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Sonic Electronix

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Sonic Electronix has a rating of 3.7 stars from 270 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Sonic Electronix most frequently mention great prices, free shipping and huge selection. Sonic Electronix ranks 2nd among Car Stereos sites.

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returns
49
quality
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Florida
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Business Owner
March 17, 2021

I reached out to SE for an install on my work van and got completely well taken care of. I purchased practically everything from them. A three way speaker set, power wedge sub box, DSP, two amplifiers, sound deadening, and wiring for the entire set up. Dustin handled my purchase from top to bottom and walked me through step by step what fit my budget and technical aspects that helped me maximize my install plan. Go shop there now... right now.

Date of experience: March 17, 2021
New York
1 review
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Excellent
May 21, 2020

This is my go to place to buy my stereos and accessories! I've been a customer since 2013 there products are always on point and well priced! They include everything you need for easy check out a lot of times free accessories for your install. There customer service is excellent and resolved issues instantly. I recommend buying from Sonic Electronix! Thanks guys!

Date of experience: May 20, 2020
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I put in filters to include items that had certain features, and so I thought the items that pulled up would have been filtered to include all those features, so I ordered one of them. But then it turns out the item I purchased is actually missing some of the things I wanted, such as Bluetooth and iPhone playback. Otherwise, good prices and quick shipping. I'll order again if needed, but will have to pay closer attention since product filters don't work as well as I'd like..

Date of experience: February 9, 2018
Illinois
1 review
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4 stars
February 27, 2018

All and all i am more than happy with how quick and affordable sonic electronix is but i was not happy how it was packed or handled first the box was way to big with a lot of dead space which made my 50 pound box unstable second all rhe packing paper was on the bottom of the box not protecting any if my goods and third if im spending hundreds of dollars i at least would like my product packed correctly and labeled fragile since they are sending electronics but i will always order from them hands down

Date of experience: February 27, 2018
Florida
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Good service
March 6, 2018

Good service the phone wait is a bit long but helpful. Thought i was going to get adapter plate with unit but was only $11 more. Delivery was ontime and help with install was available. Good choice of products.

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Slow support from customer service
February 16, 2023

We were offered a unique promo code by Sonic Electronix, but we entered the code incorrectly during our order. We contacted the company to ask for a credit to honor the promo code. It took the company a week to deny our request...
Edit: we finally heard from a competent customer support agent and our issue was resolved.

Date of experience: February 16, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I ordered an Atrend sealed subwoofer box... Sonic had the best price by far, the item shipped the same day and was delivered across country 2 days later! The only reason I didn't give five stars is because the carpeting on the rear two bottom corners of the sub box is worn right at the edge -- you can see slivers of wood bc there's no carpeting. BUT, it's on the bottom and no one can see it. AND I attribute to the manufacturer not Sonic. Overall, I'm pleased with the experience and will do business with Sonic again!

Date of experience: February 6, 2018
Maryland
1 review
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Great quality low prices
February 19, 2018

Only problem I had was the double din kit I recived was not a direct fit with the stereo I purchased even though it said it was my car was already dismantle and I did not want to go through the process of returning it so I had to shave the sides of the mount in order for the stereo to fit through it so it is not flush with the mount and the stereo antenna was defected so I tried to do my own modifications but still no signal from the antenna now I can't even return it other than that I'm enjoying my stereo

Date of experience: February 19, 2018
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Subpar on all fronts
September 12, 2023

Terrible. I'm not one to write bad reviews. 90% of what I write is positive. I'm making an exception here. They sent the wrong speakers, they sent the wrong wiring harness, they sent the wrong bracket. I'm OK with errors. I'll work with you to fix it and get what I need. These folks are rude, dismissive and once they have your $$$ they could care less about mitigating an issue.
I'll spare you the blow by blow, but they refused to accept the items back for a refund (go talk to E-bay. Not our problem) and pretty much hung up on me.
Buy your speakers somewhere else. Everyone has some issues with sending the wrong equipment. That's fixable. This company will not address a problem or even attempt to be polite about it. I'd give them a zero but it wasn't an option in this forum.

Date of experience: September 12, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Not reasonable if a return is needed
December 7, 2021

I ordered from this company on Amazon. Shortly after cancelled the order. They shipped it anyway. I contacted Fedex and they said that as long as the shipper informs them they would not deliver. I communicated this to SonicElectronix but they were in no way trying to hear me out. They insisted that I keep the product then ship it back. Mind you this is a heavy item and during Christmas time when shipping is a little chaotic. I was trying to avoid this all together, but they were more concerned with making money and not actual customer service. So for this I only give 1 star as for me customer service is the most important thing. I like to know I am not going to be messed over and that I am dealing with a reliable company.

Date of experience: December 7, 2021
Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered a receiver and install kit all "in stock." I will receive the receiver this weekend and the install kit at an undisclosed time in the next two to three weeks. They shipped half of the order before telling me the order would be split (I assume because they make you pay for return shipping and hope I will keep what they sent). It turns out "in stock" meant the install kit was instock at the factory warehouse and would ship out from there, not from the sonicelectronix.com warehouse. I should have just paid the extra few bucks for the reliability of crutchfield.

Date of experience: July 21, 2023
Ohio
1 review
3 helpful votes
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When you order online you trust the vendor to keep its promises. Problems happen, but reputable firms make things right. Good luck with Sonic Electronics. I called help and was told 20 people were ahead of me. Better to email, which I did. Absolutely no response after a day. I'm stuck with a "specific vehicle" kit that doesn't fit my vehicle. It's not worth the trouble. I'm out $20, In the future I'll look elsewhere. They are NOT the lowest price.

Date of experience: August 2, 2017
Florida
1 review
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Costomer Servise
July 23, 2020

Sonic Electronics is very dependable. The product was delivered in a timely manner and met my expectation. Cory thanks for the support rendered hope all your co worker's are as curtious as you will be contacting you soon need your help with something

Date of experience: July 22, 2020
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I'm always worried about open box purchases, and have had bad experiences with Amazon, but the open box Kicker speaker enclosures came complete and everything appeared almost newly packaged from the factory. Thank you!

EDIT: They said I'd get a $5 coupon for doing a review, but that never happened. I also just placed another order using a coupon code send that applies to the product I wanted, but it didn't work. Lame.

Date of experience: March 9, 2018
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Absolutely appalling customer service, an amplifier developed a fault within their warranty period and it is completely impossible to contact this company to have them honor their warranty. Phones are not answered, messages not responded to, I wish I knew this before ordering from them.

There are many other fine retailers out there, please use them and let these guys sink, you can't get away with treating your customers like crap these days.

Date of experience: June 5, 2018
New York
1 review
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Best Bang For The Buck
February 18, 2018

Always had a positive experience with Sonic Electronix. Their pricing is fairly competitive with other major players. Shipping is always fast and support ready available. Website is well thought out and information complete. I have been a customer for many years now without issue. Keep up the great work!

Date of experience: February 16, 2018
Iowa
1 review
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Been 2 months!
December 31, 2021

2 months ago, I ordered an amp that was supposed to include an amp installation kit. Paid for next day air but they didn't send order for 3 days even though they had guaranteed it by 7 the next day. They did refund the extra shipping about 15 days after the order delivered but I still have not seen the wiring kit and they have quit responding to emails. TWO MONTHS and I have just written them off at this point. Lesson learned, no more Sonic Electronix.

Date of experience: December 31, 2021
Canada
1 review
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From the selection of products and the fast shipping. What else is there to say. I recommend purchasing all the accessories they recommend, whether you install yourself or have a shop do it for you. You know that outside of the accessories the only other cost after initial purchase could be new wire. That being said, SonicElectronix makes budgeting really easy.

Date of experience: February 21, 2018
Seychelles
1 review
3 helpful votes
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This company is so quick to take your money but when the goods got lost they find all pathetic accuses not to refund or re-send the item. I have paid for an item end of May 2016 and until today i have not receive it. They are messing me about, giving all sort of excuses. I'm very disappointed with them, such a disgraceful company. DO NOT waste your time and money with them.

Jimmy from Seychelles

Date of experience: August 31, 2016
Christian M. Sonic Electronix Rep
over a year old

We make sure all items that are lost via the courier are payed out ASAP. If there is a delay it might be a hold up with the courier. We will be contacting you now to resolve this situation.

Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Worst customer service ever - don't bother reading the issue in the emails. All they say is it's after 60 days we'll send you a replacement. The website gives the wrong specs for speakers for my car, so they don't fit - I need to return them. Their response is below. Seriously? I am contacting my bank and the better business bureau - and every social media account I can find. Stay away from this place!

Thank you for your response. We sincerely apologize for
The
Inconvenience this has caused and we wish to help you the best way we
Can.
Please advise, that the return policy states that you have 60 days
To return a
Product for a full refund. After those 60 days have expired,
Your item is under
Warranty and at that time can only be replaced with
The original item.

Date of experience: June 2, 2015
Christian M. Sonic Electronix Rep
over a year old

It is very unfortunate to hear about this huge situation. Please understand that this is not what Sonic Electronix stands for. We make sure that every customer is treated fairly and with a huge deal of respect. We do not want any customer to have any anger towards our company. It is also upsetting to hear about the delay in response time. We will be contacting you now to resolve this huge issue.