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Audio & Lighting in Covington, LA

Car audio and lighting for Covington, installed and tuned by Big Easy Custom Cars.

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Overview

Sound Built Around the Cabin in Covington

Covington is a short run from Abita Springs and Mandeville and a longer one over the lake, and most of that is done with the stereo on. A system built for the cabin beats a bigger box every time.

A system is built around the cabin it plays in. Speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers are chosen for the space, wired properly and tuned once they are in, with ambient lighting run on the same care. Covington customers hear it before it is signed off.

Every car audio job here starts the same way: we look at the vehicle, agree what it needs, and put a price and a timeline in writing before anything is touched. You get updates while it is with us and the final say on every part that goes on. Covington customers book by phone or by sending photographs, and the shop is in New Orleans.

Tell us what the vehicle needs and we will come back with options, a timeline and a price. Contact Big Easy Custom Cars to book car audio in Covington.

What We Install

What We Install in Covington

Eleven services in three groups, straight from our service list. Pick one to see it.

Close-up of a car speaker cone lit by pink and blue neon Speaker grille set into a car door panel Rotary media and navigation controller on a carbon-trimmed center console Close-up of a car speaker cone lit by pink and blue neon Car interior at night lit by purple and blue ambient lighting Muscle car with amber halo headlights lit Matte black car on a wet street at night Lifted trail truck with off-road tires and a light bar Instrument cluster and dash screen lit red at night Car interior at night with the dash screen on Rotary media and navigation controller on a carbon-trimmed center console

Premium Sound Systems Audio

Upgrade your vehicle's audio system for clearer, crisper sound and deeper bass. We use only high-quality components like speakers, amplifiers, and subwoofers, ensuring a significant improvement in audio performance based on your car's acoustics.

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The Area

All About Covington, LA

  • Founded on July 4, 1813, as the Town of Wharton by New Orleans merchant John Wharton Collins.
  • Became known as Covington when formally incorporated by the Louisiana legislature in 1816.
  • Named possibly in honor of General Leonard Covington of the War of 1812 (one theory), and another local tradition links the name to a suggestion involving Covington, Kentucky, and whiskey.
  • Served as St. Tammany Parish seat since 1829.
  • The Division of St. John Historic District (original downtown area) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features unique “oxlots,” which are small central squares within blocks.
  • Historic architecture includes structures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Interesting Facts About Covington

  • Covington's historic downtown grid layout includes “oxlots”, originally spaces where oxen were tethered and used for trading, a rare urban design still largely intact.
  • Known in the late 19th century as a health-oriented “ozone” resort destination due to beliefs in healing waters and clean air.
  • Covington celebrates the bicentennial anniversary of its founding in 2013.
  • Covington's downtown riverfront area hosts free concerts and community events seasonally.
Christ Episcopal Church in Covington, a white wooden chapel behind a historical marker and picket fence

Things To Do in Covington

  • Historic Walking Tours of downtown showcasing architecture and history.
  • Covington Trailhead & Visitor Center, the western end of the Tammany Trace rail-trail, trailhead park with events, markets, amphitheater.
  • Tammany Trace: a 31-mile paved recreational trail through the region.
  • Covington Farmers Market (weekly seasonal markets with local produce and music).
  • H.J. Smith & Sons General Store & Museum, a historic 19th-century general store.
  • Bogue Falaya River activities: kayaking or riverside strolls.
  • Northlake Nature Center: hiking through native habitats and bayou areas.
  • Art galleries and shopping: downtown galleries and boutiques.
  • Seasonal cultural events such as the Three Rivers Art Festival (annual juried art festival attracting regional artists).
  • Historic sites like Christ Episcopal Church (built 1846–1847, oldest public building in use in Covington) and the Southern Hotel (1907 historic hotel).

Notable Residents of Covington

Residents born, raised, or long-associated with Covington include:

  • Ian Somerhalder: actor and model.
  • Theo Von: comedian and podcaster (grew up in Covington).
  • Walker Percy: author and essayist (lived in Covington until his death).
  • Pete Maravich: NBA all-star (lived in Covington until his death).
  • Katherine Haik: Miss Teen USA 2015.
  • Elizabeth Futral: opera soprano.
  • Frank Burton Ellis: U.S. District Judge and state senator.
  • Amanda Shaw: Cajun fiddler, singer, actress.
  • Heath B. Jones: senior Coast Guard official.
  • Leon Rene: songwriter.

Public Transportation in Covington

  • No extensive fixed-route urban public transit system operates within Covington; most residents and visitors use personal vehicles.
  • STAR Transit (a regional on-demand transit provider) serves St. Tammany Parish (including Covington) with rides scheduled by request rather than fixed routes.
  • Regional and interstate access primarily via U.S. Highway 190 and nearby I-12, connecting to New Orleans and other Northshore towns.
  • St. Tammany Regional Airport provides local air access southeast of Covington.

More in Covington

Our Other Services in Covington

Muscle cars, luxury builds, lifted trucks and trail rigs. Paint, upholstery, audio, tint, tuning and full rebuilds, fitted by people who grew up wrenching.

Modified engine bay with a gold valve cover and braided lines Muscle car with amber halo headlights lit Grey coupe with red and black racing stripes Pleated tan leather bench seat in raking light Matte black car on a wet street at night Stripped car shell in a workshop during body work Bare metal classic car body on stands in a restoration shop Coilover and forged wheel on a lifted truck Lifted truck on bronze off-road wheels Lifted trail truck with off-road tires and a light bar Blacked-out lifted pickup truck

Engine Tuning & Performance in Covington

Power, throttle response and drivability, tuned and tested before the keys go back.

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Where We Work

Proudly Serving Covington & Surrounding Communities

Big Easy Custom Cars provides convenient access to professional customization for drivers throughout Covington and nearby areas. We're committed to delivering dependable, high-level craftsmanship for the local automotive community.

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Free consultation in all eight areas.

  1. 01 Abita Springs
  2. 02 Covington
  3. 03 Kenner
  4. 04 Madisonville
  5. 05 Mandeville
  6. 06 Metairie
  7. 07 Slidell
  8. 08 St. Rose
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Testimonials

What Our Customers Have To Say

I worked with Big Easy Custom Cars on a full interior upholstery upgrade, and they really delivered. The stitching, the material, the fit, everything looks clean and professionally done. It completely changed the feel of the car.

Monique R. Interior · Upholstery

I added a new audio system and custom lighting, and the setup is exactly what I was hoping for. Clean installation, no messy wires, and the sound quality is a huge upgrade. The lighting gives it that extra touch without being too flashy.

Kevin T. Audio · Custom Lighting

My interior was outdated, so I had them redo the upholstery. The new stitching and materials make the whole cabin feel premium now. It honestly feels like I'm driving a different vehicle. Super happy with how it turned out.

Rachel D. Interior · Upholstery

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Car Audio and Lighting

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Question 01 of 04

Can you add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to my car?

Yes. We integrate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with Bluetooth, satellite radio and streaming, so your phone works through your car's system for calls, voice control and music.

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Start Your Audio Build in Covington

At Big Easy Custom Cars, we're proud to be the top choice for car audio and lighting in New Orleans. Our expert team is dedicated to delivering quality service and craftsmanship to make your vehicle truly shine.

  • Free consultation and no-obligation quote
  • Financing available, ask about payment plans
  • Updates and photos as your build moves
  • Final say on every part that goes on
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