Beach Auto Sound — Local services in Huntington Beach

I like to do a bit of due diligence and research before investing when it comes to consumer electronics as well as other purchases. I have a 2018 Tesla model s p100d. I found out that that year they put in sound systems in all their cars. And I had the upgraded version. Through googling, I came across a guy named Scott who I thought was a car audio installer for consumers. Well, he's not your ordinary installer. His jobs are 50k to 250k custom epic systems for high-end clients who do audio competitions. Never knew there was such a thing. But he told me, there's only one place in Southern California that I would trust my car to get an audio upgrade. He gave me the number to Beach Audio, and told me to ask for Tom, the owner. Had a great conversation with Tom. First time on the phone. I think he's 45 years in business.

A veteran with tremendous experience. But what's most important, the quality of the products, the quality of the service and installation, but also the Integrity. Tom and I talked about a guy, that he is familiar with, that I almost went with, but did not because I smelled something fishy. The guy I almost went with, only sold packages of audio upgrades, and never would give the name of the brand of the speakers or amplifiers that he would be using.

If you have any brand vehicle, but especially a Tesla, which I never thought you could actually upgrade because it's a rolling computer, and I was fearful that I would have an issue with a car, or Tesla warranty etc. But I looked into that, if you upgrade your sound system, it has no effect on the warranty legally. Did my research there as well. If you talk to one of the Tesla robots, they will tell you different cuz they don't know anything. No offense to Tesla. They make a great product, but the workers are not all educated on the finer points of the automobile industry. I am since I've been driving for over 40 years, and been cars since I was 14. Tom is also well educated in this department as well.

If you were looking for excellent service, quality products, and value pricing, look no further than Beach Auto Sound. Oh by the way, I drove an hour and a half from West LA to Huntington Beach because there was nothing on the west side that would even compare. It's worth the trip to meet. Tom and see the shop. If you're in and around the West LA area like me, ask Tom about mobile installation so you don't have to drive back and forth to...

Called around to the many different stereo shops in HB and right away I knew Beach Auto Sound was the place I wanted to do business with.

I called in and talked with a nice lady and then to Tom who I think is the owner. I needed a dash cam installed in my new GMC 2500 and also my Hellcat. After talking with Tom and explaining what I wanted he made a couple different suggestions, I did a little research online and I found that these guys really know what you're talking about.

I drop my GMC off at 7:30 AM and I threw the key through their key drop, I received a phone call a couple hours later and the job was done. I went and picked up the truck and everything looked great, nothing was dirty broken or damaged and I was very happy with the installation. After a quick demo to how everything works I was on my way.

So check it out guys I am in a very similar business and let's just say that I understand how this place operates. There is a reason why stereo shops come and go in my place like this has been around for 30+ years. If you need your stereo system in your car upgraded or if you want a nice dash cam like I got a highly recommend you give this place a shot, everyone seemed like they knew what they were doing and the owners not going anywhere so just in case there is a problem I think it's safe to say you're totally covered.

I would like to give you one warning, be very careful when searching for this particular shop. There are some other stereo shops in the area with a similar name that I've only been around a couple years or let's just say they haven't been around as long is this place and in my opinion they're trying to ride the coattails of the shop that' leads thus local industry. When I accidentally called the other place they literally went out of their way to make it think like I called the right shop, one guy even acted like he remembered our conversation. It was just a simple miss dial on my behalf but I think it's safe to say with the names being so similar it's...

Called in and asked for a quote to tint all around, and was told CA law actually says it's not legal to have the front windows tinted. I said...I just just wanted the visor tinted for the front. I was then told you can have the visor tinted, but it's still not legal to have the front tinted. I am not sure if he meant the FRONT windshield, or the FRONT SIDE windows. But from what I understand, CA allows rear winshield and back side windows any tint, and front side windows 70%, and the front windshield tint only the visor portion. This is what I conveyed, I'm not sure if I conveyed incorrectly, but that ended up a confusing conversation. Then I asked what the different level of heat reduction difference is between the medium and high shade. And then he asked if what I wanted was a number and if it even mattered. Well I guess it doesn't matter, but maybe I'll take my business to...