Torrance Electronics

Im rather new to the area and found this place after passing it by. I am an amateur lover of technology so wanted to see what they had, plus i had a couple cables that needed to be replaced. This place had tons of stuff that i was not familiar with. I talked with a couple staff people and would feel comfortable coming to them for education on various components.
The prices seemed pretty good but im mostly familiar with radio shack and best buy so not sure what kind of comparison that gives. Will definitely be my go to place for electronics from now on.

Great staff very helpful almost anything you need for electrical repairs

Probably the best (real) electronics shop in the area, where they sell actual electronics components, tools, enclosures, and your basic electrical needs.
Unfortunately, they are still a little behind the times I think, which is both good and bad. I’d say they’re geared more towards old time radio hobbyists (which, again, is both good and bad depending on what you need).
They’re a bit overpriced in my opinion, but sometimes their prices are way out of line. $ 100 for a multimeter I could have gotten online for less than half the price. I know they gotta pay the bills, but geez! They’re not competitive with online vendors.
In short, if you need to get your hands on components quickly, buy in small quantity like a resistor and a diode, or see things in person before you buy them, you should definitely check this place out. Otherwise, buy your components online — they’re much cheaper!

This place is totally awesome. I love just browsing when I can and I always go there when I know it is something real specific. It’s old school but in a good way. No you don’t get all that fluffy customer service but you do get knowledge and the product and I am fine with that. Who needs a door greeter!

Okay, so, if you need any electronic components are parts, this is your jam. I was in need of some random fuses that fit a certain specification. The staff was very happy to helpful. There are all sorts of components here; if you cannot find what you are looking for here, it is probably not available in your area. With very affordable prices, a friendly & knowledgeable staff, and wide array of products, there is no reason to look for electronics components anywhere else!

This place really surprises me. Last time I went in here — I really understood — these guys are GREAT. The help has always been good here, the staff mostly knows what they’re talking about and are almost always willing to help out with advice — but its usually busy here and so sometimes you have to wait. However — after recently checking similar prices at O’Reillys auto parts and Home Depot — I was shocked at the price differences. These guys offer so much of the same stuff at a much better bargain — much better — so much so that when I go to home depot sometimes and pass by the exacto-​knives and other small tools I just roll my eyes — they are committing robbery while Torrance Electronic is selling items at what they should be priced at. It really is proof that mom and pop shops are what this country needs more of.

I shop here for electronic components, tools, etc. that you won’t find anywhere else. Best of all, they are VERY helpful with whatever you’re dealing with. I had a remote for our A/​V receiver that no longer worked. I took it there. Once apart, we found a small electrical component that had one its contacts broken lose from the circuit board. One of the guys fired up his solder gun, added some wire to the component and fixed it. He didn’t charge me anything but I tipped him anyway for his troubles. They also have the batteries for portable phones that have to be replaced every now and then. Also, if you have cabling for Ethernet, etc. that you would like to have done, talk to them. One of their guys helped me run CAT-​5 cable at my house, up through the walls.

This little shop is THE place to find anything you need. Never met a more wise and helpful staff that all work together as a team. They have literally everything you need and almost every tool for the job.

Extremely helpful! These guys are on it– helped me replace the battery of our APC at no extra charge. Nice and friendly, product knowledge was awesome. Definitely coming here with my electronics issues in the future!

They always have what I need. Helpful, friendly workers with great advice. Rows and rows of all sorts of electronic and related products. Puts Home Depot to shame. But it’s the people and their knowledge that makes it great. They listen and help to solve your problem or help you figure out how to create what you have in mind. They know their stuff. Don’t let the plain outside of the building full you, it’s jam packed with the goods you need. They have so many components, in every type, size, shape and variety. They have so many tools. I picked up a super cheap x-​acto knife here. Also got some connectors and an extra long cable. They carry all sorts of cables and connectors. Electrical parts galore. They have semiconductors. If you need a fuse, cheap… you’ll find it here. Lots of electronic products. Honestly, it’s a nurds paradise. Want to build your own computer from scratch? Yeap, it’s that kind of place. If you like Fry’s, you’ll love this even more. If you’re not a nurd, you will appreciate, that the workers are and will actually help you. Sort of like a rent-​a-​nurd, in a really good way. Call first to verify hours. Some questions they can answer over the phone. Sometimes saves me a trip.

«I don’t know what that is, see that guy over there» … and walked away. Wow! Didn’t ask if I had an example or for details on a simple part. I was looking for somewhere to get electronics locally instead of online and this is definitely not the place. :(

Extremely arrogant and condescending attitude among all staff.
I was the only patron in the store, waiting patiently at the counter and they all just stood around and bantered, none of them wanting to assist me. I’ve experienced this attitude each of the four times I’ve tried them over a ten year span. Go anywhere else.

Been going here for years and have never failed to have what I needed.
Great customer service from everyone there, couldn’t recommend them enough!

i’ve got nothing but positive things to say about this store… if you’re looking for any cables for almost all your electronics im sure youll find em here! and cheaper than at a big chain store!

Torrance Electronics is about the only place you can get electronic components and parts same day anymore. «Just in Time» and minimum inventory practices don’t always pan out, and often times our purchasing department doesn’t order any extras. Unfortunately, situations always arise where we really can’t wait for an overnight shipment from Digi-​key. All I needed last week were two new IDC connectors because a tech swapped the orientation when crimping them, and not having that harness completed would hold up testing and ultimately shipment (and payment!). I have been coming here more than 5 years and they have always had what I needed, or something I could use to get the job done.
They have a big selection of surplus gear for rock bottom prices, and odd ball parts that might just be a better solution that your original plan. Any time I’m here I spend a few minutes browsing through the random boxes and usually end up finding something cool for a home project. They also carry a large supply of chemicals for home brew PCB making, copper clad board, and any tool you would need to work on electrical or electronics gear. The store seems like a mess, but it is loosely organized and the guys working behind the counter pretty much know where everything is and can jump right to it when you ask for help.
I wish Torrance Electronics continued success, and they will continue to be my go to for same day parts for work, and oddball parts for my home projects.

Like Whois J., a guy at Radio Shack (actually, an employee!) told me about this place. I wish I had known about it a long time ago, instead of trekking to Fry’s in Manhattan Beach or Burbank. I called ahead and checked to see if the parts I needed were in stock; the service guy was brief but helpful, and I was able to get what I needed in a matter of minutes, no nonsense or condescension, and the best prices I’ve seen around. Very impressed! I will be using their services from now on.

There’s this one nerd named Kyle. He was very nice and helped me what I needed. I was looking for an HDMI to DVI cable, and out of nowhere… Kyle pops out, presenting me this HDMI to DVI cable that I have been looking for. I thanked him very much and I gave him a big hug.
PS. He’s SAF ;)

This place is really cool. They have all your electronic needs. I usually come here when I need stuff for computers or networking. This place has a lot of things that the big name stores do not. You will love this store if you like electronics. If you need circuits or other electrical stuff for a project this is the place to go. There customer service reps are really nice and helpful. They even have a lot of parking which is great. Check this place out.

I work in a laboratory where things break often due to high use.
A guy at Radio Shack told me about this place and that they have EVERYTHING you need that is ELECTRONICAL…
The store is really packed in there with just about every electronic component you need, and MANY, MANY more things you don’t need. I have spent so much time just walking down the aisles just seeing what they have. It makes you feel like you can build anything.
Anyways, if you need to replace some electronic part… these guys have it.

I needed a mini-​usb to usb cable to see if an ancient MP3 player I found behind my desk still worked. I called they said they had them. I went, the guy pointed right to the spot where they were. No BS, no stupid idiots like you find at Target, Wal-​Mart, etc. etc. etc.
If you are any sort of electronics hobbyist, you owe it to yourself to go to this store, and find something you’re looking for.
OH YEs… like the other reviewers mentioned… I don’t think they are rude, but they are efficient, and all about business… If you want someone to smile, and tell you they appreciate your business, but they don’t know shit about electronics, go somewhere else. If you want help finding what you are looking for quickly, go here.