Excellent experience with La Jolla Audio. Before scheduling, I spoke with Donald twice because I was debating whether to wait for an updated dash cam model. He was patient, accommodating, and took the time to answer all of my questions without ever making me feel rushed or talked down to. The installation was smooth, the staff was friendly, and Donald did a thorough walkthrough afterward. The dash cam placement is discreet and hasn't been distracting at all while driving. The customer service felt like the kind you get from a business that genuinely values its customers and wants to earn repeat business and referrals. I would happily recommend them. read more

I had my stock stereo head uint replaces with a Kenwood system along with GPS antenna, dash cam and updated speakers Everything still works great after 4 years. I cannot recommend them enough. I have a Honda Accord but I know they do much higher end vehicles and are well known in there area for their high quality and great reputation! read more

Scott and his team are knowledgeable and experienced. I have used Lj audio for several different auto makes. Always great work.

Phenomenal service and care. Special shout out to Donald who went above and beyond. Thank you!

Needed backup sensors installed on our Mercedes. Did an outstanding job. Donald communicated with me throughout the process, and was finished on time. Highly recommend read more

Amazing Service like always thanks again to Scott and the La Jolla Audio team. pleasure to work with them and refer always to the team. GREAT SERVICE read more

Donald is my go to when it comes to all things car audio. We started with a low mile 2005 Mercedes E320 with an existing system but very old school. That was replaced with a Pioneer head unit with apple car play. It's the only reason our teenage boy drives the car. Steering wheel controls work and it has a Benz logo on startup. Next car he helped us with was a 2008 Smart Convertible. This time we went Alpine, upgraded the speakers and added an alpine sub hidden under the dash! Super sweet sounds, easy connection every time and really upped the experience when driving. The last car we worked on was a 1957 Porsche 356 replica. This car needed a loud system but one that would not ruin the aesthetic of the car. It too has a hidden sub now and the system is controlled by a phone so there is no visible deck. It too really pumps. Suffice it to say, I highly recommend going to La Jolla Audio read more

Scott was honest and friendly and explained to me the issues with my Cadillac's backup camera, the wires broke and they fixed all of them in a way that should be good for the next 10-15 years. Would definitely come here again for any car audio/visual needs. read more

The place to go. Top end. You get what you pay for. I got a reverse camera, it took a full day to install. Roughly 2k and worth it. I'm always worried about my pebble grey interior, there wasn't a mark on it. Great care and great camera. Stoked. read more

La Jolla Audio - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Diego, California

I've known La Jolla Audio owner Scott Cairncross since I worked for 101 KGB FM a few decades ago when we'd go there get our station vehicles outfitted. I recently had the pleasure of returning to upgrade the stock sound system in my new Camry before a big road trip, and we effortlessly picked up right where we'd left off. Scott gave me a convenient three-stage estimate (powered subwoofer, amp and speakers) so I could progress until I was completely happy with the sound. He and his crew are experienced and straightforward masters of their craft -- a pleasure to work with. I'm really enjoying Stage 1 (the sub), but I'll probably come back for more in my quest for audio perfection! read more

The amplifier in my late model high-end car quit working. From the dealer I heard the dreaded, "oh, this happens all the time." AND, a repair estimate of $4K! My car was a 2017 model and at today's valuation this would have been about 10% of the total value of the car, to simply get the audio back working. I contacted La Jolla Audio and they explained what had happened, how they MIGHT be able to fix my current unit, and what it would cost. I was very impressed that they actually went down to the board level to try and fix my OEM amplifier....after some effort the damage (from water ingress) had been too great so they were not able to fix the OEM unit. However, the replacement AMP, was quickly sourced and Installed at a much reduced price to the dealership quoted price. If I could give them six stars I would. Courteous, knowledgeable, and Efficient. I completely recommend them! Very satisfied customer here. read more

I tried to upgrade my Honda Ridgeline sound system on my own and was not happy with the results. I popped into La Jolla audio and spent an hour with the team. It was a very productive hour. We talked about all the weaknesses my system had. When I left I felt like there was hope for my car. They shared with me all the different configurations to improve my sound quality. I'm looking forward to getting the work completed by La Jolla audio. read more

If you're looking for the very best, look no further than La Jolla Audio! They are absolutely masters at quality with exceptional detail. Highly recommend and wish there were more options than 5 as they deserve 10++ read more

Great service, work, and communication. They were experts on my Jaguar 2008 and performed excellent work

Overall, Scott took care of our installation...positive experience. However, make sure to save your receipts. Our work was completed in August '23...paid in full. Then in March '24 I received an outstanding bill of $500. I emailed the contact on the statement my receipts for the relevant invoice number..showing paid in full. Might have been an honest accounting error, but I never received a response back (i.e. sorry, our error trying to charge you an extra $500) which makes it seem a bit fishy. Save those receipts! read more

Outstanding service and quality of work. Scott truly knows the business and the best way to add modifications without losing sight of the aesthetics of the vehicle. I'd highly recommend them read more

So...I bought a car in June 2020..Audi A7...the stock Bose, even when tweaked in my phone equalizer, poor bass. I was referred by Audi SD and I reached out. Within a week or two of booking my appt with La Jolla Audio, someone hit my car and I was in the shop for 6 weeks. Donald is the person I corresponded with the whole time and was totally understanding of my car repair situation... He gave me exact specs of what would be installed, and sent pictures...He touched base over the course of the next several weeks. After my car was repaired, I took it in and Donald was so gracious...he gave me a rental to go home, which was a great benefit. Work was done, within the same day...He even touched base a couple weeks later, to make sure everything was okay. Long story, short...I have the optimal sound for my car and Donald and La Jolla Audio, made that possible... You get what you pay for, and I got more than that from Donald and La Jolla Audio. read more

I met Scott on December 23, 2024. I was referred to him by Mossy Ford. They spoke very highly of his service and business one of the best audio systems company in San Diego. I explained to Scott what was going on with my equipment in my 150 crew cab 2015 truck. He gave me a couple options and explained everything to me after talking to him and listening to him. I came to a conclusion I have appointment on December 26, 2024. read more

Friendly and professional! I went into their shop because my Tesla Model S factory stereo had crackling speakers in the front. This happened after Tesla upgraded my car from a MCU to a MCU2. If you turn the volume up to 4 or higher, the front speakers make a horrible crackling sound. Tesla wouldn't help me because it already had an aftermarket NVX subwoofer and amp. The guys are La Jolla Audio were happy to look at my car and offer their professional advice on what the cause would be. The nice thing is that they really knew their stuff in how Tesla's audio system worked. They spent about 20-30 minutes with me, even though they knew that I was going to troubleshoot it myself before taking it back to Tesla if their troubleshooting suggestions didn't pan out. Great people! read more

I have been fortunate that La Jolla Audio exists. Today was a AL Priority Sensor that oddly failed. Diagnosed and replaced. No fuss. In and out same day even though it required r&r of rear bumper. Always smiles by the crew. Always a vacuumed car. Never any spare parts or pieces. Always done right the first time. I will NOT go anywhere else. read more

When I say these guys are the best of the best is beyond an understatement. I'll do something I never do and put my number on here if anyone has questions. Feel free to call me anytime after 11am and I'll describe how good the owner Scott and his guys are. Reagan 619-746-3655 read more

Donald, Donald, Donald, Donald, Donald, Donald!!!! I believe you get the idea. I can not say enough about this place. Fair price, professional, courteous, considerate, etc etc. I'm in the auto industry, so believe me, I've come across so real drags. Donald took care of us from start to finish. He was patient. He explained the time line and most importantly he delivered. He even helped us mount on our license plate. It's always the little things. This place rocks. Donald is my go to guy going forward. Well done. read more

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No wonder these guys get all the 5 star reviews. This morning I bought my car in with a problem. Scott listened to the symptoms and discovered the solution in about a half hour of switching inputs and cables. It was a bad connection. No charge. Not his install and I wasn't a customer. But I am now. Honest and competent; you can't ask for more. read more

If you drive a car that you care about this place is worth every penny! We came in to have Apple Play installed into our 2015 Range Rover Sport. Not an easy task considering the integration system comes from overseas and installation requires skilled hands and knowledge. End result was fantastic so I'll keep this review short and to the point. Skills: Not anyone can work on the electronics of high end automobiles (Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mclaren, Maserati, etc.) so there's a reason they always have a few of these rides at their shop getting work done by customers, dealers, etc. I think that just about says it all. Service: Let's face it, it is a shop that works on top of the food chain automobiles so you're going to get 5 Star treatment. Cost: No doubt you'll pay more for the work done here than elsewhere but how much is your ride worth to you? Everyone here is an expert not some novice trying to figure out how to do things at the expense of your electrical system, and wallet. Bottom line: You get what you pay for. If you want top of the line work/installations that seamlessly blends with factory then this is your place. If you want to cut corners/cost then look elsewhere. PS: This is far more than an audio shop. Security systems, cameras, etc. Taking in my off-road rig to have multiple cameras for those "can't see" rock crawling situations. read more

La Jolla Audio - Apple Car Play install on 2015 Range Rover Sport. Looks factory and works perfectly. - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Diego, California

Needed a radar detector hardwired into my car so I could eliminate the wire hanging down and La Jolla Audio came through. Donald and his crew did a fantastic job. Very clean on the install and can't see the wires at all. read more

La Jolla Audio - Clean install with no wires anywhere! Valentine one radar detector. - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Diego, California

Scott is an absolute wealth of knowledge and a true car lover. His attention to detail is clear and he's just a very nice person to deal with. read more

I was very happy with my repair here. It wasn't too complicated, and it didn't take too long. Very simply my SiriusXM antenna had gone bad, or the wire had frayed somewhere. The repair looked to be very neat, clean and sturdy. I elected to wait for the repair and it didn't take too long. Make sure to call for an appointment though. One thing to be aware of is that since its sort of out of the way in an industrial area, there isn't really anywhere to walk to for a snack or coffee while you wait. They do have a tiny waiting room, but given the current state of affairs I elected to just stroll outside. If you like trains you might be able to watch some while you wait! read more

La Jolla Audio - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Diego, California

A big WOW from me. I was updating my 2009 Porsche, and when both my mechanic AND the PORSCHE DEALER recommended La Jolla Audio, I gave it a try. I received excellent explanations from Donald, with options to consider as long as the car was opened up. I was not pressured or upsold in any way. I went with the backup camera add-on. I did not upgrade my speakers. I am BEYOND THRILLED with my new system. Even with the top down, it is wonderful. Donald was again very patient and thorough showing me how to use the new system. I recommend them 100%! read more

This is a professional operation. Scott and his team know how to do things right. I can accurately describe them as true mechanics (not just technicians) and they can figure out most anything. I recently had them work on two of my cars...replacing the audio system in my Corvette and custom installing an Escort laser shifter system in my BWM. Both jobs were done very professionally, look and work great and were completed in the agreed upon time. Scott is not the least expensive shop in town...but I certainly feel the level of expertise and quality they brought to these two jobs was well worth the price. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

I would just like to thank Lawyer audio for the outstanding work that they did on my surveillance camera with the front and back camera I don't know what else to call it but it helps me give me a piece of mine so if I ever get stopped I have some type of video protection again I can't say enough about the staff employees and just entire experience is very comfortable and relaxing I definitely recommend lawyer stereo to anybody who demands quality service and they are going to do my next car which is a Lamborghini which is currently on order thank you read more

La Jolla Audio - Stereo System - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Diego, California

I cannot say enough good things about Scott and Noah. I've had to go to these guys 3 times and I can honestly say I'd trust anything they said about car audio. The first time I went was because I needed them to fix problems created by 2 other audio installation places. The 2nd place I went to was unable to fix the problem despite selling me an amp that they determined would fix it. It didn't. Scott told me the only way to fix the problem was to purchase and install an EQ. Of course my first thought was he was selling me more BS the way the other 2 had. But he went into detail about what was causing my audio problem and he seemed to understand. Sure enough, with the EQ installed, not only was the problem fixed, but my system sounded great! The 2nd time I went to them was simply to just check everything out from top to bottom to make sure that anything done by the previous 2 places wasn't causing any hidden problems. If anyone was going to pull a scam on me, this would've been the time to do it. Instead of telling me they found issues that needed to be fixed or replaced, they told me they didn't find anything wrong and they also didn't charge me. Nothing. Not one cent! So it's now about a year later, and I'm taking my business back to them because the original amp that the 2nd place installed is starting to crap out on me. Scott recommended a replacement amp that is a little more than I was hoping to pay, but I really respect Scott's professional opinion and just flat out trust him. I always feel good about my purchases with La Jolla Audio and will not only continue going back to them, but will always highly recommend them to anyone that I know who is looking for an upgrade to their sound system. read more

Wow. What can I say of this place that isn't absolutely incredible? I had brought my 2018 Audi A3 into the shop for installation of an Amp and subwoofer combo. Donald was very insightful on the equipment, was super nice, and even gave me plenty of advice regarding the laws/legal system. (i.e. how to protect myself from the possibility of losing "audicare" warranty on my car, since I was tinkering with the stock system). Regardless the installation was perfect and the sound is incredible, and even very minor aspects of the process were covered by Donald and his team (like cushioning the license plate so it doesn't rattle with the increased bass, and other minor things which have been a blessing). But what really takes the cake for me was months later, after the system was installed in my car, I had to return my car to the dealership for some required nationwide maintenance. Following this repair my sound system was wack (certain speakers not playing, bass not powered, whatever) but instead of bringing it back to the dealership, who I didn't trust to touch the audio system, Donald offered to give it a look for me.... well he eventually identified the problem and fixed it for me free of cost. Totally unnecessary, but greatly appreciated. That's the short and sweet story, but it was truly a bigger deal and Donald and Co, at La Jolla Audio are awesome. If you're looking to get something done professionally, this is the place. read more

They installed a new speaker system in my 1972 350sl. The pre and post service was fantastic; they explained what had been done and why. The resulting sound is fantastic; really improves the driving experience. Thank you La Jolla Audio. read more

Great service incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks Donald Fong and crew for the help with my marine boat needs. read more

La Jolla Audio - Boat - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Diego, California

Donald helped me replace a slightly faulty PCM head unit in my 2013 Porsche 911s. Being in the automotive business for about 20 years, I've never hesitated to recommend La Jolla Audio to my customers as they understand cars and the importance of doing the job correctly the first time whereas many stereo installers define 'haste makes waste' Donald set me up with a Pioneer unit that has everything I was looking for including Android Auto, SiriusXM, and the rest of the goodies. Most important to me however, was a clean looking install and they delivered. To be honest, getting rid of the stock Porsche PCM actually made the interior cleaner to the eye. Donald's attention to detail and attention to my specific concerns is what sets them apart. His communication throughout the time they had my car was also stellar. I will continue to recommend them to my customers in the future as I couldn't be happier with my experience. Chris Keefer - Independent Motorcars read more

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This place was recommended by the GM of the two BMW dealerships I worked at, as we'd had work done by them for our clients. Donald is the man to talk to. They do top quality work and provide top quality service. Everyone I know looking for stereo work will get my recommendation to go there. read more

Lets keep this simple. You are looking for an audio shop that you know will treat your car with respect, not damage anything, bring the best skills to the task, and leave you delighted with the result. You need not look any further. Its not a coincidence that so many customers have had a 5-star experience here. Scott and Donald are the consummate professionals, easy going, and very fair. I've been back to the shop a few times to ask for help with re-syncing new iPhones and they've always taken care of me as a courtesy. The lot is surrounded by high end, luxury and exotic cars. That should tell you something about other successful people that trust their treasured vehicles to LJA. I am not rich, but bringing my car to La Jolla Audio makes me feel that way! read more

Wow! There is a reason this place is 5 stars! I would rate them a 10 if I could. I have an old MB, battery keeps dying and I suspect it's from a Parrot BT device I had installed years ago from a place in CT. I spoke to Scott (for about 20 mins) about what I thought it was, and wanted the device removed. He listened to me blather on and was knowledgeable and very helpful. I was able to bring my car by on the same day (score!). While I was there, he tested my iPod connection and Amp to make sure that wasn't part of the drain, and removed that damn Parrot. Just amazing customer service! Thank you so much!! I will be back! :) read more

I can't say enough good things about La Jolla Audio, and particularly Don. I am a total technomoron who needed two additions to my Toyota: a backup alarm system (the car is too old to have come with one) and a new CD player/radio after the 6-disk player that came with the car became unrepairable. Don was endlessly patient and helpful in discussing my options, and even synced the Bluetooth on my phone to the new unit. He then sat in my car with me and explained all the features of my new radio and how to use them while I took notes. (See "technomoron", above.) I had a few more questions the next day and called him, and he answered those questions as well. Normally auto places hate having to deal with people like me (female senior citizen). I am very happy with both my new radio/disk player (and even with Bluetooth which I had assiduously avoided all these years) and with my new backup alarm. Thanks to La Jolla Audio, I feel like my little car has joined the 21st century - well, at least the mid-20th century. So glad I went there. read more

Shout Out To: Scott, Donald & Noahhhhh....you guys are LIGHTS-OUT on your installation, attention to detail perfection! F430 flush-mounted the radar controller to the cig-light area and relocation of radar display unit off of the dashboard to headliner / cabin light area. 100% read more

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