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Car stereo & CarPlay installation in Hayward

Stereos, Apple CarPlay, speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers, installed in our Hayward shop. Every car audio technician here has more than 10 years of experience.
FocalMosconiAlpineKickerKenwoodSonyAudioControlJBLInfinityMTXStingerAtrendGroundshakerJVCPioneerRockford FosgateiDatalinkInfotainmentBimmerTechZZ2GROMMobridgeDynamatSoundSkins

What we install

Not sure where to start? Bring your car in. We’ll listen to your current system with you and suggest the upgrade that gets you the most for your budget.

Touchscreen head unit running Apple CarPlay

Stereos & CarPlay

A new head unit changes how your car feels every day: maps on a big screen, hands-free calls, and better sound before you touch the speakers.

  • CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Touchscreen & navigation
  • Bluetooth calling & audio
  • Steering wheel controls
Speaker grille in a car door panel

Speakers & amplifiers

Factory speakers are built to a price. Ours are built to be heard. We listen to what you have now and recommend only what will make a difference.

  • Door speaker upgrades
  • Component speaker sets
  • Aftermarket amplifiers
  • Sound processors (DSP)
Subwoofer enclosure and amplifiers built into a car trunk

Subwoofers & bass

Clean, tight bass that fits your trunk and your taste, from a compact under-seat sub to a full custom enclosure.

  • Sub & amp packages
  • Sealed & ported boxes
  • Custom fabrication
  • Rattle treatment
Metal tweeter grille on a dashboard

Sound processing & tuning

A DSP lets us time-align every speaker to your seat and tune out the car’s acoustic problems. It’s the difference between loud and good.

  • Digital sound processors
  • Time alignment & EQ
  • Factory system integration
  • Tuned by ear & by meter

Upgrade in stages

  1. Stage 1

    Clearer factory sound

    The upgrade most cars need first. Better speakers and a modern head unit fix muddy, thin factory sound.

    • Replacement door speakers
    • Apple CarPlay & Android Auto head unit
    • Bluetooth, USB and backup camera inputs
    Ask about stage 1
  2. Stage 2

    Power and real bass

    Add the headroom and low end a factory system can’t deliver, without rattles or distortion.

    • Amplifier matched to your speakers
    • Subwoofer and enclosure
    • Sound processor (DSP) to work with factory stereos
    Ask about stage 2
  3. Stage 3

    Full custom build

    A system designed around your car and your music, from component sets to custom enclosures.

    • Component speakers and tweeters
    • Multi-amp setups and wiring
    • Custom fabrication and in-car tuning
    Ask about stage 3

Marine & motorcycle audio

We install audio on boats, motorcycles, RVs and ATVs. Tight spaces, sun and water all need different parts and different techniques.

Driver at the wheel of a boat on open water

Marine audio

Marine-rated speakers and amplifiers sealed against spray, UV and salt air, wired to stay reliable all season.

Black touring motorcycle against a metal shutter

Motorcycle audio

Custom speaker and amplifier installs for Harley-Davidson and other bikes, loud enough to hear at highway speed.

Rows of speakers on a demo display

Listen before you buy

Our product specialists know how different speakers, amps and subs sound together. Hear options side by side in the showroom, then decide.

  • Focal, Mosconi, Alpine, Kicker, Kenwood, Sony and more
  • Special orders on brands we don’t stock
  • Clear price before any work starts
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Questions we hear a lot

Can you add Apple CarPlay to an older car?

In most cars, yes. A new touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto fits most vehicles from the early 2000s on, with a dash kit that makes it look factory. Send your year, make and model for a price.

Can you install CarPlay and a backup camera together?

Yes, and it’s one of our most common jobs. The camera shows on the new screen whenever you’re in reverse.

Will you install equipment I bought online?

Usually, yes, as long as the parts are new and suit your car. We charge the labor price and will tell you up front if anything else is needed to make it fit.

Will a new stereo work with my steering wheel buttons?

In most cars, yes. We use the correct interface module so steering wheel controls, backup cameras and factory chimes keep working.

Can I keep my factory stereo and still get better sound?

Yes. A sound processor and amplifier can work with the factory head unit, which is often the best option in newer cars with screens built into the dash.

Do you work on boats and motorcycles?

We do. We install marine-rated speakers and amplifiers, and we fit speaker and amp systems on Harley-Davidson and other bikes where space is tight.

Which brands do you carry?

Car audio from Focal, Mosconi, Alpine, Kicker, Kenwood, Sony, AudioControl, JBL, Infinity, MTX, Stinger, Atrend, Groundshaker, JVC, Pioneer and Rockford Fosgate. CarPlay and factory integration from iDatalink, Infotainment, BimmerTech, ZZ2, GROM and Mobridge. Dynamat and SoundSkins sound deadening, Thinkware and BlackVue dash cams, Viper and Avital security, and XPEL and SunTek film for tint and paint protection. If you want something we don’t stock, ask — we can usually special order it.

Can you install the same day?

Most installs and tint jobs are finished the same day. Bigger custom builds take longer; we’ll give you a pickup time before we start.

How much does it cost?

Our pricing page lists window tint, paint protection film and ceramic coating prices by vehicle size. Audio, remote start and cameras depend on your car and the parts you pick, so call or send your year, make and model for a price. Either way we confirm one clear price before any work starts. No surprises at pickup.

Didn’t find your question?

Talk to the technician who’ll do the work.

Call (510) 583-1661Open Mon–Sat 9 AM – 7 PM

Get a car audio quote

Send a few details and we’ll reply with a clear price, usually the same day. Or call and talk to a technician directly.

Serving Hayward and nearby Fremont, San Leandro, Union City, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and Oakland.

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