Sound Source

2221 International Blvd, Oakland, California 94606

  • Praised: Honest
  • Praised: Fair prices
  • Praised: Great service
  • Praised: Quality work
  • Complaint: High prices

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About

Sound Source is a car stereo store in Oakland, California. It installs car stereos, CarPlay radios, backup cameras and alarms, and repairs car electrical and stereo problems. Reviewers mostly name the owner, Allen, and several say he solders wiring instead of using tap connectors.

Services

Listed on Google as: Car stereo installation, Car audio installation, Apple CarPlay installation, Backup camera installation, Car alarm installation, Dash cam installation, Window tinting, Car stereo repair, Audio system repair, Auto electrical service, Amplifier installation.

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Business Hours

  • Monday10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday10 AM to 5 PM
  • SundayClosed

Shown in Oakland local time (Pacific time).

Contact

Address
2221 International Blvd, Oakland, California 94606

Reviews

4.8

41 reviews

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Summary

AI Generated from Google reviews

The business receives strongly positive reviews. Customers frequently praise the owner's honest advice, fair prices and careful wiring on stereo and alarm installs. Reviewers highlight his help diagnosing electrical problems and fixing small issues for free. Some negative reviews mention a quote that jumped from $100 to $650 once the job changed, and a stereo install quoted at an unexpected price, though both are rare. Most reviews are several years old, with only a handful in the last year.

  • Anonymous Customer

    Allen helped me replace the amp for my Subaru outback that had short-circuited. He was really helpful solving the issue and quoted me a fair price that was much more reasonable than the dealership

  • Anonymous Customer

    I asked the guy to look at something for me and he fixed it for free not trying to blow a small thing up. He was very kind.

  • Anonymous Customer

    Can't recommend this place enough! Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Willing to take the time to work out a solution that best fit me and my car.

  • Anonymous Customer

    Reached out regarding the installation of a backup camera and was quoted $100. Decided I would actually install a new stereo to work better with backup camera. He said it would be fine but did not arrange what the cost would be beforehand. When I went in, I was told it would be $650. That's ridiculous. I asked again about how much the backup camera install alone was and he said $400. I told him he quoted me a different amount before of $100. He insisted it was $400. He was clearly lying and trying to take advantage of me. I left because I did not trust his honesty. He also said the install of stereo and backup camera would take all day. I found another place (MCA Car Audio & Alarm) that did installation of stereo and backup camera for $250 and it was done in under two hours. . Pedro comes to you. He's super reliable and trustworthy. Avoid Sound Source.

  • Anonymous Customer

    I've now brought a total of 4 cars to Sound Source for Allen to do his magic for window tinting and dashcam install. Great service as always highly recommended still. Thanks Allen for the decade+ of great work and customer service!

  • Anonymous Customer

    Beautiful work on on e30, solders all the wire instead of the usual cut and t tap wjich can mess up your wiring. Highly recommended for all stereo and alarm work. He IS OPEN 7 DAYS A week including sunday.

  • Anonymous Customer

    I had a great experience here. My car got broken into and my Pioneer stereo got stolen, and I needed to get the replacement installed. I was able to drop it off the day beforehand so Allen could prep the mount and wiring in advance. I was in and out in about 20 minutes!

  • Anonymous Customer

    Amazing dude who is super helpful! Love the customer service! Installed an alarm system on my Prius. Even gave a demo to show it's working update: years later it all works great

  • Anonymous Customer

    Stop endlessly reading reviews and just go here already! Look at all the other reviews! We go here for a reason. I’ve always had a great experience at Sound Source with the owner, Alan. He answered the phone right away and knew exactly what he was talking about adding a security system, upgrading my sound system and fixing my broken stereo. With over 20 years of experience, Allan worked on my 1990 BMW and my 2022 Toyota Highlander without any issues. His rates are the best in Oakland, and he sticks to his word on when the work will be done and how much it'll cost. Plus, Tacos Sinaloa is right across the street, which is a nice bonus.

  • Anonymous Customer

    Great installs, trustworthy

Features & Amenities

Amenities

  • Onsite services
  • Assembly service
  • Installation services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Payment Methods

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

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