This 2004 Toyota Landcruiser audio upgrade came to us from Haiku. The client purchased the immaculate SUV from the mainland and had it shipped to Hawaii. The vehicle was a fully loaded model, but there were two problems. The Bluetooth system was inadequate and the stereo system sounded horrible. Our audio system design consultants sat down with

This Kihei client came to Certified Sounds for a Chrysler 300 soundproofing job. Typically our clients are interested in soundproofing for the benefits that it can provide to the overall sound of their car audio system. This client wanted the interior noise floor reduced for another reason. The client’s husband had a rare hearing disorder that

A Big Island client came into our store knowing what he wanted for his 2014 Toyota Tacoma audio upgrade.  He had done his own research and he wanted a complete JL Audio system.  He did not want to replace the factory radio since it offered all of the features that he needed.   He chose Certified Sounds to

At Certified Sounds in Wailuku, we install Alpine in-dash video on a regular basis.  The seamless integration and OEM appearance are just some of the reasons why our clients love the Alpine units.  The Perfect Fit 8″ AVN is a favorite and we are now offering the latest generation 9″ system for select Ford and GM applications.

Bob, a longtime client of ours has been fixing up his Ford Mustang after a new paint job.  He decided that he wanted a great sounding system to enjoy on his evening and weekend cruises.  We went over a variety of options with him and he ended up selecting equipment from Illusion Audio, JL Audio,

Recently, we had a Wailea client come to us looking for a Mercedes backup camera.  The local Mercedes dealership referred us this client and told them that we had a factory fit solution.  They were spot on with their recommendation.  Using a specialized NAV-TV interface, we were able to install a backup camera into this 2012

Tacoma audio upgrades are quickly becoming one of our specialties and when Island Auto Center Sales Manager decided to upgrade his newly purchased Tacoma he came to Certified Sounds. His only demand was to keep the factory radio. This was not a problem at all.   Using JL Audio’s new XD400/4 v2 amplifier we were able to integrate

Maui Arts and Cultural Center Lighting director came into the shop looking for a quality audio upgrade. He went with a Sony GS600BT head unit for its flexibility and overall quality.  For the front stage, he chose the Focal Integration Series 6.5″ Component speaker system.  It’s crisp, “fast” sound is popular among our clients.  This

For those who didn’t know, Certified Sounds also does electrical repair and automotive accessories. Mason Fritsch, one of our ASE Certified technicians and Wyotech graduate, handles these projects.  Recently, a longtime Waikapu client came to us with a challenge.  He wanted a Stillen supercharger installed on his 2005 Infiniti FX35.   We researched the details

Kihei client, Geoff, built his Jeep in the mainland and shipped it over. The only thing missing was a cool Jeep audio system. Geoff sought us out to help him complete his Jeep. The build included upgrading all factory speakers to JL Audio C2 Component speakers in the front and C2 coaxial speakers in the rear.

Lahaina car audio client, Derek Jennings, found us on his phone using Google. He had just walked out of another store because of poor service. That would not be the case at Certified Sounds.  He came to us looking for a good clean audio system.  He had a budget and an idea of what he wanted.

We believe in safety and you can never have too much. A client of Island Honda was referred to us by the dealership.  The Wailuku client already had a factory installed a reverse camera, but wanted reverse sensors for added safety for little children.  We went over the many styles of backup sensors that are available with the

The captain of Maui Jim boat, Seth, was referred to us by a fellow client. We initially installed an Alpine Marine Headunit CDA-118M with an MC20 wireless Marine Commander for control of dual zones. Next phase was to troubleshoot the deck speakers.  There was no sound coming from them.  After diagnoses, we replaced the Amplifier

Our El Camino client returned for his Ohio Generator 160 amp chrome alternator upgrade.  All alternator upgrades done at Certified Sounds are done properly with upgrading all power and chassis ground wiring.  We also only use Goodyear belts to finish off the install. To learn more about the alternator upgrades that we offer at Certified Sounds,

Haiku client Jason, was a referral from another Haiku client.  Jason came in looking to upgrade his factory JBL system with a few key things in mind. Most important was that he did not want a box on his seat. We agreed to construct a custom Certified Sounds stealth box for the new shallow mount

A referral client from Haiku chose to bring his project El Camino to us for his security and car audio upgrade. After consulting with him we designed something that “slams” and stayed within his budget. We decided to install 2 JL Audio 8W7 subwoofers in a ported enclosure. For front stage, we went with Illusion Audio Luccent

Darin, our client from Kihei, came in to add a reverse camera and Bluetooth to his new company vehicle. After talking he decided to do an audio upgrade as well. Darin started with an Alpine IVE-W535HD in dash player.  After listening to multiple speakers, he chose the Illusion Audio C6 component system.  For bass, he chose a JL Audio

A Pukalani client bought a used truck that already had Kenwood system installed. He wasn’t happy with the Kenwood in-dash unit and its functionality.  He knew that we would have the solution to his problems. We found that solution in the industries largest all-in-one Alpine 8″ Media/DVD/iPod/Android/Bluetooth/Nav unit. Next up for our client is a

We originally did Jeff Swanson’s Dodge Ram audio system back in 2007. The system consisted of Zapco Reference Amplifiers, Rainbow Component Speakers, a Pioneer single din DVD, and Alumapro subwoofers in a custom fiberglass enclosure under the rear seat. 6 years later the only thing to fail was the Pioneer DVD.  When Jeff came in for an

A Lahaina car audio client came in looking for some suggestions to make his 2011 Honda Civic sound better.  He already had a pair of Morel speakers and was looking for the best way to integrate them into his vehicle.  We talked about sound for a while and determined what his listening habits were.  He wanted to

Certified Sounds is one of the largest installers of ignition interlock devices on the island.  We are proud to be able to offer this device which keeps our roads safer and allows residents who have had a few missteps to get back on the road.  Many times, our interlock clients become loyal consumers of our

We recently had a client from Hana who wanted better sound but wanted to keep the factory head unit in their 2012 Toyota 4 Runner. Fortunately, this is a specialty at Certified Sounds. We used a Mosconi Amplifier and Illusion Audio high-end component speakers for the front stage and a JL Audio 8W7 subwoofer and

Toyota Tacoma Subwoofer Install Toyota Tacoma Subwoofer InstallThe 4 Door Toyota Tacoma is a very common vehicle here at Certified Sounds. We are often asked to add some “boom” to these trucks and we have the perfect solution without sacrificing any space. We installed 2 JL Audio 8w1 subwoofers in a ported enclosure for this

Certified Sounds in Wailuku, Hawaii was honored to work with the Maui Police Department in the building of their 2001 Chevy Suburban DARE vehicle. This build was an opportunity for us to give back to the community while helping bridge relationships between young people and the police department.  Since we wanted this vehicle to attract