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Audio Expert

Auto Radio Service, Auto Accessories,

About us

Audio Expert is a small business based in Clearwater, Florida that specializes in automotive stereo, security, and video systems. We take pride is offering customized solutions to suit your needs and desires. We can take of anything from basic repairs to full system upgrades. We appreciate your business and will always provide the best service possible.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
17 years of experience

Services we offer

Car Stereo, Video, Security, Accessories, Custom & Standard Installation, Wiring Services

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
5.026 Reviews
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Linda G.
Feb 2018
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Excellent! Would highly recommend!

Justin M.
Jun 2017
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$360
Wonderfully. Price was fair, as promised, completed on time, and the work is very professional.

Linda G.
Jan 2017
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Luke and the team were fantastic! He explained everything from start to finish and the finished product was superb! I will be going back there for my next car for sure!

Earnest M.
Aug 2016
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$640
Good buying experience. Good installation, quickly accomplished, as promised.

Jason H.
Jul 2016
5.0
Auto Radio Service, Auto Accessories
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199
I ordered all the parts and they completed the installation. Luke and Travis were both very helpfull and did a fantastic job with the installation. Travis walked me through how to operate my new stereo and everything looked great. I highly recommend using Audio Expert. I would also add that their prices were really good. I shopped around and they had a very competitive price.

Randy B.
Mar 2016
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$247
Luke did another great job installing the back up camera in our BMW.  It was an OEM version and the install worked  beautifully with the Nav system in the car.  This is our second time using them and again great service!!

Rick M.
Dec 2015
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
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Matt D.
Aug 2015
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Luke installed the speakers when he said he would and he was fairly fast.  It was a little expensive for what I feel was decent but not superb quality, but then again, I didn't do a lot of searching around and I think his prices are probably competitive for the quality I got. Luke was very easy to work with and his services were pretty straightforward. When I go to replace my back speakers, I will go back to him.

Cathleen M.
Jul 2015
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Randy B.
Jun 2015
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$424
Luke was very knowledgeable and spent lots of time with us listening to our needs and meeting that with great options. Scheduled the appointment and the work was done well and in a timely manner. Would recommend to anyone looking for car audio equipment.

Nita M.
Oct 2014
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
He did a great job. He even suggested a stereo that would be compatible with my iPod. (I love that feature) I was worried about how it would look on the dashboard, but it looks like it belongs there. The speakers sound really great. They are better then I even thought they could be.

Elaine K.
Sep 2014
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
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Patti W.
Mar 2014
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

I contacted Luke last Friday, the 21st, and he scheduled us for the following Monday, today.  Our car radio was stuck on LOUD!  Luke was polite and professional on the phone, he knew exactly what our problem was.  He told us the base price for the radio and labor depending on the type of radio we chose.  The phone Luke was the same in person, we were greeted warmly and professionally.  He showed us our options, asked for features we wanted, and told us that the least expensive Sony would do everything just fine!  The entire job was done in less than two hours, and we are VERY happy!  1 yr. warranty on the radio and lifetime on the labor.  Once again, Angie's List came through!!



Joshua H.
Feb 2014
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Spoke with Luke about a week before hand about my options and then setup the work. Installation was quick, easy, and looks very professional. Aside from an issue with a defective part that, the radio head adapter was reversing bluetooth calls so you couldn't hear the other person, which Luke took care of once the issue was tracked down.

Thomas K.
Oct 2013
5.0
Auto Radio Service, Auto Accessories
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Luke @ audio experts was able to diagnose and repair my audio system with ease.  I also asked that he replace a piece of trim on the driver side door, which required the door panel to be removed.  (I purchase the trim off of ebay.) All work was performed in a timely and professional manner.  The cost was very reasonable. I will continue to use them for all my car audio needs.

Blake A.
Sep 2013
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Excellent from start to finish. The most knowledgable car audio expert I have ever worked with. Knew exactly what he was doing and performed the job as promised. Very impressed.

Laura D.
Jul 2013
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$173
Went in at 2:45 was home by 3:30. Reasonable price. He even fixed my back window for me. Great experience and would highly recommend them.

Elaine K.
Jun 2013
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
I could not have asked for a better experience, from the point of view of the professionalism and courtesy of the business owner or satisfaction with the product.  
I decided to visit Audio Expert because of the 100% positive reviews on Angie's List and from other sources.  About 2 weeks before the actual installation I took my car, a Nissan 370Z, down to the shop and met Luke, the owner.  He was very helpful and listened carefully to the needs I expressed for a new system. I listen to a wide variety of music and the factory installed Bose system did not sufficiently carry the mid range or bass that I like.  I wanted a system that was Bluetooth enabled to sync with my iPad and iPod, as I use those more now for music than I do radio or compact discs.  I also wanted good sub bass sound and the factory system in the car did not have a sub woofer.  However, the space in my car is very limited and therefore the setup had to maximize my sound while minimizing the component footprint to preserve what little cargo area I have.
After listening and looking at my car, Luke recommended ARC Audio speakers, amplifier and two 8-inch sub woofers, with a Sony touchscreen head unit.  He gave me a quote for the system and we talked about various options.  Having never heard of ARC Audio before, I went home to do some research.  I subsequently sent a couple of follow-up emails to Luke asking some questions about the component specifications.  He promptly responded (within a day) to each of my emails and gave me detailed information, including links to the specifications for each component so that I could look at them, search customer reviews, etc.  Customer reviews of the ARC Audio products were overall exceptional.
Luke advised that the installation would take approximately 2 days, because in addition to removing and replacing the old system, he had to install a dashboard kit, the housing for the amp and sub woofers and better sound insulation in the doors and cargo areas.  He also graciously offered to be flexible on times for drop-off and pick-up because of my work schedule and drive distance (I live about an hour and a half away from his shop).
I dropped my car off at Audio Expert in the evening after work on Wednesday, June 5th and arranged for pickup on Saturday, June 8th.  When I arrived the car was done and the system tested.  The installation was extremely well-done - the dash kit looks like a seamless fit and the housing Luke built for the amp and sub woofers fit in perfectly with the color and carpeting in the cargo area. Luke took time to show me the basics of the Sony head unit, although it has many functions that I'm sure it will take me a long time to learn.  I tested the system using a wide variety of music from my iPad. The Bluetooth syncing worked perfectly.  Every piece of music -- from alternative metal, to classical, to A Capella vocals, to electronic, to roots country, to medieval chant -- played clearly and beautifully.  I also tested the sound using system test tracks from Bass Mekanik.  Even at very high volume with the sub output turned up there was very little noise - just some very minimal rattle of the plastic pieces of the car itself.  During silent spots in the music there was no hissing or popping that sometimes occurs with speakers.
I know I am going to enjoy my new system.  The improvement over what I had is amazing.  I would go to Audio Expert again, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great customer experience.


Kevin G.
May 2013
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
This was one of the best service experiences of my life.  These gentleman that greeted me also performed the installation.  He finished the entire process in about 30 minutes and I walked away a very, very happy customer.  Polite, timely and very reasonable cost.

Thomas L.
Jan 2013
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
I bought a "new to me" '07 Toyota Highlander that had a lousy factory sound system.  I wanted to replace the speakers and install an adapter that could control my seven year old iPod click-wheel.  
I joined Angie's List and found Audio Expert in Clearwater.  After a visit to the shop, Luke explained the available options and I chose to update the speakers with a component system of woofers and separate tweeters in the front.  I had hoped to keep the original radio and add iPod control to it.  Luke gave me a quote and I made an appointment.
Over the next few days I thought through what I'd planned to do and decided that it would more sense to replace the radio with a new one that could control my iPod if such a radio existed.  I discussed this with Luke and he made a recommendation of a Sony radio that had built-in iPod controls but wouldn't support my ancient iPod.  I decided to have him install the speakers and that Sony radio and buy a new iPod Nano that the radio would support. I chose this route as my iPod was already 7 years old and was not supported by current radios. 
Luke did the installation on time and as quoted.  When I picked up the car he gave me a thorough explanation of the operation of the radio and returned the original speakers and radio so I could put them back in the Highlander when I sell it.
The installation was flawless and the sound is far better than I had expected - it just blows me away.  The more I listen the more I love it.  We discussed future upgrades of an external amplifier and subwoofer but I doubt I'll ever find that necessary - it sounds that good.
Luke is the kind of craftsman I enjoy working with.  He knows his products inside and out.  He listened, asked probing questions about my needs and wasn't the least bit frazzled when I changed the plan in midstream.  He never tried to up-sell me.  His prices are fair and his workmanship is excellent.  Highly recommended!

Janice D.
Dec 2012
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
I contacted Luke via e-mail from Angie's List, received a response requesting additional information about our vehicle and an estimate a few days later.  Very professional and courteous service.  The estimated install time was less than the hour quoted and Luke took the time to run through the radio features with us before we left.

Gary F.
Oct 2012
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Great experience.Lucas gave me the best quote yesterday.Set appointment and went in today.He had my radio prewired and got me out in half the time estimated and right on the money.You will be happy you went to Audio Expert.    Gary F.

Rob W.
Aug 2012
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Audio Expert came in at less than half over the quotes of competitors.  I was quoted the price I was charged at a significant savings over others.  After installation it was discovered that the led's in these after market lights were broken, and after getting replacements from the manufacturer, they again fixed and properly installed these replacement led's for about half the price of the first time I had them installed (he still had to remove the bumper, so this was a very good price!) 

VIRGINA M.
Jul 2012
5.0
Auto Radio Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
I called and discussed what I wanted.  AE had a Sony that fit the bill.  Shceduled for 7/11 but when plans changed, I requested a change to 7/6 which worked.  I delivered the car, got an estimated time for completiion of work and left.  Car was ready when promised.  Very neat, clean, professional establishment.

Sam F.
May 2012
5.0
Auto Radio Service, Auto Accessories
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
I wanted to replace the factory installed stereo in my truck with one that had an iPhone USB jack. Luke showed me a solid, affordable stereo system. I made an appointment for the next day to have it installed. When I got there, he had already pre-wired the harness and I was out the door in less than 45 minutes. I highly recommend this business, and will return when my wife is ready to upgrade the system in her car.
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FAQ

Audio Expert is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed

Audio Expert accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Yes, Audio Expert offers free project estimates.

No, Audio Expert does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Audio Expert does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Audio Expert offers emergency services.

Yes, Audio Expert offers warranties.

Audio Expert offers the following services: Car Stereo, Video, Security, Accessories, Custom & Standard Installation, Wiring Services