My experience with Audio Xperts was perfect. I sent a message on Sunday night requesting a quote for a rear camera replacement. I received a response the next morning, brought the car in on Tuesday at 10 a.m., and it was ready for pickup by 1 p.m. Vinny was extremely professional, prompt, and the pricing was very reasonable. His team did a flawless job, and I highly recommend this place. read more

BUYER BEWARE: I scheduled an appointment with Vinny to discuss the installation of three amplifiers and a processor, as well as professional tuning to ensure optimal audio quality. During our meeting, he inspected my vehicle, spending about 45 minutes looking around, under seats, the trunk and coming up with a plan. Later that same day, he provided a detailed written proposal outlining the scope of work. (attached) After accepting the quote and leaving my vehicle with him for the weekend, I was informed--without any work having begun--that the price had suddenly more than doubled. Vinny said it's for a rack for the amplifiers. When I expressed concern, he further stated that he couldn't provide an exact cost until he began the work. He attempted to downplay his initial proposal as merely an "estimate," despite it being presented as a formal quote with a detailed plan. I've never worked with an owner--particularly one who claims to have four decades in the industry--who couldn't provide a project cost within a reasonable margin of 15-20%. To see the price double after receiving a written proposal is deeply concerning. When I voiced my frustration, Vinny offered no apology, instead referencing his customers have "open wallets" and boasting about a $90,000 project currently underway in his shop. If you're comfortable with vague pricing and shifting estimates, this shop may suit your needs. However, given the abundance of reputable alternatives, I strongly advise against choosing this business. My experience suggests a lack of transparency and reliability, which could result in significant wasted time and unexpected expenses. Everyone knows a quote is a firm price & an estimate is an educated guess. Once a quote is accepted, it's usually considered a contract. read more

Audio Xperts - Bait and switch quote for scope of work which then the owner more than doubled the costs. - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Vacaville, California

They were great! I was installing and out in little time. I'll definitely be returning

Very friendly, took care of a connection problem. I recommend and will go back for any problems in the future.

Back in the 80's and 90's I had several car stereos with amps and subwoofers I installed myself. I have never had anything professionally installed before. I recently purchased a 2024 Toyota Camry LE and with all these modern car stereos being integrated into the steering wheel and the touch screen head unit I didn't want to do the work myself even after watching countless YouTube videos. On my quest to find a local installer I read every Yelp review I could find for the Fairfield, Vacaville, Napa and surrounding area. After finding Audio Xperts and reading all their reviews I sent an email setting up my one on one appointment with Vinny. After going over all the install details we decided to add two amps, a subwoofer enclosure and a whole bunch of sound dampening in the trunk area. The amps that were chosen were an Alpine PXE-C80-88 which is an 8-channel sound processor and amplifier that is fantastic for running all the door and dash speakers. Another great thing about this amp is that they are able to tune the whole system in hours now versus taking days years ago. The second amp chosen was an Alpine R2-A75M and this amp was perfectly matched to my 12" sub enclosure. The sub enclosure we went with is an enclosure that Vinny's shop makes in-house. This specific sub enclosure is tuned and ported to 36 Hz and designed for a 12" subwoofer. We went with an Alpine 12" R-Series R2-W12D2 subwoofer and it sounds phenomenal. All the wiring from the battery to the two amps under my driver and passenger side seats was run so cleanly that you can't even tell there is an aftermarket stereo system in the car. These modern Class D amplifiers are now so small that they fit perfectly under my two front seats. They mounted the amplifiers so that all the wiring faces the front of the car. This way I don't run the risk of a passenger in the back seat inadvertently kicking the wiring with the toe of their foot. All the wiring, fuse blocks, RCA's, fuse holder, etc. are made by Stinger. We went with SoundSkins Pro Plus for sound dampening on the whole trunk area along with the trunk lid. They also stuck some sound deadening insulation in the wheel well area trying to remove as many rattles as possible. This made a HUGE difference in how well the whole system sounds overall. One of my favorite items on this whole build is having an Alpine remote bass knob RUX-KNOB.2 up by my left knee. This is perfect for being able to fine tune the bass to my exact liking. With these modern car stereos being so integrated into other portions of the car you have to be very careful with installing aftermarket stereo components. My whole system was done perfectly and I have had NO problems with any of my controls not working. The whole system has been flawless from front to back. At this time I haven't replaced my factory door and dash speakers. Vinny recommended keeping the factory speakers for a while since they were basically brand new and he could tune them via the Alpine 8-channel sound processor amp and his magic laptop. We did separate the dash speakers from the door speakers since Toyota powered one off of the other as a cost saving measure from the factory. This way the dash speakers could have their own power source directly from the amp and they could be tuned individually. In the future I'm going to have Vinny and his team replace the factory front door and dash speakers along with having sound dampening added to the doors to complete my system. Right now it sounds phenomenal just the way it is though. In closing I've had several co-workers, family members and relatives listen to my system and almost every single person has said it's the best sounding system they've ever heard. I've had several systems over the years that sounded good but were very bass heavy and weren't tuned. With these modern DSP amps that are tunable using microphones, software and a laptop they have taken what would be a good sounding system to phenomenal. Everything about this system is so well balanced that it just blows your mind with how great it sounds. They can now tune the delay for each speaker individually so they all reach your ear at the exact same time. This is some next level stuff. One last thing I'd like to mention is price. Vinny and his team are NOT cheap. There is the old saying of you get what you pay for though and I think this directly applies in this situation. If you are looking for the #1 car stereo installer and fabrication team in all of Solano county I would definitely give Vinny and his team a try. You will be very happy you did. They have decades of experience in the industry and it shows in all they do. Absolute perfection in my personal opinion. read more

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Trash company. Set a appointment. Arrived early, evensent eta. Business closed upon arrival and nobody answering phone all of a sudden. Don't waste your time with this clown. Not to mention how trashy the building looks read more

Audio Xperts - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Vacaville, California

It was time to update the stereo in my 25 year old van. Vinny set me up with a real nice Kenwood system and now I can listen to my favorite CD's or switch over to Pandora with my controls on my steering wheel. They did a great job installing my new stereo, speakers and steering wheel controller. Vinny kept me appraised of the installation process and provided all of the service required on a timely basis. I would recommend Audio Xperts for your car or truck audio needs. They are truly experts and I appreciate their professionalism and quality work. read more

I just had a camera, and accessories installed by Audio Experts in Vacaville CA. I am amazed at how perfect everything went and their time afterwards to walk me through the system. My car is 20 years old and probably presented many problems for them but they did it and I am very happy. read more

My visit to Audio Xperts was outstanding!! Excellent customer service. I'm very happy with there service, and I highly recommend Audio Xperts!! Thank you, Vinnie & Mark read more

Vince and the gang are the best. I've known Vince for prolly 10 years and always goes out of his way to help us out.

Called this place three times. As well as played phone tag through email. Was looking to install a deck and two door speakers for my 97 gmc 1500. Never was called back. Really disappointed that I was not able to get my stereo installed into my truck. Guess I'll have to take my business else where. If you need work done promptly this is not your place. read more

Audio Xperts worked on my 2010 ZR1 and did exactly what was needed and did it well. Came in for a new wiring interface and was helped by Mark who was working double due to Vinny being sick. Overall the guys delivered mostly what I asked for without any damage to my vehicle which was a major concern for me. Vinny was completely ok with splitting up some of the light work so I can save money as this shop is NOT cheap! Do not come here thinking anything will cost under $500 for stereo or amp work, so if that price point scares you, move along. Only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was because a lot of things I was promised by Mark didn't come to fruition as he was not there. Google drop file with photos of work performed, some trickle charge work where he mentioned they would hard wire battery maintainer wires to my battery so I can plug in seamlessly. All in for what I got it vs what I was promised 3 stars is fair, not overly great as it was essentially over $800 to get steering wheel stereo and phone controls with my aftermarket stereo and they pulled out a handful of extra wires that were no longer needed. On the positive, they met the deadline we agreed on while being short staffed. Mark put his best guy on the job, and it all works as it should. read more

If you have an old stereo from the 60's or 70's these are the guys who can bring it back to life. They prefer the silver-faced era to work on so I am not sure if they work on 80's and forward stereos. It's worth a call to find out! They revived a Technics SA-700 and Technics SA-600 for me and also brought my Sharp cassette deck back to life. Give them a call if you would like to bring back your college stereo! Excellent job. Excellent people. read more

This guys a con artist. Go with someone else. He charged me 400 dollars more than best buy quoted me, but i went with him cause i wanted a professional. I told him exactly how to install my stereo and instead he made it so my air conditioning controls dont work anymore. Then he said to fix it i had to pay for a whole nother install that was more than the first. Save yourself the headache amd the money and go to best buy or someone else. Vinnie doesnt even work on the cars. read more

Vinny is awesome! I appreciate you taking care of my vehicle. Definitely will look to do business again.

I searched through Sacramento and Vacaville for a quality audio shop that could meet my needs for the Polk audio rx8 and I only found it at audio xperts. I had a budget to work with and the quality had to be show worthy and also eyepopping for a magazine layout. Audio Xperts were able to fulfill all my needs and even surprise me by the quality of work for the price paid Definitely the only shop I will be taking all my cars to from now on. read more

My experience with Audio Xperts was fantastic. I've done business with other shops over the years and Vince is the Best I have found.

Vinnie tuned my 3 way active Focal Utopia system using an Arc Audio PS8 for processing. It went from sounding okay to sounding absolutely amazing. Thank you! read more

After our first meeting didn't go as planned, Vinny reached out to make things right. The second encounter was a great one, vinny was very friendly and honest about the entire process. They have a nice, clean showroom and it shows that they care about their customers. read more

These guys did an awesome job on the amp and subwoofer install, however they went above and beyond expectations on the custom speaker grills. Look totally factory which is what I asked for. The laser cut Cobalt emblem nailed it. Two thumbs up. Will be back to add another amp abc upgrade the small speakers throughout the boat. Thanks again Vince, Mark, and Kyle. read more

Audio Xperts - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Vacaville, California

Was shopping around for car stereos. I came across this place and vince was great at explaining all that they have and what the features include and what they do. I explained what I was looking for and he didnt try to upsell me on anything and showed me my options. He was able to ask some questions to narrow down my search until I got exactly what I wanted at a good price. They have great financing options as well. Overall a great experience for us and never thought shopping for a car stereo with everything you want could be so easy. read more

I found Audio Xperts through google and their high rating. I called because I wanted to get a new Head Unit for my truck. Vinny was incredibly patient with me. He answered all of my questions, addressed any concerns and the best part was that he was not pushy or aggressive at all to make a sale. He encouraged me to come in and take a look at some of the head units to see what would be right for me before considering making any purchase. He really took the time to make sure I was well informed and knew what I wanted. I eventually got my head unit installed with Audio Xperts. The quality of the work was top notch. I would recommend them to anyone. They are great people and do great work. read more

I wanted to buy a nice sounds system for my wife's Jeep - it's a 92 YJ Wrangler. Vinny worked up a quote, which wasn't cheap by any means, but this shop seemed to take quality very seriously, and that was appealing to me. It turned out great! I know that the installation got a lot more complicated and time consuming than was reflected on the quote, but they stuck to the original quote and didn't surprise me with any additional charges. I feel like I definitely got my money's worth and the sound is awesome. I highly recommend Audio Xperts for quality products and installation. read more

Audio Xperts are nice, professional and are top notch service. They even picked me up when my vehicle was done! Vinny is the man to talk to, he will show you the ins and outs of the systems they have and help you find what you need. ( I got an alarm system) The prices are very competitive and the quality of workmanship is above the norm. No clamps for these guys, only solder! I will definately return for the next purchase. (Stereo system). I will give Audio Xperts a 10 out of 10 stars! read more

Where do I start? I was in the Vacaville area about 3-4 years ago and just happened to notice a car audio store across from my barber's shop. I walked in and was blown away immediately. Vince greeted me with open arms and displayed everything he had to offer me. Then he got into his store brand subwoofers and enclosures. Put it this way, I had two Kicker CVRs in a ported box, and his enclosure fitted with one RF P1 rivaled my setup! THIS BOX WAS ON MY MIND FOR FOUR YEARS! I recently returned from overseas and immediately went to see him. He again displayed everything. I told him what I wanted to do and he was like "Let's make it happen, but better and cheaper". I was going to spend all this money on a sub and amp combo when he gave me a SWEET deal on his second level AJ subwoofer, Arc amp, and one of his ported enclosures. He saved me time, money, and the disappointment from the other setup. Vince is not someone who just happens to sell car audio. He is an enthusiast. He studies car audio and brings it to terms for the everyday customer. You can tell that he genuinely loves car audio and is all about making the customer happy. He isn't pushy and lets his products speak for themselves. I agree totally with the prior review. This whole experience has been mind-blowing. read more

I purchased a very expensive (~$2000) Zapco amplifier from this retailer. With less than an hour of usage its clear that it has a defect. Zapco makes great products, however nothing is perfect and there will be a defective product from time-to-time regardless of how good a manufacturer is. Immediately Vince pointed the finger at me, asking me to send my DSP file to him so he can review it. Also claiming that my install must be bad. As someone who has extensive experience in electronics repair I opened the amp and found a row of bad surface resistors. I have temporarily replaced the amp with another amp and have no issues with my install. Stay away from this business as they will not stand behind the products they sell once they have your money. read more

What a great experience. Vinny is a total gentleman. Vinny has a wealth of knowledge and really knows his stuff. It is great to go somewhere and experience business the way it should be and used to be everywhere. Vinny does not sell what he wants to sell like the big chains such as Fry's etc. Vinny analyzes what you have and suggests different options to meet your audio needs. I recommend Audio Xperts to anyone looking to fill their car audio needs. A great experience.. People like Vinnie deserve nothing but success. TWO THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

We had keyless entry installed in our new 2012 Nissan Versa, which we bought as a stripped commuter car. I was really sold on their sales pitch of we solder all of our connections and what seemed to be an expert installation. 5-years later, no solder connections have failed but 3 of 4 doors have FAILED at the mechanical connection to stock cable. No I didn't first contact Vince immediately upon the first failure, but did recently and was told that the manner in which the solenoids were connected to the stock cables was the only way to connect them. If I had been advised before installation that my factory cables would be cut in a manner that would permanently damage the cables (and you can't just change the cable, it's a whole assembly and to replace one is more expensive than the whole system I had installed) I would HAVE NEVER had these installed. If you are considering one of these Viper units thru a "preferred Viper dealer" I recommend that you ask questions! Vince has been very easy to get a hold of and we have emailed back and forth several times. He also invited me to have them looked at again "at an additional charge for repair" but I'd have to leave my car again for two days, which is longer than the original installation. I will post pics of the failure, but if anyone thinks that a little tinny tiny set screw will hold together a (once) solid cable that is now introduced to immense pressure from the solenoid door lock module, I really have to question your professional judgement. I'm certainly not saying don't shop here, just ask more questions than I did and don't assume they'll explain possible down-falls of the system to you. read more

Audio Xperts - Stock cables cut - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Vacaville, California

I took my 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander in just to add a simple subwoofer and an amp and they did a great job totally recommend the shop and I will definitely be back more work. very professional and very knowledgeable in what they do, great group of guys. Systems came out a1. Great work on the box adding the speakers and the wiring read more

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These guys are great! Reading some of the negative reviews i'm just puzzled that people are trying to compare the quality of work they do here with Best Buy. The attention to detail between Audio Xperts and Best Buy are night and day. I got a Pioneer 4200 put in and a front and rear camera in my off-road Jeep Wrangler rig. They did a great job on the custom install to mount the cameras on my steel bumpers. I'm a firm believer of "you get what you pay for" And I'm happy I went here over Best Buy, ya I probably spent a little more but I'm not working with seasonal employees at Best Buy but pros that have been doing this for YEARS!! Don't listen to the noise, if you want quality, check out Audio Xperts. read more

I was very impressed with the service. I dropped in without and an appointment to just ask why my speakers were vibrating and was helped immediately with helpful hints an estimated quote. Very professional and courteous. Thank you. read more

I drove over an hour to get my car calibrated and when i get there he tells me its updating. I come back an hour later he tells me his computer is updating. Wow just waste a whole hour of my time these guys are not professionals. Now i have to go somewhere else to get my car calibrated. I had an appointment at 11 left at 12 with no work done and 3 hours of lost time read more

Excellent experience. Pointed out that I didn't need speakers unless I really wanted them...which I suspected. I was more than willing to have a deck installed in my new (to me) little commuter car at that point. I'll also bring my wife's ride and our pickup in for a new deck too. Honest, efficient , friendly with reasonable prices. Tell your friends...I will. :) read more

Vince is a great dude. Despite some of the bad reviews I decided to give them a chance. I had Vince install a backup camera on my 2001F250, the price seemed a little high but after he showed me his car which has the camera, I was in and I love it. I installed the in dash myself and made some mistakes and Vince was kind enough not only to tell me about them but he also fixed them for me. A few months later my in-dash was coming lose, (my fault) and I took it back to Vince because I did not know why it was doing that, he and his installer came out to my truck fixed the problem and that was that. if you're looking for cheap and shitty stuff don't go here, these guys have won awards for a reason, their customer service is great the knowledge is exceptional and work is awesome. Thanks Vince for hooking me up I'll be taking the wife car their next. read more

When I finished my 4 year contract from the United States Navy 2017, I was passed down a 1986 Cutlass Supreme from my grandpa that has been with my family since 1995. I immediately wanted to buy a really good alarm system to ensure that if it was stolen I would be able to track it down and get it back. I bought the most expensive venom alarm system Audio Xperts had to offer. It was $670 and then I bought the 3 year tracking app for another $300 overall spending over $1,000 dollars on this car alarm. After installation the faculty at Audio Xperts said they had to put the GPS tracker on the dash because there was no room to put it anywhere else. It completely does not make sense because someone can easily cut the wire from it instantly the moment they enter the car. I was upset but didn't want to make a big deal about it. Then after a few months it stopped working. It took me a while to bring it back because I live in Sacramento now but when I did to see what was the problem, they said it's because I had messed with the steering wheel which wasn't true and they were gonna charge me 44$ for labor for fix it. This is the worst place I ever went to for a car alarm and never will come here again. read more

I went there to get some wires to install my amp and woofers myself and walked out with an appt after he convinced me to let the pros do it. Excellent choice!! Two weeks later I have my amp and speakers pounding the streets again. 3 hrs to do the work, crazy good pride and excellent work and knowledge. Do visit this place for your stereo needs. read more

Came in just for a quote for a birthday gift, I was lucky enough to get the car in that day! Most professional and genuine experience from the time I walked in the door. Vinny was very in depth with the equipment and spent the time with you going over options best fit in your budget. Obviously the BEST part was picking up allll expectations were beyond met & then the added details they put in were so awesome! Super excited to return for my car soon! read more

Defff the best audio place hands down. They don't try to get over, & they make sure you leave with the right stuff. Great customer service too. They don't pressure you to buy extra unnecessary things, and everything is high quality. They're also very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend. read more

Should have wrote this review earlier, but we have been enjoying our new system. It is unbelievable! They are true Experts. Now, I know where that saying came from. You get what you pay for! Before we made our decision on one certain brand we wanted to hear what it sounded like in an actual car environment. So Vinny called in a member of Team Hybrid and we were able to listen to his award-winning sound system in his Mercedes..And we were blown away. And he also let us listen to other brands as well. He took the time to listen to what we really wanted. And during this process there was NO pressure. And that part was really nice. The installation took 2 weeks. Kept us in the loop on each stage of the installation. We were speechless when we Heard the final result. So awesome!! read more

This is a stereo shop for grown ups. I must admit, when I walked in and heard some prices, I was intimidated. I simply love music, so I went for it and sprung for quality. Alpine all around. It was NOT cheap by any stretch, but as my daddy always said, "you get what you pay for". The service took about 4 days, which is a pain, but they did a great job. I also had a viper alarm added to keep my new toys safe. A few months later, the alarm wasn't functioning correctly, so I took it back in. They booked me for an appt, fixed my alarm, fixed some settings on my stereo that made a huge difference in sound quality. Without asking, Vinny updated my head unit with the latest alpine updates. Now I can hands free text with Siri. When it was all done, I asked what the price would be? "Nothing, you're our customer". My dad's wise words again, popped in my head. If you have the money and music matters to you, this is the place for you. These guys are audio award winners and will take care of you. read more