Audiosmith — Local services in Fox Lake

I came to Audiosmith to have the center touch screen display replaced in my car. I had already purchased a replacement and tried to install it myself but lacked the skills to do so. I called them and they told me to bring it in so they could take a look at it. First visit there a young guy took a look at what I had told me they could install it but they didn't have time the same day so I'd have to make an appointment, no problem appointment made. My second visit there I speak to a different young guy and they tell me what I had purchased they normally refuse installation for because they are challenging for some reason but they would see what they could do. After attempting to install it I was told that I was missing a couple of cable adapters and that they could order them for me (very expensive cable adapters mind you, $250 between the two of them). I then had to make another appointment so they could wait for the parts to get in. Third visit, the cables are in, should be good to go right? The owner I believe worked on my car this time and seemed to be having quite a bit of trouble getting everything working correctly. After an hour or so I was told that everything was hooked up and working except for the radio which would cut out every five-ish seconds and the back up camera, which I'd need yet another cable adapter for. This cable was easy enough for me to install on my own so I ended up ordering that independently but then paid these guys $500 for the labor and parts and was told if anything gives me trouble to give them another call. The next day my audio stops working completely. I figured, I'll wait for the cable to come in, put that in and see what happens. Cable arrives, I install it, backup camera still doesn't work and the audio is pretty much dead. I call them and told them what was going on and was asked "so what do you want us to do". I bring my car in yet again and the original guy I spoke to on my first visit inspects my car. He tells me that my factory amp is dying and I need to buy a new one. Mind you I had no issues with the amp before my time here. I ask him to do some research for me on a replacement and give me a call with a price because they were too busy to do anything else that day. It's been over two weeks and still no call. I'll be going somewhere else that is hopefully more competent...

I came to Audiosmith with the hope to replace my stock subwoofer and casette player (replaced with Bluetooth) that came with my ‘99 Lexus LS400. The biggest thing I wanted with the project was to leave as much of the stock system and wiring in as possible in case I wanted to go and sell the car so I could then keep the sub and Bluetooth adapter for a different vehicle. I brought my situation to Dan Lytle and he sat there and walked me through step by step what he would be doing. I was not an easy customer because I was very particular with what I wanted. Dan was more than happy to oblige all of my requests. I am more than happy with the results of the project and have a nice base system in place. I look forward to going even further with the project in the future.

Review #2 (June 21, 2019) The project in the future happened (mentioned in the above paragraph). We went with 2 12" 700W from Memphis Audio and they absolutely kick. This time we installed a bass knob and the whole shebang. I used to have a playlist named "Deep Bass" because of how all those specific songs acted with the previous single 12" woofer. Now I can just merge them in with my normal playlist because every single song acts the way I want it to. There is no better feeling than using subs that can bring...

Bill & his son Daniel are awesome. I did some business with Bill in early 2001 back when he ran the Mecca show @ union grove. I bought some hi comics stuff for my Monte Carlo. Recently 12/2017 I bought a 2 door jeep wrangler with a stock stereo. It sounded pretty bad. I did some quick research & was pleasantly surprised to find Audismith still in business. I went in & spoke to Daniel. He sold me JL 6.25 component speakers for the front & 2, 6.25 coaxial JL speakers for the rear and rd400 amp to power them. Picked up my jeep same day & was pretty happy a lot louder but needed more bass. Went back in a couple weeks later & talked to Daniel, he suggested the sony head unit & the Jl powered 400amp all in 1, 10" JL sub. I went back when I had the money in a few weeks & Daniel installed the sub & head unit. When I went to pick it up 12/9/17 I was impressed this has to be the cleanest & most powerful systems I've ever owned. 1 ten inch sub hits harder then ,2 fifteen inch hifonic subs did in my Monte. My hat off to Bill for still being in business & Daniel for being beyond competitive with the pricing in the equipment & skill on the install. I'm so happy I didn't waste the money on the alpine jeep unit. My system is 10 time clearer & louder. ...