Santa Monica Car Sound

04/23/2008 Posted by g88starr

I'm always buying the latest gadgets especially from Apple. I have the jesusphone (iphone) and needed to use in my Toyota Prius. The bluetooth really is bad for the prius so i figured to go with an aftermarket unit. I also got a nice cradle to pop my iphone and pow! I am cruisin, The car sound dude helped me throughout the whole process.. .he was pretty cool and I would do it again if I had to

04/22/2008 Posted by leroypimp

I live in Santa monica and looked online for a reputable dealer who was close by. Came to find these guys listed on citysearch and decided to give them a try since the ratings were pretty good. my stereo was on the fritz and found out that the dealer unit was going to be twice as much witfh less features. I said screw that and went with SM car sound. they had a special going on for a stereo unit and installation. They helped me find a stereo that could be hooked up to my iphone and ipod. they patiently guided me through the whole process on how things worked and seemed knowledgable about the accessories I needed. they also made some recommendations for ways that i could improve my driving expereince while making calls and I also purchased a parrot blue tooth for hands free operation. I appreciated that these guys took the time to help me navigate though all the tech mumbo jumbo. If you ever are in the area try them out.

04/22/2008 Posted by ivanio

Looked all online for a kenwood overheadhead monitor. Found it a little lower price online, but I decided to go with them because I like to see the people I buy from face ot face in case something goes wrong. They installed it in the morning and I picked it up during my lunch break. The kids love it since now the trips are fun since they have their Spongebob DVDS.

04/18/2008 Posted by larterbart

I was sick of using my ipod with the stupid cassette tape connection so I finally bit the bullet and got the direct connection to my car. They installed it within 2-3 hours and now I can listen without the hassle.

03/17/2008 Posted by davidwalker2029

My cd player stopped working and I called these guys up to fix it. I brought it in and they recommended that the repairs would cost more than buying a new unit which seems to be the case for all new electcronics these days. They had a Sony Xplod for $69.00 plus installation and it had the audio jack built it so I can connect it to my iphone and ipods. The install took about 2 hours and I picked it up and I was ready to go. No Hassles no headaches which is the way I like it and a great deal too.

Pros: Good Low cost CD Player with ipod connection

Cons: Busy Shop but they still took care of me.

02/19/2008 Posted by antonioferre

I was hesitant in going to Santa Monica Car Sound after reading some of the previous reviews but found out it was just their local rivals posting fake reviews to make them look bad. Al & Eds were good and some of their prices could be lower but they were fine for a chain store. But I decided to shop around Santa Monica car sound have been in business for over 20 years and are not going anywhere and I have found Freddie to be very honest and straightforward person. I had a multimedia system installed and they hooked it up like it was built from the factory. I brought my van with a broken light and they even fixed my tail light cheaper than the dealers including all parts and labor. Not only did they save me money they, they saved me a trip from going to the expensive dealers. THANK YOU SANTA MONICA CAR SOUND!

Pros: Fast Install

Cons: None

02/17/2008 Posted by gingerrrogers

My boyfriend went to Santa monica Car Sound to have a car stereo, amps and speakers installed. They did lousy work and my boyfriends' car electrical system was all messed up from their faulty wiring. They refused to fix the problem and said it would cost more money because his truck was the problem(not true) He paid them again to fix the problem and things still did not work When he went back again, the rude owner yelled curse words and told him too bad, then cursed at him in some weird language (the owner and the installer are Iraqi immigrants). My boyfriend then encountered two other customers having the same problems with this company My boyfriend went to another place and paid to have the job done right. Do not go to this car stereo shop!! They are crooks and will rip you off!! Complaints have been filed against this company. I have filed a small claims suit against the owner but he keeps hiding from the process server. So if these crooks get away with stealing from me I at least want everyone else to know so they don't get ripped off either. Stephanie newport beach, California U.S.A.

02/01/2008 Posted by antonioferrer

Buyer Beware! These guys tried to sell me a "state of the art" alarm system when in fact it was an older model at a premium price. I later discovered there was a newer version with more features that was out and it was even cheaper than the older version. Can you believe this guy?Luckily I did my research on the web and found other shops that had the new version and at a really good price. Do yourself a favor , spend some extra time and shop around, you'll save yourself a lot of money. I am glad I didn't buy from these guys.

Pros: The Guy is Full of it and overpriced!

Cons: The Guy is Full of it and overpriced!

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12/22/2007 Posted by letsrock

I dealt with all the other places in Los Angeles and have never been as satisfied with them as I have with Santa Monica car sound. They are simply the best. trust me... shop around. They had a great deall on a Sony xplod car stereo that was ipod ready for only $69.00. All the other places prices were too high and they installed the head unit and tinted my windows in a matter of hours. I can honestly say, that these guys are pretty good.

11/15/2007 Posted by todd_eats_out

I shopped all over town to find the best deal and quality work for my new A4, and I'm certain I found both at Santa Monica Car Sound. Trust me, I inquired at EVERY store on the West Side and beyond, and Freddy gave me BY FAR the best deal. It's also not a case of "you get what you pay for," because the work they did was flawless - not to mention guaranteed. I was almost hesitant to do the work there at first because I didn't see any Ferraris in the garage (and the sign-twirling clown freaked me out), but after having given them my business I couldn't be happier. Thanks Freddy, you have a new customer for life.

Pros: Best prices, first-rate work, friendly service

Cons: None