Excellent communication and customer accommodation. Their attention to detail is second to none! Anyone who has had electrical work done before can appreciate when things are zip tied and labeled correctly (even when things are out of sight). From the custom sound & hardware to custom 3D printed structural mounting options, to misc vehicle hardware /alarm implementations, these guys do solid work. Highly recommend. read more

Ernie and Gio are awesome! Ernie helped me out over the phone/text and was able to get me into a Saturday appointment. Gio did my IGLA installation and walked me through every step of the way on how to use its functionalities. Very professional and friendly people. I'll definitely be recommending Sound Innovations to my friends and family. read more

I brought my highly vulnerable SS Camaro to Sound innovations after a failed theft. I got lucky they didn't get her and wanted to make sure it never happens. A quick search online quickly pointed towards getting the IGLA PIN code system and Sound innovations is a nearby authorized dealer. Make the call talk to the Boss man Ernie and he laid every detail in front of me in extreme depth. He answered all my follow up questions and was able to get me an appointment asap! I mean this guy is an expert! I asked and I received. Ernie's installer Geo was equally as impressive and clearly has an immense amount of knowledge and experience working in this field. At the end of the install during demonstration, we discovered a fault in the device itself. The Bluetooth was unable to connect to any phone. So be sure you test every single feature if you pull the trigger. Geo, being the amazing worker he is, was able to replace the faulty unit in about an additional 1.5 hours or so. The boss man Ernie was sure to discount me for the extended time. Mind you, this was not their fault, just a bad unit from manufacture. A few weeks later I decided to take it to the next level and get Compustar T13 with drone. During all this time, Ernie is merely a text away through his business' messaging system and is extremely responsive. This job went extremely smooth and I went home on time. Unfortunately, the trunk release stopped working the following day. Sound innovations came to my home to diagnose the issue. They were unable to fix it but I returned another day and they were able mend the trunk issue in like 20 minutes. Regarding IGLA System... get it! Get it! Get it! I'm like an American 007 with my secret code. It Blocks access to odb (the way they steal it) and the car won't move if turned on some other way. Takes practice to learn how to use it properly but feels like it was worth every penny. Regarding Compustar with drone. You need this because these loser thieves will go as far as pushing or towing your vehicle. This system will alert you if someone shocks, tilts, or breaks the glass. It also performs as an additional immobilizer. GPS Tracking on drone mobile is great, remote control through cellular amazing. Regarding price.... You get what you pay for. You're not only paying for the product but also for the reliable service, expertise, and peace of mind provided by knowing guys like Ernie and Geo are taking care of your baby. Thank you sound innovations. read more

These guys are f'n awesome. Perfection, honesty and professionalism whenever you step in this shop. Ernie, Junior, Gio and German are your go to guys for sound quality audio and kudos to the team for building a great high end setup for me. After driving my 4Runner for a year especially with this horrible jbl system which sounds like ass, I've just about had it. Those who have 4runners know the audio is horrible. Road trips and my commute to and from work have been a snoozer and I was always dissatisfied whenever I drove the truck around. I needed the same spark that my accord had to the 4Runner. This is when I went to Ernie for advice on what I can do to my truck. I was then assisted by German who had made a few suggestions with product and setup. In the end I ended up going with two mosconi pico amps, focal flax 3 way speakers which are ran active, focal coax for rear doors, a 10" jl audio w6 sub, and more. All Doors and door panels were sealed and sound deadened. What was awesome was they 3d printed custom tweeter grills to the pillar which look like they just came from the factory. I couldn't have been more happier with my 4Runner. Thanks again for doing your magic sound innovations team. read more

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I am disabled and on a very fixed income. The starting price was 5 fold of my budget. Nothing bad to say Im just looking for quotes.

I had the pleasure of working with Ernesto and I'm so glad to have found Sound Innovations! Ernesto was quick to respond to my inquiry and took the time to answer every single one of my questions before I brought my car in. I appreciated the great customer service and the fact that they handled my brand new car with care. I will definitely use Sound Innovations for another service in the future. Thank you, Ernesto and team! read more

My purchase of a 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatch Back Night Shade was protected with an upgraded & complete anti theft system by Sound Innovations. It was expertly installed with great care to the interior compartments showing no scratches or panel problems with fit or tampering. A small blue light was integrated with the original key fob and the finished results were outstanding. Look no further. If you want perfection, this is where you will find it. Thanks to all the team for such fine workmanship from a very pleased customer! read more

Sound Innovations - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Union City, California

Brought my minivan this morning to Sound Innovations, which installed the aftermarket alarm system 3 years ago, to diagnose its DroneMobile alarm monitoring system. It had been unresponsive for weeks. I thought that it would involve only a minor fix (reset) but it turned out that the original module had to be replaced with a new one. When I asked Ernie, the owner, how much I owed him after the repair was completed, he said, "None". This is not the first time that I had brought my minivan to Sound Innovations for repair/adjustment of the alarm system they installed. Ernie has given me consistent, personalized and highly-professional service. I'm one very happy customer. Sound Innovations is highly-recommended!!! read more

You can stop searching now - this is THE SPOT. I recently had a custom car stereo system installed with Sound Innovations, and they went above and beyond my expectations. Simply incredible work. This is my review after using the system for two months. Let me walk you through the process: I emailed Sound Innovations on May 9, inquiring about an Android Auto radio system install and a stereo upgrade. I didn't know exactly what I wanted at this point, just that I wanted it to sound great, look stock, and integrate with my phone. Thirty-one emails, several phone calls, and one in-person visit later I arrived at my dream system on June 14. Ernie is so generous with his time. He's happy to sketch out a diagram and explain his rationale so you understand what you're purchasing. He operates with integrity, and he knows his shit. When I visited in person, he had me listen to several different systems blind to their cost or brand. He told me he does this to help people save money - if they can't tell the difference, great, they can still enjoy themselves without breaking the bank. Leading up to the actual install, I changed my mind several times, and every step of the way I felt supported and never rushed or pressured. Sound Innovations wants you to LOVE their work, so they want to get every detail right. Radio Install: I got a brand new Alpine iLX-509 radio unit installed in a completely custom location (see photos). They moved my original display to just below the console CD tray. They scanned the cavity and 3D printed a housing and mount for the new radio. You can see in the photos, the craftsmanship is top notch. By retaining the original display, I was able to view climate control as before. Not only that, they custom wired the stock CD player so that it STILL WORKED after the new install! They installed a Maestro RR unit so that I could read engine diagnostics and continue to control the volume and skip function via my steering wheel buttons. This introduced an odd behavior in the OEM screen, so they custom printed an acrylic overlay with certain parts shaded out to maintain the aesthetic. Blew my mind. Speakers, Sub, and Amp: I ended up going with one of their premium offerings for the speakers, Hertz MLK1650.3 and Hertz CX 165. In my blind sound test, I really loved how these sounded for female vocals and the tonality for jazz was really on point. Ernie hooked me up with an amazing beast of a subwoofer, the JL Audio CLS110RG-W7AE, that matched the quality of the rest of the set. For the DSP and Amp, they installed a Audison AP F8.9bit and Audison SR1.500 and performed a custom tuning to ensure timing, phase, and crossover were perfect. Even as I arrived to pick up my car, Ernie was taking a smidge off the highs to get them just right for the type of music I listen to. They want it tuned to your preference, so any changes you make in the parametric equalizer are just salt and pepper. They performed sound deadening of the front doors and rear deck which honestly makes for a lovely driving experience even if you aren't listening to music. Road noise in the city and on the high way is significantly quieter. This lets you enjoy the system and pick out details without having to absolutely crank it in loud areas. Lastly, the presentation is great. The wiring of the Amp/DSP, speaker install, microphone, etc. is very professional to the point you can't even tell work was done. I wanted my car to look super clean and they delivered. It's been two months and the honeymoon phase hasn't worn off. Every time I get in my car it's a joy. Thank you Sound Innovations!! read more

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My Dodge Chargers touch screen was delaminated and I brought my new touch screen to Ernie at Sound Innovations and they took care of the install. On another note expressed my want for more Bass and Ernie could have sold me whatever he wanted, but he took his time to break down his philosophy on sound and I really appreciated that he took the time and asked me questions about what I like before making any pitch on equipment. Ernie and his team are true professionals read more

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Over the years I've had a few custom car stereos installed by several shops in the Bay Area. I was always moderately happy with the results, and the other shops did an ok job. Then last summer I discovered Sound Innovations. Whoa! I didn't realize what I was missing. Sound Innovations is several steps above any other car stereo business that I've encountered. Their service and quality are excellent. This is the the place you want to go! Here's my story: Last summer I purchased a new Honda Odyssey. I wasn't expecting it to have a great stereo, and it DIDN'T! I took it on a 3000 mile road trip, and in the middle of the trip I couldn't take it anymore! The sound was terrible. I called Sound Innovations to inquire about their services. Ernie exchanged several e-mails with me, and talked with me on the phone for a good 30 minutes. He asked me a lot questions, taught me a few things, and he got a sense of what I was looking for. A couple of days later he sent me an estimate, we talked some more, tweaked the design, and then we scheduled the service. We decided to keep the factory head unit, because it's well-integrated into the vehicle, communicates with all of the Honda hardware, and has CarPlay. However, the rest of the audio system was replaced. They replaced the tweeters, the front door speakers, the rear door speakers, and the subwoofer. They fabricated an amazing subwoofer enclosure in the rear side panel, added some serious sound deadening to the doors, added some speaker baffles, added an amp for the speakers, an amp for the sub, a subwoofer volume knob, and a switch to change between two different EQ profiles. Wow! It's sounds amazing! It's also a very stealthy installation. You can certainly tell that it's a custom stereo by listening to it, but you would never know by looking at it. I went into this with high expectations, but they still blew me away with little surprises that I didn't expect: * The subwoofer enclosure is a work of art. You should see the attached photos. First they removed the crappy old Honda sub, made a 3D scan of the cavity where the new sub would go, cut the side panels as needed, and then fabricated a new enclosure. The new sub looks and sounds amazing. They even matched the texture of the surrounding Honda plastic. And my god...the bass...the bass is lovely! :) * The sound dampening in the doors was extremely thorough. I immediately noticed that the doors felt solid, unlike any doors that I've had before. Tapping on them with my knuckles makes a dull thud. Closing the door makes a satisfying booomp. There is no sound resonance at all from the speakers, and road noise is greatly reduced. * They sent me several photos of the ongoing work on the vehicle. It's was fun to see all the steps they were taking. It also gave me an appreciation for the amount of work involved. They also sent photos asking about parts of a panel that needed to be removed. I appreciate them letting me make the choice. * While looking at the photos, I noticed that they were taking extreme care to protect the vehicle. Parts of the car were covered with a plastic film to protect it from scratches. When I got the car back it was flawless. There wasn't a single scratch, dent, or mark (other than what was already there.) * The tuning of the stereo was great. The sound was lovely! Then I came back a few months later, and they tweaked it for me since I wanted a bit more treble. They also fixed a small rattle that developed around my sunroof when the subwoofer was thumping hard. They really stand behind their work. Anyway, I've said enough. Sound Innovations has me as a lifelong customer now. I can't imagine going anywhere else. read more

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Just upgraded my audio system recommended by Sound Innovations. My wife was very impressed with sound quality after the upgrade: youtube video and mp3 now sound like coming out from CD. The sound deadening for the door made a big difference. My wife said she can't hear the ambulance when we were passed by it. The installation was very clean and neat. Prior to this, I had Sound Innovations installed IGLA anti-theft system. I am very satisfied with both installation and highly recommend Sound Innovations. read more

Very professional, technically skilled, perfect work, great communication. I'm very happy with the outcome of what I had installed and would recommend them without reservation. read more

I found Sound Innovations while searching for an Expert Ferrari Audio Installer for my Ferrari, and after seeing all the pictures of all the Ferraris they have worked on I decided to call them to inquire about installing a custom sound system for my Ferrari. And during my initial phone conversations with them I was quite pleased with how knowledgeable they were on different high end audio components for my Ferrari. And so I scheduled a consultation appointment with them to install the custom audio system for my Ferrari. The day I arrived at their shop in my Ferrari I was warmly greeted by them in their showroom, and we discussed and detailed out a game plan for the custom audio system install for my Ferrari, and my gut feeling told me to leave my Ferrari with them for the install, because I know my Baby will be in good hands! And to my complete surprise when they were pulling my Ferrari into their shop I noticed the shop was well organized and the floors were so clean you can literally eat off the floor. (See picture of their super clean shop.) Then they worked tirelessly for the next 5 days to install and tuned the custom audio system in my Ferrari, and the day I went back to pick up my car they took the time to show me how to operate the new state of the art sound system with my iPhone, and when I heard the new found sound system in my Ferrari I could not believe my ears! And the new head unit with custom trims looked more Factory than the head unit that came from the Ferrari Factory. Needless to say, I was super pleased with the install! While driving my Ferrari home on the freeway with the top down and music blasting it took the usual exhilarating ride in my Ferrari to a whole new level with my new sound system! The sound was crystal clear, heart pounding, yet not obnoxiously loud, And I felt like I was sitting at the front roll seat in a concert hall! If you are in the Silicon Valley Bay Area and you are looking for an Expert Ferrari audio installer who are passionate and meticulous with their pinnacle workmanship look no further than Sound Innovations! I will definitely be back with my motorcycle to upgrade its sound system and I will highly recommend and refer everyone I know to them that owns a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or a Porsche. read more

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This is the best car stereo shop in the Bay Area. The quality of the products they offer and installation are second to none. I had two cars serviced at this shop and both times I was impressed by the service they provide. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for reliable results and great customer service. read more

Sound Innovations - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Union City, California

Such a great experience! Ernie was extremely helpful, communicative, and genuine! I used SI to surprise my fiancé with Apple CarPlay. I don't know a lot about cars, so having Ernie guide me was super helpful. I also really appreciate how Ernie gives options. He's not one to push a certain product on you. He lays out what he can offer in your price range, as well as the benefits for each so you can make the decision that works best for you! Initially, the product I wanted was out-of-stock due to the pandemic. But Ernie called all of his resources to find the parts I needed. Really impressed at his determination! Installation took about 3-5 hours. It would've been quicker, however, they were having trouble with my fiancé's truck model. Completely understandable. As I drove out, I also noticed the reverse camera looked altered. However, once I got home, they called me to follow-up and said it's an easy fix and to bring the truck back anytime. I did the next day, and they fixed it within minutes! Overall, such great & quality service. Highly recommend! read more

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These guys are great! I am a repeat customer and I am always happy when I get work done here. They installed my dash cam so well, it's out of my view when driving. As for sound systems, they do stellar work when installing speakers! My speakers sounded faded and weak, but they were able to install an amplifier and new speakers along with it. My sound system has never sounded so good until I went to these guys! read more

Sound Innovations is by far one of the best custom automotive businesses in the industry nationwide. I'm sure that anyone who has ever paid someone to install aftermarket audio can picture the sketchy storefront stuffed with unorganized and dusty speaker boxes and a guy behind the counter who looks and talks like a stereotypical rotten car salesman. Then, when you see your investment in the garage, you see technicians either too young, sketchy, or proud carelessly damaging your panels and jamming wires any which way is easiest. Sound Innovations in Union City, managed by Ernesto (Ernie) is the complete opposite of this. The experience I had here was what I imagine buying a new Porsche or Mclaren would feel like. Ernie removed the damaged system that I had done by a shop in Belmont and installed something breathtaking. Sound Innovations reinstalled my JL C3-650s and powered them with a JL VX600/6i. He then gave me an excellent deal on a custom JL 12" subwoofer, box, and Audison 1.500 mono amplifier. The thing is, after my ordeal in Belmont, I didn't even ask for any deals or deductions is price. Ernesto saw how bad my situation was, fixed it, and even helped me out with reconciling the issue with the crappy shop owner. Before I picked up the vehicle, we sat in the car with my wife and he tuned the system with his laptop specifically to our taste in music. Afterwards, he gave me some life advice to stay positive and continue to believe in my car audio hobby even though some bad apples ruin it. He maintains text communication with me to make sure everything in the vehicle is to my liking. As far as installation and sound quality, this is the cleanest and clearest system I've had, and I have had 4 sound systems installed since 2012 in 4 different vehicles. My tweeters generate highs at any volume without any harshness at all. The sound stage is beautifully towards the front, and it feels like I'm at a concert when I drive. I often forget that I'm driving -- dangerous...I know. Lastly, the mid bass seems to pierce your chest and the bass in the trunk is connected seamlessly and powerfully with the music. And yes, the hardware is definitely higher end, but the magic is in the tuning. Before Ernie, I didn't even know that car audio shops were able to tune your sound system unless you rolled up with 10 stacks and a Rolls-Royce. When you talk to Ernie, you can tell that he has an intense passion for music and sound. It's definitely more than just crushing a profit margin for him. More than anything, Ernie did not look down on me for being young, for riding JDM instead of German/Italian/American Classic, or for not being an expert in car audio. It's these types of relationships that last a lifetime and that will make a business rise above others. Lastly, I'd like to give a shout-out to Junior and the other technicians that worked on my car. Your skill is easy to see and is definitely appreciated. That custom USB-C flush mount was smart and impressive to be done on the fly. I hope that you continue to work with Ernie and grow in your career. Bless you and your families. Thank you. read more

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Ernie was very helpful and knowledgeable and gave me a great price 2014 Ford Mustang GT installed compustar system with drone GPS, blade impact, tilt ,door sensors using my factory remote key his installer did a great job on installation. Thank you Soundinnovations.. read more

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Amazing place if you need something installed/upgraded on your vehicle! Ernie and his team are very professional, detail-oriented, and super easy to talk to! I haven't made a Yelp review in 2 years, but Sound Innovations was so helpful I'd love to spread the word about them. I got an Apple Carplay system and new backup camera installed on my 2017 Audi Q5 here. I am extremely happy with how everything turned out. The process of contacting Sound Innovations and communicating with them was stress-free as well. I initially sent an e-mail to inquire; Ernie responded and helped me out with different options for what I wanted. When I came to the shop, Ernie was super nice and I learned so much from him. He explains the whole process to you in a way that is easy to follow, and it really shows how experienced and detail oriented he is and how he has such high standards for his work. Overall I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. Not only do they put a lot of care in their work, but they care about their customers as well. No matter how busy they are, they still make sure their work is of great quality. (Also, if you're from outside the area I would still recommend this place as worth it because of the quality and customer service.) read more

Sound Innovations - My Audi Q5 getting Apple CarPlay installed at Sound Innovations! They do amazing work here!! - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Union City, California

These guys do excellent clean work on your vehicle. A lot of experience in the industry. Been around for a long time. You'll leave here satisfied. read more

I can not write this review fast enough to say THANK YOU to Ernie for his help. I have a unique situation where my car (2015 RDX) is stubborn when it comes to car play options. He did research and walked me through some options. It's hard to find people so trust worthy and willing to help! He exhausted different options to point me in directions that can solve my need. I am very grateful and HIGHLY recommend calling and going in for service. Just as a good mechanic is hard to find, so is someone who isn't just looking to sell and make a quick buck. I've gone other places that can talk a big game, but he actually has the knowledge and experience to back it up. For most, a car (outside of a home) is the thing you're in the most and usually people's largest investments - make sure you get things done right! The most expensive thing is trying to cut corners only to have to redo things. They'll do things right the first time! read more

Ernie and his team are great! He took his time and answered all of my questions. He is upfront and honest. I will definitely be coming back.

Took my car in to get an estimate for a sound system. I had my own ideas going in, but Ernie had an even better one that I chose. Just needed some decent background sound, nothing fancy. After all, the sound of a big block Mopar is music to my ears. The shop is nice and clean, indicative of the quality of work. This business is legit and you DON'T have to worry about your classic car getting hacked up by inexperienced installers. Herman is a very knowledgeable installer and a nice guy too. read more

Sound Innovations - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Union City, California

Ernesto and co are awesome. The system that was installed in my E92 M3 has great sound image, resolution and punches. The installation details and finishes were top notch. I know where I'm going to for my next audio system upgrade. Ernesto thanks for amazing experience. Now my drives into work is way too short ;-) read more

This review is long overdue.....Ernie and his crew are the best!!!!I had them service my Tesla Model 3 for a dash install. The price is a little bit more than other places but dang u get what u pay for. It's a clean and seamless install. When they install the dash cam,during that time, not a lot of shops does model 3 dash cam. It took 3 hrs to do since he hasn't done many model 3. However, Ernie gave me a first class experience by personally dropping and picking me up in the movie house. To top it all.... after several months I had to replace my windshield and the service guys at Tesla didn't put back the dash cam the way it was before. I went back to Sound Innovations and the crew helped me out putting it back together. U can bet that I'll bring my future cars here for dash cam and audio services. Keep up the great work read more

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Ernie and his team at Sound Innovations do great work! I wanted a stereo with wireless Apple CarPlay and some LED lights put inside my car. Ernie was quick to respond to my inquiry. Upon bringing in my 2016 CX-5 the first time, we found there was a discrepancy between some of the 2016 model parts, since there was a mid-year upgrade to that year's model! Ernie was able to figure out what was needed and ordered the correct parts (some 2017 parts were needed). Definitely no fault from his team, but I especially appreciated how he took the time to explain what happened and what was needed. Bringing it in the second time, the magic happened. Everything was installed to perfection. When I arrived to pick up my car, Ernie had one of his team members walk me out to the car and show me how to use all of the features in the new stereo. Exceptional service! I would definitely recommend you go to see Ernie and his team at Sound Innovations! read more

My client requested an iPad to be hard wired in his 2024 Maybach. I called around and Ernesto assured me they can make it happen. They absolutely nailed it. Along with custom cup holders, iPhone holder with wireless charging, and extra lighting which all looks OEM out of the factory. Very please with the teams knowledge and craftsmanship. Will definitely be coming back here for further customization. A+ work. read more

Ernie at Sound Innovations was very helpful. I wanted to have Carplay module installed in my 2024 BMW. He went over all the options and gave me a reasonable estimate for the installation. After installation, Ernie went over the functionality of the Carplay module, go over possible connection issues and how to fix them read more

Ernesto/Ernie is amazing!!! Very knowledgeable, honest, reasonable pricing and professional. Trouble shot a speaker noise for 3 days. Finally resolved it in my 1996 Lincoln Towncar. Ordered 2 new key fobs and programed them. Spent so much time educating us on speaker systems and sound. Thanks so much to Jorge for pulling the radio, door panels and spare tire. Also for showing us the alarm over ride button and for installing a new amp. read more

There's a reason these guys get 100% 5 Star reviews. Ernie and his team are truly exceptional. Old school attention to detail combined with constantly evolving their working knowledge of the latest technology, installation methods, and vehicles out there. I have been having issues with a VicoVation Power Plus battery drain protection device hooked up to a BlackVue DR900S-2Ch. The installation was done by another shop. The camera kept turning on & off even while driving. I asked the folks at Sound Innovations if they would be able to modify the installation to work off of a BlackVue Power Magic Battery Ultra so that I do not have to worry about draining my car's battery while parked. They did a fantastic job removing the hold protection device and found an issue with the installation. Rather than resolving that issue, we decided it was best to still proceed with the battery. They completed a very clean installation without any signs of the battery presence visible. The location of battery makes it easily accessible should there be any issues. On the drive home, the battery fully charged up, and the camera ran smoothly! If you're reading these reviews to assess if the reviews are legit, believe me, these guys haven't been in business this long with reviews like this because it's all fluff. They are professional, very helpful, and all around a pleasant team and business to be around. read more

Besides a complete satisfactory of the original installation, I would like to callout a great continuous customer support from Sound Innovations. Dropped by this morning after a car battery change which for some reason broke the audio system, Ernie helped and efficiently root caused the issue and fixed it -- turned out to be a ground line left unconnected. A magical experience though -- efficient, solved the issue and no extra charges. Besides this, a while ago, I also did swap a sound amplifier after 2 years usage (so apparently a normal wear and tear), but Ernie was able to swap for me free of charge as well. read more

Came in to buy a system and appreciated the service i received. I ended up going back for a complete trunk for my 1965 mustang. He went over everything that would be involved and also pricing. From start to finish he kept me in the loop and never left any of my questions unanswered. A great guy with a great team that pay attention to detail, Also there shop is always clean and that says alot. I let him do all the designing and was glad i did as everything goes together seamlessly. If you want something done right and your car taken care of hit up Ernie. Definitely will do business again. read more

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The team at Sound Innovations did a great job on my install. My particular job required fine attention to detail and concern for aesthetics. It came out perfect. Ernesto was a pleasure to work with and took the time to understand my needs and get it right. read more

I had an emergency! My husbands truck was broken into. His after market stereo was robbed and the electrical cables were mangled in the process. Ernesto was able to see me the same day, give me lots of options for replacement and keep my truck so it would be ready the next day. I'm so grateful for his quick response and good customer service. You can't put a price tag on peace of mind. I would refer anyone and everyone to Ernesto and his team at Sound Innovations. read more

Sound Innovations - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Union City, California

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The XM radio shark fin antenna in my car broke inside the roof of my older but still running and looking great 2009 Acura TL. Instead of having the dealer do the repair, for which I was quoted $1,000. Over 90% of that $1K was labor opening and closing the headliner. I sourced the $50 part myself online and brought it to Sound Innovations. Even though he was swamped, Ernie was able to squeeze me in and the technician did an excellent job--including re-securing the headliner in less than 3/4 of the time the dealer would have charged me for. Bottom line is that my radio's reception is good as new, the car looks great, and the cost was about half of what it would have been from the dealer. Kudos to Ernie and his Sound Innovations staff. I would recommend their work--from something as simple as repairing an antenna to a full upgraded new auto stereo system--to anyone. Thanks again, Ernie! read more

I can't say enough about the professionalism and the quality of the work these guys do at Sound Innovations. If I could give them 10 stars I would. Ernie answered every question, spelled out in detail what I needed. They even corrected the poor work of another outfit. They are so capable I even saw them restoring some classic Porsche's interior. Amazing work and amazing people. Ernie and Fernando and the rest of the crew are outstanding! read more

Sound Innovations - Car play on an Infiniti! Wow! - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Union City, California

I have waited to post this review several months after Ernie and his crew at Sound Innovations (SI) completed our installations to give you a complete summary of my experience. If you are in the market for a sound system, I strongly recommend you consult with the good folks at SI. Simply put, SI is a strong performing company that will go the extra mile to meet your needs. In June of 2020 I started my search for 2 new sound systems for our Toyota and Lexus. Our mechanic recommended a local company here in our home town. I called to get a quote from that company and the rep. took my number and told me he'd get back to me later that day. I'm still waiting for him to call back. The next day I started researching other companies when I found the Yelp reviews of SI. I was struck by the number of five star reviews and the glowing comments. My first reaction was that this sounds too good to be true. However, after talking to Ernie, I found the reviewers were not engaging in hyperbole. I talked to Ernie several times over the course of the next week.....from Pismo Beach. That's right, he and his family were on a short vacation but he wanted to ensure I was a satisfied customer. Ernie did all the research necessary to ensure that he found the sound systems that would best meet my needs. We settled on two Kenwood systems that included backup cameras and Apple CarPlay. With Covid19 raging Ernie had to jump through a number of hoops to secure all of the parts that were needed to install the systems. This meant he had to order parts from four different companies to ensure he had the proper configuration. We set the date for installation. SI was able to complete the work on both cars on the same day. Before we drove away, Ernie gave us a quick primer on how to pair our phones and how to use our apps, including Waze, Spotify, text messages, phone, etc. The sound system is clear and really enhances our driving experience. The backup camera has worked flawlessly and we are able to navigate the Kenwood system using the buttons on our steering wheels with ease. Simply put, we are extremely happy customers. One final note. The true measure of a company's performance is whether they stand behind their product when problems arise. We ran into a minor snag, when our daughter, who drives one of the cars, noticed that the trunk mechanism was rubbing against the interior felt. I called Ernie today and he told me to bring it in. He quickly identified the problem as a tab that needed to be installed, which he did in minutes. Voila, problem solved. I know this post has gone long, but I hope it's given you a complete picture of why the highest rating of five stars is merited for SI. Botton line, if you need to upgrade your sound system, call Ernie at Sound Innovations. You won't regret that decision. read more

I had Ernie and his team install built in headrest DVD players on my Lexus and they turned out amazing! Ernie ordered the headrests to look like the existing factory ones and so you can't tell any different. I dropped off my baby at 9am and it was done by 4pm....insane! The price was pretty reasonable! Highly recommend Ernie and his team! read more

DROP YOUR CAR OFF AT ERNIE'S WITHOUT A CARE Ernie and Junior have worked on my BMW's for 20 years. They are both meticulous, but more importantly they have integrity. Both fairly describe the scope of the job without overstating complication. They then perform quality work. On the rare occasion that there is some oversight on their part, they freely acknowledge it and quickly make it right. These are decent people you can trust. Dr. Gary read more