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Soundbytes Automotive Electronics,Inc
328 E North Ave, Northlake, IL 60164, United States
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Soundbytes Automotive Electronics,Inc
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Ma
Review №1

First thing first, the service is fast and professional. Secondly, the prices are great and wont break the bank. Thirdly, shout out to Mariano, very knowledgeable and very down to earth. Made the whole process very easy, I will definitely recommend

Ko
Review №2

Khristian was more then helpful and knowledgeable on there product and yes prices are high but you get what you paid for

Jo
Review №3

Very nice honest good peeps. Had to go a few different times because I kept wanting to upgrade my system and they gave me good deals and fast accurate service. I came from Hanover Park because of the good reviews and Id definitely go back in the future.

Pa
Review №4

I had bought a pair of speakers to replace my stock speakers in my front doors. Simple swap. They installed them within 40 minutes! No damage to more door panels which is what I was concerned about. They charged $100 because he said he needed to make a modification. I still dont believe him but I paid the extra $20.

Da
Review №5

I found this shop after searching around on Google Maps and Im glad I took a chance on it. Mariano helped me out a bunch with my install and kept it real and fair on the pricing. The quality of the install is really good and Im completely satisfied with the work.

Vo
Review №6

Yes 🤔🧑🏾‍💻👨🏼‍💻 the guys here will take care of your car the right way one of the places to get the job done right ✌🏾

Pa
Review №7

Love Love Love Soundbytes!Special thanks to Manager Mariano and his professional team for getting my stereo in, so glad I went to them. Very professional and quality workmanship. The soundsystem is awesome and perfect for my car.I would recommend them and they are great at what they do.Thanks Mariano and his team for such great work.

Pa
Review №8

Was anxiously trying to get my subwoofers and amp installed before the nice weather and was doing some shopping around. Spoke with Mariano at the Northlake location. He was very patient in explaining to me the rest of the parts i would need for my install and different options to go with in order to fit my budget. When I showed up Kris at the front desk and Micheal were very courteous fitting me in their schedule for the actual very clean and professional install. They went above and beyond even going to their other location for missing pieces I needed. I recommend this place to whomever does NOT want a headache and a nest of wires!

Vi
Review №9

Been here twice and the next time I upgrade, I’m forsure coming back. They always take care of me and as quickly as they can. 10/10 would recommend.

An
Review №10

POOR WARRANTY! POOR SERVICE!Excessive prices! Just 6 months with my remote starter and the controllers don’t work, I came asking for a digital controller they installed a controller just of buttons after that they blamed me for the confusion and they didn’t answer for their mistake my only 2 options, 1. take off the system and pay $200 and leave my car without alarm or 2. Pay $150 more to install the digital controller, obviously in the 2 options I ended up loosing.No vallan a este lugar son unos rateros y nadie responde por su basura de servicio 6 meses y mis controles ya no funcionan sus excusa es que se mojaron le dije que lo abriera para que verificara que no era así.

Fr
Review №11

Bad service in all especially that big guy so Spence not cheap not recommend

D
Review №12

Professional and Efficient Service! Will definitely recommend and will return to get my remote starter before the winter hits!

Ji
Review №13

Mariano!! Hooked my tints up!! And my full sound system, radio, interior speakers, amp ans two 10s in a box!! He suggested all the right add ons for my vehicle!! Go check them out if u trynna beat down the block!!!

An
Review №14

I went in for a speaker upgrade and they hooked me up in a timely manner with quality equipment and wonderful service. Thank you so much

Ri
Review №15

I’ve gotten cheaper estimates, however I learned you get what you paid for.. I’ve been to both locations and the sales staff are really friendly and the installers are very professional. They took they’re time to answer and explain every question I had for my remote starter and helped me choose a package with everything I was looking for

Da
Review №16

They give you a quote one day the next day it goes up 250.00

La
Review №17

Super professional and very great customer service. The only place i allow to do my electronics..highly recommended

Ch
Review №18

DONT COME TO THIS PLACE. Took my car in for a radio installation and when I came to pick up the car, the employee installing it was playing with my car and revving the motor way past 4,000 rpms!!!! When I tried confronting him by talking to the boss, he gave me attitude and refused to solve the issue or cooperate with me at all! This place mistreats cars !!!! Don’t take your car here !!! I hope the owner replies to this review so we can meet up and talk more about in person !

Ri
Review №19

Install was good but called them for a adjustment on the Amp cuz my other Amp sounded louder the owner acted like he paid for it nothing but adutude.

Re
Review №20

Theyre the best of the business, very professional service.

Ce
Review №21

Was quoted a price before going in person. When I showed up they wanted more then double the amount I quoted. I dont have dumb tattooed on my forehead.

Er
Review №22

Quality Radio & A Decent Price On It & The Installation

Sa
Review №23

The price for installation too high! the job would be undone too I do not recommend going there. 😤

Jo
Review №24

Great place to go to for your audio needs ! Clean job all original look. They are ok with their prices also

AJ
Review №25

First of all, don’t let this shop persuade you they don’t recognize my email account because I surely did make a large purchase from them. This place is very unprofessional, and techs and sales are amateurs. I bought a sound system and other components costing more than $2K. I had to return several times to have the system repaired after the install and they were never able to install what I paid for. Their explanation was, what you want is not available on your vehicle, even after they sold it to me. Best part about is, I went to Best Buy and they were able to clean up their mess with no issue but I had to spend more money unfortunately to have it done right. Even through the whole install process the sales guy gave me excuses as to why he didn’t call me when there was an issue. He’d rather ambush me with the issue when I arrived and I didn’t even have an opportunity to give my input as they had already decided what was best for me; since they didnt call me as the issue arose. Save yourself time, aggravation, disappointment and money and go somewhere else. Also they left cable insulation scraps everywhere along with wire scraps and other trash. I also found a scratch on my bumper which was not there. Clean up after yourselves guys, you are supposed to be a professional shop!!! I will not spend another dollar here.

An
Review №26

Mariano is my salesman and is very polite and knows his product. I came in for remote start after talking to him I went ahead and got the service done. I called him a few weeks later to ask for sound prices and what I wanted. He told me to come in and had a few prices for me and speakers for me to choose from. I was a little nervous getting the sound and spending a good amount of $$, but when he called to tell me the car is ready I couldnt wait to hear! I wasnt disappointed!! Yes prices are a bit high but not all cheap work is good!

St
Review №27

Great service great people make you feel great about doing business there

Li
Review №28

Radio keeps going out every time I turn on my car

Pa
Review №29

As a women, in my past experiences, you cannot just walk into any car place and get a service. I have been taken advantage of as “dumb” despite having background knowledge about cars. I went here to get my Auto Starter on my car. The staff members have so much product knowledge. They take the time to make you understand what you’re buying, how it works, etc. I felt extremely comfortable, confident, and satisfied with my service. I got the best price for my budget as well. I’ve had my auto starter for about a week now, worth every penny!!!Not only will I be back for future services, I will recommend anybody, especially women, to check this place out!

an
Review №30

Sal and Luis were very helpful. I spoke to Sal on the phone but met Luis when I walked in. Luis was very detailed about the variety of tints and the benefits of them. Dont get me wrong, it was a bit more expensive than I expected BUT youre paying for good product. Dont expect to pay so cheaply for a product and expect good quality. Sal was also very helpful when I asked him about any future projects I was looking to get done on my car. Ill be back to get other modifications done to my car. 👍👍

jo
Review №31

Great customer service. Quality parts with quality work. Got a remote start and tint job. Will be back for more work. Thanks

EL
Review №32

Great customer service. Roberto and Sal took very good care of us. Definitely going back for more stuff...

To
Review №33

First of all all the reviews are from one review type people most likely their friends theres an older Google review on this outfit and also check Yelp.for somebody thats been in business this many years they sure dont have a lot of reviews thats a red flag.For sure overpriced my fault for not doing more research. Doing gradual upgrade so far amp that I have no access to. installed behind fixed seat (no ability to fine-tune) component speakers up front and coax in the back doors.. Have no fading control over back door speakers. Apparently they were trying to save me money they said it will be all good once I get newhead unit. He admitted he should have told me this function will not be working otherwise I would have gone with the head unit been done with it but unfortunately the factory system sounded better up to this point not giving them a second chance.

Ro
Review №34

Talked to Sal... great salesman, very knowledgeable.The team at sound bytes did my car in just a few hours... all the wiring and brackets were tidy and the sound is pretty tight. I spent a little more than I wanted to because its easy for people like me to get carried away.

Ro
Review №35

Took my daughters car in for new remote start/alarm, explained the situation that she has moved away to Cali and we will be driving her car to her, we want her to be safe and not worry about her alarm not working since her car was equipped with a generic one and the alarm didnt work half the time. They selected the best alarm system for her to keep her and us worry free and gave me an excellent deal.Weve been getting our remote starters/alarms with them since forever; never have had a problem and our cars are very old now and both remote starts / alarms still work very well!Excellent facility, professional & trustworthy technicians...

Jo
Review №36

Dudes here are the best. Solid small business I’m happy to bring my business too. This is the shop you are looking for, they are the answer.

Ke
Review №37

Had a radio and amp installed. Was very impressed with the service. Sal and his guys were both quick and professional. My only complaint is they are kinda pricey but they will do you right.

Je
Review №38

Highly recommend this place to everyone. They did excellent work and I’m loving the new sound system! Sal was extremely awesome to work with and super helpful. Great job guys!

ye
Review №39

Work gets done FAST

Br
Review №40

Great experience and customer service. Pointed out everything that was wrong and came up with a solution. Installed new alarm with remote start. If anyone out there is looking for a reliable and honest company to install your alarm system of car audio then Soundbytes is the place. They even dropped me off at work. A big thank you goes out to the manager Sal, i really appreciate everything that you guys did for me. Stay Blessed

Ju
Review №41

Sal is and his techs are professional they take good care of your car and there work looks Factory when they are done. I have had several cars and they have installed 3 radios for me. I recommend them for all your car stereo needs.

Da
Review №42

I was in the market for a remote starter for my vehicle and Mariano quickly convinced me with his product knowledge of the system I should go with. Set the appointment and got my car in and out as promised. I definitely recommend this establishment for all your electronic needs.

Br
Review №43

Was told to come here by a neighbor and Sal helped tremendously by getting me a great deal on my speaker. Highly recommend

Jo
Review №44

Staff was pretty knowledgeable. I got an amplifier for door speakers, a slash 4 channel. I really thought it was too expensive, I still do, but it sounds amazing. It’s like a mini concert in the car.

Gu
Review №45

Awesome customer service, very honest and take their work very seriously. I highly recommended!

Bl
Review №46

Sal was really helpful with putting in some bomb subs quality and checked back in with me a couple days later to see how things were definitely a place that cares.

jo
Review №47

Great people to deal with very professional on every product. Excellent on installation nice and clean job. I highly do recommend this place to anybody. Thanks guys keep up the great work.

Bi
Review №48

This guy is top notch! Its like dealing with your own personal radio tech. The shop & show room were very clean, displayes looked & sounded great!I highly recommend this shop for all stereo needs .

Ho
Review №49

Picked up a new wire connector for my subwoofer box. Solved my issue. Good service

Ca
Review №50

Sal took care of a working man with his understanding and knowledge of knowing what the customer wants and needs!! Will return with the rest of my fleet. Trust is the name of the game. I trust his work, I am living it as I drive and listen!!! Great Job to Sal and his team in Northlake!!!

an
Review №51

Very fast and professional service. I would definitely buy again from them. I recommend that you go to them for all of you car audio needs.

ju
Review №52

If I could put 0 I would, the bold headed guy there was trying to charge me $500 + to hook up my radio and he said oh since you already started hooking it up I’m a have to charge you more I said what!! I left went to another place in franklin park and the guy printed out the color coded for the radio and helped me hook it up no charge, THIS PLACE SOUNDBYTES IS A RIP OFF IM AMAZED THEY ARE EVEN IN BUSINESS RIGHT NOW WITH THE RIDICULOUS PRICES THEY CHARGE!

ju
Review №53

Love this place sal hook me up with a JL AUDIO SYSTEM thats rock will come back for all my car needs

Ki
Review №54

I have been to a good amount of car audio/sound shops through out the years and the only one that I would ever recommend to anyone who wants quality products and professional installation as well as excellent customer service would be Soundbytes in Northlake Illinois. The store is clean and comfortable. They have alot of products displayed so you can actually see what you are buying instead of looking at it in a catalog or on line. I had the pleasure of dealing with Sal, and if anyone goes there I would highly recommend asking for him. Although all the employees were nice . Sal really represents the company and is the definition of a great sales rep/employee. He showed me everything and explained step by step what was being done and the reason behind it. He made sure that I was satisfied. Over all he is a great guy!! Anyone looking for a shop for car audio will not be disappointed going to soundbytes. Highly recommend them. This will be my go to shop from here on out. And if car audio is not what you need no need to sweat it, they have other products as well...tints, car alarms, remote starters. Give them a try and dont forget to ask for Sal! It was a pleasure doing business with Soundbytes!! I am a satisfied customer 110%

An
Review №55

I check for a location that could look at my car radio and possibly fix it. I called and Sal answered the phone I explained what I was looking for he said Of course, come in right away I am available! FIRST RED FLAG...So my daughter arrived in 15 minutes at 11am, and was told Sal was at lunch.SECOND RED FLAG...Then she was advised that there was a $65.00 fee to just look at it....funny that was never mentioned.THIRD RED FLAGThen I called and talk to the manager Lewis and said that I could callback and talk to Sal. I told him it was not a way to run a business and should be upfront with there fees.FOURTH and FINAL RED FLAG...Sal called me back obviously with having caller ID since I never gave anyone my phone number. Saying my boss must be so happy to have an employee that will work for free.BEWARE of these people....this is how I was treated today!

Jo
Review №56

Sound bytes has the best customer service always nice doing business with the sal always looks out for the customers I recommend buying here !!!!

Ca
Review №57

Well i needed work done on my car i saw the good reviews .But god were u all wrong .i was dicussed by the prices i even paid to find out i was getting robbed they tell me one price then change it to a higher price no deal what so ever.i went in for alarm and he like i got u .at no point did i feel like i was getting a deal i got hustle is how i feel i wish i never went there

Sa
Review №58

Great Product, Customer Service, Knowledge and Price! What more can you ask for? I Highly Recommend this place.

Cu
Review №59

I Called SoundBytes to get a quote for a alarm install on my truck and talked to Mariano about the job. I am very skeptical about shops as the last alarm install from a different business was a very bad experience and a amature install to say the least. Mariano re-assured me he would take care of the job and have the guys remove old alarm and install new one with GPS tracking to factory specs, and they did just that, very clean work and everything was soldered as it should be very happy with the install and 100% would recommend. They even showed me how to work the remote control and gps tracking and set it all up for me using drone mobile. I used snap finance as a means to pay for the service, very easy to use and they made it even easier and walked me thru setting up a account to pay. Thanks Mariano and the Team at SoundBytes for the awsome install.

Ha
Review №60

Why dont they have 6 stars those guys deserve it. Did an outstanding job on my semi truck cant stop blasting it. Got to say Alpine: kinda pricey, but hey you get what you pay for and it was worth it. They will recommend you the best options for you and they will do it fast. Cant go wrong with SoundBytes

Ad
Review №61

I went in because my Bluetooth calls didnt work.It wasn’t working becasue of the bootleg install the previous owner got.They rewired my stereo and replaced the blown speakers and it now works perfectly.Best part is that it was done incredibly fast. Nice work.

R3
Review №62

This place is so slow they never have their stuff organized and they take forever for estimates, they didn’t wanna put my aftermarket steering wheel cause they said it was illegal which it isn’t illegal. Worst place I ever been to wish I can give it no stars

Am
Review №63

First and foremost, I bought a pair of C5 components from soundbytes through progressive leasing. They remained unopened because I realized they weren’t compatible with my car. I returned them 3 days later. According to the return policy on the invoice, there’s no cash refund after 15 days. Sal tried to tell me there was a restocking fee and after arguing back and forth he then told me that since he PRICE MATCHED the speakers from JL AUDIO OFFICIAL WEBSITE, he can only exchange it out for store credit and I WILL NOT buy anything I have NO USE for.

IN
Review №64

Salesman Mariano took really good care of me answering all my questions and doubts setting me in the right direction very happy with my JL Audio sounds on my 2015 Tahoe will take my other vehicles when I need work done

Se
Review №65

Sal was awesome enough to work with us on a sound system and was very easy to talk to. Highly recommend!

Je
Review №66

Sal definitely knows wat hes talking aboutIf yu need the hook up for sounds hes the guy to go to

Th
Review №67

Had a remote starter and new front speakers installed. There was a minor glitch on the speaker install. They fixed it immediately with no BS. Highly recommend.

Pa
Review №68

Dope! Definitely highly recommended 💯

Ma
Review №69

Good people there also good customer service

La
Review №70

IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS I WOULD SAL DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB HE WORKED WITH ME TO GET WHAT I WANTED. FAIR PRICE OUT STANDING SERVICE I WILL NEVER GO ANY PLACE ELSE BUT SOUNDBYTES.

Ma
Review №71

Came here for new remotes for my car alarm and remote start, had excellent service! The staff is very helpful and knowledgable -- I would definitely recommend Soundbytes to someone for their electronic needs!

yo
Review №72

Best shop took my 2010 camaro got a loan for 1000$ the manager helped me stay in budget for my amps very good place and kind employees

Jo
Review №73

Professional work is something you always get when you come to soundbytes Ive came here multiple times and have always had a great experience.

Va
Review №74

Sal and his team did a great job with a subwoofer installation. Highly recommended

Jo
Review №75

Got me right real quick. Didnt sale me anything I didnt need

Pa
Review №76

Good customer service and explains everything you want to kno marriano sold me a alarm for my escalade and I happy with it thxs

ni
Review №77

Legit n sal n his boys took care of me n I love my car.

MN
Review №78

Cruz was extremely honest, patient, and he gave me a great deal. Would recommend!!

Mi
Review №79

Great customer service and the salesman was very knowledgeable about the product as well. Prices are compatible with other shops I believe and the atmosphere was very comfortable.

Do
Review №80

Very professional....best place around to get your automotive audio done. They do nice clean work unlike other places around and they hook you up on deals.

jo
Review №81

Best place to install car audio and video equipment . They are the best friends I have since high school years.

Jo
Review №82

I GIVE IT 5 STAR SERVICE THE GUYS AT SOUND BYTES ARE PROS AT CONNECTING SOUND SYSTEMS HAD MY SOUNDZ PUT HERE AWESOME IM ROCKIN SUPER HARD THANKS SAL !!!!

Ca
Review №83

I had a system installed there and to my suprise they were very knowledgeable and experienced! They told me what I need and didnt need instead of trying to get more $$$ out of me! The job was done in a short amount of time, very quick and thorough and I was left in amazement as to how fast I was out of there! These guys and this shop deserves my thanks!!👍I highly recommend this place!!#verysatisfiedcustomer

Ar
Review №84

How to write a one stock prices were reasonable the work they did was good and yes I would recommend

ra
Review №85

Great knowledgeable people. Very friendly and great service!

Ed
Review №86

Everyone there is capable but Sal is the guy @SoundBytes...Knowledgeable, professional and above all a straight shooter...For all my future car audio+ needs Im going to SoundBytes on North ave in Northlake...

Ge
Review №87

I went here to see if they could restore a custom box and sal was very helpful brought the box he installed JL and a kicker bumps hard coming back to see if they can put more bump in my trunk

Ch
Review №88

I am a Hvac/R and Electrical contractor they did the alarm and remote starter/GPS and dead bolt security locks on my work van great job and good prices this guy was satisfied 150% thanx sound bytes I sleep better now cause of you guys

Da
Review №89

They did the Tint on my rsx a few years back... One window was installed incorrectly.. After a few min of arguments, they fixed it for free... Then Tint still looks good after the years

Ro
Review №90

Nice guys very fast courteous great work cant ask for more

Aa
Review №91

Has 2 be 1 of da best places to get your sounds hooked up at around the Chicago land area. I took my Tahoe here to get my sounds hooked up.. I have 2 12in kicker and a kicker zxs 1500.1 amp.. they hooked it all up cum to find out the amp I order was fried.. I then talk to Sam ( sales associate) about what 2 do next.. He then went above and beyond and contacted kicker about the faulty amp I received and got them to send me an even better amp. A kicker kx1600.1. He didnt have to do that at all but he seen how disappointed I was and definitely turned my frown Around due to getting me an even better amp. Im telling u you will be satisfied by what they can offer u there at soundbytes. Just talk to Sal hes the man over there no doubt hell take care of you.....all day a five star place for car audio

Da
Review №92

Garbage

Da
Review №93

Garbage

Ad
Review №94

Sal answered all of my questions and has been working with Soundbytes for many years. If you want someone to shoot you straight he’s your guy. A bit pricey, but quality is what matters if you are making an investment in your car

Ch
Review №95

This place is very expensive I came in with My radio for them to install in my Nissan MAXIMA and they charged me $150.... I mean I brought the radio with me and it feels like they charged me for it! I checked around afterwards everyone else says the most they should have charged was $100!

J
Review №96

It was ok, until repeated visits meant spending more and more.....

ic
Review №97

I love it they are great

Ex
Review №98

Please do not let these idiots work on your car they screwed me over

Ri
Review №99

Take my car for check the modulate of my starter control remote and Saul have bad attitude Im try to explain he get angry for no reason never go back again I dont recommend to nobary this place

Zy
Review №100

Great people and good prices

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  • Address:328 E North Ave, Northlake, IL 60164, United States
  • Site:http://soundbytes.us/
  • Phone:+1 708-492-0899
Categories
  • Car alarm supplier
  • Car stereo store
  • Window tinting service
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Same-day delivery:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
  • Repair services:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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