Mike was very helpful. Great communication and did the best possible job for us. Very happy with the results.

Overall, great experience and customer service. The quality of the install was amazing. Looks like it came like that from factory. Will definitely be doing business with them again. And the pricing was great also read more

Down to earth consult on my project needs, approach, and their ability to handle installations. So will be my go to as I pull my project components together for January read more

got remote starter and keyless entry installed on my car from this place. works as expected.

Ever since purchasing a new car w/CarPlay I have felt I cannot live with out it. Mike & the guys at Sound investment are true professionals. They're installations are quick, clean, neat and look factory. they never leave a mess. (I've had other companies that have left wire debris and even tools in my car.) They finished my car within a matter of hours. Went over everything to make sure I was familiar with it. I would choose no one else in the Columbus, OH area to do my stereo work. Thank you!! read more

My 2006 Toyota Tacoma is amazing, and now it is even more awesomer with the new Kenwood wireless Apple Car Play head unit and backup camera. I could do pretty good backing with my mirrors, but I never was sure if I was about to hit something I couldn't see. And the Apple Car Play experience is wonderful compared to the little Bluetooth dongle I was getting by with before this. I love having my music and maps right up there easy to see. After a couple road trips with maps I noticed about 10% battery usage per hour of driving if not plugged in. That is not bad at all. The staff here and the owner were very helpful and did great work. It amazes me how they can run a backup camera cable and a mic cable and make it look like it was meant to be. Now I'm looking for more excuses to drive my old truck just so I can use Apple Car Play. Thank you! read more

Was able to get my appointment earlier than scheduled and explained everything about the remote start.

The Worst Investment I went to this business to get my touch screen radio repaired. The initial meeting was the decent and that's how this terrible business reels you in. The man (the one behind the counter) said that my radio could be fixed, it just had to be sent off for a diagnostic test that would take about two weeks. I paid the cost of removing the unit and shipping. (BEWARE- they don't have a price scale and the cashier tells you the services that you need and pushes a invoice across the counter with the expectation that you pay whatever amount they come up with. This is highly unprofessional.) Four weeks later, my radio still isn't fixed and now the issue is in another piece of equipment connected to the radio and I was expected to once again pay whatever amount they wanted to charge me. There were other issues as well, i.e. their condescending attitude and inability to provide an proper service wait time (as if the customer's time isn't valuable). read more

I was very thorough in my search for the best quality at the right price point. I took my recommended set up and estimate that sound investment provided to a couple of other places including Best Buy. No one could touch the price and commented on how solid the set up was. Very friendly. I am very impressed with the service and quality of the install. I will do business again. read more

I know I'm a week late but I just been enjoying my radio lol. I want to thank Mike and Bailey for making sure my audio was working after being lied to by Nissan. I really appreciate u guys and I will definitely recommend sound investment to anyone who needs work done read more

More than fair price, honest (won't try to oversell you on something you don't need), products you can trust, efficient and quick to serve. Mike explained his remote start suggestion in depth and offered a price that by far beat the other quotes I received. We spoke a couple times over the phone and he was kind and responsive. He offered a next-day appointment and actually called me to offer the slot of a cancellation. EXCELLENT SERVICE! Highly recommended!! read more

Well that didn't go good. So I recently purchased a remote start car alarm and need it installed. I looked about the market to find what appeared to be respectable business to have this investment installed by. Sound Investment made that list. After doing so more research I narrowed down the field and decided to go with these guys and gave them a call. Well, that didn't turn out the way I had imagined. Not only did you lose my business, but you earned a horrible review as well, congratulations.......... So, I called them and said I have a car alarm to install and told the guy the car it would be going into. He said ok and looked up his times. He said tomorrow at 9am is fine, well as shocking as it may be, I actually work full-time Monday - Friday. Wow how amazing right? I proceeded to ask him if a Saturday is available as I work during that time and it will not work for me. This is the response I got, "A Saturday is not available to you as you didn't buy the alarm from me." What!?!?!??? He claims Saturday is his premium time and had the unit been purchased at his store he would install it then. So I then asked "I would have to purchase one from you to have a Saturday install and if I don't Monday - Friday is all that is available? He answered my question with a "YES". I then laughed and said "ok thanks". Customer service is horrid with this place, clearly. Last time I checked, whether I bought the unit from the business or not I should be able to request the time that suits me. A review of this stature can really hurt a business. Why should I have to buy something I already had to get the time that suits me. If anybody else will do the same I understand the competition, but now this profitable sale of an install from me just went to your competition. So is this idea the same for any car audio you already have laying around you just want installed at this business? I mean seriously are you trying to stay in business long or not?? read more

These guys did a really good job. Very clean install, I'll be back. Price was unbeatable, I'm coming back to get the wife's Jeep done.

Got this recommendation from my mechanic over at Weber Auto Service. I needed a sub installed on my wifes truck the say before our road trip and he took care of me the same day. Great prices and great service. The installation work is pretty amazing too. I would recommend this to anyone that wants a better system or replacement sound system for their vehicles. read more

Mike Long at Sound Investment took great care of my jeep. They installed a remote starter for the cold winter months ahead of us. The tech also found a few other issues with the jeep I will now fix. I added an alarm from them too since the price was right. Great serivce from a local shop. Definately use them again. Thanks. read more

Sound Investment - 1998 jeep wrangler - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I absolutely love these guys, they are willing to work with any price budget, and will never oversell you on anything. I just got 4 speakers from them, and guess the one was blown from the previous time I was here, and they warrantied it out for me. Also, gave me a deal on the set of 2 speakers. I honestly can't praise these guys enough. Go here for any car audio, or remote start needs you will never be disappointed!!!! read more

I don't leave reviews, ever, but it would be wrong not to give this shop the props it deserves. Mike and his team did a fantastic job with my speaker and sub installation. I have gotten a fairly big project done at another well-established Cbus accessory shop (yes that one) and this experience was more personal and affordable. Mike kept my budget in mind, and came up with creative solutions for my weirder requests. My custom enclosure is perfect. If he says it's going to take a few days for a bigger project, trust him - the workmanship is worth it. I will be coming back here for future projects, also in part because they are among the few who aren't afraid to do engine-related installations on a manual transmission. The shop has a 3.5% surcharge on credit card transactions, which is perfectly reasonable for a small business like this one. read more

These guys know the business, and can work magic when other local big name installers say no way. I have a 2019 Subaru WRX manual transmission model that I have been told by several shops, they just can't do a remote starter installation on. Sound Investment took the time to talk me through the entire process, gave me multiple options, and helped me decide what was best for my scenario. I could not possibly be more pleased with the experience, service, and incredible value they provided in doing such an outstanding job. I wish i'd called them first, they deserved the business, and earned a loyal customer for life. read more

While I was in the process of purchasing a vintage car, I began to search around the area for a trustworthy shop to do some future work. I stopped by Sound Investment and met Mike, who immediately took interest in my car and quickly demonstrated that he understood any challenges with installing a security system in my vehicle. Later in the day, I stopped by 2 other shops in the area (due diligence) and had awful first impressions. I also visited a local mechanic based on recommendations, and who did they recommend for anything electrical? Sound Investment. Flash forward a couple of weeks and I used them to install a security system. There were incredibly patient with me throughout the process and took all the time in the world to be helpful and explain any questions I had. Their work was excellent. Also, without haggling, they beat the price of one of the other shops I spoke to by a couple hundred bucks (and I still wouldn't have trusted the other shop to do the work). I highly recommend Sound Investment. I'll be using them exclusively going forward. read more

Had my car stereo fixed today they did a great job. Very happy with the work. I would definitely go back and recommend them.

Sound Investment installed a remote starter on my wife's Honda Civic as a early Christmas gift (figure better now that the temperatures are dropping). Dropped it off at 9am, and it was done a few hours later. The guy at the desk gave my wife a rundown on how to use it, and also let us know that the factory key fob would also start the car, which I personally find useful, one less aftermarket fob to carry around. The install from what I can tell was clean, the only thing you see is an antenna from the top of the windshield. I normally go to another major car audio place in Columbus, but their prices have become outrageous! I don't think nobody in Columbus could beat Sound Investments prices. I happened to catch a Black Friday deal I saw on their Facebook page. Sound Investment will now get 100% of my business. read more

Additional comments: When I picked up my car after the install, Mike made no mention of the mirror settings. I called later the same day about the glare problem and the person answering the phone relayed my concern to DJ who installed the mirror. He suggested I try changing the settings. The mirror settings are not magic. I spent a lot of time adjusting the three available settings (brightness, contrast and color) using many combinations yielding only slight improvement. In my opinion, it's just a crappy mirror! I asked DJ when I brought the car in for the install if they stocked a mirror that also displayed the temperature. He told me they just stocked one mirror and it's really popular with their car dealership customers in part because they're focused on price. DL looked online and found another mirror could be ordered with more features for about $1,000. That would have doubled the cost of the entire project and it just wasn't in my budget. My decision to go ahead with the install was based on receiving a decent mirror back-up camera system. Seeing double images because of the anti-glare coating and a washed out camera image due to high glare was not what I was expecting. read more

I've used Sound Investment several times over the years, primarily for remote starts. However, though this time of year that's what everyone is talking about, that's only one of their great services! From remote starts to fully customized audio installations, you can't go wrong with Sound Investment! Family owned, great services and they proudly stand behind their work! read more

This place made me so angry I had to create an account just for this review. To be fair, I could have avoided some of the troubles I'm about to recount, but here goes. I bought a remote car starter here for my wife before Christmas. I called all over town and this was the lowest price I found and it had positive reviews. The owner couldn't have been nicer when he made his sale and I complimented him for being 40% cheaper than the big guy in town. (I should also note that I had to correct him on one of the aspects of the installation on my wife's vehicle. He said the vehicle wouldn't shut off when she opened the door but I knew it would based on my homework.) I left with the remote starter and understood that my wife would call and schedule the installation appointment. So far, so good. My wife decided she didn't want the starter and I couldn't find the receipt. I called Saturday and the employee I spoke with asked for the spelling of my last name 3 times before telling me I wasn't in their system and I was out of luck. I asked when the owner would be in and he said "Monday." So I called back today at 9:15 since it was MLK Jr. Day and one of the few weekdays I have off. I explained my situation to him and I will do my best not to misquote him... He said, "Look, we told you that we don't have you in our system so you're really raising red flags. We will not give you a refund unless you find that receipt. It's on you, buddy." I tried to explain that I didn't think my last name was searched properly. He didn't care and made no offer to search again... he only said "we tried spelling it two different ways" (as if there are only two possible ways to spell a given person's last name). Then I asked if he would still do the installation for free if I couldn't find the receipt. He agreed. Naturally, that begs the question why he believed I purchased the starter there for the purposes of installation, but not a return. He responded that he was "just trying to soften the blow for me." (Thanks for the charity, BUDDY.) I resigned to the fact that I would walk in there, kindly ask once more for a return, then just walk out and leave the $362.17 car starter on his counter because there was no way he was touching one of my vehicles. Luckily, I found the receipt shortly thereafter, loaded up the crying baby, and went to make my return. The friendly employee at the counter completed the return and I told him that it was complete bull$&!+ that they don't have my name in their system because it is printed correctly on the store invoice. He apologized and told me the owner gets calls directed to his cell phone before 9:20 a.m. so he wasn't at a computer when I called (my name was in the system, of course). So all in all, I can't speak to their quality of work, but the owner is a joke. He questioned my integrity and said I raised red flags, as if I was running some scheme to buy remote car starters at more expensive locations then return them at his business for a 40% loss (I guess!?), he didn't even entertain the idea that somehow my name was searched improperly, and he is trying to conduct business from home/the road when he obviously can't. All the while, he was extremely discourteous... to put it kindly. All he had to do was say, "Let me call you back when I get to the store and see if we can straighten this out." I'm not easily offended and I always give people the benefit of the doubt. It kills me to write a negative review for a small business, but I think it's fair to say this owner was shockingly rude and/or incompetent in my case. Maybe he was just having a bad day, but he earned this review regardless. The other employees I encountered seemed alright. Won't be back. Two thumbs down. read more

I came to Sound Investment after having a horrible customer service experience at Columbus Car Audio, just up the road. The contrast was astronomical! I was welcomed upon entering, "pre-screened" by a young lady who then told me who to speak to based on my needs. I later spoke with Mike who was patient, answered all of my questions, and scheduled me for service. I wasn't rushed and was spoken to as if my business mattered. I will continue doing business and refer all my family and friends! read more

I've installed many basic car stereos in my own vehicles before and when I went to do my new one with Apple CarPlay in my 13 Hyundai Elantra I got myself into some unfamiliar territory these guys not only dug me out of a hole I buried myself in but they got me in with absolutely no notice the same day I called and made it better than I could have imagined and ended up installing a reverse camera as well. They know what they are doing and are extremely quick at it too! I had my entire radio face and reverse camera done in under 2 hours! read more

I had an excellent experience! Everyone was friendly, professional and easy to work with. absolutely no high pressure sales. They installed a blue-tooth sound system and showed me how to sync my phone with it and use it after installation. The installation process itself was much faster then I expected! I will definitely remember them and recommend them to anyone who needs their services! read more

DO NOT GO HERE!! Got my radio installed a couple months ago and it was messed up a week later called and the guy told me to take a toothbrush to the back of it to wipe off the dust. That did not find the problem so I scheduled an appointment for 11 am. Went into the store and was not seen. Asked how long it would take and he said "he didn't know". Manager is trash. Terrible ownership. Save your money and go to Best Buy or anywhere but this place. Cost way less and better quality. Do not go here. It's a scam read more

Went to this company to have a cd/dvd nav radio upgrade with back up camera and a remote start installed. At first the sales associate was attentive and knowledgeable about different products. He about had me sold until I asked for a simple written estimate so I could review the products he was recommended. He flat out said NO! He wouldn't give me an estimate. Stated I only wanted it so I could go get these cheaper some where else. Well even if that had been true I would say it was still quite rude and insulting. They seem to be too afraid to price competitively or at least allow the consumers to ensure they're priced competitively. I wasted a good 35 to 40 minutes in this store and will not go back. I wasn't going to have my wife's car upgraded to. I will take my 3k to 4K Project to one of their competitors and I suggest you to do. read more

I contacted Sound Investment about installing a remote car starter for my husband. Mike and DJ were able to complete the install in less time than planned. They were pleasant. easy to work with and the rates were well within my budget. Thank you for helping me with my surprise! Highly recommend this business! read more

I had them uninstall a quirky Kenwood 998 that malfunctioned, along with two replacement models, multiple times from the day I first got it 11/2014. They noticed that the problems may have been due to how it was (mis)installed by another audio store, but at that point, I was ready to move on to another brand. I worked with Mike, and he was very thorough in explaining the features of the brands I was considering. I chose a Sony---the three year warranty was a factor, and based on my past experience, he scheduled the install for a day when he knew that the installer who could handle any potential compatibility issues with my existing JBL speakers. When I had issues with my IPOD classic music not being 'read', even though Sony's manual, and online support page said it should, and even though my IPAD 2s worked flawlessly, Justin explained how the version I had, 5th generation, had a different hard drive than later models. He was more knowledgeable than any of the Sony reps I'd spoken with---probably because he once worked with Apple. I am very happy with the system and its functionality. It was a smooth and professional transaction. Mike, Justin, and all of the persons I interacted with are straightforward and knowledgeable, and I would highly recommend them for all of your audio needs. read more

Sound Investment installed a remote starter on my Toyota Sienna minivan, which has proved to my wife's favorite (early) Christmas present in 10 years. The service was excellent, and their work exceeded my expectations. The owner was personally invested in assuring that we were happy with the outcome. I'd rather give my business to honest, hardworking, local small business owners over their mega-retailer competitors (Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc) any day of the week. read more

I had them install cruise control in my 2012 Chevy Sonic over a year ago and I couldn't even tell they were in the car. The workmanship was perfect and they are very professional. I will return again for sure when I need something else done. The cruise is still working perfect. read more

I was so pleased with the great help and service I received from both of the employees that I dealt with. As a female dealing with a car problem , I have often felt in the past that a sales person was trying to sell me something more than what I needed, but Sound Investment actually charged me less than I was quoted over the phone. And I didn't have to wait more than half an hour for the installment. I would recommend them to anyone. read more