CA
Car Audio Specialties
Precision car audio installs and custom setups that elevate every drive.
4.5
Electronics Store
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Precision car audio installs and custom setups that elevate every drive.
Car Audio Specialties in Belmont, CA is an electronics and auto parts shop known for precise stereo installs and custom mounting. Reviews highlight friendly, efficient service and fair pricing, with installers like Felipe guiding placements and avoiding unnecessary upsells. While one high-end Porsche install drew mixed feedback, the shop remains a go-to for reliable automotive audio work.
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Professional installation of speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers, and sound processors tailored to your vehicle.
Expert setup of dash cams, backup cameras, and radar detectors for enhanced safety and convenience.
Upgrade your stock audio with high-quality components like JL Audio speakers and digital sound processors.
Integration of thermal imaging cameras, sound processors, and other advanced electronics into your car.
Precise custom mounting for components like bass knobs and screens, with clean, reliable wiring.
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Bohan Jiang
Took my 2010 Lexus LX570 there and got my Amp installed. Great work! Highly recommend!
Tony Cheng
Took my 2020 Porsche 911 here to get the sound system upgraded. Felipe suggested changing the speakers and adding an amp, both from JL Audio. Total cost was about $6k and I went ahead and did it. After I got the car back, I was disappointed as the sound quality was about the same as before or perhaps marginally better. Additionally, there was rattling in the door panels and I would also hear an occasional popping noise. I mentioned both of these to Felipe. Additional sound deadening was added for the rattling, but the popping noise couldn't be resolved. Even after the additional sound deadening was added, there would still be rattling in the door panels. A couple months later, I moved down to LA and decided to bring the car into another shop down in LA. The shop informed me that the speakers used are JL Audio C2 speakers which are OEM replacement speakers. They told me they are not sure why anyone would replace the stock speakers with those as they are not much of an upgrade. Additionally, the new shop said what my system needed was a Nav TV device to convert the audio to digital output as well as add a DSP (digital sound processor). They said it is clear that the previous installer (i.e. Felipe) does not know much about car audio given the recommendations that were made. To make matters worse, when the new shop started working on my car they informed me that a number of things were broken such as the clips that hold down the center piece of the backseat and other clips throughout the car. The feedback was that the overall work was shoddy. I trusted Felipe with my car and the net result was a sound system that wasn't an upgrade. I spent $6k spent for nothing, wasted my time, and the worst part is I now have damaged components throughout my car. I have since spent an additional $8k on top of what I paid Felipe to redo the sound system entirely. Felipe is a nice guy and it was nice to work with him. He did help me install a dash cam on my other car and from what I can see that installation was fine. However, for car audio systems, I would not recommend Felipe.
Brian Johns
Got my entire sound system overhauled here. Felipe is the man. It sounds amazing. There was a small issue with one of the components and he went above and beyond to make it right. If I had another car I would bring it here to get the audio work done
ahrajani
I've brought several family cars to this shop over the years and have increasingly complicated jobs for them. I just brought my new car to them for installation of an amp, subwoofer, sound processor, dash cameras, thermal imaging camera, radar detector. Felipe was really efficient, always friendly, didn't upsell at all, and is very thoughtful in his work. He doesn't cut corners and talked through everything I wanted in terms of placement, access. He made suggestions where appropriate, and his workmanship continues to be stellar. Highly recommend. For those of us who care about our rides, Car Audio Specialties is a good place to entrust your vehicle.
Scott Schroeder
Superb craftmanship and great consultation on various options to be considered. Replaced all speakers, installed amp and built sub box.
Ash
Beyond disappointed with the quality of work here. I have had my friend work on my car and they discovered that all the work done by Car Audio Specialties had been given no effort or ethical consideration. Application of dynamat was severely lacking and areas that were covered were not rolled down at all meaning it was not effective. Also the insides of my door panels were not covered with dynamat so basically he charges you $100+ per door to put a layer of dynamat over your doors to make it look like it has been done but your insides are still tinny. Like some others said, don't come here. They are expensive and make the job worse for the next person to work on!!
