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Sonic Electronix

2.6

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sonicelectronix.com
Founded in 2000
Louisville, KY, United States
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Sonic Electronix Reviews Summary

Sonic Electronix has a rating of 2.6 stars from 273 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Sonic Electronix most frequently mention customer service, credit card and next day. Sonic Electronix ranks 2nd among Car Stereos sites.

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64
value
58
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59
returns
51
quality
51
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Kansas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Horrible Service
March 8, 2019

I ordered two speakers off their website, and they only sent me me one speaker. When I tried to get the problem resolved, they asked me to fill out a form, but I don't understand how that's my responsibility for their screw up. All around just horrible service.

Date of experience: March 8, 2019
Nevada
14 reviews
17 helpful votes
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Impossible to contact
September 24, 2018

After extensive research found an amplifier I liked. They also carried the LC7i I wanted at a price $60 lower than everywhere else, and a set of RCA 4 channel cables. Ordered these.

Problem 1. Input a coupon code from their own website (saving 15% or about $37), but it failed to register. Had to phone a rep to resolve it. He fixed the problem, then advised me to pay through PayPal to avoid any further problems.

Problem 2. Later that evening I got an email from them saying they refuse to send my order untilI phone them again and verify my address. What happened to PayPal avoiding problems? I went to their website to check my account. Address was correct. I blew it off, assuming it was a hiccup.

Problem 3. The next day got the same email again asking me to phone them.

Problem 4. Okay, I tried to phone them, but after 10 min on hold I gave up.

Problem 5. About 4 hours later I tried phoning them again, hoping for less traffic, but again gave up after 10 min on hold.

Problem 6.3rd call next day my phone hung up on its own after 6 min on hold.

Problem 7.4th call next day after 9 min on hold got a message saying I was 9th in queue, gave up.

Rang credit card to cancel charge, ordered products from other merchants. Website / acct showed my items still in cart, not sent 4 days after paying.

Problem 7. Day 5, got an email saying they had sent my stuff. Unbelievable.

Date of experience: September 23, 2018
Indiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
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TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!
September 12, 2018

I ordered 2 pair of speakers on Sunday Sept 9th. I was charged for them and received a notice that the "order was in process". The status is still "IN PROCESS" and I have e-mailed, called and tried to chat on line to NO AVAIL. I called 5+ times, waited on hold for the "next available agent" for over 20 minutes each time. I was then told I was "1st in Que" by the automated message, then it told me no one could take my call and to leave a vm. I left vms and still haven't heard from them! I am concerned this company may have gone out of business.

Date of experience: September 12, 2018
Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Never Received Order
August 24, 2018

I ordered a stereo/backup camera on 8/13/18 from Sonic Electronix with 2 day free shipping. It stated the item was in stock. On 8/15/18, I contacted Sonic Electronix because I had not received a shipping notice. They said it should ship that day. It did not. I received an email on the 16th that it should ship that day. I again called on the 17th, Eric assured me it would ship that day. The following week, I received an email asking me if it was a time sensitive order and I replied yes, it is a birthday gift. I have emailed them twice asking for a refund and received no response. Since the 17th I have been unable to reach them by phone. I filed a dispute with PayPal on the 20th which the seller has yet to reply. On Sonic Electroniz website they still show the item in stock and ready to ship. I feel scammed.

Date of experience: August 24, 2018
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been an avid car audiophile for over 20 years and have purchased from other competitors in the past. Sonic Electronix website interface, selection and service far surpasses any other companies bar none. I'm officially a current and life long customer and will be doing business exclusively with Sonic from here on out. Thanks for surpassing my expectations. Keep up the great work guys.

Date of experience: June 23, 2018
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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GREAT!
June 19, 2018

It arrived in 2 days its the fastest Ive ever received something when ordered, I already have 6 1/2s so I already know what to expect out of these 4x6s!

Date of experience: June 18, 2018
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ive ordered all my car audio equipment from here and I always recommend it to my friends. I wouldnt go anywhere else amazing prices and quick shipping.

Date of experience: June 18, 2018
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have ordered a number of things through the years from Sonic Electronix and never had an issue with supply or quality.

Date of experience: June 10, 2018
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great company with a lot of great priced item with fast shipping. Very good return policy as well. I love how they send emails for discounted and on the spot sales.

Date of experience: June 6, 2018
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Absolutely appalling customer service, an amplifier developed a fault within their warranty period and it is completely impossible to contact this company to have them honor their warranty. Phones are not answered, messages not responded to, I wish I knew this before ordering from them.

There are many other fine retailers out there, please use them and let these guys sink, you can't get away with treating your customers like crap these days.

Date of experience: June 5, 2018
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Avoid at all cost.
May 29, 2018

Customer service is beyond horrible. I canceled an order but yet they shipped it anyways. I waited two hours on the phone to talk to someone. After I returned the product they charged me a 25% restocking fee for a product I had canceled. Avoid this company at all cost.

Date of experience: May 29, 2018
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered tweeters and sub speakers for my Mazda 6. The website said the models would fit with no alteration needed. When I received the speakers the tweeters would not fit nor would the speakers. Sonic advertises easy returns. I filed online for a return RA. The website said pending, and no additional information was given. I called Sonic 4 times to inquire about the return, at no time can you speak with an agent, you can only leave a message due to no agents available. I have left 2 voicemails and emailed Sonic. I have never received a response. Now the RA has been cancelled on there website. It maybe easy to order from them but trying to return products seems impossible. Terrible customer service and infrastructure. Shop with somebody else.

Date of experience: May 29, 2018
South Dakota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I like your selection of products and deals on your merchandise. I will buy from you site in the future and refer others if they are in the market.

Date of experience: May 29, 2018
Texas
6 reviews
13 helpful votes
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Won't respond
May 5, 2018

I've had multiple problems with this company, after buying a product, if there is a problem, seller won't respond to correct it. I see a sinking ship here. Buyer beware.

Date of experience: May 5, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ive search high and low for great prices on my audio products. Time after time I find the best prices at sonic Electronix.

Date of experience: April 30, 2018
Oregon
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Always a great deal!
April 13, 2018

After checking multiple websites for the stuff I'm looking for, this one always seems to have a cheaper or willing to price match thanks!

Date of experience: April 13, 2018
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good service
April 3, 2018

Perfect service fast and reliable shipping real good shopping experience I would definitely recommend to anyone and I will more than likely shop here again

Date of experience: April 3, 2018
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service
March 21, 2018

My order came super fast very happy with my product I will definitely order from sonic electronics again

Date of experience: March 20, 2018
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I recently bought a radio on a Monday and I received at my doorsteps on that Wednesday. The sound quality was great and I also received free items to go along with the install.

Date of experience: March 17, 2018
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amp.
March 19, 2018

Amplifier work as it should and was at a great price. My first time buying from here will starting here more often. Good product information.

Date of experience: March 17, 2018