One of the most common remote start questions we get at Extreme Audio in Midlothian is “I am only going to start my car from home, so why do I need more range?” It is a common question all around Chesterfield County, and not just in Midlothian or Richmond. Since we hear this question so Read More…
Remote Car Starter Installation, Quality Is the Top Priority!
Here at Extreme Audio in Midlothian, we get remote car starters installation questions from people all around Chesterfield County. What intrigues us is the fact that very few people seem concerned about installation quality. The cold, hard reality is installation is key to a great remote car starter solution. Here’s why. Vehicles Today Use Sophisticated Electrical Read More…
Digital Signal Processors Take Your Audio System to the Next Level
Adjusting or modifying audio signals is nothing new. Analog signal processors have been around recording studios and live performances for decades. Everything from equalizers to crossovers and compressors were conceived back when vacuum tubes were popular. As technology advanced, the size, cost and complexity of signal processors decreased. Now, many car audio source units contain Read More…
Some Things to Consider When Buying Car Audio in the Midlothian Area
Car audio is a popular product in Midlothian and all around Chesterfield County. The team at Extreme Audio has been specializing in car stereo systems since our inception many years ago. As time goes on, more and more clients come to us for advice on buying car audio, so we have gathered that up to Read More…
What Makes Car Audio Better at Extreme Audio
Every year, more and more people in Midlothian and Chesterfield County turn to the experts at Extreme Audio to upgrade their car audio systems. Follow along as we explain the differences that make us the better car audio choice for you. You Want An Audio Expert The award-winning team at Extreme Audio is made up Read More…
Upgrade Your Driving Experience with a New Car Stereo
Every year, more and more clients in Midlothian and Chesterfield County turn to Extreme Audio to upgrade their car stereo systems. Do you have a vehicle that you love, but that lags behind in technology? Maybe you have watched some of the new car commercials on television and want that technology for your vehicle. The Read More…
Window Tint: More than Just Making Your Vehicle Look Good
Extreme Audio in Midlothian is your source for the best-quality window tint in Chesterfield County. Since our inception, our unwavering goal has been to exceed the expectations of our clients. Over the last several years, there have been many advances in the field of window tint. What this means to you are many benefits that Read More…
Watts Are Watts, or Are They? A Detailed Explanation for Car Audio Guys
When people are looking at purchasing a car audio amplifier, the specification they check most often is how much power it can produce. Power is rated in watts – a universal unit of measurement of power. In this article, we explain what a watt is, and how it is measured – both the correct and Read More…
What Are the Benefits of a High-Performance Window Tint?
High-performance window tint gets more popular all the time in Midlothian and Chesterfield County, and Extreme Audio is the place more and more people turn to every year for this service. Many people think that all window tint is the same, but unfortunately, that is not the case. Our high-performance 3M window film offers you Read More…
What to Look for When Buying Marine Audio Products
If you own a boat, you know how great it is to hang out on it with your friends in the evenings and on weekends. Enjoying great conversation, good food and awesome music is the perfect recipe for fun and relaxation. When it comes to designing and installing a marine audio system on a boat, Read More…
Top Reasons to Get Your Window Tinting at Extreme Audio In Midlothian
If you are in the market to get window tinting done in Midlothian or Chesterfield County, you owe it to yourself to stop by Extreme Audio. For more than 15 years, our team has been committed to giving you the best-quality window tint available at any price. 3M Makes the Finest Window Tint Available We Read More…
Sound Deadening: A Great Upgrade For Any Vehicle
If you have purchased a set of premium car audio speakers from a respected mobile electronics retailer in the past few years, then you should be familiar with the concept of sound deadening. If you aren’t familiar with this, or want to know more, then read on! We think you will find sound deadening is Read More…
Everything You’ve Wanted To Know About Audio Distortion – Part 2
If you were able to grasp the concepts outlined in the first article about audio distortion, then this one will be a piece of cake. If not, head back and have another read. It can be a bit complicated the first time around. Undistorted Audio Analysis When looking at the specifications for an audio component Read More…
First Responder And Military Appreciation Month
Each and every one of us has been affected by first responders and our military. For some of us, these people may have even saved a life of someone you know. We are able to live in freedom because of what these men and women did in the past, and today they continue to serve Read More…
Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Audio Distortion – Part 1
When we talk about any signal, be it audio, video or data, there is an accompanied reality for alterations and errors made to that signal as it passes through different electronic components, conductors or magnetic fields. While we get concerned when we hear that a component introduces distortion or when we read distortion specifications, distortion Read More…
Subwoofer Enclosures, More Than Just a Box
For decades, there has been discussion after discussion about which of the different subwoofer enclosures are “the best” and why. Let’s take a look at why we need a subwoofer enclosure at all, and how the three popular styles – sealed, vented and bandpass – differ in their design and performance. Back-Wave Management If you Read More…
Adding Navigation To The Factory Color Screen In Your Vehicle
Let’s say you purchased a brand-new Dodge Journey, Chevy Silverado or Ford F-150. The vehicle has a big color display for the audio system, and it may even show the heating and air conditioning controls on the same screen. But alas, it would have cost several thousand dollars to add the factory navigation system because Read More…
Why Every Woman Should Have CarPlay And Android Auto
If you are a student, wife, mom or businesswoman, you would love Apple’s Carplay and Android Auto. These technologies allow you to take the conveniences of your smartphone and continue using them while you’re driving. Of course, everything is done in a safe way that allows you to keep your hands on the wheel and Read More…
Power Wire: OFC versus CCA
When it comes to high-current wiring in a vehicle, there are two types of stranded power wire available: solid copper and copper-clad aluminum. This article looks at the differences between each kind of wire, and explain the challenges of ensuring your high-current device gets the power it needs to do the job you want done. Read More…
Why An Extreme Audio Installation Is Better
Clients come to Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian, Virginia, because we do car audio better than everyone else. From the products we use and our approach to system design to the way we install and configure products – everything we do is focused on offering our clients the best value and performance for their Read More…
What Is Android Auto?
When it comes to staying in touch with your family and friends while behind the wheel, we all know that it’s best to keep your cellphone in your pocket or purse. What do you do when you just have to communicate? Do it intelligently and safely with a smartphone integration system like Android Auto. Let’s Read More…
Protect What’s Important To You With Backup Safety Products
If you drive a car, chances are you have either bumped into another object or at least come close to one while driving in reverse. Backing up can be a challenge with distractions and blind spots, especially at night. I personally decided to have a backup safety products installed right away when I purchased my Read More…
Guide to Choosing Car Audio Speakers
There is no component more important to the sonic performance of your vehicle’s sound system than the car audio speakers you chose to install. You may own the best radio and amplifier in the world, but without great speakers, none of that great sound can get to your ears. Let’s look at why speakers are Read More…
Adding an Auxiliary Input to Your Factory Radio
A message that mobile enhancement retailers strive to share is that we want you to come to us with your feature requests or ideas. If you want a remote starter or audio system upgrade, you know to come to us – but did you know we also can install heated seats, auto-dimming mirrors or auxiliary Read More…
A Woman’s Perspective on Window Tint and its Benefits
After having window tint installed on my vehicle, and living with the benefits, I never want to go back to life without it. At first, it was just something I thought would be nice to have on my car, but now I recommend that every driver have it! So many benefits come with having tinted Read More…
10 Things to Consider When Buying Car Audio
Brought to you by our friends at BestCarAudio.com When it comes to buying or upgrading a car audio system, there are hundreds of products to choose from and dozens of questions for you to ask the sales staff at your local car audio retailer. This article provides some basic guidelines to help make the process Read More…
How to Buy a Car Audio Subwoofer
Adding a subwoofer to a car audio system is the best bang for the buck regarding audio performance upgrades. You can instantly hear the difference, and it dramatically improves the realism and enjoyment of your system. Let’s look at how to pick a car audio subwoofer for your vehicle. Factory Audio System Limitations Before we Read More…
Car Audio Amplifier Buying Guide
One of the most critical components in a high-quality vehicle entertainment system is your car audio amplifier. While the concept of increasing the power of an audio signal is simple, it can be somewhat complex to execute elegantly the process. Amplifier design is as much as science as it is an art form. In this Read More…
Can’t See Backing Up? We Can Fix That!
Have you ever had a close call when backing up your vehicle because you can’t see backing up? Probably all of us have had that experience more than once. Extreme Audio is here to help eliminate those close calls for you in the future. For more than 15 years, we have been offering driver safety Read More…
The Importance of Professional Mobile Electronics Installation
Several aspects of the automotive industry have always been embraced by hobbyists and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Being able to say that you created something with your own bare hands would make anyone feel proud. In the mobile electronics industry, carmakers have been rapidly advancing the technology used in new cars. From computer data networks and advanced Read More…