Showtime Audio

I had a remote car starter installed here in November. The shop offered a 10% discount if you dropped off a toy for their children’s hospital charity. The service was great! The two female employee’s that I had contact with gave me a quote and broke everything down. They were direct, efficient and came in on time and at the price quoted.

If you need anything done, go here. The whole staff is great, professional, honest, and friendly.

I haven’t posted a review on Unilocal in a very long time which is why this is so important for me to give you this information about how friggin’ awesome this place is.
I have an old BMW that has outdated tech in the cabin. It was driving me crazy because I can’t stand listening to B96/​Q101/​WGCI over and over when those stations suck to begin with. Did a little research online and found an adapter for my car to add basic Bluetooth functionality. Brought it over to these guys. Jerry was such a sweetheart! Oh my god… the other place I went to treated me like I was a moron and instead of explaining to me, spoke down to me. Not this place. I was treated with total respect and kindness, even taking the time to explain my options to me. They did the work, very reasonably priced, and I left the shop with a big old grin on my face. :) My old Beemer finally joined the having more functional audio era and I was a happy camper. I’m seriously considering after I take care of some more mechanical things with my car to bring it back here and update the radio completely since they won my trust in this visit. I cannot say enough good things about Jerry and his crew. This is how you run a small business and this is how you treat customers. I will use them again in the future and push them on all my friends.

I usually don’t post reviews on Unilocal,but Jerry and the crew at showtime audio deserve some praise!!! I had my install done about a year ago and this was my experience.
I bought my dream car an M4 and was hesitant to have anyone work on it. I read all the positive Unilocal reviews and decided to take my chances with Jerry.
I needed a radar install with a dash cam. I am super anal and research the hell out of every product before I purchase. I knew exactly how I wanted the install and shared this information with Jerry. Jerry knew exactly what I was talking about and took on the task.
When the car was complete, I was a little nervous to see the finished product. During the install I didn’t receive a phone call and thought that something was going to be wrong. I saw the finished product and was blown away. It was exactly as i had mentioned to Jerry and could not have been happier.
When the transaction was complete I felt a little foolish for being scared to trust Jerry with my car. Showtime Audio has obviously done some very intricate installs and my radar install was a breeze.

I love to visit a business where the owner is truly passionate about what he does. I met Jerry yesterday and was blown away by his passion and willingness to help. I had my windows tinted on my mercedes, but the front was off a bit from the rear. He used the tint gun to see how far off they were and was willing to do research to see if the right % tint even existed. He exudes knowledge and passion and I will definitely take all my cars here moving forward. Keep up the amazing work.

Need something installed professionally, quickly, & with excellent attention to detail? This is it. I CALLED FROM CALIFORNIA to setup a same-​day alarm & stereo installation, & these folks knocked it out of the park. Stereo is excellent & alarm sensitivity was set just right, it’s effective but not annoyingly sensitive.

This review is long overdue.
A few years ago I had Showtime install new speakers and head unit as my 15 year old car was having stereo problems, and I was finally ready to make my car rides at least have nice music.
They helped me reach a good set up at a decent price. Fast forward to later that year, when my head unit was stolen! I installed a new head unit on my own, but whenever the sound was turned up (to enjoy the alpine type Rs Showtime had installed) the unit would just shut off. I had no idea what the heck was wrong. I lived like this for too long, and finally bit the bullet and went back into Showtime to see if they could fix it, or if I needed an amplifier or something.
Well, turns out I didn’t need an amp, just needed to rewire some stuff. When I asked what I owed them, they said NOTHING! It was such a relief to finally have my stereo working to capacity and to not even have to pay anything. This is YEARS after they did the initial install. Showtime Audio is a class act. They can hook you up if you have a new car or old, and they take care of their customers.

WOW! what a wonderful experience. I had a remote starter installed in my RAV4, 2010 from this place. it was a very smooth transaction. Very neat and clean work, I wonder where they install that equipment as I don’t see anything except a small tiny piece behind the mirror, NO massy wiring at all.
Besides the excellent job they have very impressive costumer service, the counter girl RUTH (I hope spelling her name right) she is such a nice person, she took me in without appointment which is there a very positive point as I m not a appointment making kind of person. she went through all the available options for my car and quote me a really good price. After the work done owner taught me how to use the remote as this is my first time ever using the car remote starter. I would highly recommend this place for your next remote starter or any other custom audio work.

This place provides the best service by far in Chicago. This is only shop I would recommend. The entire experience from the time I walked in to get prices to the time I had everything installed was amazing. They provided excellent customer service and the installation was top notch.
I made an appointment to have subs & amp installed with my factory radio. I also added on a sub controller last minute and was no problem. The prices where extremely reasonable and have no complaints.
Jerry introduced himself and personally went over the installation process and mounting locations. I was open and he gave great advice so I let him take control. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Now I can’t wait to go back again for some more upgrades.

Jerry and his crew at Showtime Audio are top-​notch. I came in a few months ago to see about installing a CarPlay unit in my Toyota Rav4 and he was awesome about explaining the different units out there, pros and cons of each, and showing me my options — even when he didn’t carry the item. Fast forward a few months and I came back with the new Kenwood CarPlay unit for install. Installation was quick and professional. Everything works great — even the steering wheel controls which I had heard were difficult to retain. And after I realized the backup camera wasn’t hooked up to the monitor, Jerry fixed it no questions asked. Loved the service here so much I had them tint the windows last weekend. Everyone at the shop is professional, courteous, and took the time to show me my new system and ensure everything was in working order. Cannot recommend these guys enough!

These guys are the best. Calling and making an appointment was a breeze. The waiting room is top notch with nice relaxing chairs and a TV. Jerry, the owner, and other employees are so professional and nice. The fixed a camera on my car and covered my dashcam wire at a very reasonable price. They work with a lot of high end cars but they treat all customers with the same respect. Any time I need any kind of electrical work on the car, I know where to go.

Amazing Customer Service!!!
I do most of my own work on my cars and am very picky about who I want working on them. When it came time to upgrade the stereo in my Cooper S, one visit to Jerry convinced me that this was the shop to go to. Friendly, clean, professional and very reasonable prices! If anyone has a MINI you’ve GOT to upgrade the head unit – it sounds way better than I even thought it would with the factory Harmon Kardon speakers and an Alpine unit, bluetooth, USB, etc. While I was at it Jerry’s crew installed a Bazooka 100w subwoofer – perfect for the MINI since you can remove it in 10 seconds if you need the room! Beautiful installation, fair price & a great crew. Now my 2200 mile drive to California should be a blast. Thanks, Showtime Audio, you are a rarity!

If you’re looking for some very talented car specialists, you can stop your search now. Jerry, Mike and the staff are awesome. The team is very talented and their work is solid. The work they did on my Cayenne was amazing. They’re real professionals and just good people. You can’t beat this place. Their hard work, creative ideas, solid products and fair prices are above all.

«Then I let the Alpine play!»
I found Showtime Audio when I was still in DC. I had been suffering from a broken aftermarket double-​din stereo for over a year in my Porsche. But no one in DC was competent enough to either fix it or replace it with a new system, especially without paying significant $$$.
After knowing that we were moving to Chicago, I found on Unilocal that Showtime Audio has a solid 5 stars on Unilocal.Was I surprised, excited, and skeptical? Yes, all of the above. But Jerry and the guys put me at ease. I love them because they are a family company that seems to love what they’re doing.
They installed a new Alpine ILX-​007 in my Porsche, as well as radar detectors in both of my vehicles. Not only were they nice and knowledgeable, they were HONEST! That’s a difficult concept for me to understand living in DC for so many years.
In short, here are the reasons why you need to take your next aftermarket job to Showtime Audio. They have
1. strong customer service skills;
2. great technical aptitude and problem-​solving skills;
3. solid work ethic;
4. super clean and professional shop; and,
5. a great overall value.
Finally, it’s just a fun place to visit. You’ll have a blast with these guys.

I have dealt with several car customization places for my cars and no doubt Showtime Audio is the top. Jerry and his team are amazing. They worked on my 2009 MB C63 by putting in a Viper Smart start, undercarriage puddle lights, retractable front plate, rear view camera, and integrated motion detector interior/​exterior cameras with a backup batteries. They integrated the whole thing into my car so you can barely see them. Very professional work, great prices, short turnover time, and honest. Jerry’s passion to his work is obvious when you discuss what you want. I just dropped off my 2015 Jeep Cherokee SRT to them for front tinting, WiFi interior/​exterior security motion detector security cameras with integrated back up battery, Viper aftermarket security plus GPS smart start, HID LED interior bulb changes, and undercarriage LED bright white lights. I can’t wait!

Futuristic, state of the art, and simply amazing customer service. These guys really know their stuff. The product knowledge I received was outstanding. Great job guys

Showtime was very nice and helpful in fixing the auxiliary jack in my Toyota Prius. I was a bit embarrassed to bring it in since they mostly do sophisticated sound systems on high-​end cars, but they treated me like any other customer from the moment I walked in. They said it’s something they’ve seen a lot, and knew right away that I needed a new part. The service here is great. As I was walking out, the owner, Jerry, stepped away from his conversation with a Ferrari owner to thank me for coming in.
The only reason I don’t give a 5-​star is that I’m not entirely sure I needed the new part. They may have been able to go in and fix the piece without paying $ 100 for a new piece. Altogether, a good experience though.

I couldn’t be happier with the outcome…
I had a very specific idea for a very custom install of a Beltronics STi-​R Plus Radar Detector on my Scion FR-​S. I wanted it to be completely integrated in the car, and completely hidden (for legal issues in some countries/​states). I described every «seemingly impossible» idea I had, and they made EVERYONE of them work. The work they do is top notch, this guys know what they’re doing. And they were very friendly too, so what more can you ask for?
Even the price was lower than I expected for all those custom demands.
Long story short, this is the best install I’ve seen anywhere, even online, and at a very affordable price.

I’ll keep this short and simple since most of the other reviews on here will reflect the 5 star rating they deserve. I recently purchased a 1976 corvette stingray that had a nearly destroyed radio and speaker system. I sent an email asking if they were able to install a blue tooth system and upgrade the speakers yet keep the look and feel of a vintage car. The next day I got an email response back and a few days later I had EXACTLY what I wanted.
With most reviews I tend to look at the customer service. I’m sure there are other shops in Chicago who could have done the same exact job, but the folks over at Showtime Audio are NICE. And they take the time to show you your new toy. I never felt like I was getting rushed out of there or that I was in their way to a 5:00PM clock whistle.

This place defines a well-​run small business.
I called and left a voicemail when they were closed, which often results in no response, and I received a return call on the next business day with a helpful employee who walked me through the best options for a new stereo. I then had a quote emailed to me within an hour, at which point I called to set up an appointment (which is not necessary).
I was told that it would take two hours. I left my car there, walked around to do errands and find a place to read, and received a call two hours later to the minute. The owner then walked me through how to use the new piece of equipment, answered my questions, and took me to his office to explore other custom solutions (at my request). The cost was exactly what the quote indicated.
Not often that I am this satisfied by a consumer experience.