When it comes to buying subwoofers, a lot of people have questions or make assumptions about the benefits and drawbacks of single voice coil and dual voice coil versions. Understanding the differences between them requires a slightly enhanced understanding of how an amplifier works. We cover both topics in this article. How an Amplifier Works Read More…
Extreme Audio is Proud To Announce Our 6th Annual Coats For Kids Drive
Extreme Audio is once again proud to participate in Coats for Kids, a program to generate donations of new and gently-used Winter coats for local children in need. For every customer who brings in a new or gently used winter coat for a child, Extreme Audio will offer up to a $50 discount on the Read More…
Why Would I Want A Remote Starter?
If you have never owned a remote starter, you might be asking yourself why they are so popular. The mobile electronics industry switches into “starter season” each fall and, when the weather cooperates, doesn’t stop until spring time. But what is it about having a remote starter that is so great? We’ll explain. Just What Read More…
What Is Signal-To-Noise Ratio, And Why Does It Matter?
Most people understand the importance of amplifier power specifications. In most cases, more power is a good thing, that is, until you reach the thermal or suspension limits of the speakers you are using. One specification that is also very important in a mobile electronics amplifier, processor or source unit is Signal-to-Noise Ratio. In this Read More…
Vehicle Lighting Upgrades Offer Many Options
When it comes to driving in the dark, the quality and quantity of lighting you have is paramount to your safety, and the safety of those around you. In recent years, automakers have begun to put significant effort into their lighting systems. From the days of incandescent lighting to upgrades with halogen gases, high-intensity discharge Read More…
Choosing Speakers for Your Car: Components or Coaxials?
Developing a speaker requires that the designer and engineer balance many different aspects, such as the application, cost and desired performance level of the end product. For the consumer, navigating the thousands of different speaker offerings on the market can be difficult. Two speakers can measure similarly regarding efficiency, power handling and frequency response, but Read More…
The Importance of Proper Car Audio Speaker Installation
The speakers in your mobile entertainment system are one of the most critical components in determining how your system sounds. If you choose poorly designed speakers that have distortion issues from poor cone, suspension or motor design, no amount of signal processing can make your system sound great. The methods used to install your speakers Read More…
Never Get in a Cold Car Again
If you are the kind of person who thinks going out to a cold car is unappealing, come to the remote start experts at Extreme Audio. People from Midlothian, Chesterfield County and all over Richmond have been trusting their vehicles to us for years and years. We like to think it is thanks to the Read More…
Start Your Car from Anywhere with DroneMobile by Compustar
Extreme Audio, with locations in Mechanicsville and Midlothian, sells the ultimate remote start system: DroneMobile from Compustar. It harnesses the power of your smartphone and the Internet to give you the ultimate in convenience and control. In fact, this system has become so popular that people from Richmond and all around Chesterfield County have been Read More…
The Many Benefits of Installing Window Film on Your Vehicle
Automotive window film has been around for more than 50 years. What started as a spray-on process to add privacy has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. Modern window films offer amazing optical clarity, excellent heat rejection, reduced glare and improved occupant protection. Let’s look at what this technology is and some of the Read More…
Remote Starters Are Not Just for those Cold Chesterfield Mornings!
If you live in Midlothian, or anywhere in Chesterfield County, then Extreme Audio is your local expert for remote starters. Our team has been specializing in the sale and installation of remote car starters for more than 15 years. One of the most common assumptions about a starter is that you will only use it Read More…
If I Am Starting My Car from Home, Why Do I Need More Remote Range?
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…