In his 20s, Sam Lairson took a keen interest in car stereo systems, and sought out a mentor – Stuart Cline of Pennsville, NJ. As his interest grew, so did his skill set, as he learned to adeptly install car alarm and stereo systems.
Sam enlisted the help of his younger brother, Lou, who was already his business partners at their restaurant, Carmelo’s. After working out of their garage, the two began the search for the perfect location for their next business venture and found a central spot on Carl’s Corner in 1989 – where the shop remains to this day.
Soon, the two brothers were working side-by-side, honing their skills, as their youngest brother, Chris, became a partner, taking on more responsibility at Carmelo’s.