Best stereo store in Whittier, California (CA) 2025

absolutely poor service and pricing on stereos. I went my first time at this shop about a week ago to have an old double din stereo removed and replaced with a new double din with apple car play with a DVD reader. I gave them a budget of around $800 for a stereo plus labor. The next day I just wanted the stereo because I had another guy that can do it for way cheaper. Just for the stereo itself, it was going to be $600. I came the next day and pre-paid for the stereo in good faith but I checked the model number in the store after paying for the stereo (Pioneer 160bt) which retailed online for $320. I asked why there was such a price difference which I work for an insurance company and I know stereos are harder to come by and prices have gone up he stated that "Oh that's just how it is". Like I paid almost 100% MARKUP for a basic stereo. They 100% took advantage of me because I'm a young person and because I gave them a budget. So, I had an older brother call them the next day and he has been a stereo installer for many years for USAA insurance, Liberty mutual, etc. And I had him ask them why there is a 100% markup and that I needed a total refund. The guy that sold it to me stated that I needed to speak to a manager to ask them for a total refund, to which I elaborated that I didn't feel comfortable and I felt threatened. So, I haven't received my merchandise or I had to dispute the change in my bank, and eventually, I got my money back, but it was a huge waste of time. I ended up buying a Kenwood DDX5707S for $430 and had a mobile guy install it for $100. THIS SHOP IS EXTREMELY PATHETIC and would not recommend first-timers to go there. ~Eric