After scouring reviews of audio shops in the Pacific Northwest I was happy to find out that one of the best operations in the country was located right here in my hometown. Whats more, they had a sterling reputation for doing Porsche installs, which was exactly what I was looking for. I reached out to Nick Akin, their Porsche Audio specialist, for some options.I would like to address the fact that these guys can be challenging at times to get ahold of. This is true. Sometimes that can be an indicator of a sloppy operation or one where they dont really care about the customer. That is anything but the case here. I would advise anyone who wants a top quality install to just be persistent. I had better luck calling than I did by email, which is usually my preferred means of communication.Nick presented me with three standard tiers for upgrading my stock system, as well as ways to customize the system further. I was interested in the top tier with a few further modifications. Despite making a few plan changes close to my scheduled appointment the shop did everything in their power to accommodate me and make sure I was confident and happy with the direction the install was going.And the finished product was nothing short of spectacular. The sound is truly phenomenal. Its rare for me to have a service experience where I feel like I got exactly what was planned and paid for, on time, without compromises. Nick and his staff were all extremely friendly and genuinely love cars and what they do with them.These guys will be my go to shop for all future car audio purchases for the rest of the vehicles in my household.

I took my 2018 Ford Raptor into this shop a little over a year ago. I had been meaning to write a review here for some time but wanted to also give everything time to settle.My experience here from start to finish was top tier. I worked with Sean, who was readily available and answered any and all questions I had throughout the entire process.The system installed in my truck was tailored to all of the requests I had made, and they even went above and beyond by fabricating custom housings for the tweeters on the front sound stage. Not a single person that has ridden the truck has thought that the pillar arms were aftermarket, they appear to be factory designed, sleek, and functional.The quality of the product, the tuning, and the communication was all incredible, and I would recommend Musicar Northwest to any and everyone for their custom car audio needs, regardless of user.Pricing was consistent and fair for the premium audio market with parts and installation. Worth every dollar spent, and in the future I would come back here for any other car audio needs I have. 5/5 and then some. Thanks guys!

These folks are like the green berets of professional car audio in the Northwest. I stopped by just looking for some cabling and basic parts for my own modest/budget build which they informed me isnt really their forté. Knowing I wasnt buying anything from them, they still took the time to show me around the incredible builds they were working on in the showroom and recommend me some good options I could find elsewhere. I look forward to the day I can afford one of their incredibly clean, high quality builds.

Nick and the installing team did a super custom stereo install on my 2004 BMW M3. Altered a single din to a double din Sony. Moved the HVAC controls to a lower location and left me a happy customer!!! If you have a tough job, these guys know the ropes.

The team at Musicar did an awesome job upgrading the stereo in my new accord. They installed a 1000w Active Reference System using Dynaudio components and ArcAudio equipment and even increased the size of the sub from eight to ten inches all without cluttering up the trunk with amplifiers and whatnot, while maintaining all of the functionality of the OEM head-unit. Super clean install. I highly recommend working with this shop.

Incredible talent, creativity, knowledge and delivered product. Nick and the team at Musicar NW are genius. Added a radar / laser detection system and enhanced the audio on my 911. Got it back today and the drive home was fantastic. I can’t recommend these guys enough !!!

Nick and Musicar NW were amazing to work with on the stereo system upgrade in my BMW M240I. I told Nick what I was trying to accomplish and what my budget was and he not only gave me a recommendation but a possible future upgrade path as well. Nick also recommended an installer as I live in PA and they did a fantastic install as well. I am very pleased with the level 3 system that Nick put together for me.The sound is incredible and a big improvement over the premium HK factory system. Now the individual instruments and vocals are much more detailed and focused and the sound stage is much more defined.Im very happy with the system that Musicar put together for me and the entire experience as a whole. Thank you Musicar NW! Highly recommended.

This place is perhaps one of the best shops in the world, Ken and Tom and the crew are extremely knowledgeable and capable. A lot of people who arent in the industry tend to look at all car stereo shops the same way...but those of us in the know can recognize true quality a million miles away. If you care about your car, desire the highest in quality i cant imagine you going anywhere else.

If you have a high-end luxury or exotic car this is the place to go. Brought in my AMG E63S for some custom lights and built in Escort Radar and could not be happier with the workmanship and professionalism.Tom and Nick patiently worked with me on the layout, providing photoshop renderings of what the finished product would look like, and understood the complexity of working with modern CAN-BUS electrical systems.

These guys are great to work with. Im excited to take my project from concept to finished and functional design. Tom & Nick have been patient and open to all of my ideas. The most professional shop Ive worked with.

Came in for an issue with an after-market stereo Id bought elsewhere, and these guys were quick to help sort out the problem, set me up with a fix and a better understanding of the system, and then comped their time, as well! Bradshaws was right to refer them - theyre top-notch!

Unbelievable!!!! and I mean that in a good way.Took my 2001 Rover to these guys to replace the antiquated disc driven NAV system, radio and to add a backup camera. Their finished work looks better, sounds better, works better and does much more than the original system. Perhaps due to past experiences, I tend to go into any business having anything to do with automobiles with fairly low expectations. The people at Musicar have greatly raised the bar. They were very professional, friendly, helpful, and, well, can a 68 year old say it, just plain cool! On top of all that, they stayed nearly two hours past their normal closing time to finish my job when promised. Enough said - stop looking and take your vehicle there now.

I have never received better support from any company than I have from Musicar. I bought part of my Musicar system used for my BMW and installed it myself. The team at Musicar helped me every step of the way and sold me the necessary parts to complete my system.Recently, I installed my rear speakers, a year after buying them, and Musicar was there to send me a new file for my DSP.Amazing service, Amazing Team, and my system is superb, makes me look forward to each and every drive.

TL;DR: Go here if you want the best possible sound quality in your car!In 2016 I finally got my dream car: a brand new Honda Civic! The car was almost perfect except the sound was pretty terrible. I had an aftermarket head unit and some speakers from a previous car and I called around asking for estimates for installation. When I called Musicar Northwest, they politely explained how their approach to car stereos was different from other shops and that I should come in for a consultation.The moment I pulled up, I almost “noped” right outta there. The place had a clean and minimalist vibe, very different from the divey hell holes I was used to. At the time, I think there was a Porsche Cayenne parked in the showroom and a garage full of rare luxury sports cars being worked on. I felt completely out of my element showing up with my humble little civic. Nick introduced himself and got right to the consultation complete with hand drawn graphs on a whiteboard explaining the science of sound and car audio. I was floored and quickly sold on getting a DSP amp installed with plans to add my subwoofer and some Honda stock tweeters to complete the setup. I mentioned I was on a budget and together we planned some modest upgrades in stages to fit my needs.They treated me and my car with the utmost respect. My civic was handled with the same care and precision as the gag worthy Audi and BMW alongside it in their garage. Nick even designed a custom knob to control my sub. The end result was an invisible and seamless integration that made every song sound incredible, even songs I didn’t like. I enjoyed the hell out of listening to music in my car. Now that my lease is up, I had the equipment uninstalled and ready to be transplanted in my future next car. I can’t wait to get my new civic (surprise surprise lol) so I can have everything reinstalled. It was worth every cent and I’ll be coming back for more upgrades.

Sean and the team at Musicar Northwest are simply awesome. It’s tough to upgrade the audio systems in BMW automobiles, but Musicar Northwest has deep expertise and custom products to make your BMW an audio showcase. I purchased a 2019 BMW 230i xDrive and added a 4-way sound system from MusicarNW. They literally used the BEST products available on the market: Morel 4” mids and tweeters in the doors, 8” Jenhert woofers under the seats, a custom corner mounted sub enclosure in the trunk with a 10” JL Audio subwoofer, and amps by JL Audio powering it all. Other than the sub enclosure (which perfectly matches the BMW upholstery), the entire system looks factory stock, but sounds FANTASTIC. I don’t live in the Pacific Northwest, so I did the install of the components myself. Sean and Nick did a great job of providing me advise to get this system up and running. I would highly recommend Musicar Northwest.

Got my Sony XAV-AX100 installed on my 2010 VW GTI here through a high recommendation from my tuner shop. From the very first email response to the last in person interaction, my experience was amazing. Ken gave an amazing and detailed breakdown of all the options, costs, and itemized portions so that my decision process was simple and the questions I had would be answered. As for the actual installation, the team was nice enough to give me a ride back into downtown for my work after I dropped off the car. At pickup, I was given a thorough walk through and everything was met and exceeded my expectations. Ive recommended some of my coworkers to come here too.

Highly recommend. The best around for tough jobs and foreign cars. They saved the day when Mobile West couldnt come through.

Class act. Excited for them to improve my car soon.

Best place in town to get the best service for you automotive accessories.

One of the best car customization experience I have ever had. Ken was kind enough to provide me a detail breakdown on each item they were going to do and with what kind of parts they are going to order. Ken helped me sort out the difference between each named brand CarPlay system and both pros and cons; there I could make my own decision within my budget. The installatio was clean, world-classed, and one of the best in Portland, OR. The crew in Musicar NW are truly honest people who treat your car as their own. I mentioned some buzzy rattling noise came from the rear deck speaker, and they moved forward to figure out the issue and fixed it. I can say that from the very beginning of contact to picking up my car, the customer experience and service were truly blowing my mind. Ken walked through with me during pickup and helped me finetuning the stereo balance base on the new CarPlay system and existing OE speaker to fulfill my experience. I would recommend anyone who is looking for CarPlay upgrade to Musicar NW.

The guys at Musicar are incredibly knowledgeable and professional. Amazing customer service!

Likely the best car audio shop in the PNW. The attention to detail in the builds and level of customer service is impressive (thanks Nick!), but theres a price to match.

MusicarNW is hands down the best car audio fabrication shop in the Pacific Northwest with the customer service to match. If you are even remotely close to MusicarNW you need to make an appointment. Tom and Ken expertly crafted and integrated a very high end audio system into my 2011 BMW 335is. The team at MusicarNW took my McIntosh MC4000m and made it seamlessly integrate with the factory head unit. Tom expertly crafted the trunk for the amp making it blend with the factory fit and finish while making it a show piece and able to fit a set of golf clubs, not an easy task. Ken finished it off by tuning the system to bring the music to life. Thank you MusicarNW for your continued wonderful service!

Worst place ever to get a quote or ask a few questions. They just want your money...... lame

LOVE THIS PLACE

Easily one of the best shops in the entire Northwest