i've always done my sub/amp/deck installations myself in the past. however, i've been super busy lately, plus i want a super clean job done on my acura TL. ultimately, i'd rather just pay a shop to do it. a local reputable shop by my house will install it for under $200 they said. he broke it down to $65/hr and usually it takes no more than 2.5 hrs. what's the typical price nowadays? i live in northern california if that makes any difference. thanks.
depends on where you go. a lot of places charge for everything they do, $$ for HU, $$ for wireing, $$ for box...ect...ect and it'll add up to be about an arm and a leg...sometimes 2 arms, lol.
by the hour could kill you too though if they decide to take their sweet a/ss time.