Method Sound

Back in 2010 I traded down my 10 yr old Audi for an SUV. I had no complaints, but I sure did miss the sound from my Audi. I lived with my 3^rd party installation of a Navigation system/​Kenmore radio but it lost radio signal in areas my Audi had not. I had to plug in my iPhone with an accessory cord to hear my stations, which was a big hassle when I was in a hurry to get to work. Long story short, the screen finally died. I keep my cars for 10 years, so I needed this to get fixed to get me through my next 5 years. I read Method Sound reviews and decided to give them a try.
I met with Mike and told him all my woes. He recommended a couple of proven selections for me to choose from and also said he suspected the 3^rd party wiring had not been done correctly which was why my radio stations were losing signal. He had my car done by the next day and confirmed that he had also fixed the wiring which indeed had not been done correctly.
So 5 years of updated technology was staring me in the face. Not only had the wiring been corrected, but now I have HD stations! and seamless connecton with a multitude of iPhone, Droid, or USB devices. I know this is current technology, but it was SO nice to be brought up to date. Oh, the best part is that my radio listening is the better than its ever been. No more station fade out and crystal clear transmission. I wasn’t asking for much, but sure did get it, plus a lot more. Mike knows his stuff.

Arranged to meet Michael and discuss an installation on a 2010 E92 M3. We toured his shop, looked at my car and talked about what other work he’d done. He asked about my budget and built a system around that. No canned auto sound configurations (i.e. door and rear speakers with a sub and amp (s) = $XX) Each install is custom based on your budget and sound preferences. I was confident he could do quality work so I setup an install appointment. Only thing was it took longer than he had promised but overall very quality work and worth the wait. I will definitely go to Michael and Method Sound again no question.

The guy is cool, reprogrammed my remote in less than 10 minutes. Totally convenient and easy. Even did on it a Saturday. Thanks again!

I went back to Method Sound to put some finishing touches on my Maxima. I wanted to put in something to replace a stock display that had become useless and an eyesore after I initially upgraded my stereo. I had high expectations following the original work that was done here on my car and I must say that I was very happy that those expectations were exceeded by the work he did on this project. The new display is basically a VU Meter that pulses with the music. I am posting a before and after picture.

Mike is a beast when it comes to car audiophiles, replaced my stock bmw head unit with an aftermarket Sony, he was able to salvage and re wire all of my speakers. Had several other places tell me I would lose the use of the tweeters and mids, found out they were probably just not capable or plain lazy. Sounds great even without an amp, probably do that down the road. Very happy with his work.

I listen to lots of techno/​dance/​hard rock and love nightclubs with super high quality sound (e.g. Avalon Hollywood w/​EAW).
When I picked up a 2015 M4 with a 16 speaker Harman Kardon I thought, «I just need extra bass and I’m good!» So I took it to a guy in Santa Monica who convinced me to put two 12s in the back.
The added bass got me closer to the goal, but the rattling and overall sub-​par sound quality annoyed the hell out of me. And it was embarrassing demoing my favorite tracks for friends in the new car — it just sounded like crap.
I read the great reviews about Michael & Method Sound and decided to check him out.
He was sure I’d get the most bang for my buck by doing 2 things: re-​amplifying the already-​good BMW front 6s and underseat 8″ woofers to fill in the mid-​range bass, and sound deadening the entire car to kill the rattling and clean up the sound. At first I’m like, that’s it? Just an amp and padding? OK, let’s go for it…
Got the car back last night. He put 3 hard days of work into it, and holy shit. A WORLD of difference. The bass is punchy, highs are crisp, and even the two 12s now blend in perfectly.
It’s absolutely crazy to control that much clean power with a little volume knob. As an added bonus, the doors and trunk shut with a cool thwoooop due to new sound deadening material.
I still can’t believe the existing speakers produce this much clean sound. Just needed to liven ‘em up and enclose the car. The final touches included various adjustments e.g. phase switch & BMW equalizer tweaks.
Michael is the real deal. His impressive knowledge of sound science and focus on quality install is what clearly separates him vs. the others. It’s great working with someone who lives and breathes car audio and has a #1 goal of customer satisfaction, not just loading a car up with «good» equipment.
Finally I can listen to all my favorite music and «re-​hear» all the great sounds I’ve been missing! I’ll be back — now I’m obsessed.

So a few of us took our vehicles here, this place rocks! I did new bright LED’s all the way around. They installed a dash cam that syncs to both my iphone and my ipad. I had my entire truck wrapped with Dyno Mat and had some new USB ports Installed in the back seat area so the kids can stay charged up.
My buddy had some HDMI cables installed for his iPad and now has streaming Wi-​Fi in his car for the long trips to Mammoth. Oh, and he also had a camera installed down low on the front bumper area so he can see the curb before he hits the curb.
I highly recommend this place, as you can see they know what they are doing and the owners and installers understand quality.

I took my pick up truck to Michael at Method Sound because the other company in Costa Mesa that originally installed my system did a lousy job. They were cheaper but it ended up costing me much more by trying them first.
I took my truck to Michael and he simply asked what it was I wanted to accomplish and why was I unhappy with the first atttempt at having the system installed. He listened well and took the time to explain the details of what went wrong and how he was going to correct it. He never tried to upsell me or push something on me that I didn’t want. He was very professional with his approach which earned a lot of credibility in my mind.
Michael charged slightly more than the first company but the quality of his services and professionalism were 10 times better. He corrected the work, changed out some wiring, fine tuned everything in great depth, and did some extra work that the first company promised to do but never completed. I now have the system I wanted and I’m very happy with his work.
I would highly recommend Michael at Method Sound for any car stereo installation or advice.

3 times i come here, they never dissapoint. if your serious about sound, this is where you go… top quality installs with reasonable price. Michael and Joe knows what they doing and they are good at it.

It has been a few years since Michael installed an amazing system in my M3. I was very happy with it until the day I sold the car. I hope the new owner is loving it as much as I did.
Since that time, I’ve referred three of my friends and family members to have Michael work on their car stereos.
All three have been very pleased, as have I when I’ve had the opportunity to listen to their systems.
Exceptional work as always from Michael, and it is nice to know that I can refer people without any hesitation, and to know they will be happy.

Needed to get my radio replaced and Michael squeezed me in after work. Did great work, competitive pricing, and really nice guy. Would definitely recommend.

I haven’t done any work from this shop (was planning to till I found I need to replace my suspension), however, when I went to inqure some informaiton, Michael was super nice and willing to help me out to choose what navigation I should purchase and what to add on my car to get better sound! I got every bit of information I need, and when I get my suspension fixed, I will go back to Michael to get my Navi installed!!! If you are looking for friendly professional advice about your car audio system, this guy is the defintely one to talk to!

I have had extensive work done at Method Sound. I care a great deal about my vehicles and am quite particular about who works on them.
If you want to talk to a true professional (not a 17 year old punk kid at best buy!) about a real professional installation, I recommend you make an appointment with Method Sound.

Had a great experience with Michael at MethodSound– I wanted to make sure I had someone that knew how to work on my Bimmer 328I– he take meticulous care as he works on your vehicle. If you are someone that values your vehicle and how your music sounds– you will not be disappointed in reaching out to a quality person to do the job right.

Very nice people :)

Michael treats your car like his own. I have been to a lot of shops, and I was frustrated how they can just not get the things right at the first time. Hated it by the way (wasting my time, money, energy) A lot of people might think good equipment will bring you the sound you want, but the truth is that installation is more important. 30%equip 70% installation. If you want your sound system done right, go to this shop.

While I was waiting for Gary at H&A Auto to finish the alignment on my SUV, I went outdoors to stretch my legs and do a few jumping jacks. I noticed Method Sound (MS) right next door. (BTW, it was my first time at H&A and decided to do business with Gary after reading 38+ five stars reviews about it on Unilocal!)
My initial reaction about MS on Unilocal,«What?!! Only two measly reviews? And the most current review was one year ago? WTF.»
Then a second, less reactive thought, «Well, the two reviews are both five stars. Hmmm…» (At the time, I did not see 12 other «Filtered» reviews… click the «Filtered» link above description of the business.)
After I completed my calisthenics in the parking lot, I walked five steps into MS and was expecting to see display cases filled with stereo products and a kid from MTV behind the counter. Do NOT expect this here. What you will see is a clean, neat, tidy, stereo installation shop. Does MS sell stereo systems, speakers, sub-​woofers, high-​end radar systems, and other cool gadgets for the audiophiles & car enthusiasts? YES, but you will need to talk with them about your needs so they can advise you accordingly.
Immediately after I met Michael T. (owner), I was at ease. Michael is very knowledgeable and passionate about «sound» and about his craft. Best of all, whether your budget is in the $ 1000’s of dollars (not me) or in the $ 100’s of dollars (me), Michael treats you with professionalism, respect, sincerity and honesty. He took the time to advise me and promptly followed up with an email later that evening. Michael completely worked with me to stay within my budget and I ended up with a kick-​ass stereo and rear view camera system 48 hours after our initial conversation. I also have to give kudos to Joe who actually did the installation. The job was clean, detail oriented, well thought out and just plain damn good!
OK…you get my point. Method Sound is not the typical car stereo sales and installation shop you see littered along shady boulevards — you know what I mean! Michael T. and Joe are the real deal and I was fortunate enough to have them work on my ride. Their quality of service is really topnotch and you will not be disappointed! I will definitely be coming back and referring friends/​family to Method Sound.

I wanted to add my praise for Method Sound and it’s owner Michael. After reading the reviews here and on CitySearch, I took my 08 Mini Cooper Clubman in because the stock stereo was sounding pretty crappy. Michael listened to the sound system, had some ideas (a number of options, not just one) and asked if I could leave the car for a morning so he could really design a good solution. His initial idea included an amplifier and sub woofer but was out of my budget. No problem. He proposed upgrading the speakers in the front of the car as a Phase 1 and then if I still wanted to upgrade to the amp and subs I could do that later. He stayed in contact with me as he said he would, through the entire process and the end result was stunning and under budget!
Michael is a craftsman. He obviously takes great pride in his work. It’s apparent in everything from his shop which is as clean a shop as I’ve ever seen to the state of the car when he gives it back. He also knows sound and acoustics. My advice would be to go in and talk to him without any preconceived ideas of what you are going to do. The result will be superior. I’m going to post this same review at CitySearch, please don’t think that this is any kind of spam. I just want to make sure that others looking for a quality stereo installer in Orange County can find Method Sound.

I love my cars almost as much as i love my kids, so when it comes time to do anything to it i am super careful who i would let touch it. Although michael was recommended to me by someone else, when i first spoke to him i could tell that he knew what he was talking about. It’s about details and michael will give you all the details without the sales pitch.
I spoke to him a few times over the course of a couple of months before i decided to do something and he was always courteous with his time. Needless to say I was very happy with the finished product. He added only a few components to my 07 bmw 530i and the sound was like night and day. That’s what happens when you know what your doing.
If anyone who wants to upgrade their audio system, should speak to everyone else first then speak to michael. This will let you know the difference. Thanks again michael.

Michael put a system in my Mitsubishi Eclipse back in 1999. I donated the car last year, but it lasted all through high school and college, and was so much fun to have during those years. He is very professional and honest. I am looking forward to working with him in the future and would highly recommend his high quality work!