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Guru Electronics Car Audio
916 Commercial St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States
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Guru Electronics Car Audio
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Je
Review №1

This place was recommended. It is in the back in a court if businesses. Very busy area. Friendly service and they had what i was looking for. The place could use a good cleaning. Think about what a new customer sees and e experiences when walking in.

De
Review №2

Very friendly and helpful, I didnt have my tool yet and they helped me crimp my speaker cables without charge. Will definitely be coming back for my car audio needs.

Ra
Review №3

Guru and his son (sunny) are very professional at what they do. They are very genuine and kind. Im lifetime customer for them from now on. Thank you very much for great installation of amp and subwoofer.

Tr
Review №4

Went there to get a radio for an old Toyota. They gave me some wire connectors and a wiring harness for free. Price I paid would have been pretty close to internet prices, but I got it right there. The older gentleman at the register was very knowledgeable and helpful. Went home with everything I needed and installation was easy. Installed everything in less than 30 minutes. Will go back to them again when I upgrade my car audio in my other car.

Yi
Review №5

Great service and professional installation done within 1 hour. Cant imagine better service than this. Only one question, they charge me $100 for a heavy duty back-up camera module. Only camera with no screen. Search on Amazon when I got home, didnt find the similar model but all other heavy duty one costs half of that. Thats why 3 stars. But the people who work there was pro.

Je
Review №6

Sunny was thorough with every part of the process when upgrading my head unit in my 2014 Mazda 6. Sunny reviewed each part, its purpose, and then walked me through using the product when finished. Having wireless carplay feels like a luxury and brought my car into the 2020s!

Ni
Review №7

My 2003 avalanche needed a bluetooth stereo or at the very least an aux jack for my music and a backup rearview camera. The 4hr promised wait time was knocked down to 3hrs and the final product looks great. Everything works the way I like and price paid in my opinion was fair.

T
Review №8

I had a dash cam with the front and back camera that needed installed. I wasnt too sure about the wiring and took it to Gurus. They did it quickly, and the technician walked me through everything on the dash cam, as well as the App associated with it. I highly recommend them!

Co
Review №9

Highly Recommend!! Professional and friendly service, ask for Sunny. They have all your car audio video needs.

Ch
Review №10

Quality goods and professional service. The headunit prices are even lower than most online stores. Will definitely come back!

ul
Review №11

Very happy- coming for some years and they always fix the alarm right away- no charge!!

Ma
Review №12

Sonny was very helpful. He made sure I know everything about the product and his staff was very fast and clean in doing the installation. Sonny also got me a good deal with my new radio and back up camera

Ca
Review №13

This place is amazing. They are honest and professional. Great place to take your ride. They know radios.

Ef
Review №14

This were i get all my audio stuff best of everything.

Sa
Review №15

Guru is the MAN... no joke. Go get your car audio equipment here if you want good prices and quality equipment go here. Ive been coming here for over 10 years. Big warehouse full of options for you. Good spot for installs or to buy your own stuff to do your own installs.

Ry
Review №16

Best selection on Bay Area, clerks are amazing, knowledgeable,friendly, Id give 10 plus stars if I could, Id recommend Guru to all car audio enthusiasts out there hella cheap for great name brand products. Good job Guru and employees.

st
Review №17

Fast cheap and friendly. They had everything I needed in stock and at a great price.

Sa
Review №18

Excellent service and the job was finished well within the quoted time limit. The owner is knowledgable in his area and explains the details very professionally.

Ji
Review №19

Installation was exactly what I wanted. Originally the camera system I bought was a little fuzzy. After some research I found that a few systems have a bad autofocus. Guru went ahead and replaced the camera and its been working great!

pa
Review №20

Great customer service and nice work done on my stereo install and backup camera today. Would definitely come back and also would recommend to my friends.

B
Review №21

Best stereo shop In bay area wholesale to the public

Jo
Review №22

My daughters factory stereo died, they installed a Pioneer unit with a back up camera and it looks like original equipment. I will definitely use them again.

Jo
Review №23

Great service and prices

Pr
Review №24

These guys are awesome. Highly technical and super friendly.

Ma
Review №25

I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to put out all the sound their car is capable of. I took my 2001 audi 1.8t here back in 2014. The gurus took care of me! Honest business, they are not looking to take your money on a bunch of BS you dont need or wont actually work in your car. Never had any issues with things not working out breaking down. The cable to my amp broke and I walked in and they gave me an easy 5 dollar fix i could do myself. If youre looking to install a system in your car I would definitely choose guru electronics.

Ka
Review №26

These guys are the best... been coming here since 2004

Jo
Review №27

Most definitely the place for your stereo needs

Ro
Review №28

Guro is a nice guy

To
Review №29

I got a dashcam and they estimated 1 to 1.5 hours and they were done in 30 minutes! I was greeted as soon as I arrived and they got straight to work and finished very quickly! I am impressed. They took the time to walk me through my new camera and app and everything.

Pe
Review №30

Lot of good car stereo speakers Amps and decks and install kits they didnt have the alpine deck but they said there getting inventory next week.

Ro
Review №31

Guru always takes care of me; New Land AUTO. . . Workers are nice, friendly and reasonable. Gurus Son a nice guy! Recommend!

Jo
Review №32

Good place to buy stereo for your csr

Ch
Review №33

Sonny (hopefully spelled his name right) was extremely helpful. He didn’t pressure me to get the most expensive option, and in fact pushed me to a cheaper option due to the value of it. Was able to get everything installed the next day with exceptional service. I will be going back for any and all audio needs - I recommend you do too!

Ro
Review №34

I give them 4 stars because the owner very helpful in picking a stereo, and Brock down prices for me made it a very easy process and quality of work and is perfect and a very comfortable waiting room as they install stereo I would go back again. Robert only thing was their very pricey about 3 hundred more for same items at Best Buy but I did not want to wait for 3 weeks to have it installed

Ba
Review №35

Perfect experience. Was writing with Sunny about my desired configuration and just wanted to talk about things in person during my lunch break. Well, I ended up leaving my car and was able to pick it up the same day after work with everything professionally installed. He gave me an introduction to my new headunit and even exhanged the face part after I found a small scratch on it. Super happy with everything and can only recommend Guru!

J
Review №36

This place is awesome, they always know what Im looking for and always have it in stock, the prices are very low and competitive. This place also does installation and diagnosis on your stereo/speaker troubles. The owner is great which leads to a great staff. Im very happy with the results and I hope you have the same.

Sa
Review №37

Great service! The technician spent plenty of time helping me understand what he was doing, and tried hard to not have my job cost more than necessary. My installation took longer than they originally predicted (2.5 hours instead of the predicted 2 hours) but it was a pretty busy Saturday, so I understand.

Br
Review №38

These guys are awesome. Super quick, knowledgeable, friendly, and affordable. I would def recommend them to anyone trying to upgrade their car stereo. They work quick too! Got my pioneer installed in 1 hour, and I didn’t even have to have an appointment!

Am
Review №39

Sunny and Guru were awesome and knowledgeable. They are great at communicating and provided me with enough details and options to make decisions. They have all the parts and pieces in stock so the next time I go, I will skip the Amazon purchases. Sunny was patient and detailed in his work and explanation. There is wifi available if you have to wait. We installed a Pioneer stereo system with Apple car play and integrated back up cam into our 2017 Forester. Job took about 4 hrs and it works like a charm. We are super happy with it, its such an improvement over the awful factory installed system.

Al
Review №40

Nice people, they have all what you need for your sound system.

Je
Review №41

DO NOT go to Guru, for Motorcycle Audio Installations, They do not know or do quality Motorcycle Installation and I have to question their Auto Installs, after my experience. Had speakers and amplifier installed onto my 2012 Harley Electra Glide Ultra Limited back in July 2013. Product prices were reasonable and fair price for install, but you get what you pay for ($1,145). At time of Install, I made it clear I wanted quality weather resistant audio speakers and amplifier. I was later to find out, none of these products installed, all though good quality, they were NOT good for motorcycle applications. But That Wasnt the Worst I would find out. In 2016, I began experiencing problems with my speakers and then finally no sound at all, accept through my headset if worn. I returned to Guru and they charged me $100 to diagnose the problem and said my radio needed replacing as well as my rear speakers. They said to replace the radio and speakers, it would cost me $734 and again said the items would be weather resistant. I was concerned about having them do the work again, because I knew for a fact the rear speakers they installed originally, were NOT weather resistant. In fact, I discovered later, None of the Audio Equipment they installed, were good merchandise for Motorcycle/Harley Davidson applications. Through some research, I found another business, who advertises car and motorcycle installation, as well as stocks appropriate merchandise for Motorcycle Audio needs. What I learned through their Diagnose of my Audio problems, was the radio was fried, the equipment installed was good quality, but not weather resistant and the Worst was the Installation was very poor. The Amp/Radio was not even GROUNDED Properly, connections were poorly done and arcing and this could have contributed to the radio not operating any longer. This business I found is recommended and does custom installations for the local Harley Dealership and their Technicians ALL go through yearly refresher training for todays auto and motorcycle audio needs. Guru may have some great prices, may do good work on Auto Installs, but they need to STAY AWAY from Motorcycles or get a NEW Technician, because the Local Harley and this business I went to, said the Installation was POOR. Now, Im paying $2,851 for Quality Work and Equipment for Motorcycle/Harley Applications, but Im Willing to Bet it doesnt just Sound 10X better, but I wont only get 3 years of use out of it!!!

Mi
Review №42

I had a car that I loved but a stereo that I didnt so I was looking for an upgrade. After installing a new head-unit myself I realized that I was in over my head with the amp, door speakers and sub-woofer.After talking with a few installers I trusted Sunny and his team at Guru enough to go with them and I am so happy I did. The new setup sounds awesome, looks fantastic, and I couldnt be happier.With any project as complicated as this one there will be small things that come up that we didnt expect but through it all the communication with Sunny and Daniel was top-notch. We dealt with everything quickly and fairly.I highly recommend the team at Guru Electronics Car Audio for the quality of both the products that they sell and their installation work.

Vi
Review №43

The service is excellent. Sunny have me options on Yelp messenger and when I showed up a few weeks later he was able to get me serviced right away without any appointment. Once I had the display unit on Passat replaced, sunny went over the functionality so I completely understood everything. Love these guys.

Se
Review №44

It was a great experience! All the workers were super nice and generous. Great prices and the radio I purchased works amazing. I would definitely recommend this place for all things audio.

Sa
Review №45

I interacted with Guru, who was very helpful. They installed a touch screen stereo system on my Sienna. They also replaced my busted speakers. Service was extremely prompt and good. Price was very reasonable. Thank you Guru.

BI
Review №46

This place has everything u need, the owner was very helpful & patient. He also took the time to answer all my questions. Im very satisfied & will recommend this place to family n friends

Ru
Review №47

These guys were great! Really patient helped me pair my phone with my phone with my new stereo. Cane back later with a new phone and helped me out with that too. Will recommend these guys to all of my friends and family. Really appreciate the service.

Ce
Review №48

Ive gotten a lot of work done here its okay the prices are not bad.

An
Review №49

This place is an institution. Its been here for over 25 yrs and they always have the best prices and turn around on service. You cant go wrong bringing your car here, they definitely know what they are doing

Do
Review №50

I needed a backup camera for my 2007 Toyota 4Runner. I had 2 accidents over a 3 year period that involved cars behind me in a parking lot. I couldnt see them, but thats not a good excuse so my insurance cost doubled. After visiting two auto electronics shops, I decided to go with a Sony AX1000 and a license plate camera. Guru sold it to me for significantly less than the other shop and installed it the same day.

Ma
Review №51

Outstanding Service!I highly recommend Guru Electronics. They are friendly, courteous, and professional. I particularly want to commend Sonny and George. Sonny is one of the best people Ive ever dealt with.This is a great shop. They do lots of business, and they know their electronics. Plus they do the installation in plain view, so you can watch if you so choose.In summary, this is one of the best (if not the very best) retail/service/installation experiences Ive ever had. Thanks Guru!

Ur
Review №52

Bad service

Er
Review №53

Better know exactly what you need. Dont rely on store people to give you a good answer. They claim that they supply most of the local stereo shops but their prices are not a good indicator. The parts they sold me for installing an amp i found cheaper at Best buy.....30% less!!!

Ja
Review №54

I have installed my rear entertainment system, Guru and team did fantastic job installing the same with good deal. There was some problem installing the system however they refunded some amount back to me.Its been great service. I would happy to refer anyone who really are looking for customer satisfaction.

Ti
Review №55

These guys are awesome! Sold me only what I actually needed and I came out with my car sounding so much nicer! Really fast install and super friendly

As
Review №56

I called Sunny yesterday was told to be there early, I was, he had exactly what he said with him and they went right out and got started. In the meantime, there was a table, chairs, cold drinks, WiFi and the Olympics on. It was done sooner than expected, I wrapped up my work to be given directions on my stereo and happily went on my way. Great place, fantastic service. Most certainly worth the 30 min drive. Thank you again Sunny!

Ja
Review №57

Bought my car stereo online and brought it here for the installation. Turned out that they had the same stereo for a lower price! I ended up buying it from them and got it installed on the spot in under 30 minutes. Great service and the install job was clean. Ill probably be back for some speakers and a sub. Overall great car audio shop with a huge selection and good prices. Feels good shopping local.

A
Review №58

There are better places to go for installs. They do not have hi end audio. If they look at the car they will not give you a price. Prepare to have an open check book. Careless installers with exception of perhaps one person.there prices do not beat Amazon . Some of products actually good.They do not want to work on BMW. They blame the car when there is an issue and not the installer. They over charge and will charge you for a job that went over 10 minute and charge you 30 minutes. they do not put long time customers ist.

Ma
Review №59

These guys know what theyre doing! Theyre not cheap, but they are honest, professional and take a lot of pride in their work. Installing modern consumer electronics in a classic performance automobile like the 928 presents a number of challenges and we didnt want to leave anything to chance.My first impression of Guru Electronics was the sheer number of high-end classic, luxury and high performance automobiles​ they had on the lot. When you buy the best, you want the best to install it. Guru Electronics IS, hands down the best at their craft. Dont settle for second best.

El
Review №60

Incredible inventory. I had them install a new stereo and its perfect. Bought some new speakers to install myself and the boss is really flexible and reasonable.

Lu
Review №61

These guys are great! I called Sunny on a Friday afternoon, and he got me in for a mobile appointment the same day! The technician, Daniel, was super knowledgable AND informative. He diagnosed and fixed the problem in 20 minutes. Additionally, he prepared me for any trouble shooting that may happen in the future.Totally awesome service. 10 outta 10

He
Review №62

This review is based on my experience at this stereo/audio installation shop.I call them to get a quick price quote on an amp and a sub will for set up and made an appointment with Sunny. I met with him the next day around the afternoon and he was right to the point and give me what I was looking for.Moving forward to the installation, they have two tents set up which is great for your car to be under shade and they have a great team that all ride together side-by-side. If you have any questions to ask Theyre willing to answer all and very good customer service.I didnt get their names but they are excellent and do a great job on the installation and very on point and then track.The prices are reasonable and you pay what you get for, deathly recommend this place if youre looking to get any installation for your car..

Ro
Review №63

Had 3 different cars outfitted with new stereos. I could not me happier. Had a minor problem with my backup camera they installed. It was fixed immediately in 5 minutes! They do it all, alarms, cameras and any car electronics under the sun.

Ma
Review №64

Sunny is quite knowledgeable and wont try over sell you. Good dude good prices and great installs

Ol
Review №65

Great people that know their talent and treat people the way you would want to be treated. Very helpful. Highly recommended

Ch
Review №66

Been coming here fo 30yrs. Ya ima ol G now. F best buy or any other spot. Guru will take care of u no matter what.

Jo
Review №67

Great, fast service. Competent and ethical. Will definitely return.

Ma
Review №68

Guru answered my scheduling question online quickly. I showed up in the morning and they repaired my van alarm quickly. I showed up unscheduled yet they did squeeze me in. Thank you.

Ed
Review №69

These guys definitely know how to earn a lifetime customer! I had a great experience. All employees know their stuff and have great customer service. 5 stars!

Pa
Review №70

Installed exactly what I asked for. It took them a lot longer to work out the issue they had with my car but kept me updated the whole time. Very professional

Mi
Review №71

Every other stereo shop I been too felt like they didn’t care wat they sold me as long as they made a sale. Plus very poor installation. Guru is the only shop I will bring my cars to!! Thank you guru

Ma
Review №72

Really nice owner. Just went in for a consultation. Would definitely visit again if needed.

Se
Review №73

Guru Electronics has everything. The biggest car audio shop in the bay, with excellent service and pricing. Great customer service!

Ry
Review №74

I went in not knowing what I want and they pointed me in the right direction. I made my selection of stereo and speakers and they installed it quickly and professionally. There was no pressure as well. And unbeatable prices.

Kr
Review №75

Great service. Huge inventory. Installs done here, as well. Such a large selection of products all right here...never wait for your equipment to be delivered..Its probably here in stock at Gurus.

Fr
Review №76

Great guys! Went in for help with removing my stuck radio and they helped right away! Thank you!

ch
Review №77

I had this place install a backup camera on my Xterra. I didnt have an appointment with them so it took a bit longer but it was worth the wait! The guys in the shop were so nice and welcoming. The guy who installed the camera was great. Great Service and unbeatable price!

JE
Review №78

Excellent service, excellent prices and excellent choice. I have been coming here for 15 years and replaced all my stock radios with upgraded stereo systems...these guys are the best in all of Silicon valley.

RJ
Review №79

I just had some Bass added to my 07 crew cab Silverado... this place is awesome, super fast turn around time and super quality Customer service between MR.Guru AND SONNY..HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL IN THE BAY AREA.. THANKS GURU. (SILVER SILVERADO)

Jo
Review №80

Highly recommend this place for car stereo installation. They installed my brake bypass cable for my Panasonic head unit in 15 min! Now I can watch videos.

fr
Review №81

Everything went smooth and as promised

Ni
Review №82

Guru and his son Sundeep are beyond experienced and giants in the car audio industry. They are the best deal in town trust me go nowhere else and be extremely satisfied.My work van was burglarized and the next day my friend put me on to Gurus. They had my alarm installed while I waited. I then got my other vehilces updated on sound.

Ad
Review №83

They know their stuff period will go back to upgrade my system in my other car

Ch
Review №84

I recently had a new set of speakers and stereo installed ($300) for a cross country trip a few weeks ago. Headed out to my first stop in Nevada and my system died upon leaving Vegas two days later, giving me an amp error warning. I ended up driving hundreds of miles in complete silence for a few days, trying and failing to find a shop to look at it. I posted a nasty review out of immense frustration as this affected the enjoyment of the first leg of my trip across the country. Sunny from Guru immediately contacted me within 30 minutes of my review explaining and offering his assistance, offering to compensate me for up to $100 to fix the problem.Im a bit torn on this review....On one hand, something Ive been told is so basic an issue should not have been a problem in the first place. From what I researched online this was a very simple issue almost always due to faulty installation, and the audio guy I stopped at in New Mexico to fix it in addition said the speaker wire connections were not carefully secured. Sure, I couldve easily come back to the shop if I lived in the Bay Area, but when on the road driving 8+ hours a day, its difficult to get this fixed. The damage was done, and what may have been minimal nuisance locally blossomed into a major headache nationally.Yet on the other hand, Gurus customer service is 5+ stars easily. Very fast help (even being so far out of state) was offered, immediate responses to my e-mails were given, and I received a refund the same night of the repair to my Paypal account for $10 more than the repair cost. Honestly you cant ask for better customer service which is what ultimately matters. As such I would recommend Gurus. He was very honest, apologized, reimbursed me, and got me on my way with my tunes on those long stretches of freeway.This would be 5 stars if, as I said, the damage hadnt already been done. But alls well that ends well. Thanks for the help Guru!

Li
Review №85

I love that they are an honest businessI love that the prices were amazingly competitiveI love how someone like myself who has no expertise in this field can go to a place like here for their service and feel confident in the purchaseI shopped and looked longer than usual to get my stereo installed. Im very satisfied that I found these guys!

An
Review №86

Guru Hooking It Up Like Always...Cant Think Of A Better Place To Buy Good Quality Electronics At The Best Prices...#1 Spot

Gl
Review №87

My experience is different from those of 4-5 stars. As usual, I checked a few different garages with comments like this and made some phone calls before deciding to go for one. This one seems to be high rank and thats what I tried.Unfortunately, I dont think Guru deserved any above 2 stars. First, they charged 3 hrs, but it was actually only 2 hrs one-man work. Second, the guy who was not familiar with my vehicle thats ordinary one. He spent long time to fix the problem he created during installation audio/rearViewCamera system. With 2-3 guys help, he got it fixed, but massed up all my stuff (including my groceries I just shopped) inside of trunk without putting back. Making thing worse is that he threw away an original part thats absolutely important for protecting the vehicle. I was astonish how he could do that. Luckily I was there at that moment and I asked him to put it back. He explained I have to take it off for extending wires..... But hello, do you suppose to put it back after wiring...?As you could image the quality of job done by this guy, it tuned out there WERE problems after leaving the garage. I went back the garage again to fix the problems, one of which was fixed, the cause? wrong wired. The other problem? Couldnt fix without buying a new part. The guy who fixed the problem seem to have a good skill, which I have to admit. By the way, there were two more returned vehicles asking fix as well at the moment when I asked them to fix the problems.The parts I bought from this garage were ~15% more expansive than Amazons.

Da
Review №88

I go to this guy exclusively for all my car electronics, guru is the best and guarantees all his work

Om
Review №89

Never been disappointed on my visits. All my electronics are always done here.

Jo
Review №90

Top quality service. Unbeatable prices.

Ab
Review №91

Sunny was very knowledgeable and easy to work with, I got my dash nav and camera here and have been very happy with the way it is working!

Mr
Review №92

Great Id recommend over anywhere else great advice and people

Ra
Review №93

Love guru he beats all prices and always willing to go beyond to help you out

ca
Review №94

Very good people Ive been going there for years great customer service

Tu
Review №95

Great prices and finally. I drop off my car and take Lyft home, then I come back to a worry free car

Au
Review №96

I dont typically write reviews, but I had to write this one. The owner was incredibly rude and unhelpful. I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt, but this individual was a flat out jerk. I will steer as many of my friends away from here as possible. I give two stars because the staff tried to be helpful, if it were just based on the owner it would be a 1 star review.

Pa
Review №97

Everything you could need along with a very helpful, knowledgable and friendly team. Highly recommended.

Co
Review №98

Great customer service and knowledge of car audio systems. Have taken my cars here many times for trouble shooting and they always give me a good price!!

Ke
Review №99

Had an overhead dvd player installed in out Toyota Sienna. Fantastic install, looks like factory put it in. They also went out of their way to get us in and out prior to a long road trip.

J
Review №100

If you want great quality service at a discount price then go to the Guru. Installed an alarm and sub and I couldnt be happier. Thanks GURU and JORGE!

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:916 Commercial St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States
  • Site:http://caraudioguru.com/
  • Phone:+1 408-453-1199
Categories
  • Audio visual equipment supplier
  • Car stereo store
  • Car accessories store
  • Car alarm supplier
  • Car security system installer
Working hours
  • Monday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Sunday:9:30AM–5PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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