Thank you, Sharif and crew for helping me trouble shoot my amp and sub! You guy always take great…read morecare of my cars and I. I've been working with stereo base for almost a decade and can't imagine working with another shop.

Amazing service as usual. 2nd stereo installed since 2024…read more Great value for stereo and speaker. Folks are nice and great to deal with. Polite and good natured! Additional: While we were waiting for our Van's new stereo and speaker installed, we spoke to another customer who's also waiting for his car's sound systems installed. He mentioned he was from Livermore. We were surprised he had to drive all the way to Hayward from where he lived. According to him, the good value for his bucks made him decided to choose Stereo Base. Well, there you go folks- does that tell something how good this Car Stereo Shop is? The people who work here from the front desk to the Installation Techs are truly proud of what they do and delivery good service, they will!

I had an excellent experience with Hi-Tech in El Cerrito. Will and Jim were courteous,…read moreknowledgeable, and extremely professional. What impressed me most is that they don't work on commission, so I never felt pressured to buy something I didn't need. Their focus was clearly on what was best for me and making sure I was completely satisfied. I wanted cameras installed on my car to help with blind spots and improve visibility and safety. Will and Jim listened carefully to what I needed, recommended the right cameras for my car, and explained the options without trying to oversell me. The installation was handled professionally, and I'm very happy with the results. It's refreshing to find a business where the people genuinely seem to care about the customer's needs rather than simply making a sale. I highly recommend Hi-Tech and especially Will and Jim. Excellent service, honest advice, and true professionals!

Only took me 300 years to write a review, but DAMN these guys are the best!! They installed and…read morewired my dash cam, two cam front back, late July I think the 31st. Not only did they get me in and out within a day, but they did so while missing two or three techs at once! They reached out to update me about their circumstances and to kindly ask for a reschedule, but of course I missed their voicemail. Yet they STILL got it done within my desired timeframe! I'm seriously considering going back for a sound system installation soon. Completion times may vary, and of course check your voicemails folks be better than me. NOT ONLY THIS, but Jim hooked me up with a hardware kit and an SD card for cheap when I didn't have them to provide, and he told me he never lets the cams get installed without the "parking mode" hardware kit installed with them. What a guy! I'd buy a beer for both Jim and the owner, they're legends!

I found Soundsource online after visiting two other Car Stereo shops and Allen from Soundsource is…read morevery professional. He was very clear about the cost of labor and parts. Anytime a new part was necessary, he took the time to explain why it was included. Also, his response time for phone calls and text messages was regularly within an hour or less during regular business hours. I'm very happy with the new carplay enabled stereo head and backup camera installed in my minivan. The labor charge was a bit higher than what I was quoted than other shops, but the peace of mind of a quality install and awesome communication was worth it. Allen does an amazing job and would definitely come back again for a future stereo head replacement.

This here is the reason for Yelp to exist. I love yelp for many reasons including helping me avoid…read more"cafes" that boil foam to finding that late night burrito in the middle of nowhere. But the real reason I feel Yelp is so important is it allows us to find the diamonds in the rough. Yelp helps weed out the bad from the good. It helps us realize that there are people doing business that aren't just in it for the money. That's where Allen and the guys at Sound Source come in. Allen, if you're reading this I just want to tell you just how fantastic I feel you and Sound Source are.

I can't recommend Fernando and his team enough! I've had two classic cars brought to them for…read morestereo systems and their attention detail, custom work and professionalism is unmatched. Incredibly fair pricing and Fernando helps find creative solutions as well.

Yet ANOTHER 5-Stars for Fernando and Team at Bay Radio and Alarm! This time we refurbished the…read moreentire multimedia system in my 2003 Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet! As this upgrade required us to reconfigure the entire center stack, we once again chose the Pioneer 4500NEX, which would match my previous upgrade on my Cayenne. Again, this was a fantastic choice! We upgraded all speakers and amp to Morel, going with their Ultra 603 MKII 3-Way component system, Virtus 402 woofers and the MPD 5.550 5-channel amp. To complete this refresh, we added a SiriusXM satellite receiver and front and rear cameras. With the Apple CarPlay capability, it's like a brand new drop top! Installation was quick and efficient, the job was completed with care and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Bay Radio and Alarm for all your vehicle audio and alarm needs. 5-Stars for sure, much deserved!

After my car was broken into for the third time, I went to Audio Motive. I am very happy with the…read moreservice and the result. I'll be taking my other car to them shortly. I took my half finished alarm installation to Audio Motive. Chris took a look at it and gave me a very fair price. Not only did they fix everything, they installed additional sensors in a very neat manner. They even took the time to straighten out the damage the thief's did to the interior of my door. Now I'm protected, you should be too. Go to Audio Motive!

The quality of service to the owner and staff being friendly and helpful I cannot complain one bit…read more Went in for a sub install with all the component and even got a smaller box that what I had that wouldn't fit for a good price. The service was just unmatched for what I've had done years on multiple cars and truck this was by far the best quality. They even mounted in a rack to fit all of the equipment that I've brought along. Everything was neatly tucked as for wired and all gauges gains and systems logged as set to the right values and all meters set to right values I highly recommend them.

I was able to schedule an appointment through Yelp on short notice. They were very responsive and…read moremade the process quick and easy. Initially, I had purchased a 10-inch subwoofer from Amazon and planned to have them install it. However, after listening to one of their 12-inch subwoofers, I was very impressed with the bass quality and decided to go with their setup instead. The employee was knowledgeable, professional, and never pressured me into making a purchase. He took the time to answer all of my questions honestly, which helped me make an informed decision. Although the installation took a little longer than expected, the finished work was clean and professionally done. The sound quality is excellent, and I am very satisfied with the results. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality audio installation services.

I'll give Precision 5 stars on installation and friendliness. Sayed and Sam, as well as the…read moreinstaller, are all nice guys - courteous, professional. However, the "flat" quote changed to "oh, you need a $100 power harness cable." I understood the need. The amp/sub power cable alone would never reach the battery. But $100 is excessive. Not a showstopper, but a surprise. Second, they charge full tax on labor. Not cool. Didn't hit me until I got home and looked at the detailed receipt. Again, not a showstopper. But still ... Overall, I would recommend Precision. Just know what to expect.

Highly Recommend - Honest, Skilled, and Fair! I had a Harmon…read moreKardon subwoofer from my home theater setup that suddenly stopped working properly. The C8 power connector had come loose inside and wasn't making a solid connection. I called Phat Boyz Car Stereo in the morning, and they told me to just come on in. They took care of me the same day! About two hours later, they called me back to say it was ready. When I arrived, they tested the subwoofer right in front of me so I could see that it was working perfectly again. The total cost? Just $70, an incredibly reasonable price. For comparison, the shop up the street (SCAM Oakland Hi-Fi) quoted me $160 for the same repair. Phat Boyz saved me both time and money without any hassle. What really stood out was how professional, punctual, and genuinely kind the owners are. This is a true mom-and-pop shop where you can tell they take real pride in their craft. They're lovely people who clearly love what they do and treat every customer (and every repair) with care and respect. If you need any car audio work or even home audio repairs like mine, do yourself a favor and go to Phat Boyz. Honest, fast, skilled, and fairly priced exactly what you want from a local shop. I'll definitely be back!

I'm very happy. Job. Good customer service always help you when you help on your car stereos in…read moresystems

I know other people have had bad experiences here but fortunately, mine was much better. My car was…read morebroken into and they took the stereo (argh!) after getting my car repaired, I got a recommendation from the body shop I used to visit Oakland Hi-Fi. I stopped in and got a quote, but only after did I read the reviews... Thank goodness I didn't read before because I would have been scared off. Due to the poor reviews, I ended up calling a bunch of other places to get quotes but Hi-Fi was $200 less than any other place--not only did I need a stereo, but a car alarm too. After deciding I couldn't justify an extra $200 for the same products, I took my car into Hi-Fi and haven't regretted it. They did a great job installing the stereo, it works and sounds great. The car alarm works well too. Additionally, the man who installed my car system was awesome, laid-back, and super friendly. The people working the front (the owners?) were also very nice. Car break-in's and theft are VERY frustrating but Hi-Fi stereo made the aftermath a lot easier to deal with.

These guys are great. Super efficient with time. Stick to the quote and do super clean work. I…read morebrought in an Alpine head that was draining the battery and couldn't get the parking brake switch to work. Plus, brought a better dash bezel that needed to be custom retrofitted with current bezel controls. Came out cleeeean and fast. Will be back, strong shop.

I've had work done on two different cars and both times it was great work, very good price, and…read moreI've had no problems with either car. Jose knows his stuff and they've got good equipment. A few years ago, 2014, I needed some custom install work done on my SUV. They did the work and even created a custom mount for one of the units. I didn't think it was going to fit the way they got it but it fit and the mount they made allowed the cooling fan to work better. Summer of 2018 I got another car and wanted the windows tinted. Their tints are all computer cut to an exact size for your car. I got there on a weekday mid day. Didn't wait long and my car was inside. Rear door windows, rear cargo area windows, and back window tinted and done in about 90 minutes. The tint is guaranteed for life. Highly recommended place. I can't comment on other people's experiences but I've sent a few friends there and they have all said they're very happy with the service and prices.

I called in advance for a quote for tinting and replacing car radio with touch screen n gps with…read moreback up camera. Quoted 1050. When I read the gate from 1150 and when I told him what he said he reduced it back down. They called me shortly after they began plastic in my vehicle broke and they'd replace then I got there and they said no you replace and pay lol The navigation system is down does not have a back up camera.. So now they want 200 more for that lol Here this morning waiting for them to open because the tint is already bubbling Be careful here

Great experience with OE.Plus! Daniel was very informative from the beginning and took the time to…read moreanswer my questions and explain everything in detail. It was also great knowing they are authorized VIOFO installers. Special shoutout to Jerald, who showed up right on time and did an amazing job installing my VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH. The installation looks super clean and sleek. The cable management and hidden wiring were done perfectly, no wires sticking out or looking out of place. Very happy with the whole experience and the final result. Definitely recommend OE.Plus for a professional dash cam installation!

I have used Dan and the guys at OE+ several times and they have always been great for audio/camera…read moreinstallation on my cars. Most recently, I lost all audio on my Hyundai Tucson after a 5K tune up. Prior to them coming out in person, he listed several things specific to my system that I might do myself to fix it. One of them worked, so I cancelled the appointment and asked him to bill me for the time he put into research. He didn't. A kind gesture. I highly recommend OE+!