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Sal H.

I initially brought my vehicle in for ceramic tinting and was quoted a very reasonable price. While I waited I noticed the installers pulled the wrong film and I brought the issue to the owner to address. He stated he would resolve it and he went and talked to the installers. They removed the visible box of film and continued the installation. They tint display is misleading as it's not 3M film, they are installing a local brand named Solar Free. Upon recent testing by another stereo/tint shop they told me I actually ended up NOT getting the ceramic installed and it was likely what I had seen them using in the beginning which was the Nano Carbon. So, I paid for Ceramic, but they likely switched it to the cheaper Nano Carbon on installation. While I was getting the tint done Anthony offered me a great deal on a Kicker hidewaway subwoofer. Thinking I had been treated fairly I went back a few weeks later and had them do the installation. He originally quoted me $400 installed, but on arrival he tells me that they needed to install an adapter since I had a factory radio. I informed him it was an aftermarket upgrade with a 12" screen and not a factory radio. This radio required no adapter as it has RCA outputs for amps. He wrote up the invoice and I paid the bill without looking, later to realized he still added to unnecessary adapter to the bill for an extra $50! As I was doing other work on the truck I decided to look at their wiring. I realized they tapped a power wire instead of installing the wiring to the battery and they didn't use an adapter, one that they billed me for, they tapped speaker wires that go to the rear amp. So in all, they failed to install the amp the proper way and failed to install parts that I paid for. A part that I told them was not needed, but I was charged for regardless. I won't return and I am considering filing a complaint with the DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS * BUREAU OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND SERVICES as they are the ones who licensed car stereo shops.

Went there to get a head unit with Apple car play and a back up cam installed in my wife's Nissan Rogue. I paid almost $800 Long Story short: It's trash. I was better off leaving the stock unit in the car here why: 1) Once installed the quality of the audio became terrible! And I mean straight trash. So bad that I went back and had the guy at the front take a look. He looked and cranked the volume to like 30 and said "if you wanna take it all the way You need to have an amp and new speakers installed" after 30min of back and forth I finally understood that what he meant by "all the way" was louder volume. I explained to him about 6 different ways that my issue was the QUALITY of the audio (when at a reasonable volume like 15) not the loudness. 2) The head unit itself is trash. The quality of the audio when you're using the phone is terrible. It literally sounds better for both people on the call when you're just using speakerphone vs using the phone through the unit (I tested this). Also it constantly freezes. If you start a call before plugging your phone in the unit freezes. If you unplug your phone from the unit during a call it also freezes. At this point you can't turn the volume up or down or even turn off the unit. You have to turn the whole car off for it to reset itself. When I brought all of this to the guy at the front desk he said "well you asked for a unit with apple car play and a backup camera. " I asked to have the stock unit out back and he said he'd have to charge me around another $300. I've put new head units in 2 other vehicles I've owned and have never had issues like this. I'd avoid this place at all costs.

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Israel M.

Did a fantastic job wiring my Nissan hood with Rough Country ditch lights and installing a Digital HD mirror dash cam. All wires are neatly hidden, giving a professional appearance. Highly recommended.

Horrible company

Horrible . Got my sound system done it came apart. 05/07/2026 came to get it put back together he said "I can't do anything for you" without even checking I paid more than $500 DO NOT GO HERE !!

This was allegedly "ceramic" tint film that they put on my back window.

0 stars, if it's possible and nev coming back here. I agreed with this shop to tint my 7-window sedan with carbon film for $150. When I arrived, they suddenly charged me $170, claiming it was "tax." The receipt showed no breakdown, just a flat $170, which felt misleading from the start. They also ran out of film mid-job, leaving my back windows untinted and making me return the next day. What made it worse was seeing another customer walk in and get their car tinted right away, as if they were prioritized over me. To "compensate," they promised to upgrade the back tint to ceramic. Weeks later, when I went back to confirm, they insisted it was ceramic, but it was clearly just carbon. That felt like a flat-out lie. On top of that, when reinstalling my window visor, they didn't align it properly, the sides were uneven, untaped and looked sloppy. Between the surprise upcharge, poor scheduling, broken promises, and dishonest work, I cannot recommend this shop. Customers deserve honesty, transparency, and respect, unfortunately, I experienced none of that here.

Tamara H.

WARNING ‼ If you are seeing this run don't walk down to PCH audio NOW! I have a 2024 Volkswagen atlas cross sport that needed a better sound system because the stock system was super low, just terrible. I saw this spot on Instagram came down met with Anthony and his crew and I am nothing short of amazed at how they took really good care of me. Anthony was super knowledgeable he knew exactly what I wanted and needed! Guys my car sounds AMAZING. Their prices are great, they are definitely not like the other guys, they actually care. The entire staff was super warm, welcoming very friendly and reassuring. Please go check them out they are truly a one stop shop.

Don't be fooled by dissss fooo. Rico not so suave quoted me 500 for Memphis 0 gauge amp kit than told me to check online cause I said it seems expensive Target sells for 297.99 PLAYED YOURSELF

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Thanks again to Anthony and the guys . Great work. Everything came out really clean couldn't have asked for a better install. The work was done on the time frame he gave me and all for a good price. I rate this place 5 stars. If you're looking for a great custom audio shop this is the place. Thanks again Anthony I will be back for further installs.

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Natali Z.

Best place to get your windows tinted!! Thought it was going to take longer than 2 hours and it was less than expected. Got 5% on all 7 windows for my Nissan Kicks. They had a great deal! I seen all the reviews and had to come try it out. Anthony and his crew did an amazing job! I love it so much it was worth every penny! I'm so glad they added a bright sticker on the window switch to remind me not to roll them down!! If it wasn't for that I would've rolled the window down 2 hours later lol

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The pricing was honest and transparent from day one, no hidden fees no surprise charges and no…read moreattempts to bundle in services I didnt ask for they quoted me fair and stuck to it and in a industry where aggressive sales tactics are so common this shop really stands out for treating customers like intelligent people. the installation itself was flawless, the technicians were professional and efficient and they positioned the subwoofer perfectly, ran the wiring clean, integrated the amp with my existing system and just made sure everything was dialed in right before I left. I walked out with a subwoofer and amp that sound incredible and are installed perfect but more than that I walked out knowing I'd been treated fair and that these people actually cared about doing the job right instead of just maximizing the invoice. if your tired of the typical sales pitch where every visit turns into a conversation about upgrades you dont need this is your spot they respect your time your budget and your intelligence and honestly I couldnt recommend them more.

The only thing I didn't like about my new car was the stereo. It came with a "premium" Bose system…read morethat sounded like crud. I wanted it to sound great, but i didn't want to alter the appearance of the interior or use up the minimal storage the car has. I looked at several places and visited a few. I liked the guy I spoke with here, Nick. He initially said there wasn't enough room and it wouldn't be worth it. That felt pretty honest. We spoke a little more and he had a couple of ideas. All the products used were very high quality. JL Audio and Hertz. Subwoofer, amp, DSP all hidden from view. It took a week. And it sounds incredible. I could not be happier. It wasn't cheap. But I didn't want cheap, I wanted great sound, and I have it now.

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I ended up coming down to Bristol Sound in Santa Ana with my daughter, who was getting new speakers…read moreand a dash cam installed in her Dodge Charger. I had actually heard about this place from friends who recommended it to me a few years ago, and now I understand why. I was very impressed with the large selection of inventory and, more importantly making sure we were happy with everything before we left. The entire staff was accommodating and friendly, especially ALEX. He was very knowledgeable, took his time explaining everything to my daughter, and made sure she understood exactly what was being done and what her options were. The work was completed quickly, everything was done very clean and professionally, and a great deal. They even gave us a couple of T-shirts, which was a nice touch. Overall, we had a great experience from beginning to end. It is hard to find a business that combines good prices, knowledgeable employees, a large selection, and genuinely good customer service. I would recommend Bristol Sound to anyone looking to have this kind of work done on their vehicle.

BRISTOL SOUND IS THE REAL DEAL!…read more I recently purchased a 2027 vehicle and brought it to Alex and his team at Bristol Sound in Santa Ana to completely upgrade the look and sound and WOW... they absolutely delivered! I had window tint installed all the way around, including the windshield, subwoofers, and 24" rims and tires, and let me tell you... SHE LOOKS AMAZING! The transformation is incredible, and the work speaks for itself. What really stood out to me was the entire experience. Alex and his staff were knowledgeable, honest, professional, and extremely easy to communicate with. They kept me informed throughout the process, gave me a great price, and most importantly, the workmanship was impeccable. You can tell they take pride in what they do and don't cut corners. The attention to detail was on point, everything was done with precision, and the final result exceeded my expectations. Definitely 10 STARS If you're looking to upgrade your vehicle whether it's tint, wheels, sound, or a complete transformation I highly recommend Bristol Sound in Santa Ana! Take your vehicle to Alex and his team. You'll be glad you did!

PCH Custom Audio - stereo_installation - Updated October 2026

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