Really nice people. Work was done fast, and for a great rate compared to other shops. I got a dashcam installed, and while (so far) everything functions well, I was a bit puzzled by the position of the dash cam. It was put right in the middle of my windshield, which caused quite a visual distraction, and depending on who tells you, could be against California code regarding dashcam placement. When I got home, I repositioned the camera to one of the spots recommended by the manufacturer, next to the rearview mirror and out of direct line of sight. Another questionable choice, they cut a slot into the plastic that covers my cruise control wires instead of routing cables through the already present gap between the rear view mirror and plastic cover. This could be on me as well, as I never discussed preferred camera position with the business. I took a picture of the cut they made, as well as a picture with a red X to show where the camera was originally placed. Those choices, while a bit puzzling didn't really bother me enough to go back as ultimately I wanted my camera to be properly connected, and cables nicely routes and invisible. Newport Sound did all this perfectly and I am very happy with that. While this won't stop me from coming back myself, it is worth noting for other potential customers. read more

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Still happy months later with professional work. Speakers look OEM, sound is perfect.

Contacted Newport Sound for a quote to hardwire a VIOFO 2-channel dash cam on a Q4 and BlackVue 2-channel + Blackvue backup battery pack on an S3. Both products brought in by me. Mike was quick to contact me back through Yelp and offer very reasonable pricing. I was quoted up to $100 cheaper than other reputable places that offered the same service. The job for both vehicle looks good, and were done at a reasonable time (2 hrs for the Q4 with 1 person and 2.5 hrs for the S3 with 2 person). Customer service is outstanding also, I had multiple reschedules and they were understanding and gave me no issues about it. Definitely recommend and I am forever a loyal customer to this location for future projects. read more

I recommend Newport Sound, they will take good care of you. I bought my car to Newport Sound to have the cue screen system installed. Mike and John were very professional people to work with. read more

Save ur self the frustration and stay away from "Big" Mike the owner / Newport sound he is super arrogant, incompetent, horrible at communication, and does shit lazy work... Don't want to write a paragraph explaining the entire fiasco so I'll just tell you where to go instead, if yall want white glove audio installs and a super knowledgeable passionate owner go see the owner Ray over in Orange at speakerworks ! Speakerworks is super well known in the industry since the 70's and for doing big SEMA type builds and are hands down the best audio shop in OC ! Had them tear out all of Newport sounds shit and replace it all and I couldn't be happier with my sound system. Take my advice and avoid Newport sound like the plague and go to speakerworks I promise u won't be disappointed. read more

Honest, kind and well priced! I would definitely use their services again. Thank you, Susanne Ahern read more

You will not find a better place for your audio needs! Amazing people here who truly love what they do and enjoy helping their customers make informed decisions to ensure they're fully satisfied with their purchases for years to come! They sell SOLID products and at very reasonable prices. We were helped by Mike (by the window). Even though Newport Sound was a bit far of a drive, their customer service and integrity made all the difference. They had already won by business even before I got to their shop!!! Amazing! No sales pitch. Their products and solid customer service sell themselves! read more

Came in to get a backup camera installed for my Mitsubishi and had a great experience. The team was friendly, the pricing was exactly what they quoted, and the install was super clean. They clearly know what they're doing and don't try to upsell you on stuff you don't need. Quality work and great customer service--definitely recommend. read more

Newport Sound - What you see when you first walk into the shop - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Newport Sound performed well in the installation of dual-camera dash cam solutions in two vehicles of mine. Clean work and helpful, expert assistance was provided, but the lens of the rear camera in one of my vehicles still had its protective, plastic covering present, which I fortunately noticed and removed moments ago -- a quick, pain-free correction. I recommend Newport Sound! read more

Newport Sound - Protective covering of the lens of a rearward camera mistakenly left on by the installer. - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Installed my front + rear dashcam as well as my radar detector, all hard wired, for a great price, and they did an absolutely fantastic job. They exceeded my expectations. Got it all done in one day too. 10/10 recommend. read more

I needed an anti theft devise installed. I own a Jeep Wrangler JL and have noticed there has been an uptick in thefts of this model. I have the factory Guardian satellite tracking but it can easily be disabled. Not to mention Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep products are easily stolen. I have put a few dollars in modifications on my Jeep so I decided to install a good anti theft device. I'm not going to say what I installed, but what I can say Mike the owner is very knowledgeable and in speaking with him we decided on a system that satisfied my needs. The installation went well they took care of my vehicle and the installation was clean and tidy. They have many options to choose from. I do recommend them. I've had the product installed now for a few weeks and it is operating flawlessly. read more

Newport Sound - Jeep Wrangler not stolen - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Audio System Upgrade - One Week Review Components: * Audiofrog GS60 6.5" midrange * Audiofrog GS10 1" tweeters * Match UP6DSP 6-channel amp with 7-channel DSP Sound Quality: * Clearer mids and detailed highs * Strong output with no distortion * Balanced soundstage after DSP tuning Installation: * Two-day turnaround, clean work * Fair pricing with 50% deposit * Old parts returned Overall: * Noticeable improvement over factory audio * Quote requested through Yelp. Clear and detailed communications on service provided and parts read more

Place is a joke..owner will respond with nonsense, take your vehicle somewhere else, damage vehicle's and don't do anything about it ..they are backyard installation business. .worst shop around. Do yourself a favor, Take your business anyplace else. read more

Ryan and team did an excellent job on my stereo install. Ran into some issues the first time but they fixed it no questions asked. Great customer service and highly recommend. Will definitely be coming back for any future stereo installs. read more

This review is way overdue and much deserved. I was looking for a high end security system for my TRX and requested multiple quotes from installers in the area. Not only did big Mike respond in a timely manner, he provided me upfront pricing with no hidden fees. Gave me all the options that I may need and a no pressure sales approach. I got busy with life and months later I reached out again and finally booked an appt. I chose the Compustar PRO T13 w/drone. Took only a few hours and Big Mike even offered a quick ride to a coffee shop so I can do some work. I love this alarm with two way remote and phone app control. I had a little sensitivity issue so I called and talked to Mike (another excellent guy at the shop) and they had me stop in for a quick no charge adjustment. Thank you for a no pressure sales approach, upfront pricing and excellent after service. Thank you to Big Mike and Mike for your help. read more

Installed new Hamilton motor head unit into GX 460 and works like a charm. Great to do business with and very fair. Will be sure to come back for future audio installation needs. read more

Mike Mike and Mike (yes 3 Mike's) are all super helpful in sorting out my 2004 Porsche 911 and know the intricacies of the car very well. It's not as easy as most vehicles of this era and I would trust a random shop on Harbor Blvd to do the work properly. I paid a little more than those other car audio shops, but zero headache and I know I can count on them for assistance in the future if I ever need it. Highly recommend this shop to anyone, ESPECIALLY if you have an older Porsche with the complicated factory Bose system. read more

Newport Sound - 996 Carrera 4S with PCCM+ - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great customer service! Thank you Mike by the Window for helping us out and answering our many questions today. I left feeling like we are in good hands. read more

Best product and prices....installation was perfect and completed in a timely manner.... Mike made sure I had the best camera installed according to my needs by asking a few simple questions... I ended up with the Blackvue front and rear camera that even records when the car is parked..... Thanks Mike read more

Quick response, affordable reasonable prices and quality service. Definitely recommend!

Had my 65 Mustang classic stereo with amp and back wolfer installed. Top class with perfect install. Thank you big Mike for the great service. If you want the job done right, look no further. read more

These guys are awesome! Have had great experiences with the entire crew! Thank you all for the great work and service, would recommend them to anyone who is looking for car/boat audio, etc. read more

Had a great experience with Mike. He worked with me to figure out the right replacement car stereo for our needs, got it quickly and cleanly installed and well-priced compared to other places I was receiving quotes from. read more

I initially contacted Newport Sound to diagnose an issue related to my custom setup in my vehicle, Michael T reached out and explained in great detail what he could do, along with his recommendations to not only fix my issue, but prolong the life of my system in my vehicle. Ryan in the front was very easy-going and great to speak with, answered all of my questions & concerns, along with giving me recommendations and feedback on what I could improve as well! I originally walked in only wanting a diagnostic but left spending more than anticipated, however I am extremely happy with the service and care they provided to not only me, but my vehicle as well. They went ahead and redid all of my RCA's, Speaker Wiring, Ground Connections and Acoustic Alignment/Crossover Settings, installed new sound deadening in the rear, upgraded my rear deck speakers and configured everything for an extremely reasonable price. They got everything done same day too! The level of care and compassion I got will make me not only a repeat customer, but I'll be telling everyone I know who needs audio care to come here. Below I'll attach some photos that the tech took whilst working on my vehicle, definitely recommend this shop for all your audio needs. 10/10 read more

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I came to get an anti-theft immobilizer system installed in my Nissan 370Z. I set up an appointment and everything went well. The installer gave me a complete walkthrough afterwards to help me understand how to operate the system. The install took a several hours. Make sure to plan ahead. There's not much of a lobby besides a couple chairs and the traffic in this area of Newport really sucks. I went home and came back during my first appointment. The second time I stayed in the area and there's not much to do besides a few eating/drinking places. I also got a rear camera installed in a Toyota Camry. Clean and professional install. Once I got home I was a bit disappointed with the camera angle because I couldn't really see my rear bumper within the camera frame. I reached out to the staff and they didn't hesitate to help by offering to switch to a different mount. All and all I'm very happy and satisfied with the services I received. The staff is knowledgeable on the systems they sell and they keep up with communication on Yelp pretty well. I'm planning to return for other services in the future. I spoke with several guys named Mike lol, so shout out to all of them and to my installer. read more

BIG MIKE OS THR MAN. He hooked us up on my girls sister in her Passat for a very fair price. Definitely will be back Thanks Mike! read more

We had Newport Sound hard wire a Uniden R8 radar detector for me and a friend. They did a super job at a reasonable price Everyone there is very knowledgeable and obviously into cars Mike took care us and had our car back to us exactly as promised 110% highly recommended read more

Had a great experience with Newport Sound. Mike the sales guy assisted in the whole processing value of the service I requested, while Tech Mike tuned the system. They worked with Frazer from mObridge to install new technology into my 2024 Nautilus. Great job Ryan. read more

I'm a car guy. Car guy's know car guys. The guy's at Newport sound? Car guys. I recently shipped my 1988 Nissan Pathfinder here to Socal from The Bay, and it's so old school there's no FOB; and the only way to unlock the doors is by inserting the key in the door. It's barbaric. So what better way to upgrade than with a keyless entry system, as well as remote start? Called up Mike, and he quoted me, and we were set. I was cancelled on the first time, which irked me at first, but Mike explained that they were in a transitioning phase, and they didn't have the personnel to finish the vehicle. No worries, I prefer the people I deal with to be honest, because it's easier to be empathetic, so we rescheduled for 2 weeks later. Came back on the day of install, took the entire day, and we were good. 3 days later, the Remote start starts malfunctioning. I call Mike, he said bring it in, and he ended up swapping out the brain on the system. Overall I was very happy with the process, and the services rendered by Mike and Newport Sound. They really went above and beyond to take care of what I needed. I hope to keep doing business with them in the future. read more

Newport sound installed new LED lights as my old HIDs were fading and did t work. Mike promptly gave me options that worked for my budget. I will be going back to Newport Sound for my fog lights. This is a quality business with great staff. read more

Had them reinstall a stereo in my Mitsubishi. Nothing complex. Paid a decent price $100. However after the install, I noticed my desk lights no longer worked. They blamed it on blown bulbs. So recently I took the car back to the dealership where they discovered the radio installer left wires exposed from the radio, resulting in shorts and multiple blown fuses. So what should've been a $100 job ended up costing me $500. read more

Great service. Friendly and attentive and honest, Highly reccomend Newport Sound for anybody looking for auto needs

Great service and I love my front and rear dash cams Mike was very helpful. I was able to make appointments quickly as well.

Great service, was installing my own sound system when i had realized i was short some speaker wire. Went to my local place newport sound to purchase some 12 gauge wire, while looking at the products they had they gave it to me on the house. Really cool of them to do that. Friendly people that do awesome work from past installs. read more

recently, I had Newport Sound add a 5-Channel Amp and Rear Speakers. They did a great job and I was super happy, this is the 3rd or 4th time I have used them and I finally think I am done changing things around! They REALLY make sure everything is done correctly. They are friendly, helpful and knowledgable and I do highly recommend them...! read more

I had an incredibly frustrating experience with the stereo installation service at this place, and I feel compelled to share my disappointment. It was a simple job for a 2016 Honda Accord, yet it turned into a series of visits, calls, and a never-ending cycle of issues. First off, the process required multiple visits and endless phone calls just to schedule appointments and address the numerous issues that came up during the installation and after every additional visit. It felt like I was constantly chasing them to get things done, and correctly, which was a major inconvenience and waste of my time. To make matters worse, the level of incompetence and lack of expertise displayed by the car stereo business was ridiculous. I was left to navigate and troubleshoot most of the problems on my own by resorting to Google and reaching out to the manufacturer of the stereo and harness. It's unacceptable that I had to become my own technician and provide solutions to the car stereo business owner. It's absolutely baffling that a supposed professional car stereo business couldn't provide adequate support or guidance for their own work. The fact that an amateur installer worked on my car speaks volumes about their lack of professionalism. After the third visit, when they claimed to have finished working on it, I discovered that the USB ports were carelessly placed on the floor panel instead of where my original stereo had them, right by the cigarette port. It was sloppy and careless work, showing a complete disregard for attention to detail and basic knowledge of proper installation procedures. The owner should have gotten his best man to work on my car, and have some quality control in place to ensure everything was in working order so the customer (me) is satisfied with the work that was done according to our agreement. By that point, I had already wasted significant time, money, and energy on attempting to resolve the numerous issues that arose. I was so frustrated with the entire experience that I made the difficult decision not to go back and fix the USB ports which would have required a fourth visit. Their sloppy work is completely inconsistent with the positive reviews this business supposedly receives. Save yourself the time, money, and headaches. Look elsewhere for a reliable and competent stereo installation service. This review is long overdue, but I hope it prevents others from going through the same awful experience I had to endure. I can confidently say after this whole experience that I would never recommend this place to anyone. read more

I had a radio put into a classic land rover defender. They handed over the car with several issues, not to mention, they never vaccuumed or cleaned up the car so I had metal shavings all over the carpet and seats. Im having electrical issues now. Car stays on after the ignition is turned off, break lights are staying permanently on, and the radio is sticking out of the dash and does not look professional. Taking my car to be fixed from another local company and sending them the bill. Do not use this company read more

Newport Sound - This is how they left my install and later when I complained tell me I need to add a fiberglass trim. Never mentioned this - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I went to have my CarPlay checked because the sound was fuzzy and they were able to help fix it within 30 min! Nice honest people, highly recommend & will be returning if any issues pop up in the future. read more

It's always a project to get an older truck to sound great, but the guys at Newport Sound answered all my questions and concerns. Big thanks to Big Mike and Michael the technician... he was thorough in walking me through my new install and how to get the best out of my system. Thanks guys! read more

I asked these guys to upgrade the system in our 2008 Lexus IS250 and they did a great job! We now have a Pioneer sound system with Apple CarPlay and a backup camera. Quality work and everything was done quickly and on time. read more