their out in like buford or something now. I used to go to their shop in duluth I would check it out.

[bdydrpdmazda]

Traffic jams is the shit, Im gonna be taking my Mazda to them when Im done with all the body work so they can fill the extended cab portion full of subs, amps and fiberglass.

[GermanMuscle]

go to A-1 electronics in norcross on the corner of buford hwy and beaver ruine. talk to paul. their number is 770-447-9944

[Kyle]

Yeah I've been there. Their selection isn't that great though. No JL, no MB Quart(ever), or other stuff. Lots of unheard of stuff that's cheap, but they do have a Solo X Kicker 18". The asian guy is real smart, but word on the street is the hispanic installer screwed up and caused someones passenger air bag to go off. The asian guy is real helpful and actually gave me the radio removal tools I needed for free. Nice people, good variety for the most part.

[BLK JDM]

Check out Anderson Audio and Performance. They have several customer cars that compete on the regular basis. Chris Anderson worked for Kicker back in the day and Kevin worked for Stinger(I think). But they are very small shop that deal w/ high end audio and performance. I've seen hundreds of AAPs finished products personally. They are located on Buford Hwy right before Miginnis Ferry. You can call them up at 770-923-5703.

Like I said they do very high end work. You'll see that the second you walk in the shop. They are very personal and treat you like family.

[an0therh22]

go to A-1 electronics in norcross on the corner of buford hwy and beaver ruine. talk to paul. their number is 770-447-9944

yes go there and talk to paul his installation is the cleanest ive seen and he actually knows he shit true there selection isnt all that great but purchase the stuff from somewhere else and bring it to him i got my viper from there and im very satisfied i would recommend them to anyone

[1gDSM]

Bump for traffic jams
they dont treat you like you dont know anything.
**but if you go in and you have an eclipse be prepared to be offered five 10's lol **

[4dmin]

PM b@d @pple ON HERE JUSTIN

[sina518]

damn some one doesnt like traffic jams

[b@d @pple]

paul you my dogg

[Allstar3.8T]

If you are worried about bumbling idiot salesmen not knowing SQ, Then you gotta go to TJs. John Marsh is a LOOOONG time IASCA and SLAP SQ competitor. Nice guy, knows the products, and enough about installation to guide you to getting what you want. ALOT of sales guys dont understand install.
BadApple is a good installer, but hes not in Gwinnett.

[jblaudio06]

audio fx...sugarloaf parkway......only problem they dont speak english 2 well.....

[b@d @pple]

hah good reason not to go there

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[rollininstyle2004]

Traffic Jams for three reasons..... one, knowledgable sales,installation staff two, the shop has been around for 15 years that should say something for it. three, its in gwinnett....

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[AE86 Dorifto]

AAP is the way to go.

[DJ XtRaK©]

thanks guys for not bashing anyone up in this thread! makes me proud...lol.

oh and hey, you can come to the circuit city at north point, im there in the shop!!!

[Kyle]

thanks guys for not bashing anyone up in this thread! makes me proud...lol.

oh and hey, you can come to the circuit city at north point, im there in the shop!!!

Question how do you wire the subs in the displays inside? What is the power source for the amps? Cause I have spare shit and want to do the same.

[DJ XtRaK©]

Question how do you wire the subs in the displays inside? What is the power source for the amps? Cause I have spare shit and want to do the same.

we have a 120v to 12v inverter, it keeps a constant current so the amps and decks dont lose power. we dont use a bottery anymore like our old board used to. its pretty big and heavy, dunno where to get them from though.....

[sina518]

power supply, battery, and a switch board

[Kyle]

Alright. I appreciate it.

[Kyle]

By any chance do you know any more about the product, I might just buy one of those istead of buying a powered home audio sub.

[DJ XtRaK©]

i know how to maintain it and keep it working!

http://www.audioauthority.com/

[DJ XtRaK©]

what do you need a switching panel for?

[Kyle]

No need for a switch panel. Just running 1 amp and 1 sub.

[.....]

No need for a switch panel. Just running 1 amp and 1 sub.

home audio sub for your car or your house......?

[.....]

Paul I realize TJ's is not a site sponsor but why edit MY post about MY feelings about Traffic Jams.... i never said hey guys we have a special at the shop 10 percent off to IA members come on in and get free ice cream.... no i simply stated that TJ's has a friendly and knowledgeable sales and install crew... so please dont edit my posts.

[4dmin]

Paul I realize TJ's is not a site sponsor but why edit MY post about MY feelings about Traffic Jams.... i never said hey guys we have a special at the shop 10 percent off to IA members come on in and get free ice cream.... no i simply stated that TJ's has a friendly and knowledgeable sales and install crew... so please dont edit my posts.

its nothing personal but you work for them. i didn't edit Greg's post b/c he doesn't work for them. i'm just being fair across the board... if anyone but you/john post about them (as long as they aren't advertising) thats fine. i can't allow you to dicsuss you business and not pay to advertise and ask other shops for $ to do the same.

[§treet_§peed]

Deez Nutz Inc. good shop, i highly recomend them...