He charged a $300 fee saying it's for the whole price and after repairing it he tried to charge another $200 for labor and lied about having told me that I didn't need to pay again. He then made it sound like he was helping me out by giving me half off the $200. He also didn't fully fix the vinyl record player he told me the issue and said he knew a guy I could contact to fix it. But isn't that his whole job is to call the guy to fix it, my vinyl player still doesn't work $400 later and now I have to find someone else to fix it read more

Quality repair and went the extra mile to repair my Boombox. They do their best to find parts and maximize performance.

Larry is a miracle worker! When my dear father-in-law passed away, my husband and I found an old radio. My husband remembered listening to games on that radio with his dad while they work on cars and such in the garage. We thought it was dead as a doornail. Larry brought it back to life! thank you very very much!!! read more

Just got my Technics turntable back from Larry at Microtech. After 42 years, it stopped working. I brought in my Technics receiver too, as I assumed it needed work after all this time. It is unbelievable. It's as good as new! Things that hadn't worked for 20 years--working. He even polished up the dust cover--yes I still have the original. The receiver crackled when you turned up the volume--fixed. I wish I'd brought it in years ago--I just assumed no one would work on sound systems this old. Larry is a miracle worker. Lastly I had to call him to ask technical question and he patiently walked me through the fix. Great service, great price, completed in a timely manner--over the holidays. Worth every penny. read more

Larry was very nice and helpful. He explained everything he did. Reasonably priced. Took care of what I asked for.

Larry at MicroTech installed a subwoofer amp for my van. He did top notch work, was very communicative and upfront around the pricing. read more

Excellent help with an older Technics record player. It doesn't take 85 characters to say what needs said.

Quality at a premium. I needed an old Grundig radio repaired that wasn't receiving AM or FM signals. The repair took a couple weeks, but came back working great. The real telling part about my experience is the guy who did the work said he did the repair and let it play for a while. As he let it play, the signal started to drop out. He fixed that too. Usually you get a repair done, take it home, and you're stuck dealing with those types of faulty jobs. This guy actually cared enough to do it right! Really appreciate that level of quality and attention. Would use them again. read more

Larry installed a dash cam, front and rear, for me a few months ago. I wanted all the wires to be hidden, and that is what he did. Excellent job, and spent a few minutes educating me on how to use it. A real pro who knows how to do it. read more

Fantastic, Cannot say enough good about Microtech. A true blue tech whiz who makes a very deliberate, thoughtful approach de rigeur. read more

Larry did an excellent job installing my license plate back up camera and it took him less than an hour. The part itself was $25 which I purchased on Amazon per his recommendation . The brand is called Esky. He charged $98 for labor which I thought was pretty good as other places charge $200+. I would definitely come back to have other products installed. read more

Microtech Audio Repair - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Escondido, California

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My car speaker had not been working for a little over a year and my dealership where I normally take my car in said they wouldn't be able to have the parts for another year. I did not know of any places to go until I found Microtech on Yelp. Larry was very fast and efficient at fixing my car speaker it now sounds great and I did not have to wait an extra year! He was also great at explaining everything so I understood what exactly was being done to my car. read more

I meant to leave a review a few months ago but never got around to it till now. Larry did such a great job repairing my Technics 1200 MK2 that i had to leave a belated (but good) review. I tried to repair one of my turntables myself but didn't feel comfortable doing it so I decided to leave it to the professionals. I showed up with a half disassembled turntable and some ziplock bags of screws and parts. I was worried Larry might turn me down because i had disassembled it. However, I was relieved to find out that he was a super friendly and knowledgeable guy. He didn't seem to care much about its condition and was confident he could put it back together AND fix it the tonearm height adjuster. Larry got my turntable fixed and everything put back together within a few weeks and did it all at a very reasonable price. He also took the time to show me how to set the tonearm height and balance the tonearm which was much appreciated. I'll definitely be coming back here in the future. read more

Larry was awesome! Worked through some annoying issues with some parts not in the boxes, but got speakers and an underseat sub installed quickly and high quality. Highly recommend Larry and his great service and work! read more

As others have said ---STAY AWAY. Poor excuse for a professional. Lousy communication. Took WAY longer than stated. Doubled the labor charge after repair was completed without prior notification. Not to be trusted. read more

Owner - Larry A., did a great job fixing my Bose stereo. It only took him a few days to fix it and was very reasonable. He is very knowledgeable about every type of sound equipment dating back to early 1900s and he has an incredible collection of (anything) audio. He is the only person in San Diego County that can fix sound systems from any era. read more

I came by here to leave a comment about Larry, the owner of Microtech. A couple of days ago Larry proved that the lost art of honesty still exists. I purchased 2 sets of RCA jacks for an install. Larry had already installed them when he did the initial install last year, but forgot and did not need to use them and let me know this information so I can return them. He could have kept them and I would have never known. With almost everyone trying to take advantage of you in today's world it's refreshing to have experienced this and save a little money. This really stuck with me and I'm appreciative. If you're looking to have audio installed in your vehicle I HIGHLY recommend Microtech. Larry always explains in detail exactly what he has done and how it works if you don't know. I found Microtech a couple of years ago when my wife bought me a Pormido dash cam for my car. Microtech was the only one listed for installation services in my area and at first I was concerned that I only had one option, but it worked out great. Thank you Larry! read more

Got back to me quickly for a backup camera installation on my dad's Ford Truck. They had great pricing for this service and did great work. Definitely recommend! read more

I don't know much but on a whim I stopped in for assistance on determining what was all needed for installation on an aftermarket stereo deck. It looked deserted but it wasn't, a Mr Larry (the presumptive owner) came out and was 100% warmingly informative and helpful read more

Larry was great! He installed a sub for my Chevy Bolt. Awesome job, had it done same day. I highly recommend him :)

I inherited my parents Pioneer 1970s - 1980's stereo and components a few months ago when they moved and we were cleaning out our childhood home. They're big into the whole bluetooth thing and hadn't touched the stereo in easily a decade and a half, so I took it for myself. Things turned on and lit up, but nothing was playing. I scoured the web for someone who could breathe some life into this baby. BEHOLD. Larry from Microtech - the patron saint of forgotten audio. So far he's repaired the phonograph, the stereo amp, and two ENORMOUS speakers. I still have the tuner and tape deck to bring in but wanted to wait to see the stereo function enough together before writing a review. Not only did he do a phenomenal job (I feel like a little kid on Christmas with this thing), he is a WEALTH of knowledge, and is very fair. When I first brought the stereo amp in, he sat with me and went over in grave detail the system, all of its components, what could be wrong, what sometimes can happen, etc. He's also walked me through different options for bluetooth, and ways to incorporate modern tech with this setup. He has a TON of incredible vintage radios and stereos, and I can tell he's truly passionate about the work he does. 11/10, couldn't recommend Larry + Microtech enough, and am bummed I'm running out of things to bring in for repair. read more

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Larry has installed dash cameras in all of our cars. He even diagnosed an issue with a car speaker. Very easy to work with. Appreciate his recommendation on dash cameras too. read more

I took my truck in to have a Wolfbox dashcam with rear camera installed. Larry is very informative, knowledgeable and professional. The install was excellent not to mention competitive pricing. I would highly recommend Larry's services. read more

A few years ago Larry installed a back-up camera in my 2013 VW Passat. The job was a bit complicated due the electrical wiring in some German cars such as the Passat. But Larry was very patient and wouldn't let this stop him from a successful install. I recently sold the car and this reminded me of Larry's hard work and diligence and made me want to come back to write this review. I found Larry to be friendly, honest and great to deal with. read more

They handled my job perfectly, on time, responsive and fairly priced. Highly recommend

Larry was a big help, fixing my TV when the Geek Squad gave up on it and another advertised person couldn't do it. Friendly and helpful with comprehensive instructions given to the non-nerd folks in the house. I will ask for him on all our electronic repairs. AND as a bonus - he was ON TIME, when so many others are not. read more

I had a question about the antenna on my 2000 BMW Z 3. The owner spent 15 minutes on the phone helping me and even directed me to where I could get the best price on the part I needed. I would highly recommend them. read more

Larry who owns the business is a very friendly knowledgeable person who was quick to respond to my request to hardwire an auto video cam in my Mercedes Sprinter. Excellent price and he was waiting for me as I arrived for the scheduled install. Highly recommended! read more

Microtech Audio Repair - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Escondido, California

The front speakers stopped working in my 2015 Lincoln MKC. Larry diagnosed the problem as a bad amplifier but said this particular model wasn't being made anymore so I couldn't get a new replacement. How frustrating! But then he said he had a source to get a reconditioned one at a very reasonable price so he went ahead and ordered that for me. That was Tuesday. He had the new one shipped Fedex and today it came and he installed it for me. This is Friday of the same week. Kudos to Larry for the expertise and for he great service. Very nice guy too so I strongly recommend him if you have any type of radio problem. read more

Extremely pleased! Larry guided me through every step of the way with affordable pricing and an honest opinion . He showed me how Al the new equipment works and what everything's purpose was. If I could give 6 stars I would . read more

Great place. And repair. It took time for Larry to Locate the parts but he was able To Fix my system. At a reasonable Price. Got So lucky to find this hidden spot. read more

Larry is they guy even if you have stereo from the 80's. He scheduled a home visit within 4 days, arrived with his "Stereo Doctor's Bag" and had the ancient odd-ball 4 pin DIN plug to hook up my sub woofer, an adapter I had tried to obtain from everywhere including Sweden and UK. He was efficient, quick, personable and pleasant. Not cheap but well worth it. read more

What can I say - Larry was awesome! Brought a 50+ year old record player / turntable in for restoration. It took a few months for Larry to locate and replace old parts no longer available. Larry did a great job! It's cleaned and work better than I ever anticipated! And the cost was extremely reasonable. Highly recommended and thanks again Larry! read more

Too bad I can't give zero stars. I took in my truck stereo in the middle of September and was told that they knew exactly what it was, they were sending it into the company, and that I would get it back in 7 to 10 days. I paid the full amount in advance (over $300). About three weeks later I called them back and did not get a return call. After a month I called them and the man said," Oh the company that we sent it to is having a back up and a delay, I apologize." However, then I have not heard back from them at all. I have left three messages with no return phone calls. I'm driving around my car with no stereo and cannot return the CDs that were stuck in it to the public library. Update: Today he drove to where I was and brought my stereo without the cd player to install so that I would have music, but I have still been without a stereo for two months. What I really need is the name of the other company that he's dealing with to give them a bad review if in fact that's the case. Stereo supposed to be back within 7 to 10 days and it's been two months. Update, December 5, 2016 I have not heard anything since I filed the first complaint on yelp and he came to where I was and installed the stereo which had been sitting there the entire time without the CD component. He said it should be returned soon and it is now a month later and I still do not have my CD player and cannot get him to call me back. I am currently filing a complaint online with the Better Business Bureau. I suggest no one do business with this company, this is not acceptable service. Update: Dec. 21 They have received my BBB complaint, and have not responded. I've requested they get me info by next week or I will be filing Update: At the end of January, Larry finally had my CD changer. He came to my home to install it and gifted me a couple extra goodies to make up for the four month wait. I reiterate, he is very knowledgeable, not in anyway malicious, but really needs to work on his communication skills with clients. I appreciate this whole mess being over with. read more

I had a headphone preamp (Little dot MKII) that had predominant audio on the left channel that switching tubes did not fix. They also found some degradation inside as well as some bad solder joints. Microtech fixed it up in three hours. When I got home, I plugged it in, turned it on, let it heat up, and it works better than when I bought it. The only thing that I wish was better was their business hours (only 9am-12pm M-F). Still, I got what I wanted. If you just got a preamp, it would be worth letting them check it out if you find anything wrong with it. Would recommend. read more

This guy Larry, who owns Microtech, is a thief and a liar--DO NOT USE! I paid him $302.19 on June 23, 2014 to fix a DVD player. He removed the unit from my car that day and then never fixed it and refuses to return my money. Seems like he lost the DVD player. Each time I've called he acts like it's the first time he's heard of me and promises to call the factory to which he sent the unit and call me back with an update. This has happened at least six times and he has never called back with an update. Not once. I've stopped by the business twice to find out what is happening and each time he pretends not to remember who I am or anything about the repair work I paid for. Larry is a fraud. read more

Larry took my project (rear view camera) on Christmas Eve and finished it within 45 minutes. He was professional from start to end.

I highly recommend Microtech! Larry is extremely knowledgeable and really knows his stuff! My teen daughter purchased her first car, a used 2005 Honda Accord, but after only one week, her audio system in the car stopped working. The Honda dealership was no help as they were more interested in replacing the entire unit for thousands of dollars. That's when I found Larry at Microtech Audio Repair! Best call I ever made. Just from my initial phone call with Larry, he was able to pinpoint what he suspected was wrong with my unit. Larry explained everything with such clear understanding and expertise that I knew I was in good hands from the start. I immediately brought my daughter's car into Larry where he spent quite a deal of time locating the codes for the audio system (we didn't get those either with the purchase of the car) by removing the entire unit from the dash. He determined the problem was most likely with the DVD navigation system located in the trunk of the vehicle and gave me advice as to what my options were to repair it since this particular DVD unit is no longer being made. Larry walked me through a plan for repair from a third-party source and assisted me with the process of what I needed to do. He helpfully gave me his opinion as to what made the most sense for me to get the issue resolved, then told me to bring the unit back to him for installation once it was ready. Once I came back to see him with the repaired unit, Larry quickly installed the DVD unit into the car and set the codes for me. He only charged me the very reasonable and fair price for the original diagnostic visit, even though he worked on my stereo issues two other times. My daughter's audio system is now working great, and my family will be bringing all of our car audio repairs to Larry at Microtech from now on. My daughter and I are so appreciative of the honest and reliable service Larry provided, and we recommend Microtech for all of your car stereo repairs and service. read more

Larry went above and beyond my expectations. He was very helpful and knowledgeable with his work. He helped me choose a better radio to install in my car that I love! I would highly recommend my family, friends, and anyone who are looking into upgrading their radios to go to his shop. He is awesome! He even walked me through the guidelines to my new car stereo that came with a rear camera. I am very satisfied with his work! read more

Larry is trustworthy, friendly, and professional.. Not to mention the most inexpensive than others I compared prices with on Yelp. I called to set an appointment to have my sub installed in my brand new car. He informed me it would take 1.5 hours and I let him know I was on a time crunch, so he made arrangements for me to come in early-- which he did not have to do. When I got there he told me I needed a few extra pieces because I had purchased the wrong ones. He advised me to pick up parts somewhere else to save myself some cash-- also which he did not have to do.. I liked that he broke down exactly what he was doing in my car because me being a girl, I'm always nervous about being taken advantage of. His work is inexpensive, professional, and most of all honest. I will be sure to recommend this place to all friends and family. read more

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