Kia car audio, CarPlay and remote start

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Kias are some of the best-equipped cars for the money, and they are all over Southeast LA. We upgrade Fortes, K5s, Optimas, Sorentos, Sportages and Souls in our own bay.

Radio finder

Find a radio for your Kia

Pick your Kia model and year to see the radios, speakers and boxes made for it.

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Tap your model to text Tony with it filled in. Add the year and trim.

Start with the factory system

Depending on the model and trim, many Kias came with a Harman Kardon or Bose system. Those run a factory amp and a specific speaker layout. Base systems are more direct to upgrade.

Newer Kias often tie the screen in with climate and vehicle settings. So we find out what you have before we suggest anything.

We also see Kias bought used with a mystery radio or half-working speakers. Bring it in. We check what is behind the dash, tell you what is original and what is not, and give you a plan that makes sense for the money.

CarPlay and screens

Most recent Kias already have CarPlay and Android Auto. For those, keeping the factory screen and upgrading the sound is usually the right call.

Older Optimas, Fortes, Sorentos and Souls without CarPlay can often take a new receiver with a vehicle-specific dash kit and harness. We check whether your steering-wheel controls and factory camera can stay connected. If there is no camera, we can add one.

A K5 or Sorento with the larger factory screen almost always stays stock up front. We work behind it. On a Forte or Soul with a basic radio, a new receiver is often the biggest single upgrade you can make.

Speakers, subs and the rest

A set of Focal coaxials or components makes a big jump over factory speakers. Pair them with a smart amp that tunes itself to the factory signal and you get more power without a big rewire.

For bass, a shallow-mount sub in a slim box works well in a K5 or Optima trunk. In a Sorento or Sportage, we keep the cargo area usable. A Soul is small, but there is still room for a compact setup.

Some Kias have been a target for theft. We install Viper keyless entry and security systems, and Viper is the only brand we use. For remote start, push-to-start Kias need the right bypass, and we confirm it for your year.

Get the right parts the first time

A Sportage LX and a Sportage SX can be very different behind the dash. Tell us the year, make, model and trim. Text (213) 674-9042 and Tony confirms what fits and quotes the install. Se habla español. Call (323) 944-7844 if you would rather talk.

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Fit depends on the year, model and trim. Tony confirms what fits before you buy.

Fastest way to a price

Text us what you drive or what you are building

Car audio: send the year, make, and model, and Tony gets back to you with what fits and a price. DJ gear: tell Joe the room or the party, like "backyard party, 150 people" or "starter DJ setup," and he will put a setup together.

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Questions

Can I keep my factory Kia screen and still upgrade the sound?

Yes. On most newer Kias that is the best path. We add speakers, an amp and a sub that work with the factory radio.

My Kia has Harman Kardon. Can it be upgraded?

Yes. It uses a factory amp, so we plan around it. Text us the year and trim so Tony can pick the right parts.

Can you add security to my Kia?

We install Viper systems only. Tell us the year, model and trim and we will confirm what works on your car.

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