Car stereo installation and head unit installation
A new Kenwood or Pioneer deck goes in with a dash kit and harness built for the car, so the trim fits flush, the steering wheel buttons work and nothing is cut.
Locations · Watts · 7.6 miles from our South Bay shop
Car Stereo Installation for Watts Drivers
Audio MotorSports does car stereo installation for Watts drivers: head unit installation, speaker replacement, subwoofer installation and amplifier installation, all at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson, about 7.6 miles from Watts or roughly 15-18 minutes outside rush hour. The same bay handles car window tint, car alarm installation, remote start installation, CarPlay and dash cams, so one trip can cover more than one job.
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What Watts drivers bring us
Subwoofer installation and subwoofer upgrade
The Dual Kicker Comp loaded box is 249 dollars box only as of October 2026, a solid start for bass. We secure the box so it does not slide, and run the wiring under the carpet, not over it.
Amplifier installation
Fused at the battery, proper gauge wire, clean ground, gains set by ear and meter so there is no clipping and no alternator whine.
Speaker replacement
Door speakers with the right adapters and harness plugs, sealed so they do not rattle the door panel.
Car window tint
Solar and Solar Ceramic film, hand-cut on a glass board, four doors plus the rear window.
Viper alarm installation and Compustar installation
Alarms and remote start wired so the system cannot be pulled out from under the dash in a minute.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto installation
Replace a dead or dated factory radio with a touchscreen that runs your phone.
Wait inside (seating, Netflix, free Wi-Fi, restroom, water fountain) or take a walk: restaurants, coffee shops, a Starbucks, a mall and movie theaters are all within walking distance, which Watts customers tell us makes the drop-off painless. We are LGBTQ-friendly and everyone is welcome; it is how the shop runs. The shop sits right off the 110 freeway, with easy access from the 405 and the 710 as well, so three freeways lead to it from Watts.
Prices that are fixed as of October 2026
Here is what is posted; everything else is quoted on the car.
- Dual Kicker Comp loaded box: $249 box only.
- Solar window tint: $249 installed.
- Solar Ceramic tint: $329 installed.
- Viper 3108V + VSM550 package: $699 installed.
- Compustar 932A remote start: from $649.
- AMS Pods for your Harley: starting at $900 per pair.
Head unit installation, amplifier installation, speaker replacement, GPS tracker installation and dash camera installation are quoted at the shop. A system installed by people who do it every day beats one that has to come back out. A payment plan is available; ask for Nick.
Set up your Watts car audio install
Call us. Or text us with your vehicle details. Drive to 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A, Carson, CA 90745, and ask for Nick. Mon-Sat 9:30-18:00. Sunday closed.
In the shop
What Watts customers buy
JVC KD-X280BT Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver
- Bluetooth
- Single-DIN
- 13-band EQ
$119
Same-day stereo installationIn-store pickupDelivery available. Call for delivery.Paid upfront. Settled before delivery.Buy now, pay later
Pioneer MVH-S322BT Digital Media Receiver
- Bluetooth
- Mechless / no CD
- 4V preamps
$129
Same-day stereo installationIn-store pickupDelivery available. Call for delivery.Paid upfront. Settled before delivery.Buy now, pay later
Pioneer TS-A878 3.5-inch Coaxial Speakers
- 15 W nominal
- Custom-fit basket
- 3 in cutout
$50
Same-day speakers installationIn-store pickupDelivery available. Call for delivery.Paid upfront. Settled before delivery.Buy now, pay later
Kicker DS 43DSC3504 3.5-inch Coaxial Speakers
- 20 W RMS
- 88 dB sensitivity
- 3 in cutout
$54
Same-day speakers installationIn-store pickupDelivery available. Call for delivery.Paid upfront. Settled before delivery.Buy now, pay later
Kicker CompC 50CWCS84 8-inch 4-Ohm SVC Subwoofer
- 100-200 W RMS
- Single 4-ohm coil
- 83.3 dB sensitivity
$99
Same-day subwoofer installationIn-store pickupDelivery available. Call for delivery.Paid upfront. Settled before delivery.Buy now, pay later
Kicker CompC 50CWCD84 8-inch 4-Ohm DVC Subwoofer
- 100-200 W RMS
- Dual 4-ohm coils
- 83.6 dB sensitivity
$99
Same-day subwoofer installationIn-store pickupDelivery available. Call for delivery.Paid upfront. Settled before delivery.Buy now, pay later
Viper 2103V Keyless Entry System
- Two 4-button remotes
- 1/4-mile range
- Impact sensor
$119
Same-day alarm installationIn-store pickupDelivery available. Call for delivery.Paid upfront. Settled before delivery.Buy now, pay later
Viper 3108V 1-Way Security and Keyless Entry
- Two 4-button remotes
- 1/4-mile range
- Six-tone siren
$159
Same-day alarm installationIn-store pickupDelivery available. Call for delivery.Paid upfront. Settled before delivery.Buy now, pay later
Times and policies
Good to know
- Most car stereo installs take 2 to 3 hours. Install labor starts at $150 an hour.
- Bring your own stereo, amp or speakers and we install them; text us what you have and the year, make and model first.
- Labor-only work is quoted on the vehicle; install labor starts at $150 an hour.
- Walk-ins are welcome all day, and the best time to walk in is 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Appointments work too.
- Can't be without your car? Drop it off the night before.
- Products are backed by the manufacturer's warranty.
- The shop sits right between the 405, the 110 and the 710. From the 405, exit Carson St or Avalon Blvd. From the 110, exit Carson St or Sepulveda Blvd. You can also come in off the 710.
Questions
Watts questions we hear
Where do Watts drivers go for car stereo installation near the South Bay?
Audio MotorSports at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson, about 7.6 miles from Watts. We install head units, speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers in one bay, Monday through Saturday. Book by phone or text, then drop the car or wait while the system goes in.
How much bass can I get from a basic subwoofer installation?
A Dual Kicker Comp loaded box is 249 dollars box only as of October 2026, and paired with a modest amplifier it fills a sedan or SUV without rattling the trunk apart. Amp and labor are quoted at the shop on your vehicle. It is the most common first upgrade we do.
Will amplifier installation drain my battery or cause electrical problems?
Not when it is installed right. We size the power wire, fuse it at the battery, and ground it to bare metal so the amp draws cleanly. A properly set gain keeps the system from clipping. If the car has a weak battery or alternator we will tell you before adding load.
Can you keep my factory screen and still do speaker replacement?
Yes. Speakers, an amplifier and a subwoofer can all be added behind a stock radio using a line-output converter. That keeps the factory look and the backup camera while fixing the thin sound. If the radio itself is the problem, a CarPlay unit is the other route.
Is it worth the trip from Watts for window tint too?
At 7.6 miles, yes. Many Watts customers pair a stereo job with Solar tint at 249 dollars or Solar Ceramic at 329 dollars installed as of October 2026. Mention both when you book so we set aside enough bay time to finish them in the same visit.