Some guy who works for an independant shop keeps telling me big box stores like FS and BB get less quality decks.

With that said, I'm assuming he means if you buy a pioneer deck from FS, and buy the same pioneer deck from an independant store you get better quality components inside the deck, more coltage on the pre outs etc.

I call BS, if this was true wouldn't FS and BB be in trouble?

 

Sometimes you will see (seemingly) identical decks at different stores but one is of slightly lesser quality..... they usually will also have a slightly different model #...

 

You got it, total BS. The only instance where a national account might have something different is a "derivative" or "lock off" model. That's a model that's not available to independent retailers (usually a very entry level model).

Another situation would be where a national account makes a large purchase on a clearance model.

Mind you, I'm only speaking for Pioneer here & I know some of the other brands sell refurbished product which finds it's way into various stores.

I hope your mind is now at ease & that if you choose a Pioneer deck from any retailer you're getting the best quality unit.

Good luck!

 

specs would be diff aswell I assume?

if the lesser quality one had lesser pre out then it would have to be stated.

 

thanks Pioneer guy thats exactly what I wanted to hear. It pisses me off how rumours get started and like this, and gullable people will listen.

 

The FS by me has the Avic N1 on display as well as the BB near me...

 

^ that was the case with pioneer decks at walmart wasnt it ???