A client from Richmond recently visited Extreme Audio with his 2012 Victory Cross Country, seeking a stereo system upgrade. Since we’ve worked on several Victory bikes before, we knew how to make them sound incredible. After reviewing his goals and inspecting the bike, we devised a plan to deliver a system that looks and sounds Read More…
Custom Stereo Upgrade for Richmond-Based 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
A client from Richmond recently visited Extreme Audio to ask about upgrading the sound system on his 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide. As happens frequently, the client wanted the stereo to be clearer, louder, and deliver more bass output. Improving bass performance isn’t easy on a motorcycle, but our fabrication team had a plan to give Read More…
Motorcycle Speakers and Big Bass – A Match Not Made in Heaven
We were recently talking with the owner of a motorcycle audio manufacturer. He mentioned that consumers seem to struggle with the concept that relatively small motorcycle speakers cannot produce large amounts of bass. In this context, a small speaker is something you’d find in the fairing or saddlebag on a motorcycle. By comparison, a large Read More…
Extreme Audio Turns 25: A Journey from Passion to Powerhouse
In 1999, Mike Bartells decided it was time to take complete control over his car audio career. With eight years of experience working for a local car stereo shop, Mike took a leap of faith and signed a lease to take over a defunct car dealership. He and his installer launched Extreme Audio on Broad Read More…
Harley-Davidson Road Glide CVO Gets Amazing Audio Upgrade
A long-time Midlothian client brought his 2023 Harley Davidson Road Glide CVO to Extreme Audio for help with a motorcycle audio upgrade. While he loved the motorcycle, the stereo system didn’t play loudly enough, and he wasn’t happy that the bass got quieter as he turned the volume up. After letting the client audition some Read More…
Premium Motorcycle Audio Upgrade for 2020 BMW K1600B from Raleigh
A client from Raleigh recently contacted the Motorrad Audio team to inquire about upgrading the stereo system on his 2020 BMW K1600B motorcycle. As with Harley-Davidson touring bikes, the stereo system on these BMWs doesn’t play loud enough and isn’t very clear at higher volumes. Because of the small speakers BMW uses, the system also Read More…
Super Loud Harley-Davidson Stereo for Midlothian Client
A client from Midlothian dropped by Extreme Audio in search of a serious stereo upgrade for his 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide CVO. His goal was to have something that would play extremely loudly while sounding great and remaining crystal clear. The client listened to the system on our demo bike and decided that was exactly Read More…
Picking the Best Motorcycle Speaker Upgrades
When it comes to getting great sound on your Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson or BMW, the key is to pick the best motorcycle speakers you can afford. The speakers in any audio system are the only link between what you hear and the electronics that play your music. Even the best radio and amplifier in the Read More…
Can-Am Spyder Stereo Upgrade for Richmond Client
After looking through some of the projects on our website, a client from Richmond contacted the Extreme Audio team to ask about upgrading his 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3. The sound system on the Spyder didn’t play very loudly and sounded weak. Our technicians replaced the rear speakers with Cicada Audio CXX525.4 5.25-inch coaxial drivers. A Read More…
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate HD14RGST-STAGE3 Harley-Davidson Stereo Upgrade
Rockford Fosgate has cemented itself as the undisputed leader in Harley-Davidson motorcycle audio system upgrades in the past few years. They offer dozens of direct bolt-in speaker and amplifier kits for all the popular touring bike models. In this spotlight, we will look at the HD14RGST-STAGE3 aftermarket audio system for 2014 and newer Street Glide Read More…
Product Spotlight: Infinity Kappa Perfect Harley-Davidson Speakers
The new Infinity Kappa Perfect speakers for Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles are now available at Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian. These speakers were designed from the ground up to deliver amazing output and clarity in a direct-fit solution for 6.5- and 6×9-inch applications in fairings, lowers, Tour-Paks or saddlebags. Infinity Kappa Perfect 600X and 900X Read More…
Product Spotlight: Soundstream Reserve HDHU.14 Harley-Davidson Radio
If you have a 2014 or newer Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle and would like to upgrade the radio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the new Soundstream Reserve HDHU.14 from Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville or Midlothian is just for you. This motorcycle-specific radio features a bright color touchscreen and is designed to bolt and wire directly Read More…
Stereo Upgrade for Can-Am Ryker Three-Wheeler
A client from North Chesterfield recently visited Extreme Audio in Midlothian in search of a way to add a stereo to his 2020 Can-Am Ryker three-wheel motorcycle. We’ve installed audio systems on Can-Am Spyders several times, but the Ryker is an altogether unique project because it is smaller and has no factory audio provisions. After Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio MOTO CX6 Motorcycle Speakers
The company that started the motorcycle audio upgrade market is back with its latest speakers – the new ARC Audio MOTO CX6. This set of 6.5-inch speakers is explicitly designed as an upgrade to the fairing or lower speakers on your Harley-Davidson Road Glide, Street Glide or Electra Glide motorcycle. Developed to provide an excellent Read More…
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate HD14-SBSSUB Harley Subwoofer Kit
For years, Harley-Davidson owners have craved a way to add great bass to their touring bikes. Finally, the powersports audio fanatics at Rockford Fosgate have just released a drop-in solution called the HD14-SBSUB. This motorcycle subwoofer kit works with 2014 and newer Street Glide and Electra Glide and 2015 and newer Road Glide bikes that Read More…
Mechanicsville Client Goes All-Out with BMW K 1600 B Stereo Upgrades
A client from Mechanicsville recently contacted the Extreme Audio team to discuss upgrading the stereo system on his new BMW K 1600 B touring motorcycle. As with most touring bikes, the big BMW comes with a stereo system, but it’s not very impressive. The client wanted something that would play louder while delivering a richer Read More…
Four Key Factors to Consider in Motorcycle Audio Upgrades
More and more companies are offering motorcycle audio system upgrade solutions. Bikes like Harley-Davidson Road Glide and Street Glide can sound so much better with proper speakers and a high-power amplifier. In this article, we’ll cover four things you need to keep in mind when shopping for new tunes for your touring bike. 1. Installation Read More…
Upgrade the Radio on Your Motorcycle for Performance and Features
Most touring motorcycles and trikes come with some form of radio and entertainment system. With the majority of bikes on the road being older models, many of their audio systems lack modern technologies like Bluetooth audio streaming, support for digital audio files like MP3 and WMA, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Even if you have a Read More…
Five Upgrades to Make Your Motorcycle’s Audio Sound Better
If you’re a fan of a little “wind therapy,” then having some great music to listen to while you you’re riding your motorcycle starts with a great audio system. Sure, BMW, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki and Honda include radios and speakers with their touring bikes, but so do Toyota and Hyundai cars and SUVs. All of them Read More…
2020 Indian Roadmaster from Virginia Beach Gets Audio and Lighting
A client from Virginia Beach who had seen our online reviews contacted us to upgrade the audio system on a 2020 Indian Roadmaster motorcycle. It was originally equipped from the factory with the upgraded audio system that has individual amplifiers on each speaker, but he wanted something with higher output, better sound quality and a Read More…
What to Know About 2013 and Newer Harley-Davidson Radio Upgrades
If you own a 2013 or newer Harley-Davison touring bike, then there are a few things you need to know before you decide to upgrade your stereo system. We know that the Boom! Box radio has a reasonable set of features with navigation, an AM/FM tuner, a USB port for digital audio files, and support Read More…
2020 Harley-Davidson Road King Gets Rockford Fosgate Audio System
A client from North Chesterfield was referred to us by his friend for an upgrade to his 2020 Harley-Davidson Road King audio system. He wanted to have a great-sounding system before he headed to the Sturgis bike rally in South Dakota. He wasn’t a fan of his handlebar-mounted speakers and wanted us to get creative Read More…
ARC Audio Speakers Add Punch to 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
A previous client contacted us to get another upgrade after we had done a few audio upgrades on his 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Our team originally flashed the factory radio on it to provide a clean signal to an ARC Audio amplifier and speakers in the front. Then we added Rockford Fosgate bag lids for Read More…
BMW Touring Motorcycle Upgrade for Stafford Client
A client from Stafford recently contacted the team at Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville about upgrading the audio system on his 2019 BMW K1600 Grand America motorcycle. As with most bike owners, he’s concerned that the sound system that came with the vehicle doesn’t have enough power and that the speakers don’t sound very good. He Read More…
Stereo Upgrade for Midlothian BMW K1600 GTL Motorcycle
The owner of this cool 2016 BMW Motorrad K1600GTL visited Extreme Audio in Midlothian to inquire about upgrading the stereo system. The bike comes with a basic sound system, but as is the case with most factory-installed stereos, it doesn’t play loudly enough. Working with the client and his resources, we designed an impressive upgrade Read More…
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate Road King Stereo Upgrade Kits
If you are fortunate enough to own a Harley-Davidson Road King and want to add an audio system, Extreme Audio near Richmond has an amazing solution from Rockford Fosgate. As it slowly increases its dominance in the motorcycle market, Rockford continues to introduce new and creative ways to ensure that motorcycle enthusiasts can have great Read More…
Sony and Arc Audio Upgrade for North Dinwiddie 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero
A repeat client from North Dinwiddie stopped back by our Midlothian location recently to discuss a second upgrade to his 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero. We’d previously installed new speakers, an amplifier and a Bluetooth device to the OEM stereo. He was looking for a little better sound and more output. We installed a new Sony DSX-M55BT Read More…
Rockford Fosgate and JL Audio Upgrade for 2004 Honda Goldwing
A client from Manassas recently contacted our Mechanicsville location, looking to upgrade the audio in his 2004 Honda Goldwing. The Goldwing OEM system includes a radio and two speakers, but has very low power and small speakers. It certainly has a hard time keeping up with the wind and engine noise. To get more volume, Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio MOTO 720
When it comes to motorcycle amplifiers, the new ARC Audio MOTO 720 from Extreme Audio near Richmond is one of the best on the market. Building on the platform of the world-famous MOTO 600.4 , the 720 delivers more power, more features and an upgraded design that makes the unit easier for our technicians to Read More…
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate 2014+ Harley-Davidson Audio Kits
If you own a 2014 or newer Harley-Davidson Road Glide or Electra Glide, or a 2015 or newer Street Glide and are interested in upgrading the Boom! Box stereo, drop into Extreme Audio near Richmond to check out the latest kits from Rockford Fosgate. Rockford has developed almost a dozen Harley-specific audio packages to provide Read More…