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Pinnacle Sound OC

Recording studio · Santa Ana, CA · reviewed since 2023

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#147 of 365 video production companiesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 60%
5.0 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
11%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Pinnacle Sound OC at a glance

Google reviewers rate Pinnacle Sound OC five stars based on eighty-two reviews, noting that the owner responded to eleven percent of comments. Customers frequently praise the studio's professional engineering, mixing, and mastering services, highlighting the engineer's patience, creativity, and ability to guide first-time artists. Recurring themes include the comfortable atmosphere, prompt delivery of projects, and the team's willingness to collaborate on artistic vision. No low-star reviews were provided to identify common criticisms.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 82 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 82 Google reviews (78 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 11% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 27, 2026.
  • Service: Video Production Company serving Santa Ana, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other video production companies

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability98Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 99)Reliability: 98 (median 98)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Pinnacle Sound OCVideo Production Companies median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Pinnacle Sound OC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Pinnacle Sound OC: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
98
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Pinnacle Sound OC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 59.–
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Star ratings

82 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars82100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 78 written reviews

  • Praise90100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2629%
  • Would recommend2326%
  • Quality & results1618%
  • Speed & response910%
  • Honesty & trust89%
  • Communication44%
  • Price & value44%

What customers talk about

We read 78 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very great and professional mixing, and gets your songs back on time.”
  • “Highly recommend him to anyone looking to take their sound to a professional level.”
  • “If you're looking for a professional, high quality service, then LD is the right one to go to.”
  • “LD is quick, professional, and has insight that you can’t get anywhere else.”
  • “Working with Lee was honestly one of the best creative experiences I’ve ever had.”
  • “Easy to work with and an extremely talented engineer.”
  • “Can’t wait for our next session and many more learned so much from you just from one session worth every penny 💯💯💯🔥💪”

People customers mention

  • Leigh 9 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Kipauno2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Great work. Helped with my vocals performance mixing and mastering and even layered some background vocals for me. Definitely recommend

Teddy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

When I met LD I was more than Confident that this was the guy to work with. I just released a song called “Confident” which is also very ironic. LD helped not only my new single but the last two songs come to life. I am super pumped to get back into the lab with him. Please go check this man out 🔥

Moe2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Very great and professional mixing, and gets your songs back on time. Exceptional service.

David2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I started recording my music last year 2025 at Pinnacle Sound OC with brother Leigh and haven't left. Leigh is a true genius that provides endless qualities in music, his ear and ideas for recording your music is off the charts. If your just getting started or looking to improve your sound look no more, go to…

MichaelLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

If you actually are serious about making a hit song or an album this is the spot!! Best Studio on Orange County hands-down

Customer photo from Michael's review
Jerry4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

LD is an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to take their sound to a professional level. He’s the best!! He works insanely fast. I came to him because of how great his reviews are, and he definitely delivered! 10/10

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 82 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
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Kipauno Washington2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kipauno has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great work. Helped with my vocals performance mixing and mastering and even layered some background vocals for me. Definitely recommend

Elijah Musa-Lee1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Elijah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Been trying to finish this song for years and helped me finish it today!

Teddy Martin4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Teddy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

When I met LD I was more than Confident that this was the guy to work with. I just released a song called “Confident” which is also very ironic. LD helped not only my new single but the last two songs come to life. I am super pumped to get back into the lab with him. Please go check this man out 🔥

Moe Htet Khine2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Moe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very great and professional mixing, and gets your songs back on time. Exceptional service.

Zoni Ahmad11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zoni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good Place Nice Vibes and Good Staff.

David Verduzco2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I started recording my music last year 2025 at Pinnacle Sound OC with brother Leigh and haven't left. Leigh is a true genius that provides endless qualities in music, his ear and ideas for recording your music is off the charts. If your just getting started or looking to improve your sound look no more, go to Pinnacle sound OC you will feel at home and have no regrets.

Michael AvilaLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

If you actually are serious about making a hit song or an album this is the spot!! Best Studio on Orange County hands-down

Jerry Parra4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jerry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

LD is an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to take their sound to a professional level. He’s the best!! He works insanely fast. I came to him because of how great his reviews are, and he definitely delivered! 10/10

Sam Miranda1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Sam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best place to record. LD is quick, professional, and has insight that you can’t get anywhere else. Cranked out 3 songs and a remix in 4 hours, can’t ask for much more than that. Definitely gonna book again

Paul Juarez4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Man, super impressed. I am grateful to have book this. I will definitely be back. I finally found my home. Great Mic!!! Overall had a blast. Thank you.

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