Specialist car audio · Artarmon
Car audio,
done properly.
For people who care how their car sounds — and how it is treated. Speak directly with Hutch about sound quality, integration, repairs and difficult vehicle work.
01Nearly five decades of experience One standard: it has to sound right.

Experience you can talk to
Your car is not a generic install.
A good system is not only about what goes in the box. It is how the vehicle is understood, how the work is planned, how the installation is carried out and how the result is listened to.
“Loved Hutch’s enthusiasm for car audio, the depth of his technical knowledge and his approach to understanding what I needed.”Geoff · Google review
Sound quality
Thoughtful upgrades for people who want to enjoy their car properly — not simply add more equipment.
Integration & repair
Audio, navigation and OEM-system problems assessed with care before anyone starts replacing parts.
Specialist work
Classic, prestige, enthusiast and difficult vehicles deserve an installer who respects the car as much as the sound.
The Metro Sound difference
“We treat each car like my car.”
Experience matters when it is applied.
Hutch’s approach is practical: understand the vehicle and the owner first, make considered recommendations, then do the work to a standard he is happy to stand behind.
Why Metro SoundWorkshop proof
Real cars. Real work.

Porsche Carrera · 2020
Modern sound, original character.
A Blaupunkt Bremen radio with Bluetooth and DAB, plus AVI two-way speakers. The original door look was kept intact, without cutting.
- Vehicle
- Porsche Carrera · 2020
- Constraint
- Original door look retained
- Solution
- Blaupunkt Bremen · Bluetooth · DAB · AVI two-way
- Result
- Modern sound, original character



Customer proof
What customers notice.
Care, judgement and a result that feels right in the car.
“Hutch at Metrosound has taken care of my cars for the past 20+ years. And herein lies the crucial detail – he cares. His attention to detail, knowledge of audio and audio hardware, his ability to overcome any obstacle – with flair – is second to none. He is the closest person you’ll find to an artisan in the industry.”Martin Moelle · Google review
“Metro sound transformed my 2008 Ford Territory centre fascia into a modern, contemporary masterpiece, complete with wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play. The attention to detail is first rate. The work makes the car look factory fresh. I couldn’t be happier.”Mike Williamson · Google review
“So impressed with this business. Loved Hutch’s enthusiasm for car audio, the depth of his technical knowledge and his approach to understanding what I needed. After a few bad experiences with other specialists trying to upgrade the car audio on my historic 911, Hutch produced a brilliant result.”Geoff · Google review
“Great experience, Hutch was friendly, flexible, fast, and honest. More importantly his work installing new speakers in my hilux was exceptional. Would definitely use again.”Toshi Weller-Wong · Google review
“The work that Hutch of Metro Sound did on the installation of my gramophone- wireless and integration of other electronic hardware on my classic Mini can best be described as ‘cutting edge’. His work is an absolute masterpiece. I had a new windscreen installed by a bunch of cowboys who just ‘butchered’ the wiring of my electronic mirror, leaving an absolute mess. Hutch sorted it out and the fitting looks amazing.”Peter Reedman · Google review
“If sound quality is important to you in your vehicle, Hutch is your man. Whatever the constraints, whatever your vehicle, you will get attention to detail and Hutch will find the solution. I had my noisy diesel Hiace campervan sound upgrade: front doors sound deadened, AVI Speakers x4 and new Kenwood headunit.”Fiona Bernard · Google review
“I came into Metrosound with the goal to improve the sound quality of my GR Yaris on a $3.5k budget based on some research I had done and wanted to keep the changes close to stock as possible. After spending a few hours with Hutch, I am now on a phased sound implementation journey to achieve premium sound. It is going to cost me alot more than my budget, however it is worth every penny. Just completed the first phase of 4 planned phases and the transformation has been outstanding!”Mark Nguyen · Google review
“Metro Sound are true professionals with many years of experience in car audio. I have used them twice after other companies couldn’t deliver what they quoted for, firstly in an upgrade to my car audio with high quality sound to the price to match the budget they discussed with me beforehand and secondly in fixing an integrated system problem (and all the functions associated with it) which other technicians couldn’t do.”john conolly · Google review
“Hutch did a great job with the installation of our new unit taking great care with a neat and tidy fit to the space. He helped us get set up and connected and ran us through the basics. We would recommend him for a high quality job.”Janice Leong · Google review
“Hutch is a legend. Treats your car with respect (as if it was his own). He takes his time and is completely honest about his ability and pricing. I had new speakers and sound proofing put in my V8 and it is awesome, couldn’t be happier. Will see him next year for stage 2 of the upgrades…”Andrew Potter · Google review
“Hutch is the most experienced and most capable car stereo/electronics professional I’ve encountered with great service and prices. Located in Artarmon for well over 17 years, Hutch can do anything from replacing an old telescoping aerial to installing the most sophisticated navigation and entertainment system. Highly recommended.”Sunray Major · Google review
“Glad I found these guys off the internet.. It’s so hard to get a trusted business these days that specialise in car audio equipment and installation. Thanks to Hutch for helping me solve a problem in a timely and inexpensive manner… Will keep in touch!”LiAm Hannah · Google review
“Hatch transformed my car sound from sad to fantastic. Outstanding care and attention and the work was done earlier than promised – superb!”Jeff Lewis · Google review
“There is no one else in Sydney I would trust "pulling apart" the interior of my McLaren 720S to replace and upgrade all the speakers. Hutch is a thorough gentleman who works with care and attention to detail. As they say, "there’s no school like the old school" and Hutch is the embodiment of that with technical knowledge and skills spanning longer than many installers have been alive. Very grateful. Thank you!”Christian M · Google review
“I popped in on Friday to see if my head unit can be swapped over from my original head unit on my 1998 Mercedes-Benz, along with a bunch of budget based upgrade questions. Hutch was more than happy to answer all my queries, not in a manner of just keeping me happy but also explaining the difference of quality speakers and designing a good setup for my vehicle. In addition to that Hutch allowed me to leave my keys there and come back within a couple of hours to find the head unit to be installed perfectly, along with the microphone wired very discreetly.”Reuben · Google review
“These guys did an amazing job of installing a full system for me. They took the time to work out exactly what I wanted, not just "loud enough to rattle other cars". They’re not the cheapest around, but the quality and attention to detail is more than worth it. I had to pull the hardware out of the car when the car died, and I felt bad for destroying the work of art that the cabling and speaker insulation turned out to be.”David Parrish · Google review
“Hutch is very professional and quoted me a fair price for my stereo installation. I will definitely be back here to upgrade my car speakers.”Aaroon Suebhait · Google review
“I went to metro sound on a friends recommendation. I’m not big into my car sound, it’s was that my right speaker was crackly. and the bluetooth didn’t work. They fixed my bluetooth on the spot without charging and when it came to the speakers, the owner Hatch?, gave me a few options from the fancy down to the simple. He let me listen to the options.”JeanClaude Branch · Google review
“Updated my head unit and installed front and rear camera. Took the time to get it right and did an amazing job. Highly recommend.”Dean Thomas · Google review
“Honest, hardworking and knowledgeable the Metrosound staff get it right because they take pride in their shop and their work. Rare and excellent qualities. I have been a customer (and then friend) for ten years. Keep it up!”Ben Eisel · Google review
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AVI at Metro Sound
Start with what suits your car.
Interested in AVI? Speak with Hutch about your vehicle, the sound you enjoy and the result you are aiming for. A simple browse-and-shop area will come later.
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Tell us about your car.
Call, visit the Artarmon workshop or send a short note. You do not need to know the right technical terms before you get in touch.