I had a great experience with Car Audio Innovations. I purchased a BMW Z3 from Facebook Marketplace and quickly learned the stereo situation was a mess. The previous owner had multiple installs stacked on top of each other, wires disconnected, the amp turn-on lead taped off, and the radio outputs feeding speakers directly. The system technically powered up, but it wasn't usable. Rod and the team jumped in, diagnosed the problem quickly, and explained everything in plain language. What I appreciated most was the approach. They gave me options. One path was a full replacement with new equipment, the other was to clean up and rework what I already had to save money. There was zero pressure to upsell. Communication was easy the whole time. Text updates, quick responses, clear pricing. They even worked around my schedule for drop-off and pickup. They were able to straighten out the wiring, get the amp working properly, and make the system sound good again without redoing the entire install. The price was fair and exactly in the range we discussed. Most importantly, my daughter now has music in her first car, which made me a hero for the day. Friendly people, honest recommendations, solid work. I would absolutely use them again and recommend them to anyone dealing with car audio problems. read more

I recently brought in my Chevy S-10 to get an alarm removed and he did a good job! And I will be using this Company real soon for a Major sound system read more

I went in to get a quote about upgrading my car audio. First, understand I'm a professional musician and music teacher, that's performed in concert halls with a degrees in music. I have a trained ear, way better than any "salesmen". They said I came to the right place. I suspect they say that to everyone. I wanted an amp, perhaps with a signal processor. He showed me stuff, and I said several times that I wanted to hear it. I wanted to hear the difference with the Signal Processor on and off. Maybe all I want is an amp? Which unit? He said I could turn it off in my car. They were several amps. What is the difference? I had to hear them to make any judgment. I asked again if I could hear it. They kept ignoring my requests. They threw out a quote for around $1850 but never let me audition for what they wanted me to live with in my car for the next few years. What's the purpose of a showroom? I select musical equipment mostly with my expert, professional ears, not a salesman's talk or my eyes. It was a waste of my time. read more

Great place and great service. I had gotten work done here two times and would definitely recommend this for your car audio or dashcam needs

Car audio innovations is the place you want to go to for local expert advice and a beautiful shop. Rod,I assume the owner; helped my son with a DIY install. He only took nearly 4 minutes and our question and problem solved. I highly recommend this establishment and friendly environment. read more

OUTSTANDING customer service! Rod at Car Audio Innovations is an absolute gem! After Toyota couldn't figure out why my display screen wasn't working -- and charged me $215 just to tell me I needed a whole new $2,000 system -- Rod took the time to actually troubleshoot the issue. He found a YouTube video that explained how to reset the stereo display screen, I followed the steps (while he.waited to see the outcome), and it started working again!! Best part? He didn't even charge me for it. Rod has exceptional customer service skills and truly goes the extra mile. He could have easily sold me a new stereo, but instead, he chose to help me fix the one I had. That kind of honesty and integrity is rare these days. I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

JR was super helpful and was able to understand my radio and fix it no questions asked he went above and beyond

They knew what they were doing. Priced right, happy camper. I really enjoy the radio and backup camera that was added to my 2006 car.

I had them install a new radio in my 2011 Ford Ranger today. The install went quickly and they taught me how to program it as well. The cost was extremely reasonable for a task that would have taken me days to complete. I must say that this a top notch shop with decades of experience. Rod is one the nicest and most hospital people I have met and I highly recommend his work. I'd give them 10 stars if I could! read more

I have been working with Rod at Car Audio Innovations for 20 years and 4 Porsche's. Each time I have received top notch service, excellent advice and amazing installations and sound. All 4 cars all received totally new systems, and each one sounded awesome! Rod worked with me to make sure I was completely satisfied. The latest install on my 2012 Porsche Cayenne was nothing short of amazing! Rod found a way to add a Kenwood deck in my dash which is deemed not possible by my research online. Sound is amazing and it is much better than my stock deck. Next up are all new speakers, can't wait! read more

Not a first time customer. Rod and crew came through again. They provide first hand information about what will transpire. When you are ready they will fulfill and bend over backwards. Another happy customer! read more

Car Audio Innovations.... This business does not like to listen to the customer. I come in after doing my homework on what I want to be told nope you need this, this, and this....um no I don't, you just want to sell me this, this, and this. Also we are going to add this and add that, so here's your outrages bill for everything I didn't even ask for. Took it elsewhere and got it done the way I wanted with it sounding great for MUCH less. read more

Needed the head and amp updated in my 2003 Boxster. Porsches have a nightmare audio setup. Rod set me up with a Kenwood amp and head, doing all the installation. He and his assistant specialize in these difficult setups. Was able hear my playlist off my phone at 75 with the top dropped and windows down with no problem afterwards. This is the man to do the work if your car is German. read more

Been coming to Car Audio for 8 years and Rod (no relation) and his shop manager Jake always provide outstanding workmanship and customer service. We've had all of our electronics systems in all of our cars and two full stereo systems (Focal, Audison) installed by them, with exceptional results. Rod speaks his mind and sometimes people don't get it, but I think he's funny as hell. He's clearly passionate about his work, which is hard to find these days. This shop does fantastic work, absolutely worth the price, and we will be coming here for our car audio needs for years to come. read more

Amigo Rod! Yes!! You are my amigo now!! My purchase with you guys went flawlessly!!! Everything went exactly the way you described it! You really know your market and your business! I saved $1500 on installation costs, and I'm positive no one would have done a better job getting all these gadgets installed the way we did it and based on your fantastic STEP by STEP instructions. Thank you so much for answer all my questions all the way and for providing honest advice on which products are best suitable for my 911/996 2000 Porsche. I recommend your Car Audio shop 100%!!! read more

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I consulted with Rod on my Porsche 911 backup camera replacement. He was great to work with, with timely responses and thorough communication. He is very knowledgeable and highly recommended. read more

My antenna which is also my valet switch on my car alarm failed so I was not able to start my car........ or so I thought. After calling MANY shops and explaining the problem and trying to get a new antenna, one of the guys here was able to give me a tip so that I could atleast drive my car and not leave it stuck at work till my new antenna arrived. His suggestion worked. Thank you very much Sir and you have earned my business from here on out!!! read more

They are great shop to cater your car stereo and alarm needs awesome crew. Check them out in the Roseville area. Thank you for a great job.

I have visited these guys several more times since my last review. Just stopping in to say they are still fabulous. They are ethical, friendly, affordable, and do an amazing job. I am always thrilled with the work they do, and they absolutely stand behind it! read more

Top notch job by the crew here. I put in a quote request on yelp for installation and their response was the most impressive. They didn't try to sell me on a quick install based on price alone. Rod explained that I should come in to have them take a look at the equipment and discuss install options. I came in a few weeks earlier to consult with them and booked my appt. I wanted to have a sub added to my Lexus GS with the ML sound system and they did a great job. When I dropped it off, they set my expectations, asked if i could leave it all day and they even called me later to clarify on a request to quiet any rattle (and gave me options). I asked to have the remote gain control mounted in the coin pocket and they did that in an even stealthier and better job than I expected! When I got there to pick up, they worked past closing to tune sound quality and show me how it worked. They were not the cheapest. But I didn't want a half assed job that would ruin my car. Value wise though, you cant put a price on the peace of mind knowing your car is being well taken care of. I'll be back to dynamat my trunk and for work on my other cars too. read more

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Amazing sound in my F150 Raptor - helix dsp ultra tuned to perfection - custom a-pillar work 3 amps 10 speakers - sooo clean!!! Thank You car audio innovations! read more

Recently decided to get a few upgrades for my Toyota Camry and decided to go with these guys. New stereo installed on 9/10 and a new Viper alarm installed 9/17. Rob Birch, the owner, is very friendly and approachable, he seems to know quite a bit about car electronics. I went with his recommendation for a Kenwood head unit and a Focal speaker system designed specifically to fit in a Toyota. Plus a backup camera and Viper alarm system with remote start. So far I have not been disappointed! Truly is night and day compared to the old paper speakers installed in the factory. Rob and his crew did an absolutely wonderful job with the installation, they fabricated a custom face plate to go around the head unit and did not scratch any door panels, it's the closest to factory install it could possibly be. And all wires/connectors have been taped, soldered and zip tied so no worries about anything coming loose. If I decide to get an amp I would definitely get it here. Sure they might be a little more expensive but you definitely get what you pay for with these guys. read more

Car Audio Innovations - Kenwood unit with custom face plate - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Roseville, California

I was having problems with my stereo. I went in to car audio innovations right when they were closing. I had a couple questions and John answered them and helped me sort out my problem. He even closed the shop and was helping me after hours. You don't find help like this very often. Thanks John and car audio innovations. You guys are awesome and I will definitely be using you again. read more

The boyfriend has used this place for his car stereo for years, they are always busy which is good. Definitely if you want the best sound and excellent service check this place out. read more

Car Audio Innovations - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Roseville, California

Auto radio stereo on Arden way closed so I was in search of a quality installer. They helped me procure a difficult to find Clifford alarm with anti car jacking technology and installed it in my Toyota Sienna that I use for Lyft/Uber. It was very difficult to program but they got it done. They never scoffed at my vehicle even though the rest of the work bays had Porsches, corvettes, and other high end cars. That was 5 years ago. Still haven't had any problems. In this world of "good enough" work ethic it was refreshing to see people taking pride in their workmanship. That level of attention to detail costs a bit more on the front end but it's cheaper in the long run if you never have to call them back about a problem. Even if you did have to call them, they guarantee their work, so you're covered. Thanks guys! read more

After looking at a few places in our area I decided to go with Rod and his team purely based on his professionalism and clear enthusiasm and customer service oriented attitude! He was very communicative and straightforward about their level of high quality workmanship and associated costs for that quality. You get what you pay for. We are very happy with the work they did on our Porsche Boxster and they brought the entertainment to life in our ride and we enjoy it so much more as a result! Highly recommend if you want your install to be extremely clean, professional and just done right these guys won't fail you. read more

These guys fixed a beyond terrible job from a competitor and did amazing work. I'll be bringing my truck back to them whenever anything needs done. Thanks Rod & Team! read more

I have an older car and wanted bluetooth added but assumed it was an expensive, complicated job. I was referred to Rod and his team and they added it quickly, no problems, for a fraction of the cost that I was expecting! They were cheerful and friendly and an absolute pleasure to work with. This shop exceeded my expectations in every possible way. They are true professionals. Thank you Rod! read more

This man Rod, what a cool guy... You can tell just how cool by his energy... We need more guys like Rod. read more

Maybe I have high standards, but my new Honda Pilot sounded like a loud tin can on the freeway. Rod took apart most of the interior and lined it with sound deadening and it made a big difference. Since he had the interior apart already, he gave me a deal on new speakers too. Knowing his install schedule was packed, I left the car with him for a few days and he fit me in. read more

Stopped in to get an appointment for a stereo that stopped working in my Jeep and Rod offered to take a look at the issue right there. Turned out to be a blown micro fuse on the back of the radio that happened when I had engine work done at another shop, and they could not figure it out. Rod could have tried to sell me a new stereo but he just replaced the fuse. Great service and honesty is much appreciated these days. I know where I will be buying my stereo systems from for now on! read more

Can't say enough about these guys! The owner, Rod, knows his stuff inside and out and I challenge you to find anyone more passionate about what they do. Meet him once and you'll know what I mean. After having bought a new car that I rarely trust anyone to work on, I had no doubt that she was in good hands during her days at their shop. The products offered were high quality and order/scheduling turnaround was quick. The communication throughout the job was phenomenal and the work done was clean and careful. The shop itself is impressive and their professional team pays attention to every detail, be it installation work, or the final fine-tuned product.. music to your ears! I've since recommended Car Audio Innovations to others and will continue to return with other vehicles in the future. It's SO refreshing to find quality businesses out there like this! Thanks again guys! read more

I love my new audio system!!!! John was amazing! I'm a picky person... very straight forward with what I want, and very unwilling to have anything else.... John made sure I understood what was going on in my car, what I was paying for. There was even a small issue with the tweeter not being able to go where we originally planned and he called and made sure he had my ok before going ahead with the new location. I love it!!! 18 year old car sound better than newer cars :D thanks John!! read more

Rod at Car Audio Innovations was off by almost $1000. in estimating the same identical job on my Porsche. The competitor used genuine Porsche parts and everything works great! I have no sympathy for greedy bastards. I said it before and I say it here, Rod at Car Audio Innovations use to be a good guy, but not anymore. Private message me for the name of the other company paid to install my electronics into my ride. read more

My heart want's to give this place 5 stars. Because they took me in without an appointment. Of course, they made me "wait" 3 hrs for that pleasure. Problem with my car was the satellite antenna had become broken. Seems the prior installer (Circuit City) didn't do it right. Of course. So I'd heard good things about CAI, so I called. Rod answered the phone and said "Come on down, but be willing to wait a bit". I knew that going in, but they still lost a star. It didn't appear they were all that busy....so I'm not convinced it should have taken 3 hrs to get to me. Anyways, the tech moves the antenna from the rear quarter panel to the dash (I drive a Chrysler Sebring Convertible...see pic). I ask why he did that and he tells me that they do ALL THEIR CONVERTIBLES this way. Yeah, and pull up to a bldg or have high trees around and there goes the signal....hello, line of sight ring a bell? Anyways, he goes on a rant about it taking 2-3 hours to re-run the wire properly "Really? not if you know what you're doing". So I accept where it is. I drive into the drive-thru at Mickey D's and bye bye XM signal. They only charged me for the "antenna" and didn't charge labor. Well that's great, considering he only worked on my car 10 min. I'm on the fence about letting them fix it. Maybe I'll call and speak with Rod again? read more

I had them do work on my vehicle twice. Once to install a deck with some trimming of the Dash brace to make room for depth and to notch the bezel allowing the fit of a 7" motorized DD Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS. The appearance and price were good the attention to detail was acceptable but I wouldn't rate it as superior. They had some issues getting correct sound out of my bi-amplified Soundstream SST6.9's powered by the Oldsmobile Monsoon stock amplifier. At first they only played minor tweeter but after they "looked at it" they played better. The fact that both speakers had similar sound both right after install and after they say they didn't do anything yet the sound was noticeably louder points to an installation issue. They still aren't as loud or have as much base as they did before installation but I have Inifinity kappa's and a Fosgate amp waiting for install so it doesn't really bother me. The 2nd job I had them do a month or so later was to add sound dampener to the trunk doing as much as possible. The price was $300 including labor and materials and they had to unhook and remove the box from the trunk with the amp attached. Then after the sound dampening they had to reinstall the box and hook the amp back up or at least that's what they said. Once again the price was ok for the amount of work but honestly I have friends and they have coverage of the entire bottom and sides of the vehicle and paid about the same price if not a little less. They have found 38 SQFeet to be full coverage and CAI used about 26-28. I included pictures if they allow the link so decide for yourself. I would recommend them but honestly the work was just average. The Owner Rod and his staff were friendly and did timely work. He does tend to push his own products and I actually paid $40 more for a pac unit than I could get online but he's going to have a lot more overhead and we'll let's be fair it's ebay. The owner dogged Infinity which has been run by the only living member of the duo who founded Harman Kardon since '83. I thought that was odd as I and alot of people I know have a lot of confidence in both brands. Everyone has their opinions though so /shrug. Overall they did adequate work. I had my Clifford 2 way alarm, Dual 12" box and amp installed by Fry's and they probably were about equal in price if not cheaper on install pricing. I thought Fry's did a very very good job for a big box store. After I left Fry's I was extremely willing to recommend their work. After leaving CAI I was not inspired with confidence that i wasn't getting jobed If you can't find someone else to do the work you really trust I would be ok going to Rod but I wouldn't rate the work as super superior to everyone else. That's' just my opinion though a lot of people are happy with his work maybe I' am just super picky. http://s1229.photobucket.com/user/Negolien/story/29019 read more

I was looking to replace my stock deck. Went to best buy and waited for an hour without anyone coming to assist. While I was there I began reading reviews. CAI looked way better than bestbuy. I emailed Rod later that night with what I thought I wanted. We exchanged a few emails and i showed up on a Saturday without an appt. I ended up changing g my mind, the team was awesome in selecting an appropriate deck that fit my budget and I was out with it installed in an hour. Great work, sounds amazing and I will be back in a month to replace my speakers. Highly recommended! read more

Went in for a simple auto sub/amp install. Was told there was at least a two month wait. Wow, really? In just under 20 seconds, they lost my business forever. I've read the reviews about how great their work is, but I'm not trying to wait months for a simple job. read more

I emailed Rod 3 years ago for advice on how to replace my Porsche 993 old unit and speakers. He gave me excellent advice, told me exactly which unit I should buy (Kenwood because the amp is more powerful and I have a convertible), and then told me which speakers to buy so that they would fit easily in the doors panels (speaker + tweeter). I bought the Kenwood unit and the speakers from him and I was able to install everything by myself, thanks to Rod's very detailed explanation, perfect! I contacted him again 2 weeks ago for another car, and I am amazed at how this guy is good at emails :) He always answers within a few hours, even when you come out from nowhere, impressive and very helpful. I am waiting for the new Kenwood that will support Android Auto and Apple Carplay in a few weeks, and I will buy it from Rod for sure. Thank you!! read more

I live and work in Auburn where there are two car audio shops and a Best Buy. Auburn business owners preach shop local first because they offer the best service. I checked out the two local car audio shops and ended up down in Roseville. I checked out Frys electronics and Best Buy as well. Not very satisfied with any of them, an employee from Frys recommend I check out Car Audio Innovations. I was pretty hesitant at first, but ended up very satisfied that I took the time to stop in and talk to them. When I walked in I was greeted politely and I talked to an employee named Jake for an hour or so. I asked general and specific questions that one of the Auburn shops did not want to take the time to answer. Jake was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to about car audio equipment and systems. Straight forward, honest, knowledgable and interested to share information. The shop itself was pretty cool. Clean organized and busy. I explained I wanted to do the work myself and he totally encouraged me to do so. Offering me any help, information and support needed to complete the installation. What a surprise ! A business not attempting to up sale me on something. No pressure or obligation. I actually left the store to think about my options and make a decision. I returned shortly and purchased all of my Kenwood equipment from their store. After I installed the equipment Jake took the time not once, but twice to help me fine tune the amplifier and a few other settings. In closing, I would like to say it is refreshing to go into their shop because I feel they are honest, knowledgable, helpful and though busy, took the time to talk to me. That was my experience anyway. Very positive. Thank you Rod and Jake. read more