Car Audio in Columbus, OH

CarPlay head units, speakers, amps, subwoofers and Helix DSP tuning for Columbus drivers, with same-day installs and a lifetime installation warranty. Since 1997.

Car Stereo Upgrades for Columbus Drivers

Columbus traffic gives you plenty of time with your sound system, from stop-and-go on I-71 and OH-315 to late nights coming home from the Short North. If your factory speakers sound muddy or your radio can't run CarPlay, we can change that with a clean, professional install that keeps everything working the way it should.

We're in Powell, about 25 minutes from downtown Columbus up OH-315, and an easy drive from Clintonville, Northwest Columbus and Polaris. Since 1997 we've built systems for everything from work trucks to high-end luxury vehicles.

What We Install

• Touchscreen head units with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from JVC and Kenwood
• Speaker upgrades for clearer highs and fuller mids
• Subwoofers and amplifiers for deep, clean bass
• Helix DSPs and factory system integration, so you can keep your stock radio and still get great sound
• Backup cameras and Momento dash cams, professionally hardwired
• CompuStar remote starters with DroneMobile smartphone control and security

Brands We Trust

After nearly 30 years of installs, these are the brands we stand behind:

• JVC and Kenwood: touchscreen head units with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Helix: premium amplifiers, speakers and DSPs, and the only DSP we install and tune
• AudioControl and Wavtech: amplifiers and subwoofers, plus AudioControl speakers for select vehicles
• Focal and T-Spec: premium speakers, plus wiring and install gear
• Memphis Car Audio: amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers
• JL Audio: amplifiers and subwoofers

Keep Your Factory Look or Go Full Custom

Not everyone wants to replace the factory radio, especially in newer vehicles with screens built into the dash. We can keep your stock head unit and add a Helix DSP, amplifiers, speakers and a subwoofer behind the scenes, so the car looks factory and sounds far better. Want more? We also build full custom systems from the ground up, tuned to the way you listen.

Backed by a Lifetime Installation Warranty

Every install we do comes with a lifetime warranty on installation, and every electronic product we sell carries its manufacturer warranty. If something we installed is not right, we will make it right.

How It Works

1. Get a free quote: call or fill out our quick form with your vehicle and what you want to improve.
2. Plan your system: we'll recommend options for your car and budget, from a simple CarPlay upgrade to a full system.
3. Drop off in Powell: most installs are same-day, done cleanly with no cut corners.
4. Tune and test: we tune your system and show you how everything works before you leave.

Car Audio FAQs from Columbus Drivers

Can I keep my factory radio and still get better sound?

Yes. We can add amplifiers, subwoofers and better speakers to most factory systems using a Helix DSP, so you keep the stock look, steering wheel controls and features while the sound gets dramatically better.

Can you add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to my car?

In most vehicles, yes. We install JVC and Kenwood touchscreen head units with wireless or wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and we can usually keep your steering wheel controls and add a backup camera.

Can you install my system the same day?

Most installs are same-day service. Larger custom builds with amplifiers, subwoofers and Helix DSP tuning may need a little longer, and we'll give you a timeline when you book.

Do you tune the system after it's installed?

Yes. Every system with a Helix DSP gets tuned in the vehicle so it sounds right from the driver's seat, not just loud.

Do you serve all of Columbus?

Yes. We work with drivers from Clintonville, the Short North, German Village, Victorian Village, Northwest Columbus, Polaris and Easton, plus nearby Worthington, Upper Arlington and Grandview Heights.

Can you add a backup camera when you install CarPlay?

Yes. Most JVC and Kenwood head units we install support a backup camera, and adding one at the same time saves you labor later.

Getting Here from Columbus

Our shop is at 420 W. Olentangy St. Suite A in Powell, a short drive from Columbus. Plenty of Columbus drivers drop off in the morning and pick up the same day.

Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–6pm · Fri–Sat 9am–5pm

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