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Creative Audio / Columbia, MissouriMon–Fri 8:30 am–5:30 pm · Sat 9 am–5 pm

Your car. Your home. Your kind of Creative.

Columbia.
Make it Creative.

Better sound in your car and throughout your home. Window tint for a more comfortable drive. Visit our Cooper Drive North showroom and find the upgrade that fits your life.

Car, boat & powersports audio · Window tint
Remote start · Home theater & smart-home installation

Creative Audio Columbia storefront with a blue corner entrance, glass doors and orange exterior panels.
Your local Creative.580 Cooper Drive North · Columbia, MO
On Cooper
Drive North
Let’s talk about your project(573) 499-0508
Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–5:30 pmSaturday 9 am–5 pm · Sunday closed
Car audio & vehicle upgrades in Columbia

Make every drive
your favorite part.

Start with how you use your vehicle. We’ll help you plan the sound, comfort, controls, and details that fit your everyday drive.

An installer using a laptop beside an illuminated custom audio installation in a vehicle trunk.
Car audio installation
Car audio / Factory integration

Your music.
More of what you love.

Explore stereo upgrades, speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers, and custom audio systems. From improving a factory system to planning a custom installation, our Columbia team can help you choose equipment that works together.

  • Stereo & speaker upgrades
  • Amplifiers & subwoofers
  • Factory-system integration
  • Custom installation planning

Want to keep the factory radio or add new audio sources? Tell us your year, make, model, and the features you want to retain so we can review the integration options.

Comfort & control

Remote start.
Ready when you are.

Warm up before a cold morning or cool down before heading home. Ask about Compustar remote start, keyless entry, vehicle security, and the controls that suit your vehicle. Fitment and available features are confirmed with your vehicle details.

Ask about remote start
Vehicle interiors

A more personal
place to drive.

Explore leather interior kits and aftermarket cruise control installation. We’ll discuss your vehicle, the change you want to make, and the compatible installation options before you commit.

Discuss interior upgrades
Lighting & custom projects

Your idea.
A little more individual.

Ask about underbody LED lighting, truck or Jeep rock lights, custom coolers, and custom BBQ grille projects. Bring the idea and the details; we’ll help define what can be built.

Explore a custom project
Intoxalock ignition interlock

A local team for
your next step.

Our Columbia location offers Intoxalock ignition interlock installation. Call the store to discuss your vehicle, installation availability, and the information needed to arrange service.

Call about Intoxalock
Plan around your vehicle

Start with the details.

Have your year, make, model, existing equipment, and project goals ready. For a custom system, photos of the vehicle or installation space can help the conversation.

Product compatibility, installation scope, pricing, and timing are confirmed for your specific project.

Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) certification emblem.
Mobile Electronics Certified Professional
Knowledge behind the installation

MECP certification.
Confidence in the details.

Our employees take MECP training and certification exams as part of our commitment to continued education. MECP stands for Mobile Electronics Certified Professional—a program that tests knowledge of vehicle electronics, installation, integration, and troubleshooting.

For you, that means a team building its technical knowledge to help explain compatible equipment, plan how it connects with your vehicle, and work through installation details. Ask us about the credentials of the salesperson or technician helping with your project.

Learn about MECP for vehicle owners
Window tint in Columbia, MO

Less glare.
More comfort.
A look you’ll love.

Find the right tint for your vehicle and the way you drive. Compare SolarFX film options and our window tint estimates, then send your vehicle details to the Columbia team.

A black Corvette with tinted side windows parked by a brick wall.
Window tint

Choose your SolarFX film.

Four tiers, from a classic charcoal look to nano-ceramic. We’ll help you compare the options for your vehicle.

01 / Classic

Classic Series

Dyed film for a traditional charcoal appearance.

1-Year Warranty
02 / Vintage

Vintage Series

A step up in lasting color and everyday comfort.

Limited Lifetime Warranty
03 / UltraFX

UltraFX Series

A color-stable option with a neutral charcoal tone.

Lifetime Warranty
04 / FXtreme2

FXtreme2 Series

Nano-ceramic film for heat rejection and clarity.

Lifetime Warranty

Window tint estimates.

On smaller screens, scroll each table sideways to compare every vehicle type. Select an information link for the original film and vehicle definitions.

Standard Window Tint Estimates
Film series Roll-Ups i 4-Door Car i 2-Door Car i SUVs (Small/Large) i
Classic Series i $49.99 $159.99 $139.99 $169.99 / $179.99
Vintage Series i $69.99 $189.99 $169.99 $199.99 / $209.99
UltraFX Series i $99.99 $249.99 $229.99 $269.99 / $279.99
FXtreme2 Series i $159.99 $399.99 $349.99 $449.99 / $499.99
Truck Estimates – Sliding Back Glass Extra
Film series Standard Cab i Extended Cab i Crew Cab i
Classic Series i $99.99 / $139.99 $109.99 / $139.99 $149.99 / $169.99
Vintage Series i $119.99 / $139.99 $129.99 / $179.99 $169.99 / $189.99
UltraFX Series i $159.99 / $189.99 $169.99 / $239.99 $229.99 / $249.99
FXtreme2 Series i $199.99 / $219.99 $249.99 / $299.99 $349.99 / $369.99
Film details & what each vehicle estimate includes
Roll-Ups
Price for tinting just the roll-up front windows.
4-Door Car
Full 4-door sedan, all side windows and rear glass.
2-Door Car
Full 2-door coupe, all side windows and rear glass.
SUVs (Small/Large)
SUV pricing covers small and large vehicles, including hatch and rear cargo glass.
Classic Series
1-Year Warranty • Dyed film • Classic appearance • 99% UV rejection
Vintage Series
Limited Lifetime Warranty • Dyed/Carbon hybrid • 99% UV rejection • Reduced fade over time
UltraFX Series
Lifetime Warranty • Carbon film • Neutral charcoal color • 68% IR rejection • Color-stable
FXtreme2 Series
Lifetime Warranty • Nano-Ceramic film • 99% UV & 88% IR rejection • Best heat performance
Standard Cab
Standard 2-door cab trucks with normal or sliding back glass.
Extended Cab
Extended 4-door trucks (rear windows smaller).
Crew Cab
Crew cabs with full-size rear doors and back glass.
Classic Series
1-Year Warranty • Dyed film • Basic heat reduction • 99% UV block
Vintage Series
Limited Lifetime Warranty • Improved dye stability • Richer tone • 99% UV block
UltraFX Series
Lifetime Warranty • Color-stable Carbon film • 68% IR rejection • No signal interference
FXtreme2 Series
Lifetime Warranty • Nano-Ceramic • 99% UV & 88% IR rejection • Maximum comfort and clarity

Estimates vary by vehicle and film selection. Truck pricing is shown as paired estimates in the original schedule; sliding back glass is extra. Contact our team to confirm your configuration, any existing-film removal, applicable charges, and film warranty terms before booking.

A real conversation. A better recommendation.

Have tint questions? Text us.

Tell us about your vehicle and what you’re considering. We’ll open Columbia’s text widget with your details pre-filled. Fields marked * are required. Opening chat does not send your message.

Your details will open in Columbia’s chat. You’ll enter your name and phone there, review your message, and choose whether to send it.

Boat, powersports & motorcycle audio

Take your sound
outside the everyday.

A boat, a side-by-side, a motorcycle—every platform changes how a system needs to fit, mount, and sound. Let’s plan around the way you ride.

A pontoon boat fitted with multiple tower speakers and accent lighting.
Boat and marine audio
Marine audio in Columbia

More music.
More time on the water.

Talk with us about boat audio, tower speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and LED accents. We’ll discuss your boat’s layout, the equipment already on board, and where you want to hear the music.

Start with your boat model and the type of system you have in mind. Speaker placement, mounting, power requirements, and controls all belong in the plan.

UTV & side-by-side

A soundtrack
for the trail.

Explore powersports audio and lighting for your UTV or side-by-side. Share the make, model, roof or cage setup, and existing accessories so we can review compatible equipment and mounting options.

Ask about UTV audio
Motorcycle audio

Better listening.
Built around your bike.

Discuss a motorcycle audio upgrade with the Columbia team. We’ll start with the bike, your current system, available installation space, and the listening experience you want.

Discuss motorcycle audio
Custom installation

Let’s start
with your idea.

A compact build or an ambitious custom system starts with the same conversation: what do you want it to do? Bring the platform, your goals, and the details that make the project yours.

Start a custom audio project
01 / The platformBring the right details.

Make, model, existing equipment, installation space, and photos give us a useful starting point.

02 / The systemPlan the complete setup.

We’ll talk through speakers, amplification, controls, mounting, lighting, and fitment for the project.

03 / The next stepConfirm scope & timing.

Call or text before transporting a boat or powersports vehicle so we can discuss access and appointment arrangements.

Home audio & smart-home installation in Columbia

A home that sounds better.
And works together.

From one room to a connected home, our Columbia location offers system design and professional installation for new construction and existing homes.

A living room with a wall-mounted television and connected-home control points illustrated over the room.
Home audio and smart-home control
Showroom / Design / Installation

Start with how
you want to live.

Music in the kitchen. A movie night everyone looks forward to. Lighting, temperature, and entertainment controls that make sense together. Visit our Columbia home-audio and automation showroom to explore the possibilities.

Our team designs and installs systems around your household, your rooms, and how you want to control them. Discuss Control4 integration, remotes, keypads, touchscreens, and a system that can grow with your needs.

An overhead home floor plan with blue symbols illustrating audio in multiple rooms.
Whole-home audio

Your music.
Room to room.

Play a favorite playlist throughout the house or keep it to one room. We’ll help you plan listening zones, speaker locations, sources, and controls that fit the way your family listens.

A home theater with rows of reclining seats facing a large projection screen.
Home theater

Bring movie night
a little closer.

Build a cinematic experience around the room you have. Discuss surround sound, a television or projector, and an installation that brings the picture, sound, and everyday controls together.

A phone controlling lighting in a living room.
Smart lighting
Smart lighting

Set the room.
Set the mood.

Explore lighting control for entertaining, relaxing, or settling in for a movie. We’ll discuss scenes, compatible controls, and how the lighting can work with the rest of your connected home.

Use one remote, an app, or a supported control interface—planned around your system and the people using it.

Connect more of your everyday.

TVs & projectors

A bigger picture.

Explore televisions and projectors for a living room, media space, or dedicated theater. Screen choice, viewing distance, placement, and room conditions guide the design.

Ask about home installation
Climate control

Comfort that fits your day.

Discuss compatible climate controls, schedules, and the ways your household prefers to adjust the temperature—from a phone or touch panel to supported voice controls.

Ask about home installation
Home networking

The connection behind it all.

Streaming, control systems, and connected devices depend on the network. We’ll discuss your home’s layout, connected equipment, and coverage requirements as part of the plan.

Ask about home installation
Intercom

Stay connected at home.

Explore compatible intercom and touchscreen options to communicate with rooms in your connected home, including supported remote access when configured.

Ask about home installation
Universal remotes

One place to take control.

Simplify the steps between turning on your system and enjoying it. Discuss a single-room universal remote or a coordinated control system for more of your home.

Ask about home installation
Voice control

A simpler way to ask.

Talk through supported voice-control options for your entertainment, lighting, and other integrated devices. Compatibility depends on the products and system you choose.

Ask about home installation
01 / Listen & designStart with your household.

Tell us about the rooms, your equipment, the way you use it, and what you want to simplify.

02 / Plan & installMake the parts work together.

We’ll help define a system for your existing home, renovation, or new-construction project.

03 / Learn & enjoyFeel at home with the controls.

We’ll walk through how to use the system and discuss adjustments and future additions with you.

Part of Columbia since 2012

Come hear what
comes next.

Our Columbia store opened in September 2012. The 4,950-square-foot building at 580 Cooper Drive North brings car audio, window tint, vehicle upgrades, and home audio together in one place.

Visit the showroom to compare equipment, talk through an installation, or plan a home theater or connected-home project with the team.

Explore our trade-in program
Creative Audio Columbia storefront with a blue corner entrance, glass doors and orange exterior panels.
Creative Audio Columbia · 580 Cooper Drive North
Your local Creative

Come on in, Columbia.

Find us on 580 Cooper Drive North. Stop by the showroom, explore your options, or talk with the team about an installation.

Creative Audio Columbia

580 Cooper Drive North
Columbia, MO 65201
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5:30 pm · Sat 9 am–5 pm · Central time
Store hours · Central time
Monday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SundayClosed

Holiday hours may vary. See the published holiday schedule below and call before a special trip.

Holiday hours

Christmas Eve: 8:30 am–2 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Get directions
Before you visit

Good questions.
Helpful answers.

Have a vehicle, room, or whole project in mind? Let’s talk through the details.

Call the Columbia store
What services does the Columbia location offer?

Columbia offers car audio and factory integration; marine, UTV and motorcycle audio; window tint; remote start, keyless entry and security; Intoxalock ignition interlock; cruise control, leather kits, vehicle lighting and custom projects. Its home showroom supports system design and installation for home audio, theater, networking and smart-home control.

Do you install home audio and smart-home systems in Columbia?

Yes. The Columbia location advertises a home-audio and automation showroom, full system design, and professional installation for both existing homes and new construction. Call or text to discuss the project address, rooms, existing equipment, and service arrangements.

What does MECP certification mean for my installation?

MECP stands for Mobile Electronics Certified Professional. Our employees take its training and certification exams as part of our commitment to continued education. The program tests technical knowledge related to vehicle electronics, installation, integration, and troubleshooting. Ask about the credentials of the professional helping with your project.

How much does window tint cost?

Compare the published SolarFX film estimates in the tables above, then use the tint question form to share your year, make, model, doors, and film interest. The Columbia team will confirm the appropriate estimate and installation details.

Can I keep my factory radio or add features to my vehicle?

Ask about factory integration and compatible options for your vehicle. Share the year, make, model, existing system, and the features you want to add or retain so the team can review the installation.

Can you work on boats, UTVs and motorcycles?

Yes. Columbia advertises marine, powersports, and motorcycle audio. Call or text with the platform, current equipment, and goals before arranging transport or an installation appointment.

Do I need an appointment?

Use Book an appointment to view the Columbia booking options. For home installation, a custom project, or a service not shown in the booking menu, call or text the store so we can discuss scope and scheduling.

Where are you, and what are your hours?

Find us at 580 Cooper Drive North, Columbia, MO 65201, on 580 Cooper Drive North. Regular hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 am–5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am–5 pm Central time. Sunday is closed. Published holiday exceptions are reflected in the live status; call before a special trip.

Your idea starts the conversation

Let’s make it Creative.

Bring us the idea. We’ll help you plan the next step.

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