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…
Repeat Richmond Client Adds Dodge Challenger RT CD Player
A couple of months ago, one of our regular clients from Richmond called. She was looking to order a brand-new 2016 Dodge Challenger RT, but it was missing one feature that she still REALLY wanted: a CD player. It seems that Dodge decided that it was time for CDs to be a thing of the 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…
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…
Maserati Grand Sport Spyder Audio Upgrade for Chesterfield Client
A new client from Chesterfield recently called us about his wife’s 2006 Maserati Grand Sport Spyder audio system. It seems the factory Auditorium upgrade system was having issues, and you could just barely hear it when it was turned all the way up. Needless to say, she wasn’t happy about that! We brought the Spyder 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…
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…
Chesterfield Client Upgrades Porsche Cayman to Apple CarPlay
A client from Chesterfield contacted Extreme Audio about updating the in-dash stereo for his 2008 Porsche Cayman. He explained that he wanted to add Apple’s CarPlay as well as Google’s Android Auto to his Porsche Cayman. As we got to know the client better, we also talked about a backup camera and satellite radio. Our 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…
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…
Your Amplifier’s Gain Control is Not a Volume Control
For decades, car audio enthusiasts have been fiddling around with the gain control on their amplifiers in hopes of “getting more out of them.” Many professional installers have scientific, repeatable processes in place to ensure these controls are set to provide the maximum performance and reliability from your audio system. Let’s look at the most 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…
Midlothian Clients Get smart fortwo Navigation System
One of our repeat clients from Midlothian recently came in to see us about his 2013 smart fortwo navigation system upgrade. We had already added an Alpine Restyle Navigation to his 2013 GMC Sierra, and he wanted to upgrade the factory radio in his smart car as well. He is going to use the smart Read More…
Mechanicsville Audi S6 Audio Upgrade Is a Concert on Wheels
A client from Mechanicsville came to Extreme Audio, looking to significantly upgrade his 2015 Audi S6 audio system. In our usual fashion, our team went out to his vehicle and sat in it so we could hear how the factory systems sounded. It also gave us an opportunity to look over the vehicle extensively with Read More…
Alpine Restyle Nav Upgrade for GMC Sierra Denali
A client recently came to us from the Brandermill area of Midlothian who apparently had a navigation system already installed in his 2013 GMC Sierra Denali when he purchased it from a dealer, but just couldn’t stand the way it operated. It was very difficult to use and was just not giving him the functionality he Read More…
Glen Allen Toyota Client Gets Smartphone Integration
A client from Glen Allen came to Extreme Audio, looking for several upgrades to his 2008 Toyota Sequoia. We spent time getting to know the client and understanding his goals for the upgrades, including significant time on going over the vehicle and asking questions. This allows us to understand better the needs of our client. Read More…
Mechanicsville Client Gets Porsche 911 Upgrades
A repeat client from Mechanicsville, Virginia, came to Extreme Audio in Richmond, looking to improve his car audio system and gain smartphone integration in his 2001 Porsche 911 Carerra 4. Our team had previously worked on his Boxster and he loved our work, so when it came time to get work done on this vehicle, Read More…
Jeep Wrangler Gets Arc Audio and TrailFX Accessories
Our client asked us to keep his factory Jeep navigation radio. We replaced the factory front and rear speakers and installed Arc 6.2 components in the front and Arc XDi 602 coaxials in the overhead sound bar. We also replaced the factory rear sub with an Arc 8D2. Since the customer wanted to keep the Read More…
Custom-Fitted 9″ Alpine Nav in ’99 Corvette
A return client from Mechanicsville wanted to replace the single DIN radio in his ’99 Chevy Corvette for something with navigation. We had already installed the Alpine 8″ navigation system in his Pontiac GTO, so it only made sense to go with another Alpine navigation unit. This time, we decided step it up to the 9″ Read More…
Chesterfield Client Trusts Extreme Audio For F-150 Audio Upgrades
A new client came to Extreme Audio from Chesterfield, Virginia, for some for his 2015 F-150 audio upgrades. After discussing what he liked and disliked about the factory audio system, it was clear he wanted the ability to tweak and tune the system to match his musical taste. He was also concerned with space usage Read More…
Richmond Client Gets Jeep Wrangler Multimedia System
A new customer came to Extreme Audio from Richmond, Virginia, asking for a 2006 Jeep Wrangler multimedia system. The vehicle owner runs a networking company and will be using it for marketing purposes at her networking events. After spending time getting to know her, we suggested a new radio, speakers, subwoofer, and some LED lighting Read More…
Camaro Z28 Show-Quality Audio System For Orange Client
Extreme Audio draws clients from all over the state of Virginia. Last year, we had a visit from a new client who lived in Orange, VA. He was having a 1971 Camaro Z28 restored, and he and his mechanic had some questions for us about building a Camaro Z28 show-quality audio system that would match Read More…
Powhatan Jeep Wrangler Adds Alpine Nav and Backup Camera
A Powhatan client came to us looking for a navigation headunit with a backup camera system for her husband’s 2012 Jeep Wrangler for his birthday. She liked the Nav Traffic option they had in their new Jeep so we went with an Alpine INE-W957HD and a Brandmotion custom Jeep Wrangler reverse camera. This backup camera is designed to Read More…
New Kent Client Upgrades 2011 Ford F250 Audio System
A client from New Kent, Virginia, came to Extreme Audio for a 2011 Ford F250 audio system upgrade. He had already done many performance mods to the vehicle, so the outside looked great, but when it came to the interior, the factory navigation radio was nice, but the stereo system was anemic at best. Initial Read More…