I went there for a diagnostic check on why my driver side speaker wasn't working. They quoted me on the phone 30 dollars. If it required wiring, 40 dollars. That was fair with me. I went down there, they started inspecting it and took over two hours before coming to me and asking if I had any problems with the power windows. I said no, but I did have problems with the power locks. Well, the mechanic working on my car said he found the problem. Apparently the master switch on the driver side door-which is basically a bunch of wires connecting the power to the speakers, windows, and locks-has wire disconnections. He showed it to me, and it did look like the wires were so old that they began to fray and become disconnected. But when the mechanic tried to repair the wire for the speaker, another wire become disconnected, and so on. So the mechanic gave up and said I would need to get a new or used master switch. He offered to help me get the part at a discount. At that point, I was understanding it was an accident and the switch was old, but was disappointed to be leaving with the windows now unable to go up or down (which is way more important to me than the driver side speaker). Although, he did get the power to the driver side speaker working after wiring it independently of the master switch. After that, they still charged me for the diagnostic and getting the speaker fixed for a now 50 dollars (extra for the extra time, ridiculous!). I accepted the higher amount because I hoped that once I got the part at a discount, they could install it at a discount since they did actually cause the problem. Well, the discount never materialized. And the part cost around 180 out the door. I spoke with a few other mechanics about the situation and they all agreed Sonic Sound should really fix it without me having to pay because they did cause the problem. Ethically it was the right thing, and plus on my end, I had already paid for the speaker fix (at a higher than quoted price). I spoke with a helpful mechanic at a Honda dealership, and he straight out told me that the guy who worked on my car didn't know what he was doing. And that in fact I don't need a new part, I can get the master switch repaired. It basically required connecting ends of wires, for about 20 wires. It would take about one and a half hrs. But it's totally repairable. I called Sonic Sound up afterwards, and spoke with the mechanic who worked my car. I told him it was too expensive to buy the part, and I rather get it repaired. He told me he didn't want to do it because it would take him too long! The spoke with the owner, and the owner was nice about it. He told me to come in so he can look at it. So I went in, he looked at it and said he would have another mechanic repair it. I asked if he's going to charge me? He avoided the question. Said it could cost nothing to 50 dollars. I said okay. After thinking it over when I left, I came to the conclusion that it wasn't right they might still charge me for a problem they caused. So I called them up and said to the manager that I believed I shouldn't have to pay any more than I already had. They agreed to not charge me. I got the car back and everything worked, except I saw that the tweeter on the passenger side door was popped out. I pointed that out, and they said they didn't work on that side. Here we go again!!! I know for a fact it wasn't like that coming in. But they quickly agreed to fix it. They did, and finally I was done with Sonic Sound. A big hassle, not straight forward about the price, and shoddy workmanship. I nor anybody else should have to worry that if they come in for a something, they might leave with another or new problem. I advise go somewhere else. There are too many other places to get this kind of work done. Go see some real professionals! Not these amateur wannabes. read more

I wanted to get an older amp installed, so I dropped by without an appointment just to get a quote on a Saturday. The place was pretty busy, but the owner, Kevin took time to talk to me, go out and see what I wanted to get installed, give me a rough quote and show me what they were going to do. He told me up front that he would try to get his guys to squeeze me in even though they were pretty booked that day. No promises, but he said they'd call me back shortly to let me know if they couldn't do it. I dropped off my truck around four and came back a few hours later and it was all done. The install was done cleanly, and just as I had hoped, will 4GA wires to my amplifier and a simple, custom amp rack was built with matching carpeting. They did a basic amp tune, that I only had to tweak a little bit to get a perfect sound. The head unit was installed back nicely, and everything worked as expected. The price wasn't cheap, but I knew it wouldn't be coming in. These guys are pro installers so they won't do a full install for $20 and a six-pack like your buddy would. Overall I am very happy with the service and work done by Sonic Sound, and I would take my truck there again. read more

I'm Impressed! I had four speakers installed in my 2001 Durango by Elias, the Sales Manager and installer. He is competent and knows his sound. He listens and is ready to suggest the best match for your system and listening habits... within your price range. The best sound I've had in the car yet. The shop is quite busy (rightfully so). You should make your appointment at lease 4 days in advance. read more

This place is GREAT! A down to earth place. I have a VW with the standard stereo unit and wanted one that matches the blue lighted interior-WITH an iPhone charger connecting directly to the stereo (yeah I'm girl and rambled, but they understood). All in all my unit is exactly what I wanted and took less than a couple of hours (granted it was a Saturday) so I walked over to the nail salon and waited for my car while I serviced my paws. I left a happy girl. I'll recommend this place to anyone looking for a good deal and great service. *My next visit will be to drop of my boyfriends car for a window tint job. read more

These guys did a great job installing my Android stereo. Highly recommend them... they also installed a new Kicker and fixed a wiring issue. read more

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Five star shop. I brought my car in to get a window tint yesterday. They got it done right on the spot in under an hour. The tint looks great, The shop was clean, and the guys were super nice. They even spent about 10 minutes and walk me through the process. Don't go anywhere else use these dudes ! read more

I called Sonic a few weeks ago about getting a remote door lock installed in our 2009 Honda Civic. They gave me a good price of $160 installed. We set an appointment for Sept 7th, Labor day. In the days leading up, I recieved 2-3 called confirming my appointment and moving it to an earlier time in the day. Day of Project: When we arrived the team took about 15 minutes explaining all of the options (We had questions), prices, and benfits of each. We settled on the remote door lock and trunk opener. Henrey took our car to the garage and inspected it first. We were invited back to see all the little things they found that could be a problem. For us it was a noise that indicated a solinoid might fail in one of the doors in the near future. My wife and I found this level of detailed service very nice. We were told it would take 2 to 3 hours depending on how the install went. It in fact took under 3 hours. Once the project was done, they went over the remote operation, tested it, and answered some more of our questions. Overall, it was a great experience. It is not something we will do again given the limited number of cars we have, however, I highly recommend these guys. While we were waiting a man came in who said he was going overseas (military implication) and the owner said he would stay late (something he was trying to avoid by getting us in earlier) to help him out. They are very nice, friendly, and technically savvy. read more

I'm surprised to see some of the lackluster reviews for this company. I've never received anything less than stellar service from them. They installed my amplified Bazooka bass tube back in May of 2012 and everything went flawlessly. Professional install and great sound from the compact unit. I realized recently that the subwoofer had stopped working and called up Sonic Sound to have the problem diagnosed. They had me come in and they tested all the connections etc determining that the unit itself had failed. Unfortunately it was beyond the warranty period so they reccomended replacement of it. Because there wasn't any problem with the wiring they encouraged me to order the exact model and they would throw it in and tune it. Sure enough I ordered another one from Amazon (this time making sure to use my Platinum credit card for the extended warranty) and they installed it for it packing the old unit into the box. Both the diagnostic services AND the re-install of the new unit were COMPLETELY FREE. You can't find better customer service than that. They have certainly earned a customer for life in me. You should def. check them out! read more

I went to Sonic Sound to get window tint for my vehicle. They did an amazing job and provided great customer service. I will be bringing my other vehicle to them for window tinting too. read more

Sonic Sound is legitimately one of the best, if not the best, custom shops in the area. I called on a Sunday morning, expecting to set up an appointment for Monday. But to my delight, they were able to see me 20 minutes later. I explained that I was interested in getting a new windshield strip, as my last one was sloppily installed. Get what you pay for, I guess. Their price was more than reasonable so I pulled the trigger. The process was transparent and they clearly explained all the options available. All my questions were answered without the standard b.s., and I felt confident moving forward. I asked if they could tint my quarter glass (it wasn't tinted when I brought the car) while they were working on the strip and they proceeded without a problem. About a hour later, the car was looking much better and I was ready to roll. So yeah, I was impressed with the customer service and the quality of their work. Definitely check them out if you're looking to tint or upgrade your stereo. read more

Called them about hardwiring a Valentine One into an Audi. They guy said he wanted to take a look at it first before agreeing to do it, which I think is a good idea. Went in a few hours later and they did it while I waited. Quoted me $100 as an estimate, but then onyh charged me $80 because it was simpler than he thought. Installation is perfect. Very professional. Highly recommend them. read more

These guys were nice, but they had no idea what they were doing. They wired everything wrong and it has taken 3 visits to Best Buy's Geek Squad to undo/ fix everything. Our audio system was completely imbalanced, with our bass completely overwhelming all other sound, and even when the radio was off there was a constant annoying buzzing sound. Turns out the buzzing was from them gathering all the wires together, which caused a lot of interference. They had also wired the speakers so they were overwhelmed, and in less than a year a couple of our speakers were blown out. To boot, they managed to puncture one of our speakers when they removed it. They replaced the speaker, but it was just another sign that they were doing a sloppy job. We shopped around and chose this place because they had given us the lowest quote. We wish we had just bit the bullet and paid for a halfway decent job at a better shop. We definitely put down more money, and not to mention time, when this was all said and done. read more

Reached out to Kevin over Yelp. He responded very quickly and quoted me $200 for 35% tint all the way around on my Si. I made an appointment to come in on a Monday morning. When I arrived, we talked about how dark I wanted to go. We settled on 35% (what I had on my last car). Just dark enough for me. His team pointed out the dot-matrix part of the defroster on the rear glass and asked if I wanted to tint over it. I told them no, since I had a bad experience with my last car. We agreed that was the best call - since I wasn't going too dark. He said the work would take ~2 hours. I picked up my car at lunch time. It looked awesome. Exactly what I wanted. The quality of work appears to be top notch. Will definitely come by again if I ever need another car tinted. read more

I stopped by this place on a holiday weekend to check out in-dash DVD players and ended up getting my windows tinted. Kevin was extremely polite and walked me through the process, including an upfront quote ($80 for front windows), explanations of different tint options, and then walked me around my car for an inspection before he brought it back. It took them a little over an hour and the tint came out perfect. I was really impressed at how nice all of the employees are and how comfortable their waiting room is. Kevin answered every question I threw at him and even made some recommendations for local shops where I can get exhaust work done. All in all, I'll definitely be back for my stereo. read more

Wow! What can I say, my car looks absolutely phenomenal thanks to these guys and their incredible work. I'm quite impressed with the tint job done for my car and how they are able to be flexible with giving a good price and time. I would always let other knows about this place before any other. They also recommended me to the gas station across the street for any additional services! read more

Highly recommend sonic sound for all your car accessory needs. just gotten my 2015 Honda Civic tinted by kevin and his team. The front staff are very nice and attentive, they helped me with all the info I needed. The rest of the team working in the back are also helpful and attentive. This small business really stands by their hard work and customer service, will be back for some rims and a sound system too! read more

Sonic Sound - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Henry and the team do a great job with vehicle tinting. Efficient, fair price and quality work! I have used them for multiple vehicles now and remained satisfied. The tint they use seems to be of higher quality/color than some others I have seen. I highly recommend using them! read more

Sonic Sound impressed me with their honesty and professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone needing repair or upgrading of their car's sound system. After I installed in Saturn #1 a new Pioneer radio/CD player that I had bought from Crutchfield, I thought it sounded scratchy and tinny, possibly because I needed new speakers. The staff at Sonic Sound told me my original Saturn speakers were OK and that I didn't need new ones. They adjusted the complicated settings on my new Pioneer unit and now the system sounds great. They didn't charge me anything. That same afternoon, I brought in Saturn #2, which had a non-functioning front speaker. Sonic Sound installed my Crutchfield speakers for $70 in less than an hour. I was very pleased with my transactions with Sonic Sound. I solved the audio problems in both my cars in one easy afternoon. read more

Thanks Kevin! Met Kevin (the owner) here today to talk about replacing my stereo in my Scion. I wasn't sure if I wanted to just fix the issue I had with the stock stereo or upgrade to a better (Bluetooth) model. After taking Kevin's advice, I went ahead and changed the unit out. I'm so glad I did! It's awesome. The guys did a really good job. Clean install and a great product. Kevin's customer service was excellent. I've really not had such good service in a long time. He was kind, attentive and wasn't trying to up sell. I trusted him and in the end, I bought more anyway. A phone holder. Which Kevin then took the time to install - at no extra charge. He and his staff went above and beyond and I'll definitely be going back. Made my day really, after a crappy couple of days with this car! read more

Only been here for tint removal, but the owner/worker was super nice and an extremely fair price. Appointment was on time and they were clean with their work. Definitely will be sliding back when I need other stuff done. read more

This place is fantastic. I had an iPod adapter and brand new interior lights throughout my car. The owner was really nice and the staff walked me through everything. No hassle at all. They did a great job with a relatively low price and no problems whatsoever. Again, the staff at Sonic Sound is really nice and therefore a lot more trustworthy. read more

Kevin quoted me over the phone for window tint, and I made an appointment for later that day. When I arrived we did a walk through inspection of vehicle, where he pointed out a dents and dings I had. After that he explained the different types of tints and showed me a few finished customer cars in the parking lot. All the staff members were very professional and answered all my questions. They stayed past closing time to finish my car. TL;DR Very thorough job, great attention to detail, explained everything. Military friendly Lifetime warranty on window tint. read more

These guys were wonderful! Not only did they install a receiver in my son's car at a price that was LOWER than what they quoted me over the phone, they also did a great job with the install! They were kind to my son when he came in, even though he's only a kid, and they did the job quickly and got him to work on time too! Thank you, Kevin and crew! THANK YOU! read more

I would give them 10 stars but the system won't let me. You can typically determine the quality of work that a business does by the volume of customers. And Sonic Sound is always busy! I really feel like I am dealing with family when I go there. Their work and customer service are both excellent. It's worth the drive! I have a new blue tooth unit if my Z4 and everything works! Thanks again Kevin! Susanne read more

Kevin is absolutely horrible!! The installers were great. Paid for an overpriced install for a Compustar T13 since they were the only ones who had it in stock. Didn't complain even though I knew the price was probably $500 + more than many other locations. Also paid $80 for a install of a gas cap. The installer missed over a suction cup in the box that didn't have the gas cap super secure. No problem brought it back and he said he would fix it. Bought a new gas cap and came back and it maybe took the installer 10 mins to change it out. Like I said, their installers are absolutely amazing. Installer told me to come inside cause they might have to charge me. I laughed and said charge me for 10 mins? I went inside and Kevin talked about he wasn't going to charge me this time but next time would charge me. I said how much does he want since 10 mins of the installers time since clearly it is a problem for this companies financial pockets. He said $120 an hour. Kevin complained that I BROUGHT IN the gas cap and that's why he might charge me. I told him, the installer just missed over the suction cup and it was no big deal and it took him 10 mins to fix it after I paid $80 for the install for the gas cap. He said well you didn't buy it from us. Clearly I thought AUTO shops INSTALL STUFF!! Apparently you need to buy EVERYTHING from them. So beware, if you have stuff that you would like to bring in and have them install, once it is installed, they will no longer fix it or correct it PER MANAGEMENT!! I rather pay the installer on the side in cash cause he was so great. Just works at a crappy establishment. For future installers who see this, I have a Range Rover SVR and Jeep Wrangler I will GLADLY pay cash for great installers to install speakers, kill switches, tv screens etc. Just take out the middle man who is cutting into your profits. read more

Superb service for window tint removal and re-tinting of my 2012 VW Passat (to comply with VA law). Scheduled appointment one week in advance. I showed up on time and they were expecting me and got started right away. This was a big job and they were finished in four hours. The tint quality is outstanding. I cannot find a single bubble or ripple ANYWHERE. It looks like factory glass tint. The car was super clean after their job. The price was very competitive. The owner and manager were very involved and present. This is one of those small businesses that is worth supporting and helping our community to grow the good ones. I drove from Fort Belvoir for this work and it was WELL worth the trip into Arlington. read more

Sonic Sound, The employees are very professinal and courteous I am very impressed with the quality of work that was preformed on my 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The owner Kevin and his Mother Rosa are generous people. Especially Rosa whom I call mama. I had a viper security system installed a few weeks ago and I returned to have a CB radio installed as well. I am confident with the workmanship that Sonic Sound had provided now and in the near future. I highly recommend Sonic Sound for there services. read more

Today I returned to Sonic Sound to get my wife's car tinted. Henry Menjivar is my guy at Sonic Sound. Henry is very passionate and knowledgeable about anything in the store. I recommend them highly. read more

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Spectacular service ! Got a Kenwood system installed in my car! Very accommodating of my schedule! Had issues with the Bluetooth and my phone! Switched to a pioneer and they gave me an excellent deal! Love family owned places and I will be sure to get my speakers from them next read more

Went in Tuesday morning to have my remote starter checked out after Ourisman of Alexandria couldn't find anything wrong with my car (after my car turned off while driving and wouldn't start after work one day) and suggested to have my remote start looked at. Henry got my car in about 15 minutes before my appointment time and the team found nothing wrong with my remote start. But they found the reason why my car was randomly shutting off/not starting. It was a lose wire on my battery. They tightened it up and didn't even charge me. Hands down the best car shop customer service I've received in DMV. read more

I've been looking for a good shop to help me customize my '15 Chev Silverado, up until I found Sonic Sound I had been extremely disappointed. Most shops either charge too much or are booked up for weeks. I have been to Sonic Sound twice now and they beat all my expectations! First, they tinted all my windows and today they installed headlights that I purchased on my own. The guys at Sonic Sound are the best in the business! read more

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Absolutely top notch tint work!!!! I changed my appointment a few hours late and they accommodated without hesitation . My Dodge is literally a month old so I was a little weary about aftermarket work but they took car of her as if it was their own . The tints came out perfect , no complaints, it gave my cara more high end look but not too gaudy. Kevin was awesome as was Rosa with their suggestions and hospitality . Already referred two friends to them and it's only been an hour since I left! Will def be returning for more upgrades and custom work. Thanks guys !!!! read more

Sonic Sound - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I got my stereo installed for my Subaru. I thought the prices were competitive with best buy, although their cost for installation was about $40 more. A plus for this place was they got me right in and I didn't have to wait a week or so like I would of had to at best buy. Kevin the owner was friendly and knowledgable. Downside about my installation is I have two shelves now because I had an oversized stereo, not his fault but the look will take some getting use to and it cost me $20 more. Also the shop lost a few of my belongings during installation, nothing of serious monetary value but a pain to replace--thus three stars. I would recommend this place. Service was good, quick and professional. It's also the only shop of its kind in the area. read more

I've been going to Sonic Sound for years. Every new car I get I always bring it to them to get tinted. The tint job is great, and they really stand by their work. They always tell me if anything fails I can just bring it back to be fixed. (Even better is the fact that nothing has ever had to be fixed!) The customer service is also second to none. Prior to my most recent tinting appointment, something came up that I needed to attend to later in the day. I called and let them know, and they let me bring the car in about two hours early so they could finish up prior to my engagement. These guys are great and I wouldn't think of going anywhere else. read more

I recently went to Sonic Sound to upgrade the old stereo in my 2005 Saturn Vue. I had initially planned on going to Best Buy, but after several failed attempts to get them on the phone to schedule an appointment, I decided to go to a specialty shop. Going with a local specialty shop usually costs more, right? Wrong in this case! The stereo I wanted was not only in stock, it was the same price Amazon.com was charging! (Best Buy wanted $25 more). They were also able to get my car in right away. The installation went smoothly & very professionally - to the point I was even asked to come to the garage to see what was happening when they needed to use an extra $10 adapter. Very impressive customer service if you ask me. The waiting area was clean and comfortable - they even have free WiFi. When the car was ready, the tech ran through the various functions of the new radio with me. The clock was even set to the correct time (small detail, but that's what customer service is, right?). Sonic Sound did an absolutely fantastic job - I'm glad Best Buy didn't answer the phone! read more

My 2003 Civic has a flaw that Honda knows about: the tumblers inside the driver- and passenger-side door locks fail over time. Eventually you will be locked out of your own car because the key won't work anymore. Honda wanted me to pay more than $600 to have the locks redone. Screw that. Because there was a power-lock system in the car, I took it to Sonic and for $180 got a keyless fob system installed. Problem solved. The Sonic guys were great, thorough, fast and friendly. Fit me in the day I called. I bet they're as good with audio as they are with keyless lock systems. And their location just off Route 50 is a bonus for Northern Virginia. read more

Let me first start off this review by saying that I was happy to give Sonic Sound a five star rating. As soon as I walked into the door Kevin (the owner) and his mom greeted me with a smile and a very warm welcome. I took my Nissan Coupe into Sonic Sound to get my windows tinted and was thoroughly impressed with the customer service of the staff, the cleanliness of the store and the job they did tinting my windows. Kevin took the time to explain the process and the product they use to tint windows and made me feel comfortable with being there. Kevin even showed me the tint I wanted on three recent cars they just serviced to ensure that was the percentage I wanted and I liked that. The price to tint my windows was great and I even ordered some Weather Tech floor mats for my car while I was there. My car was ready before the estimated time and Sonic Sound did a great job and I will definitely be back if I want some rims, new stereo or something else. If you're in the market to get your car windows tinted do yourself a favor and check out Sonic Sound!!!! read more

Two thumbs down, stay away from this shop. Customers will leave disappointed and frustrated. The sad thing is, the owner and the crew care nothing about their customer's happiness. They obviously do not standby their product and customer service is not their motto. Such a let down. Stay away or you could be let down too. read more

Dropped of a BRAND NEW CAR to get it tinted came and picked it up, found my NEW tires lock BOX unsealed, open and replaced with tire bolts. God knows what else they did. SHAMEFUL. Wouldn't do business again. read more

Henry and his team were great! These guys hooked up my Jeep with a killer system at a great price. They are professional, courteous, and know their stuff. I was blown away by the quality of the system. They communicated well and even tinted the windows for a great price. I'll be back!! Thanks SONIC SOUND! read more