Whats a good brand to have in a shop?

Hey guys, a very very good friend of mine is on the hunt for a new company to have in his shop. He wants someone that has a wide range of product. Coax, comps, amps, subs differnt price levels.. I told him i would ask on here because i value your guys input. oh, would also like them to be some what exclusive.
Thanks : Aaron

ya know my answer

Yes, you know i already told him that.. lmao.. thanks. Problem is, another shop in town carrys them. Well, they used to have it all..quantum, db drive and hypnotic. but i think they only carry the quantum now so not sure if he can pick up db drive

and alpine for decks

just found a similar topic in "shop talk" my bad..

american bass always did well for my home boiii here in town

nice. thanks Jeff

Memphis has been good for me!

Powerbass has a little of everything for most price ranges.

my buddy just brought in db drive and hes selling the Dung Pile outta it nice lower line and good prices

Cactus Sounds. They are looking for dealers in the ole' USA.

Powerbass, total mobile audio tma is good and entry level pricing. Any maxxsonic brand is cheap and sells good. Kenwood hu's, knu koncepts wire, xs or kinetik batts

MMats = ...3yr warranty on all amps, 2 yr on subs
..............All products designed AND assembled 100% in the USA
..............No unauthorized internet sales so you have good margins
..............Territory offered
..............Excellent customer support

Digital Designs = ...Built in the USA
........................Absolutely no internet sales keep margins high

Diamond = ...Great product, wide range from low budget to high end
.................Internet sales exclusive to only a few that sell at MAP.



Those are my suggestions.

Thanks guys.. Zac, he is a DD dealer now, just looking for something else to go with it.. I like the ideas guys.. Thanks again.

pyramid man

Dang, didnt even think of that. If he picks that up, and he can drop Pyle.. LOL

Memphis......makes you money......DC makes money...DB makes money.....that's what I carry in my shop....

dc will deff make you some money now an so will aq an dd i think too. umm most of the high end stuff like alpine , kenwood, pioneer are all online now an can get for some really good prices sometimes beter than what you can buy in a shopt so i would only run a few of those if any. good luck though aaron i hope your buddy do well man

Hertz, Audison, Ultra, Hybrid. Covers everything from entry level to uber high end.

You can still carry DB if you wanted it is not territory protected at all....... So get it and sell it cheaper than the fool down the street........

It does well for me

as well as memphis,kicker,RF,Mtx,pioneer, kenwood they all do very well but best bang for our buck is hands down DB Drive

DB Drive does have a very broad selection of product thats for sure.
He is also checking into the Audision and Hertz.

Where is the shop located? What is his primary customer base? Asking what brand to bring in should probably be one of the last questions you ask after doing some market research in the area.

For instance, if clientele want 6 12's regardless of if they are $40 and cheap or not, just to say they have 6 12's you bring in brand X. If the majority of clientele want good sound and not a lot of bass, bring in Focal, Audison, Hertz, JL Audio, etc.

Research your customer base before deciding what other brand you may want to bring on. Is there a particular section of your customers you have nothing to offer? If so, consider filling that gap. If your friend has already answered many of these questions, please provide that info so we might can make better suggestions to help make the business more profitable

For real......if you want to make money???? Its about the brands that you don't see online...you can make it what you want....I have to thank Memphis car audio and my number one installer for making my life better...and I pay top dollar for my installer...50% comissoin on labor and 25% on product....no one pays like that...but Memphis and DC make it like that...QUAD......12V is alive!

as moonie said, his bigest concern is a company that is some what exlusive and for sure, not available on Egay..
I know he needs a company that had a bit of everything, amps, subs, coax, comps, marine is good also. Price wise, i think he is looking for the range of for example 10" subs... MAP around $175 or less.. lower to middle line cost wise. Most of his installs are single or dual sub. You dont see very many big spenders in our area.

Hey I sell above retail.....I have awesome customer service....they pay exrta for that

Memphis pr12s4 retails at 99.....I sell them at 149....everyday!

ULTRA!!!!

Components, coaxial (coming soon) amps, 3 levels of subs. No internet sales, protected territory, great dealer support. PM me for more info, great profit line that your customers can't find on the net or at the guy next door.

I haven't seen anyone mention Sound Stream. Do they not have a wide variety in the line? I don't carry the line myself. But, our other store has been doing well with it. I would have to say that I have considered it.

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as moonie said, his bigest concern is a company that is some what exlusive and for sure, not available on Egay..
I know he needs a company that had a bit of everything, amps, subs, coax, comps, marine is good also. Price wise, i think he is looking for the range of for example 10" subs... MAP around $175 or less.. lower to middle line cost wise. Most of his installs are single or dual sub. You dont see very many big spenders in our area.

Ultra covers all of that. Marine grade, not on egay, 10" subs under $175, high effciency on subwoofers, 3 year warranty......Pm me if you want more info on Ultra.

I would say DD but my friend is a dealer and he is having problems with dealers in his state selling way below map we have heard of other shops selling M2s for 459 and M3s for 850 which is way below map and he has told reps at DD about this and it seems like that don't care.