Avenue Sound — Local services in Town of Hempstead

TL;DR - Excellent and professional job. Very good price (including free dynamatted trunk.) Friendly and informative staff (look out for Antonio). Would Avenue Sound again.

Being new to Long Island, I didn't know where to go to have a subwoofer installed in my car. Thanks to the reviews on Google+, I decided to swing by Avenue Sound. I knew exactly which components I wanted, so it was really only a matter of price and installation quality - and so I walked in armed with the knowledge of how little I could get the system I wanted online.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that the price they wanted (for the components only - no installation) was almost the same as what it would cost to buy it online (when factoring in shipping).

After some negotiation, they offered to do the job for the price of the amp, subwoofer, and a few hours of labor. But what really sold me was when they threw in all other components (wiring, fuse, LOC, remote bass knob, ect) and a fully Dynomatted trunk free of charge (including the material and labor).

The specific subwoofer I wanted came in both a sealed and ported enclosure - I wanted the sealed and, unfortunately, they only had the ported in stock. Rather than see me walk, they offered to install the ported subwoofer, and then the following week, if I still wanted the sealed, I could go back and they would swap once the sealed box arrived. I was actually happy about this as I got to try them both.

I also wanted to mention how friendly the staff were. I specifically dealt with Antonio, so be sure to look for him if you go! I am the kind of curious guy who can be quite annoying with how many questions I have, so I was happy that Antonio humored me with my barrage of questions. He gave me a nice breakdown of all the settings and features on my new amp.

The waiting area is not bad either. I actually took a nap on the couches watching the news.

As far as my system goes, I could not be happier. They did an excellent job. I have had the system for well over a month now, and I haven't any problems. The Dynamat job they did was excellent as well. Absolutely no rattles.

I did feel very welcome there, and I will not hesitate to go back if I have any problems. Actually, I am going there later this week to have a backup...

Hey guys my name is Omar & this Avenue Sound is a Gem that I recently found. Vik is the guy you need which I highly highly recommend. This is not one of those Brooklyn places on instagram that try to go after your money. This guy is all about customer’s satisfaction. Let me explain a bit If you are looking for something cheap just to get by then one shouldn’t complain about the product and service. To get a good or reasonable sound system costs money but you will guarantee get the good stuff. Vik is the guy I recommend because he is not one of those guys who try to up sell you stuff to fill his pockets. I just got a Jbl bass pro hub installed in my trunk, I picked that because I needed a truck space. I knew the bass would be decent. I played it for a day or two then I got the rush to add another sub, I went & spoke to Vik & told him now I wanted to replace my factory sub to more powerful sub & he gave me other cheaper suitable options, he told me don’t buy it just yet, first try it I’ll let you hear the difference & if is to your liking then we can install this device. Now my sub is so powerful it is literally shaking everything in the car. It’s only possible if you get a knowledgeable person to explain it to you properly. I never heard a jbl hub making that much bass on such low volume. I am not exaggerating seeing is believing. My point is person like Vik who really cares about costumers & educate them he deserves to be noticed. He can’t read minds so whatever you want, the way you want it You have to explain it to him exactly what you are after & then see the magic happen. Pls remember good products are not cheap but he will work with you & give you alternatives. He is not a shark but a humble genuine person who cares & knows the value of hard earned money. Guys I became his fan now if I be honest. Such a guy deserves recognition. If you want my setup you won’t be disappointed I guarantee it. This is the place to go, pls don’t get scammed out there by exploring different options btw usually he is very busy because ppl know his worth. I typed this long review for nothing it takes time & the reason I did it because 1: this is my way of showing appreciation for Vik 2: ppl deserves to...

Old car, new radio 😎.

I have a 2015 car with a good factory unit in it. I ended up with a front blown speaker. I went into Avenue to price it out. I decided to replace both fronts and get a sub. I also added a new head unit. My car no longer updates maps. I am driving using GPS with older maps. In addition, there isn't an option for car play or Android Auto. It is a great head unit, but dated. I choose a Kenwood. What's great is I didn't have to jump through hoops to get to work with XM. The car has an amp in it, so I used the factory amp on the new fronts. The sub unit has a built in amp. The Kenwood has an unit that allows the radio to "talk" to your car so you don't lose functionality live the volume buttons on your steering wheel. Avenue removed the door panels, replaced the door speaks. Removed the old radio and part of the dash to put in the new radio and tweeters.

The entire process was about 5 hours. I waited in the store. The sub helps a lot. I hear a difference from the factory 8 inch sub to this 12 inch. The factory amp powered speakers sound better because no longer listening to a blown unit, but felt "underpowered".

Eventually I started hearing occasional static in the front speakers. It was driving me crazy because it wasn't constant. I would just come and go randomly. A blown speaker would have constant distortion; this did not. I returned to Avenue. They diagnosed the issue. After about 40 minutes of testing, they determined it was the factory amp. I changed out the amp. Testing, removing the amp, adding new wring and install was about 5 hours. Consumer tip: I kept my old head unit and amp. If I sell the car, I will return the factory installed equipment.

I had to return because of a minor wiring issue. As a customer, I am happy to report Avenue stands by their work. You can shop around. They may not be the cheapest, but I trust their work and commitment. It also is great when the owner is patient and willing to answer questions. I will return if further...