If you are searching for the best car audio installation, window tint, remote start, car alarm, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, subwoofer, amplifier, or custom upgrade shop in Riverside, CA — you have found the right place. Advanced Car Stereo at 10555 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 is the Inland Empire’s most trusted car audio shop and best car audio shop Riverside has to offer, with over 34 years of experience. This complete service catalog covers everything we do, every service we offer, and every brand we work with. We offer same day car audio install, car audio financing through SNAP Finance and other providers, and a car audio buyback program so you can trade in your old equipment toward something new. Open 7 days, 9am–6pm. Call (951) 358-0516.
CAR AUDIO — SPEAKERS
A car speaker upgrade is one of the most impactful improvements you can make to your vehicle. Factory speakers are designed to keep costs down, not deliver great sound. Upgrading to aftermarket speakers transforms your daily drive into a genuine listening experience.
We install all types: coaxial speakers, component speakers, and 3-way speakers. Our car audio technicians handle everything from basic door speaker replacements to full active 3-way builds. We stock speaker adapters and mounting brackets for virtually every vehicle.
Popular sizes: 3.5-inch, 4-inch, 5.25-inch, 6.5-inch, 6×9-inch.
Top brands: JBL, Kicker, Alpine, Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood, Hertz, Focal, Morel, Audison, Rainbow, Musway, Diamond Audio, Rockford Fosgate, Memphis Audio.
Door speaker replacement starts at $100 labor per pair. OEM sound upgrade and factory radio upgrade services also available.
SUBWOOFERS — BASS SYSTEMS
Subwoofers are what you feel as much as you hear. If your music lacks depth and impact — a subwoofer is the answer. We build systems for every vehicle and budget.
Sizes: 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, 15-inch, 18-inch.
Enclosure types:
Top brands: JL Audio, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, Memphis Audio, Diamond Audio, Alpine, Pioneer, Skar Audio, Sundown Audio, Hertz, Audison.
AMPLIFIERS
The car amplifier is the beating heart of your sound system. Types we install: monoblock, 2-channel, 4-channel, 5-channel, and 6-channel amplifiers. We include full amplifier wiring kits using OFC (oxygen-free copper) wire for the cleanest signal.
Top brands: Hertz, Audison, JL Audio, Rockford Fosgate, Alpine, Kenwood, Pioneer, Kicker, Mosconi, Helix, Diamond Audio, Memphis Audio, Brax.
Car audio labor rates for amplifier installation start at $150 and include mounting, power wire, ground, inline fuse, RCA cables, and gain setting.
DSP — DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORS
A DSP is the single most powerful upgrade in any car audio system. It provides time alignment, equalization, active crossovers, level matching, and phase correction — turning a good system into a reference-quality one.
Top DSP units: Helix DSP PRO MK3, Audison Bit One HD, Mosconi DSP, Rockford Fosgate DSR1, Alpine PXA-H800, MiniDSP C-DSP.
APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO
We install CarPlay and Android Auto for virtually every make and model including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Jeep, GMC, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Cadillac.
Wireless CarPlay, wired CarPlay, and CarPlay retrofit (keeping your factory screen) all available. Brands: Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, JVC, Alpine. Also available: factory radio upgrade and OEM sound upgrade with integrated CarPlay modules.
HEAD UNITS AND SCREENS
We install double din head units and touchscreen radios in 7-inch up to 17-inch sizes. Backup camera and front camera integration included. Steering wheel control retention available for most vehicles.
CAR ALARMS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS
Car theft prevention starts with a professional car alarm installation in Riverside. Our security systems include shock sensor, proximity sensor, door lock actuators, window module, keyless entry install, and GPS tracking integration. Smart alarm systems with smartphone notifications also available.
Top brands: Viper, Compustar, Python, Clifford. Two-way alarm systems send alerts directly to your remote or phone when triggered.
REMOTE START SYSTEMS
Start your car from anywhere with a professional remote start installation. We install remote start for gas, diesel, and push-button start vehicles of all makes and models.
Options include: long-range remote start (up to 1 mile), smartphone remote start via app (no range limit), remote start with alarm integration, remote start diesel truck, and manual transmission remote start with clutch bypass.
Smartphone apps: DroneMobile, Viper SmartStart, Compustar DRONE.
Top brands: Viper, Compustar, Python, Clifford, Avital.
WINDOW TINT — RIVERSIDE CA
We are a professional window tint shop in Riverside CA offering: dyed tint, carbon tint, ceramic window tint, IR tint, and nano ceramic tint. We also install windshield tint strips and offer tint removal and replacement services.
California tint law compliant installs. Brands: 3M, LLumar, Suntek, Formula One, XPEL. Paint Protection Film (PPF) also available. Tint pricing starts at $299 for full car. Ceramic tint full car from $699.
CAR WRAPS AND VINYL
Full color change wraps, partial wraps, matte wraps, gloss wraps, satin wraps, chrome delete, and roof wraps. We wrap Camaros, Mustangs, Challengers, Teslas, BMWs, Mercedes, Porsches, Dodge Rams, F-150s, and Silverados.
Custom car wrap Riverside CA pricing starts at $1,500 for partial wraps and $2,500–$3,500 for full vehicle wraps. All wraps are removable — factory paint is protected underneath.
MARINE AND BOAT AUDIO
We build complete marine audio systems for pontoon boats, ski boats, bass boats, and personal watercraft. Marine-grade, waterproof components rated for UV, vibration, and water exposure.
Services: marine speakers, waterproof marine subwoofers, marine amplifiers, marine head units, pontoon boat audio, boat stereo upgrade, and LED boat lighting.
Top marine audio brands: JL Audio, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, Memphis Audio, Kenwood Marine.
HARLEY DAVIDSON AUDIO UPGRADE AND MOTORCYCLE AUDIO
Your Harley deserves a sound system that cuts through wind noise at highway speed. We specialize in Harley Davidson audio upgrades using Diamond Audio plug-and-play wiring kits — no cutting factory wiring.
A complete bagger audio system includes:
Top motorcycle audio brands: Diamond Audio Harley, Rockford Fosgate Harley, JL Audio, Kicker, Memphis Audio.
We also upgrade Indian touring, Honda Goldwing, Yamaha touring, and custom baggers. Touring speakers, fairing speakers, and saddlebag speakers in stock.
SPRINTER VAN, CARGO VAN, AND RV AUDIO
Sprinter van audio, cargo van speakers, RV stereo upgrade, and conversion van audio — we handle all of it. Services include:
We work with contractors, delivery companies, and business owners who need reliable electronics in their work vehicles.
AMBIENT LIGHTING AND CUSTOM LIGHTING RIVERSIDE
Transform your interior with ambient lighting install using RGB LED strips synced to music or controlled from your phone. We install:
CAR AUDIO INSTALLATION COST — PRICING GUIDE
Transparent, competitive rates for car audio installation near me Riverside:
Car audio warranty: all installations are backed by our workmanship warranty. Manufacturer warranties apply to products.
Car audio buyback program: bring in your old speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, or head units and we’ll apply trade-in value toward your new system. Car audio trade in available on qualifying equipment.
Car audio financing: we offer SNAP financing, Progressive, Synchrony, Citibank, and Capital. Zero interest promotions available. Apply in-store.
WHY ADVANCED CAR STEREO IS THE BEST CAR AUDIO SHOP IN RIVERSIDE
We have been the best car audio shop Riverside has to offer for over 34 years. Our car audio technicians are experienced with every vehicle type — from BMW and Mercedes to Harley-Davidson and pontoon boats.
We are authorized dealers for Hertz, Audison, Diamond Audio, Viper, Compustar, and other premium brands. Every install comes with a car audio warranty.
Demo cars on the lot: fully built G-Class (Hertz full system with DSP) and Tesla (reference-grade system above Hertz). Come hear the difference before you buy.
Same day car audio install available on most services when you arrive before noon. Call ahead to confirm availability.
**Advanced Car Stereo**
10555 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
Open 7 days, 9am–6pm
(951) 358-0516
advancedcarstereo.com
Financing: advancedcarstereo.com/financing/
