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$200 for Best Buy

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by T-Rex266, Sep 11, 2017.

  1. Sep 11, 2017 at 4:32 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    So I have a $200 GC for Best Buy and want to use it towards the truck.
    I'm either going to get some sort of aftermarket alarm, or replace those cheesy JBL speakers the truck came with.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. Sep 11, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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    Yes...Alarm gets my vote :thumbsup:
     
  3. Sep 11, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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    Viper??? Best Buy carries Viper....
     
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    Viper...
     
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  5. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    Viper with remote start
     
  6. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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  7. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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    Viper...i have tilt sensor glass breaking sensor backup battery and extra siren if main one is cut but all those xtras add up...but speakers be better deal
     
  8. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    I think the GEEKERs will install too...
     
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  9. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    Ok, so pass on the speakers and go with the alarm?
     
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  10. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:24 PM
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    Si Senore
     
  11. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:24 PM
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    But speakers would be nice when jamming to METALLICA!!! :headbang:
     
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  12. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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    Señor
     
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  13. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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  14. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:26 PM
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    *********.com
     
  15. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:28 PM
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    A Best Buy "tech" will never touch my trucks electrical system or my truck :rofl:
     
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  16. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    Agree go to viper.com search your area for certified viper installation...had mine done that sold it but only driver door unlocked...then i was in Dallas installed my 40" light bar disconnected the batt then was having issues with alarm looked up viper went to a installer guy told me that the previous install was wrong some wiring wasn't right now all doors unlock
     
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  17. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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    Funny thing is that Best Buy is one of the recommended preferred dealers/installers listed on Vipers support site.......I've never used the Geeks. I do my own wiring.
     
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  18. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    This...I let them attempt to install a viper remote start twice and the guy couldn't figure it out either time. All I got out of the deal was a rattle somewhere in my dash that I can't get to shut the hell up and 2 days without my truck.
     
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  19. Sep 11, 2017 at 6:01 PM
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    There are some decent Viper installers listed in the Denver area that have pretty good reputation.
     
  20. Sep 11, 2017 at 6:05 PM
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    I'm late to the party, but I vote speaker replacement. They suck. Plus, I'm assuming you, like most, have insurance. If someone steals my truck, which is unlikely, I could care less. That's State Farm's problem.
     
  21. Sep 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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  22. Sep 11, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    Can't hurt to have an alarm. May reduce insurance premiums. Speakers do suck. That's what ********* is for...
     
  23. Sep 11, 2017 at 7:30 PM
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    Don't forget to check the Best Buy and other website for deals on viper alarm. As they will price match. They sometimes have better deals on bb.com then in stores.
     
  24. Sep 11, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    Personally I wouldn't get an alarm installed at BestBuy. Have heard some horror stories with their installations. And an alarm is something you don't want to install wrong. Besides, I highly recommend Fortin over Viper anyday.

    Just buy something outright and install it yourself. Speakers, DoubleDin Stereo.
     
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  25. Sep 11, 2017 at 8:06 PM
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    So from all the input what's the final answer...
     
  26. Sep 12, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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  27. Sep 12, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    I've had a $50 BB GC for almost a year. I almost never go there because I'm not fond of them. I didn't think about applying it to some speakers though. Is it worth swapping out the stock speakers without amping them?
     
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  28. Sep 12, 2017 at 4:38 PM
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    Ok, so if we did go with Viper it would be this one (which I don't see on BestBuys website)

    IMG_3285.jpg
     
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    No sir, not yet but was wanting to use this GC towards a purchase of either speakers or alarm
     
  30. Sep 12, 2017 at 4:50 PM
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    Look it up gives you options of what you want...build it
     
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