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Car Stereo City
- Amp
- Lighting
- Carplay
“The installation was super clean and he informes you about any updates thru the process of your ride j will be going back to get more work done on my truck.”
Car Stereo Installation in San Diego, CA
24 installers listed · 19 in San Diego · 19 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
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La Jolla Audio
Blue Tooth & Ipod Integration, Xm & Sirius Satellite Radio, Players & Amplifiers
“Overall, just a great experience and I couldn't recommend them enough to anybody, whether you have a basic car with a simple install, or you have a premium vehicle and want to get the works done!”
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Audioland
Car Alarms, Headlight Restoration, Car Audio and Stereo
“When our customers move down to San Diego and we can not service them anymore, we send them to Audioland a small shop that has been in business for over 25 years, Raul is very experienced installer/owner.”
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Qwik Auto Center
Car Stereos
“He was very informative and I got to learn about everything that was being done to my car, he was available at all hour of the day because he knew my work was dependent on my ability to drive and he did everything in his power to help me save money.”
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Miramar Car Audio and Ceramic Coating
- Subwoofer
- Dashboard
- System
“I drop the vehicle on Mon and got a call on Wed but Rick is extremely nice person, he knows that the weather was going to be heavy rain & offered to stored my vehicle for extra 2 bussiness days, without a fee.”
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Car Audio Heaven
Car Stereos
“Customer Service is great here unlike some places l go to where you need to schedule an appointment to get things done they just say leave the keys and we'll start on it now.”
Area overview: San Diego, CA
19 of the 24 installers we list are based in San Diego; the other 5 serve San Diego from towns including National City (12 mi) and Oceanside (29 mi). The installers on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,977 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the installers on this page are "price", "estimates" and "communication". 19 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 72 years. 7 offer financing; 9 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the installers on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the installers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the installer before you visit.
Data verified October 7, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, CA, these 24 shops install car audio and video. What each one says about brands, dash cameras, warranties and install work comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Monumental Workx
Ceramic Coating, Window Tinting, Paint Protection Film / Clear Bra
“Even though it took longer than we both anticipated, he still charged me what he originally quoted me and everything looked extremely professionally wired and sounded great!”
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Streetnoyz Car Stereo and Customs
Car Starters, Car Audio Installation, Car Alarms
“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Streetnoyz Customs in San Diego, CA, and I can't say enough about the fantastic experience I had with their team, particularly Dave.”
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Sound Check Systems (Car Audio
Window Tinting
“I recently got my 2017 Chevy Cruze tinted at Sound Check Systems and I must say that the whole staff was extremely polite, professional, and outstanding in the work that they do.”
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Stereo Depot San Diego
Car Stereos
“I couldn't be happier with the installation of the after market head unit on my tundra (Alpine ilx-509) Their installation process and doing it the right way instead of cutting corners is what they focused on when I went.”
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SOS Customz
- Job
- 370z
- Team
“It's a family business, Saul is great, fully explains everything, and judging from the performance cars around the shop that they are customizing and/or restoring, their expertise knows no bounds from body work to upholstery to mechanics.”
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Itech Auto Customizing
Car Alarm System, Car Window Tinting, Wheel and Tire
“They installed a new Pioneer head unit and Kicker powered subwoofer in my 3rd gen 4runner and not only does it sound excellent, the installation job was very clean!”
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Beatz Car Audio
- Deals
- Touchscreen
- Happy
“I bought an alarm through them, (which I'm pretty sure I messed up) I took it back to them and told them my problem, they fixed it for free and took care of everything, they have warranty on all their work.”
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JC Power Audio Shop
- Prices
“Hello, Fernando helped me, very good prices and very good customer service.”
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Cali Tint
- Vehicle
- Stereo
- Ceramic
“Called to get a quote to tint my windows they were super friendly and informative same day appointment grate price did not take that long will be back to tint my front windshields really recommended.”
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Premier Car Audio
- Needs
- Budget
- Vehicles
“Bill delivered the highest quality sound, stayed within our budget, and went way above and beyond to help resolve some technical issues that caught us all by surprise.”
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Pimp Ur Ride
- Install
- Price
“But I hope you have a wonderful weekend and hope your 2023 is everything you want it to be.”
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Al & Ed's Autosound
- Knowledge
- Music
- Message
“I also had a dash cam and John helped me hide the wire better and helped me design a custom power source so it's not using up a USB port on my console.”
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Radioman
“Not only did he repair the problem (a melted transistor), but he fixed three push buttons that didn't work, he replaced internal lightbulbs for the display, AND he repaired the cassette player that hasn't worked since I bought the car 11 years ago.”
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CAL Audio
- Fuses
- Subwoofer
- Amp
“Was there when they opened the following day, within an hour and a half hours on my way very pleasant experience about to go get my windows done there as well”
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Miramar Auto Specialists
“The owner is really nice”
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Ronnies Electronics Autoland
Marine Audio, Car Alarms, More Services
“Being a female I have never felt like I was being taken advantage of, products and pricing have always been explained and recommended to fit my budget.”
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True Customs
Car Stereos
“From wheel and tires, to cat back exhaust systems, stereo upgrades, subwoofer installation, window tints, car alarms, coilovers, HID kits, LE Ds, emblem blackouts, etc.”
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Audio Realm
“Went to Audiorealm to get my sub installed in my 2018 Camaro, and I knew the sub was subpar but Omar made sure I had everything I needed from wiring kit and base nob which was (perfectly installed) by the way.”
Car Stereo Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$88
Maximum cost
$287
National Average
$150
$125
$188
Typical price range is based on 545 cost profiles
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FAQ
Which shops listed for San Diego price a system for free?
9 of the 24 shops say quotes are free. Ask for the labor and the parts as separate lines, since the module, the dash kit and the wiring are where installs differ. A quote that lists only the head unit price is not a quote for the job.