Is this a reasonable install price?

[daNc]

Hey, im wanting to get my Type r splits installed into the front doors and an amp installed with them, i was originally told $110 just for the speakers then for the speakers and amp i was told around 300, i wouldnt of thought an amp would cost an extra $190? does this seem like a rip off to you? this is from a local car audio shop near me, havent tried JB yet.
thanks

[Zend3r]

The big price increase reflects the increase in work.

When replacing just the speakers to run off the head unit it is a straight swap. Now, however, they'll need to run RCA's from the head unit to the amp (and install a LOC if it is a stock HU), run speaker cable back from the amp (Which they have also had to mount somewhere) and into each door to run your speakers.

A lot more work, turns a ~1 hour job into a ~2-4 hour job all told, depending on the current state of your car.

Also keep in mind that car installs are always going to be expensive. That being said, $300 for a speaker and amp install with parts and labour seems pretty reasonable for Type R's as long as the amp is decent and they tune it as well.

[daNc]

The big price increase reflects the increase in work.

When replacing just the speakers to run off the head unit it is a straight swap. Now, however, they'll need to run RCA's from the head unit to the amp (and install a LOC if it is a stock HU), run speaker cable back from the amp (Which they have also had to mount somewhere) and into each door to run your speakers.

A lot more work, turns a ~1 hour job into a ~2-4 hour job all told, depending on the current state of your car.

Also keep in mind that car installs are always going to be expensive. That being said, $300 for a speaker and amp install with parts and labour seems pretty reasonable for Type R's as long as the amp is decent and they tune it as well.

ok thanks its a 4x100 RMS jaycar (response) amp, is that decent enough?

[Zend3r]

I don't have any personal experience with those amps, but considering they rec retail for $230 for the 4x100w RMS (more info here) I'd say you're doing pretty well.

[daNc]

I don't have any personal experience with those amps, but considering they rec retail for $230 for the 4x100w RMS (more info here) I'd say you're doing pretty well.

$230 is on sale they normally $300 but yeah

[jacko2]

Sounds normal mate, i had 6" splits and an amp installed for $260. when i picked the car up old mate said he would have charged $300 if he did it again. i supplied the wiring as well.

[SUP3RST4R_DJ]

I got the jaycar amp in my ute running 90rms splits and it goes great, haven't had any problems yet and will soon be running a 350watt rms sub off it too