As simple as it would seem, most car radios aren’t capable of showing video from your smartphone on their color display. The smartphone integration solution experts at RDV Automotive Technology created their CP/AA Mirror interface to make watching a video in your vehicle a reality. Let’s look at how this elegantly simple solution makes smartphone Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio CX69
Picking an efficient speaker system that sounds good and can handle lots of power is no easy feat. The mobile audio experts at ARC Audio in Modesto, California, created the new CX69 6×9-inch speaker to fill this void. Whether you want great sound from the saddlebags of your Harley-Davidson, a door speaker that can keep Read More…
Product Spotlight: Sony XS-W124ES and XS-W122ES Mobile ES Subwoofers
It’s been over a year since Sony launched their first Mobile ES subwoofer – the XS-W104ES. The big brothers to this amazing driver are now available in the form of the 12-inch XS-W124ES and XS-W122ES drivers. Rated to handle 500 watts of power and designed to sound great in either sealed or vented enclosures, these Read More…
Product Spotlight: RDV Automotive Technology Streamer
Have you ever been waiting to pick someone up from work or school and wished you could watch a video on the screen in the dash of your car or truck? If the radio in the vehicle has Apple CarPlay with a USB connection, the RDV Automotive Technology Streamer is the perfect solution. This simple Read More…
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX6000 Automotive AV Receiver
Hundreds of audio-video receiver options are available to upgrade your car’s or truck’s entertainment system. Selecting one that’s easy to use, reliable and sounds great is no easy task. The car audio team at Sony has combined the most sought-after features with state-of-the-art technologies to create the XAV-AX6000 digital media receiver. This radio includes wireless Read More…
A Close Look at the DroneMobile Car Starter Remote Control System
DroneMobile is undoubtedly one of the best solutions to control a remote car starter or security system in your car or truck. While the traditional key fob remote is a great backup, being able to send commands to your vehicle from almost anywhere using your smartphone is ultra-convenient. Better yet, your vehicle can use DroneMobile Read More…
Product Spotlight: iDatastart VWX Remote Starter for Volkswagen and Audi
Volkswagen, Audi and Bentley vehicle owners are in luck! The VWX remote car starter from iDatastart was specifically designed for your vehicle. Starting your car a few minutes before leaving for work or the drive home will let the engine warm up in the winter or allow the air conditioning to cool things off in Read More…
Product Spotlight: RDV Automotive Technology CarPlay and Android Auto Upgrades
No technologies have made a more significant impact on drivers’ productivity and safety while behind the wheel than Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Unfortunately, not all cars, trucks or SUVs come with these smartphone integration solutions. RDV Automotive Technology offers solutions to add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to many Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar Q9 with LTE Remote Starter
Two-way remote car starters and security systems help to ensure that you always know what’s happening with your car or truck. Remote controls that include an LCD screen make it quick and easy to know whether the doors are locked or the engine is running. Compustar’s Q9 remote kit consists of a two-way LCD remote Read More…
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX4000 Digital Multimedia Receiver
Over the last few years, Sony’s multimedia receivers have become increasingly popular. As more units have sold, retailers have asked for iDatalink Maestro integration, USB-C support and powerful sound customization. With Sony’s new XAV-AX4000, those requests and more have been fulfilled. Let’s look at what this sleek and impressive car audio source unit offers. Clean Read More…
DroneMobile Smartphone Vehicle Control Response Time vs OEM
Being able to lock, unlock or remote start your car or truck using an app on your smartphone is handy. In listening to what owners of these solutions have been saying over the last few years, we’ve noticed a disturbing pattern: Most factory-installed remote systems are agonizingly slow. Nobody wants to wait around for their 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: Sony XM-4ES Mobile ES 4-Channel Power Amplifier
The addition of amplifiers to Sony’s Mobile ES line means that every component in a premium car audio system can come from this prestigious series. Our second amplifier spotlight focuses on the compact and powerful XM-4ES four-channel amplifier. Let’s see what Sony’s development team has created! Sony Mobile ES XM-4ES Amplifier Specifications The XM-4ES can Read More…
Product Spotlight: Sony XM-1ES Mobile ES Mono Power Amplifier
The team here at BestCarAudio.com has been privileged to follow the introduction of new, high-performance car audio components in the Sony Mobile ES line. From their impressive speakers and subwoofers to the genuinely outstanding XAV-9500ES source unit, each solution has delivered exceptional performance and value. For 2022, Sony has added three amplifiers to the Mobile Read More…
Product Spotlight: Sony Mobile ES XS-690ES and XS-680ES Speakers
Consumer reception of the new Sony Mobile ES speakers has been incredible. These solutions were designed to offer benchmark performance at very accessible price points. A while back, we looked at the 6.5-inch component set and coaxial speakers. In this BestCarAudio.com spotlight, we’ll check out the features of the XS690ES 6-by-9 and the XS-680ES 6-by-8-inch Read More…
Product Spotlight: Sony Mobile ES XS-160ES and XS-162ES Speakers
In the first week of May 2021, Sony Electronics introduced its new Mobile ES series of speakers and subwoofers. If you’ve been into the car audio industry for a while, then you’ll recognize the Mobile ES (Elevated Standard) name from classic products like the CDX-X90 CD player. The new Mobile ES speakers include 6.5-inch coaxial Read More…
Product Spotlight: Alpine Restyle Upgrade for Jeep Wranglers
If you own a 2007 or newer Jeep Wrangler and are looking for car audio system upgrades, check out the Alpine Restyle solutions from Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian. Alpine has invested thousands of hours into creating radio, speaker, subwoofer and even backup camera solutions specific to these Jeeps. Let’s look at what the Read More…
Product Spotlight: Firstech FT-DAS II Security Sensor
A laptop bag in the back seat, a smartphone in the center console or shopping bags in the rear of an SUV – each is the perfect temptation for a thief. In seconds, items you’ve spent your hard-earned money to acquire are gone forever. Protecting your vehicle with a premium car alarm that includes the Read More…
Product Spotlight: Momento IC6 Infrared Camera
Having a dashcam system like the Momento M6 (MD-6200) or M7 (MD-7200) installed in your vehicle is the best way to protect yourself from fraudulent accident claims. If you drive for Uber, Lyft or a taxi company, or operate a school bus or an airport shuttle, you’ll want video of what happens in the vehicle. Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio A-Series Shallow Car Audio Subwoofers
The team at ARC Audio in Modesto, California, has a solution for those who want big bass from compact enclosures. The ARC Audio A-Series shallow-mount subwoofers are available in both 10- and 12-inch sizes with your choice of dual 2- or 4-ohm voice coils. Most importantly, they can dish out impressively articulate and detailed bass Read More…
Product Spotlight: Momento M7 Dash Camera
Protecting yourself against fraud and false accusations while driving is easier when you have a dashcam system installed in your car or truck. Momento, the collision avoidance and safety technology brand from Firstech, has just introduced a new and revolutionary video recording solution – the M7, also known as the MD-7200. This new dash camera 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: Alpine Halo Truck Subwoofer Enclosures
If you own a pickup truck or Jeep and are looking for an easy way to add great bass, drop by Extreme Audio near Richmond and ask about the new Alpine Halo truck subwoofer enclosures. Designed to offer great bass across a variety of applications, these enclosures are a reliable, high-performance solution to improve the Read More…
Product Spotlight: Alpine DVR-C320R Premium Dashcam
Clients in the Mechanicsville and Midlothian areas looking for a dashcam with premium features and performance should visit Extreme Audio and check out the Alpine DVR-C320R. This flagship model not only offers full-HD front and rear cameras, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, but it also includes four driver assistance features to help make your next trip Read More…
Product Spotlight: Alpine DVR-C310R Dashcam System
If you live near Richmond and are looking for a high-quality dashcam for your vehicle, drop by Extreme Audio and ask about the Alpine DVR-C310R. This DVR system includes a full-HD forward-facing camera module and a secondary camera that we can mount in the rear window of your vehicle or the interior to monitor the 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…
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8100 Media Receiver
When it comes to floating-face or T-style radios, there are more options than ever. The Sony XAV-AX8100 combines all the most sought-after features with an 8.95-inch screen that will look perfect in your dash. Whether it’s staying connected with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration or having support for all your favorite digital media Read More…
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate M5-1500X Marine/Powersports Amp
Whether you have a Jeep that gets muddy, a side-by-side that thinks it’s a part-time submarine, or a boat that’s always getting swamped, Rockford Fosgate’s M5-1500X5 powersports amplifier can be the heart of an impressive audio system upgrade. This five-channel amplifier can deliver the power your speakers need to reproduce audio with amazing clarity while Read More…
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX5600 Multimedia Receiver
When it comes to bang-for-your-buck car audio receiver upgrades, the Sony XAV-AX5600 offers amazing value and performance. This double-DIN multimedia unit is based around a 6.95-inch capacitive touch display. In addition, it includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration and support for playback of most of your digital media files. Best of all, the Read More…
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate HD14-SBSUB Motorcycle Subwoofers
The team at Rockford Fosgate continues to lead the industry in Harley-Davidson motorcycle audio system upgrades. Their latest offering is the HD14-SBSUB dual 10-inch saddlebag subwoofer kit. That’s right! The kit adds a pair of 10-inch subwoofers to the saddlebags of most 2014 or newer Road Glide, Street Glide or Electra Glide bikes. With 800 Read More…