The new Alpine PXE-0850S wireless digital signal processor is now available at Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian. If you are looking for a way to improve the realism and accuracy of your factory or aftermarket audio system, you will want to drop by one of our stores to check out this new processor from Read More…
Chesterfield Client Upgrades 2005 Supra Boat Audio System
A client from Chesterfield recently stopped in, looking to do some upgrades to his 2005 Supra boat audio system. The tower speakers that were originally installed on the boat were in rough shape, and with everyone in the family at 6 ft+, they were tired of ducking to keep from hitting their heads. We removed Read More…
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Audio Upgrade for Richmond Client
A client from Richmond recently visited Extreme Audio to discuss upgrading his 2005 Harley-Davidson Road Glide audio system. For most enthusiasts, the factory sound systems on Harley cruisers simply aren’t up to the task of sounding good at highway speeds. This client was clear that he wanted something loud, but he didn’t want the bike Read More…
Midlothian Client Adds JL Audio to Polaris RZR Audio System
A client from Midlothian dropped by Extreme Audio to pick up some 2017 Polaris Ranger RZR audio system components he had purchased through JL Audio’s website. Extreme Audio happened to be close to where the client lived, so when we saw the order come through, we invited him to the shop to pick up Read More…
Chesterfield Client Gets Mercedes-Benz SL500 Apple CarPlay Radio
A client from Chesterfield recently contacted Extreme Audio about a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Apple CarPlay upgrade. The client’s wife really likes the CarPlay interface and wanted it in her sport coupe. We had a look at the vehicle, then proposed the Alpine iLX-107 wireless CarPlay solution. The client loved the plan and gave us Read More…
Mercedes GL350 Radio with Apple CarPlay for Midlothian Client
A client from Midlothian recently visited Extreme Audio about a 2012 Mercedes GL350 radio upgrade. The client wanted a better way to use his smartphone while driving. We showed him the Sony XAV-AX100 and offered to let him connect his phone to it so he could see how easy it is to use. The client Read More…
Reference-level GMC Sierra Denali Stereo Upgrade by Extreme Audio
A client from the Richmond area was at Extreme Audio to ask a few questions when the conversation turned to his 2017 GMC Sierra Denali’s stereo system. The original purpose of his visit was to ask about a subwoofer for his other truck, but we got talking about premium audio systems. We invited the client Read More…
Product Spotlight: Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5BT-H
Owners of 1998 through 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles who are looking for great radio upgrades should check out the Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5BT-H at Extreme Audio in Midlothian or Mechanicsville. This radio is designed as a drop-in replacement for the factory radio on these motorcycles. Keep reading to find out more about this unique source unit. Digital Read More…
Chevrolet Camaro Radio Upgrade for Midlothian Repeat Client
A previous client from Midlothian stopped by to see us recently. We had installed an Alpine 8″ Navigation to his Ford truck, and now he was looking for a new navigation system and backup camera for his wife’s 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Edition. This car is his wife’s baby, so she was definitely concerned about Read More…
Chesterfield Car Stereo Pros, Extreme Audio
Extreme Audio serves Midlothian, Mechanicsville and Chesterfield car stereo and vehicle accessory clients with the best products and service in the Richmond area. Our team of highly skilled auto sound experts is available to upgrade the sound system in your car, truck, motorcycle or boat with the best products on the market. Let’s look at Read More…
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Accessory Upgrades for Midlothian Client
A client from Midlothian contacted Extreme Audio by e-mail to inquire about some 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited accessory and audio upgrades. After he looked through our online gallery, we arranged for a face-to-face meeting with the client. We showed him several of the products that Alpine has developed specifically for the Wrangler. He loved the Read More…
NauticStar Audio System for Chesterfield Marine Client
A client from Chesterfield looking to update his NauticStar boat’s stereo system visited our Midlothian location. His existing marine stereo was defective, and he wanted to add something that would give him Bluetooth hands-free as well. He decided on a Clarion marine radio, the M505, and we installed it quickly so he could hit the Read More…
Product Spotlight: Alpine iLX-107
Here at Extreme Audio, we are always on the lookout for new technologies that will meet the needs of our clients. As an example, Alpine has been a leader in car audio for decades and just introduced the new Alpine iLX-107 – the first Wireless CarPlay source unit on the market. What Exactly is Wireless Read More…
Williamsburg Jeep Owner Starts Wrangler Upgrades with Alpine Restyle
A client from Williamsburg, Virginia, contacted us here at Extreme Audio about getting some Jeep Wrangler upgrades for his 2017 model vehicle. He had done a significant amount of research regarding what he wanted and who he wanted to install the system. We were able to schedule an appointment for the client so he could Read More…
What is Bluetooth?
If you have been around the mobile electronics industry for any amount of time, you will know that certain terms are often used incorrectly. One term that has been over-abused lately is Bluetooth. Product manufacturers, retailers and consumers have developed an expectation of what Bluetooth is, and what it does. Sadly, those expectations can lead Read More…
Product Spotlight: AudioControl DM-810 Digital Signal Processor
Over the past decade, the popularity of digital signal processing (DSP) in aftermarket audio systems has grown immensely. AudioControl, the long-time industry leader in signal processing, has launched its first foray into this market with a product called the DM-810. The DM-810 offers eight channels of input and 10 output channels, making it one of Read More…
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX100 Media Receiver
Sony, one of the industry leaders in the design and manufacture of car audio products, recently launched their XAV-AX100 Media Receiver with Bluetooth. The XAV-AX100 is Sony’s first head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Let’s see what makes this Double-DIN such a major success. Design and Interface The XAV-AX100 features a double-DIN front Read More…
Jeep Wrangler Upgrades Take it to the Next Level
Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian sees lots of Jeep Wranglers in our facilities. Our clients have come to know if cool new Jeep Wrangler upgrades are available for their vehicle, chances are we have them. One of the benefits of doing business with us is our high level of standards. If something new comes Read More…
Richmond Client Improves Daughter’s Jeep Wrangler Backup Safety
A repeat client from Richmond e-mailed recently about improving his daughter’s 2011 Jeep Wrangler backup safety. She was going away for college, and he wanted to add a backup camera and some sort of navigation capability to it. They had read a bit about Apple CarPlay, and thought that seemed like the perfect option for Read More…
Mechanicsville Client Adds Pioneer CarPlay Solution to Ford F-150
A client stopped by with a 2014 Ford F-150, looking to make some technology upgrades to it – something with navigation that could tie into the existing reverse camera and also maybe CarPlay. After going through the many options available, the client chose a Pioneer AVIC-7200NEX was the navigation system. The Pioneer is a feature-filled Read More…
Chevy Camaro Audio Upgrade For Midlothian Client
The Chevy Camaro is definitely a “cool” car if you’re a Chevy person (we know, we know, Ford fans). When a new client from Midlothian stopped by with his clean 2014 Camaro, the one thing lacking was great-sounding audio. He came to the right place! We started with a new Pioneer NEX head unit that Read More…
Product Spotlight: Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5UBT-HS
We upgrade a lot of motorcycle radios here at Extreme Audio. Last year, we sold a lot of the Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5UBT-H Harley-Davidson–specific radios. These radios fit the fairings perfectly and offer an amazing feature set. For 2017, Aquatic AV has introduced the AQ-MP-5UBT-HS, which adds some great new features that will make it even Read More…
Ford F-150 Navigation Upgrade For Mechanicsville Client
There’s no hiding the fact that the Ford F-150 is the most popular truck in the USA. At the same time, there’s no hiding the fact that some of the radio systems it comes with are lacking a ton. When a new client from Mechanicsville came in with his 2014 F-150, looking to upgrade to 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…
Mercedes SLK350 Stereo Upgrade for Richmond Client
A new client came to us from Richmond, looking to upgrade her 2005 Mercedes SLK350 stereo system. She had bought the Mercedes from a car dealer that we’ve done a bunch of work for, and they suggested she give us a call. After spending some time on discussing options with her, we decided that the 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…
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…
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…
Buying a New Car Audio Head Unit
When it comes time for buying an upgraded or replacement head unit for your vehicle, there are certainly a lot of options to consider. Size, features, compatibility and accessories are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to modern source units. Let’s take a look at some basic radio-buying knowledge and a few Read More…
Meet Google’s New Technology for Your Vehicle: Android Auto
Do you spend a significant amount of time in your vehicle? Do you rely on your smartphone daily for many of its apps and functions? If your answer is “yes” to either of those questions, Android Auto may just be the new technology for you. Google Connects You To Your Phone While Driving Google has Read More…