I am the master of the universe... (at least, Ebay)

WRXGuyInUSA · 08-01-2007, 08:24 PM

So, after seeing Sharbait's thread, I mentioned that I was looking at getting the Bose 3-2-1 system. Well, a few people chimed in, and suggested I look at a few others, particularly the Denon 3.1 system. I checked up on it, and the reviews everywhere were WAY better than the Bose. It has more features, ipod hook-up, etc... and all the editors prefered the sound quality as well.

Well, I looked up the system, and it's $1599 retail. Some places selling for $1200.

I searched E-bay and found this system, with an auction at $0 with no reserve. The auction says, "Item has been tested, and works perfectly"

The only downside? Missing the speaker cables, remote, and video cables (component). Now, the video cable wasn't a big deal, because you can get that anywhere, but the speaker cable is a propriatary cable, with a special connection meant for the speaker. Regular speaker cable won't do. There was another auction going simultaneously for a set of the exact speaker cables I needed, from a different seller. Price was going for around $50 shipped.

Well, I called Denon directly, and the PAIR of the cables I need, are $7.50 from them.

I just won the auction, which apparently people don't want to bid on because of the fact it WONT be working upon arrival without the special wires. Everything else was there except the remote, but I use a harmony, anyway.

Cost? $132.50 + $70 shipping
Cables? $7.50

So for $207, I just snagged a $1600 sound system, that is guaranteed to work upon arrival, or my money back...

UPDATE POST 14

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remowgn · 08-01-2007, 08:28 PM

That system rules. My parents got the exact same setup for their new TV room... jerks get all the good stuff after I leave, I see how it is.

It does pretty damn well for the size of the speakers. That is an AWESOME deal.

poon warrior · 08-01-2007, 08:30 PM

That is SICK!! Way to beat out the lazies man!

This and the bar and you will be having some badass parties.

rally_wrc · 08-01-2007, 08:31 PM

Denon makes kick butt gear. I love my receiver. Grats man

WRXGuyInUSA · 08-01-2007, 08:39 PM

I can't believe that the auction for the $7 cables, sold for $50 shipped on Ebay... I need to buy a bunch, and re-sell them!!

Josey Wales · 08-01-2007, 08:54 PM

Wow, if this turns out to be legit, I need to look into it more.

bobturismo · 08-01-2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXGuyInUSA

I can't believe that the auction for the $7 cables, sold for $50 shipped on Ebay... I need to buy a bunch, and re-sell them!!

so you can be like the Iphone lady?

WRXGuyInUSA · 08-01-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobturismo

so you can be like the Iphone lady?

Well, either people are lazy, or stupid... I called denon, and it's the exact same part number. Why don't people THINK to call the manufacturer for missing parts?

WRXGuyInUSA · 08-01-2007, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkAV8

Wow, if this turns out to be legit, I need to look into it more.

Well, the auction says there's a 7-day return policy to check and test recieved items... so if it doesn't work, I'm out no money... I'll keep everybody posted. There's more systems just like the one I got, on ebay, also with missing parts.

Some are missing more parts than others. You just need to find the ones that have the speakers, sub, reciever, sub power cord, and connection cable... the rest, like remote, stands, speaker cable, video cable, etc, is easy and cheap to replace!

JjSwee · 08-01-2007, 09:10 PM

Amazing deal! I love when I hear of deals like that, but hate it when it is not coming to my doorstep.

Reselling the cables sounds like an awesome idea. I wonder how long you can sell them for.

rice h8r · 08-01-2007, 09:12 PM

you're bawlin!

what is this system for, your bedroom, office or living room?

bobturismo · 08-01-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JjSwee

Amazing deal! I love when I hear of deals like that, but hate it when it is not coming to my doorstep.

Reselling the cables sounds like an awesome idea. I wonder how long you can sell them for.

probably untill the 12 systems that are on Ebay sell out.

WRXGuyInUSA · 08-01-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rice h8r

you're bawlin!

what is this system for, your bedroom, office or living room?

It's going to be in the main living area, with a 56" TV... the room is perfect size for a small home theater, so it will work well.

I didn't want to have cables running all over the place, and really didn't want the added clutter to the room of 5 speakers. 2 will do just fine. I'm not an anal audiophile, but apparently this system sounds amazing, and does an incredible job reproducing the surround sound "effect" with 2 speakers.

WRXGuyInUSA · 08-17-2007, 03:11 PM

Update:

Got the system last week. Like stated, was missing the speaker cables. My cables came in the next day, and I installed everything. The speakers have a few small dents, and one is scratched, but the head unit and sub are in 100% perfect shape.

Works perfect! I bought the Harmony remote, and everything is set-up. The sound quality is just amazing for a 2.1 system. The live concerts and movies just blow me away. Best $200 ever spent.

redobs · 08-17-2007, 03:17 PM

Nice. I love my Denon receiver.

robmarch · 08-17-2007, 03:40 PM

glad it worked out for you. I cringe at those situations...

emorphien · 08-17-2007, 03:49 PM

I'm glad we talked you out of Bose trash.

WRXGuyInUSA · 08-17-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emorphien

I'm glad we talked you out of Bose trash.

Ha, me too! Especially because I got the system for 1/8th the list price...

hiroziro · 08-17-2007, 04:28 PM

I hate fwakin' Blows

KillerKongFu · 08-17-2007, 04:46 PM

Where are the pictures of the setup?!

WRXGuyInUSA · 08-17-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerKongFu

Where are the pictures of the setup?!

I'll get some... I dont have the net at the house yet...

Charter communications can lick my balls...

Mach V Dan · 08-17-2007, 05:09 PM

WRXGuy, I'm glad it worked out for you. Here's MY ebay "triumph"...

I love my Klipsch ProMedia computer speakers. Then one day we have a flood in my house, and the subwoofer takes on water and splits open like an over-ripe banana. I go on ebay, order a new sub. There seem to be lots of them available. Get sub for $30.

Sub arrives. Wrong version; it's for the 2.1 speaker setup, not the 4.1, which I have.

I can't find the 4.1 sub online. But the speakers are all the same, so now all I need is the 2.1 control unit, and I can just use it as 2.1.

I order one off ebay, which says, "As is. Plug pins are damaged." But it's the only one I can find. Klipsch doesn't sell replacement control units at that time. I figure I'll try to patch it together using Radio Shack stuff.

Second control unit arrives, plug completely mangled. Repair plug. Plug in -- control unit doesn't work! Read up on the internet, this is a common problem. The control units die somehow.

Craaaaap. I realize that these speakers (ProMedia 2.1) are still sold new at Best Buy. Fed up, I march down and get a box. Plug it in, it all works. I survey my three subwoofers (one split open, one wrong type, one working), six satellite speakers (all working), three control units (one dead), and mess of boxes. I've spent hours of time, and way too much money. Somewhere there's some kind of lesson in all this.

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com

WRXGuyInUSA · 08-17-2007, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

WRXGuy, I'm glad it worked out for you. Here's MY ebay "triumph"...

I love my Klipsch ProMedia computer speakers. Then one day we have a flood in my house, and the subwoofer takes on water and splits open like an over-ripe banana. I go on ebay, order a new sub. There seem to be lots of them available. Get sub for $30.

Sub arrives. Wrong version; it's for the 2.1 speaker setup, not the 4.1, which I have.

I can't find the 4.1 sub online. But the speakers are all the same, so now all I need is the 2.1 control unit, and I can just use it as 2.1.

I order one off ebay, which says, "As is. Plug pins are damaged." But it's the only one I can find. Klipsch doesn't sell replacement control units at that time. I figure I'll try to patch it together using Radio Shack stuff.

Second control unit arrives, plug completely mangled. Repair plug. Plug in -- control unit doesn't work! Read up on the internet, this is a common problem. The control units die somehow.

Craaaaap. I realize that these speakers (ProMedia 2.1) are still sold new at Best Buy. Fed up, I march down and get a box. Plug it in, it all works. I survey my three subwoofers (one split open, one wrong type, one working), six satellite speakers (all working), three control units (one dead), and mess of boxes. I've spent hours of time, and way too much money. Somewhere there's some kind of lesson in all this.

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com

Wow... that sucks.

08-01-2007, 08:24 PM	#1
WRXGuyInUSA Scooby Specialist Member#: 13967 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Nunya Vehicle: Bye Bye STI!!!	I am the master of the universe... (at least, Ebay) So, after seeing Sharbait's thread, I mentioned that I was looking at getting the Bose 3-2-1 system. Well, a few people chimed in, and suggested I look at a few others, particularly the Denon 3.1 system. I checked up on it, and the reviews everywhere were WAY better than the Bose. It has more features, ipod hook-up, etc... and all the editors prefered the sound quality as well. Well, I looked up the system, and it's $1599 retail. Some places selling for $1200. I searched E-bay and found this system, with an auction at $0 with no reserve. The auction says, "Item has been tested, and works perfectly" The only downside? Missing the speaker cables, remote, and video cables (component). Now, the video cable wasn't a big deal, because you can get that anywhere, but the speaker cable is a propriatary cable, with a special connection meant for the speaker. Regular speaker cable won't do. There was another auction going simultaneously for a set of the exact speaker cables I needed, from a different seller. Price was going for around $50 shipped. Well, I called Denon directly, and the PAIR of the cables I need, are $7.50 from them. I just won the auction, which apparently people don't want to bid on because of the fact it WONT be working upon arrival without the special wires. Everything else was there except the remote, but I use a harmony, anyway. Cost? $132.50 + $70 shipping Cables? $7.50 So for $207, I just snagged a $1600 sound system, that is guaranteed to work upon arrival, or my money back... UPDATE POST 14 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by WRXGuyInUSA; 08-17-2007 at 03:08 PM.

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08-01-2007, 08:28 PM	#2
remowgn Scooby Specialist Member#: 41149 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange, CA Vehicle: 04 09 FXT SSM	That system rules. My parents got the exact same setup for their new TV room... jerks get all the good stuff after I leave, I see how it is. It does pretty damn well for the size of the speakers. That is an AWESOME deal.

08-01-2007, 08:30 PM	#3
poon warrior Scooby Newbie Member#: 92520 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Vehicle: UF Alum '09	That is SICK!! Way to beat out the lazies man! This and the bar and you will be having some badass parties.

08-01-2007, 08:31 PM	#4
rally_wrc Scooby Newbie Member#: 14680 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine	Denon makes kick butt gear. I love my receiver. Grats man

08-01-2007, 08:39 PM	#5
WRXGuyInUSA Scooby Specialist Member#: 13967 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Nunya Vehicle: Bye Bye STI!!!	I can't believe that the auction for the $7 cables, sold for $50 shipped on Ebay... I need to buy a bunch, and re-sell them!!

08-01-2007, 08:54 PM	#6
Josey Wales Scooby Newbie Member#: 102682 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wood Berry Vehicle: in ripper's sister	Wow, if this turns out to be legit, I need to look into it more.

08-01-2007, 09:10 PM	#10
JjSwee Scooby Newbie Member#: 75880 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: California Vehicle: 1997 Legacy GT	Amazing deal! I love when I hear of deals like that, but hate it when it is not coming to my doorstep. Reselling the cables sounds like an awesome idea. I wonder how long you can sell them for.

08-01-2007, 09:12 PM	#11
rice h8r Scooby Guru Member#: 94524 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Eternity.	you're bawlin! what is this system for, your bedroom, office or living room?

08-17-2007, 03:11 PM	#14
WRXGuyInUSA Scooby Specialist Member#: 13967 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Nunya Vehicle: Bye Bye STI!!!	Update: Got the system last week. Like stated, was missing the speaker cables. My cables came in the next day, and I installed everything. The speakers have a few small dents, and one is scratched, but the head unit and sub are in 100% perfect shape. Works perfect! I bought the Harmony remote, and everything is set-up. The sound quality is just amazing for a 2.1 system. The live concerts and movies just blow me away. Best $200 ever spent.

08-17-2007, 03:17 PM	#15
redobs NASIOC Supporter Member#: 1501 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH Vehicle: 2009 WRX wagon Dark grey	Nice. I love my Denon receiver.

08-17-2007, 03:40 PM	#16
robmarch Scooby Specialist Member#: 18713 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Time is the Enemy Vehicle: 06 CRV 04 STi	glad it worked out for you. I cringe at those situations...

08-17-2007, 03:49 PM	#17
emorphien Scooby Newbie Member#: 83039 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2005 LegacyGT Ltd 5m ಠ_ಠ	I'm glad we talked you out of Bose trash.

08-17-2007, 04:28 PM	#19
hiroziro Scooby Newbie Member#: 156431 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Woodbridge Vehicle: 2007 STi WRB	I hate fwakin' Blows

08-17-2007, 04:46 PM	#20
KillerKongFu Scooby Newbie Member#: 26840 Join Date: Oct 2002	Where are the pictures of the setup?!

08-17-2007, 05:09 PM	#22
Mach V Dan NASIOC Vendor Member#: 12029 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Sterling, VA	WRXGuy, I'm glad it worked out for you. Here's MY ebay "triumph"... I love my Klipsch ProMedia computer speakers. Then one day we have a flood in my house, and the subwoofer takes on water and splits open like an over-ripe banana. I go on ebay, order a new sub. There seem to be lots of them available. Get sub for $30. Sub arrives. Wrong version; it's for the 2.1 speaker setup, not the 4.1, which I have. I can't find the 4.1 sub online. But the speakers are all the same, so now all I need is the 2.1 control unit, and I can just use it as 2.1. I order one off ebay, which says, "As is. Plug pins are damaged." But it's the only one I can find. Klipsch doesn't sell replacement control units at that time. I figure I'll try to patch it together using Radio Shack stuff. Second control unit arrives, plug completely mangled. Repair plug. Plug in -- control unit doesn't work! Read up on the internet, this is a common problem. The control units die somehow. Craaaaap. I realize that these speakers (ProMedia 2.1) are still sold new at Best Buy. Fed up, I march down and get a box. Plug it in, it all works. I survey my three subwoofers (one split open, one wrong type, one working), six satellite speakers (all working), three control units (one dead), and mess of boxes. I've spent hours of time, and way too much money. Somewhere there's some kind of lesson in all this. --Dan Mach V FastWRX.com