We picked Sonic Audio based on the high reviews. I was surprised by his business model, but quickly understood being a one-man shop. We had two jobs: Install a front and rear dash cam in our 2024 RAV4 Prime and install a brake controller in our Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Picking up the RAV 4 he told us he finished the job underbid and he would install the brake controller with the leftover funds. WOW... Both jobs were done quickly, cleanly, looking factory-installed. Steven is quick, professional, and best of all... HONEST! I can't recommend him more. Sonic Audio is now our go-to shop. read more

I was recommended to Sonic Audio by my brother-in-law. That was a recommendation I did not take lightly as he will typically research various options extensively in order to find the best ones. I can't thank him enough for this recommendation because Sonic Audio was incredible. This is a one man shop so it could take a month or so before you are able to get your car serviced but would you rather go to someplace which wasn't busy and could see you within the next day or two? Exactly. After purchasing my dream car, I wanted to put in a touch display, some floorboard lighting, and a backup camera. The work was completed on time and within budget. The only snag was that the backup camera was faulty. Thankfully they took care of everything to get it replaced. The communication was great. The service was amazing. And most importantly my car sounds amazing!!! I highly recommend Sonic Audio for all your audio and lighting needs. read more

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Excellent service with the actual owner providing the service. Cost of labor was a fair market value as he gave his personal touch and expertise. Definitely would go back!! read more

The head unit ​of my 2018 Subaru Forester left a lot to be desired. The dealership suggested a visit to ​Sonic Audio to explore after market options. They suggested a Pioneer unit that did everything I wanted and more. The installation looks like it was factory installed and functions as I expected. From my initial visit until the work was completed, Sonic Audio made it easy with no drama. I don't hesitate to recommend Sonic Audio! read more

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Took the truck in for a rear view camera. They got it done on schedule and charged less than they had quoted me. They said it ended up taking less time than they expected so the labor was lower. read more

Steven upgraded our stock Subaru speakers with a tweeter kit. He's very knowledgeable - talking us through the sound quality we desired. Steven was responsive; easy to schedule; great price for the work and value. Very pleased with Sonic Audio would definitely return for future upgrades. read more

In the past hour after retrieving my car (2022 Bronco) from Sonic Audio, I can say without reservation that they have improved the driving experience for me. The reviews here and on a prominent search engine led me to want to visit the shop. Every review sharing about how as customers everyone was led to the right solution, not the most expensive solution is 100% truth. And all that said, I'm sure in a month I'll be knocking on their door again. This is an independently owned shop put together by a person who truly cares on delivering you the best possible experience. I'll take this experience over anything the other box type stores can deliver. This is the only place I'll be taking my car back to as its sound profile grows. Do yourself a favor. Go in, talk to them. You'll leave knowing you found your shop. Steven's knowledge of product is on par with his creating a customer experience: top tier. read more

I am so very appreciative of the work and honesty of at Sonic Audio. Thank you Steve for doing an outstanding job and saving us money too. I highly recommend Sonic Audio. I will be referring them to all of our friends and Family. Thank you again Cindy S read more

Reliable, fair pricing, honest, extremely friendly/knowledgable/well-seasoned staff and an overall great experience. I highly recommend Sonic Audio and am very satisfied with their products, services and, in going the extra mile in making sure I was 100% satisfied. Thank you, SJ and your amazing Team! I'm all smiles. :) read more

Sonic Audio might be a little off the beaten path (well, it was for me), but it is well worth going a few extra miles to get superb customer service and expertise for your mobile audio needs. I recently purchased a used vehicle with a non-functioning stereo system. Since it had multiple components, including external amplifiers, I didn't know where to start. That's when I called Sonic Audio to set up an appointment. The initial consultation for my issue was free and once Steven inspected the audio system, he spotted the problem right away. Not only was it a quick fix, which he did right then and there, the price didn't put a dent in my wallet. He even tweaked the settings on the amp so the sound was optimal. Steven was knowledgeable, thorough, and took the time to ensure that I, the customer was happy. And even though it was a small job that wouldn't bring him a lot of money, he still treated me like I was his best customer. Tammy, who works with Steven, also made me feel like a king when she greeted me when I first arrived for the appointment. I can't praise Sonic Audio enough. I wish I could give them 6 Stars! read more

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Steven did a custom job upgrading my Audi S5 to Apple CarPlay installing a module I delivered. Was tough, first module was faulty. Steven guided me thru the process and debugged the initial. Replacement module is perfect. Installation fast, clean and invisible. He's honest, fair, expert, experienced, flexible, clever, patient and tenacious. I'll def be back with more projects. 10/10. read more

Truly reliable, professional and friendly. Steven really does excel at enhancing my sedate / modest 30-year-old Buick with carefully added LED lighting and installing a pair of aftermarket amber fog lights. Very pleased with the results and SA's pricing. Well worth the investment. Two thumbs up! FIVE Stars all the way. Highly recommended indeed by a return customer. Thank youuuuu Steven and Nicole! read more

I first decided upon Sonic Audio after reading their Yelp reviews! All customers had received exceptional service and were happy with the systems they had selected. Seth helped me decide on a Pioneer system for my vehicle. He assured me it had all the bells and whistles for my specific needs. I am a senior citizen and love listening to music when I am driving in my vehicle. As a senior citizen, I received professionalism, honesty and great value on my selection. Seth was exceptional with his suggestions and great customer service. Do not hesitate to take your vehicle to Sonic Audio you will receive first-rate customer service...Seth is the BEST! read more

Had a great experience here today. These guys are professional and just downright awesome. read more

Sonic Audio - Great Mascot - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Very knowledgeable and helpful talking about installations. Was recommended here from a mechanic and Sonic Audio does not disappoint!

I was looking to install an Apple car play system in my son's vehicle as a gift. First stop by Car Toys and they didn't listen to what I was looking for. Just trying to up sell me things I didn't need. A quick yelp search lead me to sonic audio. I sent an inquiry email and they responded promptly. Explained what they could do and pricing. We stopped by picked out the unit we needed, Steven looked at the vehicle and explained what he would do. So we set an appointment to get it installed. Installation was easy, it was finished the same day. Looked great, sounded great, showed us how it works but most importantly my son loved it. On top of it all he installed a back up camera free. I can't recommend Sonic Audio enough. Friendly people and they have the most beautiful husky at the shop. Just loved the entire experience. Do yourself a favor and look them up for your vehicle audio needs. read more

My husband bought me a back up camera for my car for Christmas. He thought about installing it himself and then decided to find someone to do it. How did we find Stephen and Sonic Audio? Why YELP, of course!!! Once again, the Yelp reviews were accurate and extremely helpful! They did an excellent job installing my back up camera and even walked me through a tutorial on how to use it. He guarantees his work and said that if I have any issues be sure and let them know. They were extremely friendly and professional and I think that if you are looking for something fancier than a back up camera...like a sound system...you should definitely check them out. Located between Tualatin and Sherwood off of Cipole. Think Tualatin Island Greens read more

Sonic Audio - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

The team here is great! I told them I wanted a sub but keep my trunk space and they gave me different option that I didn't even know about and price ranges to help figure out what was in my budget. The sub recommendations they gave me and installed still blows my mine . Definitely would go here again for all my car audio needs! They also have a service husky that is so relaxed and friendly read more

I hired these guys a little after the opened shop for a full install, and I can confidently say that their willingness to meet a customers needs, to make sure you are getting the best price, and the highly professional installs has not changed. I recommend Sonic Audio over every valley shop, and will continue to come back for all my audio/ lighting needs! read more

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After a recent battery replacement my car stereo died. Looking around Yelp I decided to give these guys a shot and I was impressed! They communicate promptly and did a turn around install the same day I dropped off my vehicle. I highly recommend! Thanks team! read more

***** Great local business! I had my dash cam and rear-view camera installed on my new Rav4 Prime yesterday. t's a no brainer hiring these guys -- capable team did a super clean job! Everything is neat, well-hidden and in perfect working order. Cute shop dogs to greet you at the door, too! Outstanding experience. read more

Bought a car only to discover the after factory alarm was malfunctioning and previous owner pulled fuse to horn to silence it. That took away the horn function & caused dash readouts to flash intermittently. Called two big box car audio stores here in town and they wanted $93-127 to JUST diagnose the problem. I JUST wanted the alarm disconnected and my horn & my dash readouts to function properly. After 5+ calls all telling me the same story of a minimum hour diagnostic charge I finally found Steven. He gave me a estimate , told me his hourly rate but agreed to just do what I wanted and disconnect the alarms power source. I was in and out in about 20 min and it's all good. He charged me a FRACTION of what the big box guys wanted. I'll be back when I find a factory OEM touch screen to install in my car. Shop local but also shop small owner run businesses. read more

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Have you heard Dane Cook's bit on B.A.M.F.'s? Yeah, these dudes are the epitome of B.A.M.F.'s! They went above and beyond to make sure I was getting the sound system that fit my listening and cargo space needs. No BS or crazy up selling. Completely professional, honest, and honest. Did I say above and beyond? Oh yeah, that's because they even did a few LED upgrades no charge to improve my driving experience while installing my sound system. You're not going to see that kind of action from any of the bigger box stores. Do yourself a favor and checkout Sonic Audio. They'll make sure your neighbors are just as angry at you as mine are with me. read more

Yet another 5 star review - this place is awesome! Such a cool and friendly crew and the work is amazing. I went to them for a two camera dash-cam install and they did a perfect job. The wiring is clean and well hidden, everything was set up just right. I don't *need* a bumpin' stereo upgrade but I'm tempted to go back here for it anyway because I know the end result would kick ass! read more

Super cool team at Sonic Audio. Business is up but that's what's nice about supporting small businesses! Cool peeps with cooler business!

These guys were great from start to finish. They installed the viper remote start in my 2004 Chevy Silverado. Good prices, excellent service and quick work. I would recommend to my family and friends. read more

My car stereo stopped working all of the sudden and not wanting to go to the big chain store for possible replacement I decided to look at Yelp reviews in my area. Sonic Audio had a 5 Star rating and after visiting them they took a look at my stereo and showed me where the reset button was and it started to work again. I appriciate that they didn't try to sell me a new system that I didn't need. I will definately return for my next upgrade needs. I would highly recommend Steve and his team at Sonic Audio for any upgrade needs. read more

I created a Yelp account because of this business. They were that good. Every once in a while, there is a place that really creates a feeling that customer service and satisfaction isn't totally dead. Whenever you go to a chain store, you immediately notice how unimportant customer service truly is to them. Everyone talks a good game, but honestly they would rather be on their phone and not feel bothered by customers. Sad but true. Sonic Audio is the EXACT opposite of this. It's a small shop in an obscure location, but don't let that fool you. Customer service is top notch and personalized. My 2013 Subaru Outback needed a major stereo upgrade and a backup camera installed. I went in and was immediately greeted. My information was taken and a quote was given to me within a day or two. The work was very fairly priced considering what a pain it is to install those backup cameras. The work took two days. The work was flawless. There were no shortcuts taken. The work is done by the owner, so you know that there is pride put into it. It's a husband/ wife team, so you know that you are always talking to the right person. I love my new system. It has breathed new life into an older vehicle. I have Sonic Audio to thank. read more

Brad at Sonic Sound is very knowledgeable and truly shows interest in what they do. Phone calls were answered professionally and appointment was on time. I had LED headlight install and am very impressed with the quality of service and product. They were very patient with my questions as I was worry that the LED might cause an error message in the dash. Brad had a logical answer for everything that I asked. He did not do try to upsell anything. He has straight forward price quote upfront. He also ensured that he did enough research on the specific of my car before starting the work. I highly recommend this place. read more

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I took my car to the folks at Sonic Audio to get a few things hardwired. Another part of the job was that I needed them to figure out a way to install something using a mount that wasn't really designed for my application. They had to improvise and rig up something that worked and they did just that. The job was done quicker than I'd anticipated, the price was more than fair and the whole installation looks very clean. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Thanks! read more

This is my second visit to Sonic Audio because they did such a great job installing my back up camera on my first visit and informed me that they could fix my door lock issues after they finished after they installed the camera. The reason for this visit was to get my door lock actuators replaced because the factory ones broke. Once again, they did an amazing job and I am very pleased! Steven and his team do great work and I will always be sure to recommend them to everyone who needs audio/wiring work done on their vehicles! Thank you again Sonic Audio for another job well done on my car. read more

Sonic Audio - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Super impressed with these guys. Stopped in after being frustrated with the factory technology in my car, but had been procrastinating because I didn't want to deal with the chain stereo stores and the upselling to products that I'm not interested in. Came away feeling like I got a really nice upgrade, installed with real attention to detail, from a couple guys running a good honest small business. Thanks guys! read more

The details: 2008 Lexus RX 350, 30k miles - like new! Needed bluetooth for phone and music streaming. -totally professional -excellent communication and very timely -my bill was as expected -on time service (I waited as they installed, nice comfy couch) -once installed, they walked me through my device, made sure it connected to my iPhone, made/accepted calls approp as well as played music -looks like it was always meant to be there gave the dash a much needed overhaul -I know if I need to go back for help on using the system , they'll be there for me -the audio is great quality. they installed an aftermarket pioneer DEHX6700BS Very pleased. read more

Really happy and very impressed. Had a stereo with Bluetooth and backup camera added to my SUV. After a high pressure/low customer service experience at Car Toys, I vowed to find a place that didn't make me feel like I was supporting something evil. Thanks to Yelp I ended up contacting Sonic Audio. They immediately emailed me an itemized estimate based on their recommended equipment and they were happy to help me find something without expensive features I didn't want. I was able to schedule install within a couple of days, and everything went smoothly. No last minute "custom" parts I needed to buy! No undisclosed costs! I couldn't be happier and the install is beautiful. Highly recommend. read more

I took my 2018 Tundra to Sonic Audio to upgrade my factory stereo... Steven was great in explaining the upgrades that would work well in my Tundra..He changed out my factory speakers, added a sub woofer, a power amp and signal processor...I was able to keep my factory head unit which I wanted to do...I am now so happy with the sound and the installation of all the new components!...Steve did an excellent job dialing in the signal processor and explaining how to use it if I wanted to change his settings or add to them..The system now sounds really, really good!...It's the best upgrade I've done to my Tundra! I've been a fan of excellent sound for many years and that's what I got!.. I would highly recommend Sonic Audio...I couldn't be happier with them!! read more

So far this is the best place for car audio I've seen in Portland in over 20 years. It's a smaller shop (nothing wrong with that and it can be a really good thing), but that leads to a smaller inventory. However you can bring in your own stuff too, which is cool. The tech working was a great help, explained everything very well and knew what he was talking about too. Also when the total price of the system came in higher than what I wanted, he recommended places to trim it and said they could always insert the other components later if I wanted. I've never experienced that before. So we'll see how the installation goes ('cause I used to do installs myself :) - but seeing the install that was going on at the time I'm pretty confident I'll be more than happy. Updated really late... however... Still a fantastic installation. I would knock it down a 1/2 star as I wish the tech would have asked before he placed the microphone for the handsfree capability of the head unit (and wasn't told that this was included, so that's good/bad??), and then wish he would have spent more time tuning the sound. Granted, it was the end of a very long installation (7+ hours), but it could have gone better I think. I still have not seen a cleaner installation, and I've had plenty over the decades... Will definitely go back for my next setup. read more

Following a botched Car Toys installation of an iPod adapter in my XC70, I searched locally for a shop that could restore sound (yes, audio was gone) and get the adapter to work. I feel really lucky my search led me to Sonic Audio. Steven was able to make a same-day house call and get things working in under an hour for a very reasonable fee + cost of a cable. He didn't have time to make the more cosmetic changes that he was shaking his head over why Car Toys didn't do from the start (running cords via console or dash pocket), but I do plan to have him take care of that in the future, as well as install a new and better bluetooth device. He also gets bonus points for explaining everything in easy-to-understand layman's terms and seeming to genuinely care that I fully understood what the problems were and how he fixed them! I cannot recommend Sonic Audio highly enough. I'll be back for future needs, as well as recommending him to anyone who is looking for an affordable audio install. read more

My first experience with Sonic was sensational. I took my second vehicle in and it was even better. Let's just say that if you go anywhere else you will make a huge mistake. Steven and his crew are simply the best and at the right price. You will be very glad you decided to use Sonic Audio. Reed Sherar, Portland read more

Steve and Tammy are amazing to work with and really nice, genuine people as well. Steve has worked on 4 or 5 of my cars for sound, lighting and other stuff and he does great work and stands behind it. I have only great things to say about this place and I have referred several of my friends to them. Will be taking my next car to them of course. read more

Steven is the man! Extremely knowledgeable at what he does and always goes the extra mile to make sure his clients are happy. Anybody looking for a sound system in their vehicle, check sonic audio out! read more