Did Autosound Bedford Close

[BP]

I'd probably hit up Mobile Sound Systems on Cooper St in Arlington if I was in DFW and needed something I couldn't get online. Truthfully, though, I haven't been in that place in almost 20 years, but it's the last place I ever dealt with prior to becoming a customer of Autosound.

Nick is the GM now, probably one of the most knowledgeable in the industry and he's worked there for 20+ years. They built my Sonoma when I used to do Usaci events and it did pretty well.

[Big A]

Don't forget how much harder the newer stock systems are to replace, it's no longer just single or double din.

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[jluv]

Seems like the small places could hold out, especially in a good economy. There’s plenty of folks that have no desire to install it themselves. Especially if you set one up around a lake... boats.

Everything is stacked against them. Brick and mortar businesses already have a hard time competing with the internet. Smaller car audio places also have to compete against CarToys and places like Trader’s Village. Today’s generation mostly doesn’t give a shit about quality car audio. They’re either totally content with an MP3 player/streaming and a set of ear buds, or their fine with the cheapest garbage they can get online and/or they just don’t know any better. The older generations that used to be into it typically move on from the hobby, have different priorities, and maybe even hearing loss, so they say “fuck it”. Combine all of that with the fact that most factory vehicles come with stereos now that sound really good to most people (who again, don’t know better, or just don’t care).

That business model has been dying for several years.

[JV106]

Oh wow! I haven't actually been there since he left, but someone else was telling me they went by there and it's totally changed, and they're selling lame crap now, so I'd avoid them anyway.

Sadly, the small brick and mortar car audio places are almost extinct. I'd probably hit up Mobile Sound Systems on Cooper St in Arlington if I was in DFW and needed something I couldn't get online. Truthfully, though, I haven't been in that place in almost 20 years, but it's the last place I ever dealt with prior to becoming a customer of Autosound.

Seems like the small places could hold out, especially in a good economy. There’s plenty of folks that have no desire to install it themselves. Especially if you set one up around a lake... boats.

[jluv]

Good for Eric... He was the only reason I went there.

And, I'm not sure if they gave up already or what the deal is. I called a few times last week and never got a person on the phone. Ended up buying an amp from Amazon instead. Stopped by this morning to snag a fuse and the door was locked and the interior lights were off but it was still full of merchandise and the open sign was lit up.

Oh wow! I haven't actually been there since he left, but someone else was telling me they went by there and it's totally changed, and they're selling lame crap now, so I'd avoid them anyway.

Sadly, the small brick and mortar car audio places are almost extinct. I'd probably hit up Mobile Sound Systems on Cooper St in Arlington if I was in DFW and needed something I couldn't get online. Truthfully, though, I haven't been in that place in almost 20 years, but it's the last place I ever dealt with prior to becoming a customer of Autosound.

[Treybiz]

Eric (EW) got a new job and the owner sold the place. It's still open with the same name, but it's definitely not the same caliber of place.

Good for Eric... He was the only reason I went there.

And, I'm not sure if they gave up already or what the deal is. I called a few times last week and never got a person on the phone. Ended up buying an amp from Amazon instead. Stopped by this morning to snag a fuse and the door was locked and the interior lights were off but it was still full of merchandise and the open sign was lit up.

[jluv]

Eric (EW) got a new job and the owner sold the place. It's still open with the same name, but it's definitely not the same caliber of place.

[Treybiz]

Like the title says...
EW where you at?