Pyle Audio Reviews 348

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.4

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Looking at 140 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many consumers appreciate the reasonable pricing of products, finding them to be a good value for the cost. The quality of the products receives mixed opinions, with some finding them to be well-made and performing as expected, while others report issues with durability and functionality. However, a significant number of people express dissatisfaction with customer service, citing slow response times, unhelpful interactions, and difficulty reaching a human representative. Some customers also experienced issues with products not working out of the box, receiving damaged items, or finding that the product did not match the advertisement.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I made an error during my purchase… forgot to enter the discount code. I contacted Customer Service to request they might apply it for me, but they never responded. I got an auto reply but no re... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like the pre-amp tuner that they provide. The price was very reasonable. Customer service responded promptly when I have question and they were ready for a solution. I definitely would buy another.... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It has great sound. The flip out works very good. The touchscreen is very nice. The different colors but every time I get in the car, I have to put it on Bluetooth manually and then when it comes on,... See more


Company details

  1. Electronics Store
  2. Electronics Company
  3. Hi-fi shop
  4. Home Audio Store

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Pyle Audio has been a trusted name in professional and home audio since the 1960s, offering high-quality, affordable sound solutions. From car and home audio to PA systems and megaphones, our products are built for superior performance. Enjoy free shipping on all orders and a 3-year warranty. Need assistance? Contact our customer service team at (888) 318-7953.


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3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

348 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No Refund After Returning Item

I did not get a refund after returning an item. According to USPS tracking number 9434611206211264393913, my return was received on March 24 (RMA#: RN250312728). I sent them several emails over the course of several days, and they said they will process the refund within that day or have processed it already. This is a lie because to this day, there is still no refund. My emails to them are not getting anywhere. They are just giving me the runaround and we're going in circles. Wasted a lot of time on emailing them. Their customer service is the worst.

April 4, 2025
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Reply from Pyle Audio

Hi Jonas, We’re truly sorry to hear about your frustrating experience and the delay in processing your refund. We understand how important timely and transparent communication is, and we apologize that we did not meet your expectations in this case.

Thank you for providing the tracking and RMA information — we’ve escalated your case internally for immediate review. Please rest assured that we’re working to resolve this and ensure the refund is properly processed.

If you haven’t already, please reach out to our support team at 📧 support@pyleusa.com or ☎️ (718) 535-1800 with your order and RMA number so we can assist you directly and make things right.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible product

March 26, 2025
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Reply from Pyle Audio

Hi Van,
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re sorry to hear you had a negative experience with one of our products. This is certainly not the quality we aim to deliver. We’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right—please contact our support team at 📧 support@pyleusa.com or 📞 (1) 718-535-1800 so we can assist you directly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Excellent company. The product is of good quality, I was very surprised. Great price and super-fast shipping too! Great overall online experience. Thank You!

March 25, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pyle doesn't test their products fully…

Pyle doesn't test their products fully before they ship them out of the factory.

I purchased 2 times now, "Rack Mount Studio Pre-Amplifier - Audio Receiver System w/ Digital LCD Display Bluetooth FM Radio Recording Mode Remote Control USB Flash or SD Card Reader Input and Output Jack - PPRE70BT"

Both of them were defective. Neither one had a functional tape monitor function, and the second one didn't have a functional tape out either. I have a third one coming tonight. Pyle should start paying me to test / QA their products.

There's no way to talk to anyone on the phone. If the third one doesn't work either, I'm going to simply give up on Pyle all together.

March 25, 2025
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Reply from Pyle Audio

Hi Eddie,

We’re very sorry to hear about your repeated experience with the PPRE70BT units and the inconvenience it’s caused. This is certainly not the level of quality or service we aim to provide.

Although every product goes through quality checks, it seems an unfortunate oversight may have occurred in your case — and we sincerely apologize for that.

Please know that Pyle does offer phone support — you can reach our team directly at 📞 (718) 535-1800. We’re here to help troubleshoot, arrange a return, or assist with a replacement if needed.

Thank you for your patience and for giving us another chance.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ordered the wrong item

ordered the wrong item, contacted them and was told to send back which i did immediately upon arrival, have now emailed numerous times to advise of product being returned, provided tracking to prove it was delivered and they refuse to acknowledge and refund me.

In response to your reply, I tried using your online chat today and after wasting 45 mins with someone named Rommel who couldn't be arsed even answering the chqt, someone else named Shiyori told me to just wait for a response... worst customer service ever...

March 3, 2025
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Reply from Pyle Audio

Hello Nicola,
We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and the trouble you’ve had getting a response regarding your return. That’s not the level of service we aim to provide, and we completely understand your frustration.

If you’ve already returned the item and provided tracking, our team should be following up promptly. We’d like to make this right — please give our customer support team a call at 📞 (718) 535-1800 or contact us through our website at https://pyleusa.com/pages/contact-us, and we’ll prioritize resolving this for you.

Thank you for your patience, and again, we apologize for the delay.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The product is not properly advertised

The product is not properly advertised. I feel I was overcharged or bait and switched.

March 10, 2025
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Reply from Pyle Audio

Hi there,
We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We strive to provide clear and accurate product descriptions, and we never intend to mislead our customers.

If you believe there was a pricing or product listing issue, we’d really like the chance to look into it and make things right. Please feel free to contact our support team at 📞 (718) 535-1800 or via our website at https://pyleusa.com/pages/contact-us.

Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate the opportunity to improve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service!!!

My speaker messed up. I bought it this past November. I sent a message to Pyle asking for a piece replacement. They mentioned they didn't have one but would send me a new speaker instead. Arrived within two weeks of my original message.

March 19, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

broken part

We had a broken part when we received our AC/heater and contacted the customer service. They were very helpful and prompt. Highly recommend this company

March 19, 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The complication and level of data and…

The complication and level of data and requirements to redeem the included offer for a FREE gift, was unacceptable and unclear. This is a blatant data grab.
Product was UN impressive for the level of performance. Will not purchase this brand again.

March 13, 2025
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Reply from Pyle Audio

Hello Rachael,

Thank you for your honest feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. We aim to make our free gift redemption process simple and rewarding, and we regret that it came across as complicated or unclear.

We also apologize if the product didn’t meet your expectations — that’s never the experience we want for our customers.

If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the chance to understand more about your concerns and help make things right. Please reach out to our support team at 📞 (718) 535-1800 or https://pyleusa.com/pages/contact-us.

Your feedback helps us do better.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Have used Pyle Audio equipment for…meetings and presentations.

Have used Pyle Audio equipment for several years and like the product. Due to a recent microphone failure we needed to purchase another system. I called Pyle customer support with a couple of compatibility questions regarding hybrid (virtual/physical) meetings. The person I dealt with had absolutely no clue what I was talking about and could offer nothing beyond "you want to buy a micrphone?". Sad.

March 19, 2025
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Reply from Pyle Audio

Hello Ross,
Thank you for being a loyal Pyle Audio customer—we truly appreciate your continued support over the years!

We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience and appreciate your feedback. We’re committed to improving our service, and your feedback is valuable in helping us do that.

If you’re still in need of guidance or have any unresolved questions, please feel free to reach out again at (1) 718-535-1800 —we’d be happy to connect you with a product specialist who can provide accurate and detailed support.
Thank you again for bringing this issue to our attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company stands behind its products

NutriChef has customer satisfaction down to a science. I received 2 sets for a birthday gift in 2023. One is a set of cookware, and the other is a bakeware kit. When I registered for the company's one year warranty, they offered to extend it an additional 3 months for free.

That warranty helped when one of my pans got discolored on the bottom early on. And recently I wrote to NutriChef about a small imperfection in one of my non-stick cake pans.

Both experiences were great. They emailed me back very promptly and verified which pieces were flawed. I sent a photo or two to help them, and then within a week the replacement arrived.

You rarely get service like this, and especially with friendly people who don't make you jump through hoops. That's good ethics, and I will check out their
products first when the time comes to expand my kitchen ware. The quality is very good too!

March 17, 2025

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