adrianp89
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Now that oem integration is finally getting good I think we might see a resurgence of car audio shops. People still want high end car audio systems, but car companies with odd shaped head units that operate more than just the radio and factory integration of the past not giving good results killed it for a while. I skipped doing the audio on my last truck for this reason, but with newer stuff on the market with actual good results I'm back into it.
Working in the industry - I wouldn't hold my breath. While this is great in theory, money is not made on these customers. Most money is made by quick and simple installs (simple decks/speakers) R/S is a big money maker, but will be standard eventually. Safety features are going to keep 12v shops open for the next decade or so, but the industry isn't going to blossom. As cars go the junkyard and more and more cars come with back up cameras (mandatory now), and other safety features.. the industry will again have to adapt into the '30s.