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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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value
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returns
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quality
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Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Sonic Electronix and it's customer service representatives, like Jasmyne (just to name one of the many I have had the pleasure to deal with). The Reps will give discounts even when I don't have a promo code available or mention if I do (something very few online retailers do) and, when they don't have a specific product available, they will offer to look for it through one of their competitors. That treatment, combined with fair prices and discounts, makes Sonic Electronix my go-to retailer for my stereo purchases. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone looking for audio or related items to do business with this company and especially that you ask for Jasmyne for help with your order... she's super nice, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with!

Date of experience: June 2, 2021
Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Upon reaching out to sonic electronixs they have been extremely hard to deal with. My subwoofer box was delivered with nearly every corner having torn carpet on it. I took pictures, emailed with customer service and they offered me $25 "sonixbux". Gee thanks. I doubt I'll even use the $25 gift as they're customer service and quality control is so poor. I usually don't write these but after this experience I need it to be heard. Don yourself a favor and order from crutchfield! Learned my lesson.

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Date of experience: July 30, 2019
Washington
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Very disappointed with how Sonic Eclectronix handle their business, they charged my credit card right away without the product available to be shipped out. So I cancelled my order and they promised that my refund will be credited back to my credit card in 2-4 business days, but they didn't, so I called them again and promised me again, that it will be in my account in 3-5 business days. This company is greedy and take your money right away and they are good only in selling their products but service is bad especially when it comes to refunds.

Date of experience: December 18, 2014
Christian M. Sonic Electronix Rep
over a year old

Please understand that this is a very rare occurrence of a processing delay. Please understand though that the time required to put the money back is through the bank and not us. We will try to contact you now.

California
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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I don't know how this company has high reviews, the bbb gives them a F rating and is well deserved. I did a phone order with their "tech support" who are not up to date they gave me wrong info. Sold me the wrong speakers, adapter plates, i have been calling for a week and half no one answers the phone, emails, put return request in no replays etc what a joke take the money and run. Should have ordered from crutchfeild

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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In the past, I ordered a stereo that came broken, the lady I spoke with was nice and said they would send me a new one and get me a refund for another item I purchased. Got the replacement but not the refund. More recently, I ordered to filters, both around $12 dollars each. I got a package with just 1. I sent the pictures they requested and of the one item they sent me. As of 5/22 it will be 2 months that I wont have the product I ordered. My emails are now getting ignored and at this point I will just consider my losses and never order from them again. I would recommend Crutchfield as they have never taken my money and ignored my e-mails, actually if I think about it, I never had to email Crutchfield's support on every order, I just get what I pay for and it works.

Date of experience: May 6, 2023
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always go to Sonic Electronix. I am a bargain shopper but ultimately always find myself buying from Sonic. I've purchased from both their ebay store and retail site. Sometimes they have deals on ebay that are not on their site. Always a great experience.

Date of experience: March 1, 2018
Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Avoid at all cost.
May 29, 2018

Customer service is beyond horrible. I canceled an order but yet they shipped it anyways. I waited two hours on the phone to talk to someone. After I returned the product they charged me a 25% restocking fee for a product I had canceled. Avoid this company at all cost.

Date of experience: May 29, 2018
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I placed an order on SonicElectronix.com on 3/22. I then attempted to cancel on 3/23 since the item had not shipped yet. I was told at that time the item had been pulled and was preparing for shipment, so it could not be cancelled. That was fine, and I understood that. The order continued to state "processing" over the next few days though. I made several email contacts with Sonic Electronix to find out why it hadn't shipped, they had no explanation. I attempted several times (it was very difficult to reach someone over the phone) to reach a representative to discuss this issue with no success also. Finally, after over a dozen contacts through email and phone, I spoke to a representative on 3/29 who stated that the order had never been cancelled, and for some reason hadn't shipped. The item was cancelled at that time, and my refund showed up on 3/31. Very poor experience with this company, and I will not be doing business with them again.

Date of experience: March 31, 2017
Christian M. Sonic Electronix Rep
over a year old

We apologize for this inconvenience. We will be contacting you to make sure this wrong is corrected.

Virginia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Company refuses to send me an rma and refund (they tricked me and sent me an rma slip, then I find out another one was being shipped, this was after i told them I DO NOT WANT IT). They will ONLY send me a replacement, which I do not want, its obviously junk. This went on a 300w amp. Sonic, learn from crutch field on Cx support. Last purchase I make with you. Will be sticking to amazon and crutchfield. I spoke to supervisor on phone as well, telling her I was calling my credit card company and writing this review. She did not care. This is a company that does not care.

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First time ordering from Sonic. I was a little hesitant at first but i couldn't pass up their black friday deal so i pulled the trigger. I got my order on time before christmas and i had no problem getting in contact with a rep to troubleshoot the install. Great first experience i would definitely buy from them again despite some of the negative reviews!

Date of experience: December 18, 2017
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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March 8, 2022

Do NOT waste your time buying anything from this so-called "company". We returned the wrong product that was sent to us, paid the shipping etc. It's been several weeks of us calling and being told all would be rectified. Never received an email(a) NOR refund! Be VERY CAREFUL!

Date of experience: March 8, 2022
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Very bad customer service they send me the part with no update so l call them put me on hold for 45 minutes and just hang up more then 3 times! ZERO customer service. THANK YOU Ashley B for all your help.

Date of experience: April 29, 2021
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Bad service and company
September 5, 2023

I bought three products from this company and one of the products was defective, they wrote to me and told me that they would not refund my money, a company as it is should not exist, they do not care about the customer, only the money

Date of experience: September 5, 2023
Alabama
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I love this company
January 18, 2012

I love this company. Huge selection, most stuff has free shipping, and i get my products in less than 5 business days. On one occasion, i had to return some speakers (my fault i ordered the wrong ones) i called, was issued a number, i shipped it them back (at my expense) and as soon as it was processed, i was issued a full, in store credit refund. Very helpful and proffesional company, with great prices. Highly reccomend.

Date of experience: January 18, 2012
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ask for a radio for my 2001 Dodge Ram, ask for one that would mount and require no modifications. Got everything that I didn't want. Now I stuck with a radio that will only work if I cut away the inner dash, dash bezel. I only lost $145.00. So I hope I save someone that money. They will only do exchanges, no refunds. My proof of purchase is an emailed receipt...

Date of experience: June 24, 2021
Rhode Island
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I bought two sets of speakers from sonic. Great name brand and not a bad price. I went on the website and put my model car in. I went by there specs and purchased to sets of speakers. They didn't fit so I returned them. I went a BMW site and found out I had to get speakers that are made for my car. I paid 5 times the money. I sent the ones from sonic back and didn't anything. More then 3 weeks I emailed them. They said they were putting the money on my account. I argued with them and said its there policy. The box was opened. Speakers were never used in perfect condition. 60 day refund if there is nothing wrong with them. I had to see if they fit. They didn't and they said they would fit. If you have been on there site they tell you if they fit and if you need anything to make them fit. They were supposed to fit perfectly. They said its there policy to not give money back if box was opened. Its not. I would never ever buy anything from Sonic again. They make reasons not to refund.

Date of experience: November 4, 2020
Japan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Could you give us a tangible plan?
On this bulletin board which everybody looks like.
I have already written the order number.
On this bulletin board, the problem should be able to be settled.

Youre all talk, no action?

Date of experience: May 22, 2017

This company continues ignoring me now on May 22,2017.
This company is in danger of going bankrupt?

Date of experience: May 21, 2017

An answer came2.The worst fraud company!
February 3, 2017
Previous review

Three weeks passed.
It is disregard all the time.
Nothing, the problem are not settled.
This company never do what you say.
Serious a good-for-nothing incompetent CEO!

We filed a claim in order to recoup the funds for the lost product, however, we received notice that you did not comply with your local post office in order to resolve that claim. Because of this, we were not able to recoup the funds for the lost product.

The communication never has me from the local post office.
Your company does not take action while knowing the method to regain a fund.

This is a big problem.
It is dereliction of duty.

Why do you not contact me at the phase?

This question does not have an answer.
Your company ignores me by all means when I investigate responsibility.
I may review conventional process here.

The following is a past review.
retention@sonicelectronix.com Why do you not answer me?
I waited for half a year.
This company did not send lost JL 750/1.
This company did not refund it.
From a beginning, there might not be it in a box. I was conned. This company is a terrible response.
I list my order number. Order Number 20951815
As of now, I am blocked Face book on the page.
This comment will be deleted, too.
The online shopping is the service that cannot feel relieved.
It is necessary for me to spread this in the Japanese market.
Because I only convey the truth.

Date of experience: February 3, 2017
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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DO NOT buy this item from Sonic Electronix! I purchased this for my son as a gift for Christmas. The leads were not properly welded. We contacted Sonic Electronix on January 4,2021 & requested an RA "return authorization" which came back DENIED. I called them & they actually told me to contact the manufacturer, Steve Meade Designs. To date, I have been UNSUCCESSFUL in reaching anyone there either! With shipping & taxes, the bill came to $252.78

Date of experience: January 18, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased a high end stereo adapter kit and some other items as I'm upgrading my Lexus SC430. BestBuy (the installers) are giving me a run around saying my tech issue is about the part, not the installation. I went onto SE's site and confirmed that the part did not look like what was installed -- the problem is there is a metal piece that runs along the top of SE's dash kit, and you can easily see it on the picture from their site. But BestBuy doesn't seem to have an answer and can't explain anything about the top horizontal piece to the kit. I'll get to the bottom of this, but the SE people have been wonderful trying to get this figured out and Ashley B. In customer service is very professional and I can tell very caring.

Date of experience: April 22, 2021
Idaho
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered a NVX CLA2 The product came with no wiring Harnesses so I can't use it. I have call and I was told (we will ship out asap). Week later nothing. So I emailed them nothing no response. Asked for a RA# no response. Don't buy from these people. Customer service really Sucks.

Date of experience: May 11, 2020