Though the name has been dormant for many years, Sony Mobile ES is back! The speakers, subwoofers and source units currently in the line offer fantastic performance and exceptional value, making them a perfect addition to the solutions available from Extreme Audio. Let’s look at what the folks at Sony have created! Sony Mobile ES 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…
Product Spotlight: Alpine iLX-407 Digital Multimedia Receiver
If you’re looking for a multimedia receiver upgrade for your car or truck, drop by Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville or Midlothian and check out the Alpine iLX-407. This double-DIN receiver includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration technologies. It also has an integrated HD Radio receiver and a rear USB pigtail to charge Read More…
DroneMobile Is the Best Car Sharing GPS Tracking Solution
Just as Uber and Lyft have changed the way we move around when we don’t have access to a vehicle, car sharing is changing how we rent vehicles. If you’re sharing your vehicle through Turo, Getaround, HyreCar or Outdoorsy and you’re looking for the best GPS tracking and control solutions, DroneMobile is an excellent choice. Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio MOTO CX6 Motorcycle Speakers
ARC Audio has offered class-leading amplifier and speaker upgrade solutions for Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles for more than a decade. Their experience and obsession with sound quality have led them to create a new generation of high-performance speakers that balance output capability and efficiency, bass extension and accuracy. The latest evolution of their motorcycle and powersports Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar CSX7905-A Premium Car Alarm System
Protecting your car or truck from theft or vandalism requires constant monitoring. While sleeping in your vehicle all night might be one solution, it isn’t really an option. The Compustar CSX7905-A vehicle security system includes a long-range two-way RF remote control and the Drone X1-LTE with the DroneMobile App so that you know what’s going Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar CS852-A Car Alarm System
A car alarm system like the Compustar CS852-A helps protect the contents of your car or truck and dramatically reduces the chances of vehicle theft. As a step-up solution from the CS697-A, this alarm system offers increased remote-control range and a high-output siren to ward off would-be criminals. Reliable Vehicle Theft Protection At the heart Read More…
Enhance Vehicle Security with a DroneMobile Smartphone Interface
When it comes to protecting your vehicle from damage or theft, a Compustar security system with a DroneMobile interface ensures that you are always in constant communication. Whether you’re on the sofa watching TV or across the city at your desk, DroneMobile will let you know if someone is tampering with or trying to steal Read More…
Car Alarms Do More than Help Prevent Vehicle Theft
Whenever the media focus on vehicle theft statistics, it’s a clear reminder that there’s always the potential for someone to steal something from or vandalize or steal your vehicle. Let’s take a look at why an aftermarket vehicle security system is a wise investment. Preventing Vehicle Content Theft Most crimes are based on an easy Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar CS697-A Vehicle Security System
Though best known for its class-leading remote car starters, Compustar is rolling out a new line of vehicle security systems that includes the affordable CS697-A to protect your car or truck. While many vehicle owners believe the security system that comes with their vehicle is adequate, the reality is that those solutions are limited in Read More…
Two Stories about how the Drone Smartphone System Saved the Day
While the convenience of being able to remote start your car from your smartphone with the Drone system is obvious, this easy-to-use system has been able to get clients out of a jam on more than one occasion. Let’s take a look at two examples where DroneMobile users have used their telematics systems when they Read More…
Product Spotlight: Add Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with ZZ-2
Did you know that Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian now offers the ZZ-2 brand of add-on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces? These products work with the factory-installed infotainment screen in your dash, so the system looks as though it came with the car right from the dealer. Imagine being able to send text Read More…
Product Spotlight: Alpine iLX-F411 Multimedia Receiver
The new Alpine Halo-Series iLX-F411 multimedia receiver is now available at Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian. Building on the iLX-F309 and iLX-F409 models’ success with their 9-inch displays, the iLX-F411 steps things up with a massive 11-inch floating touchscreen design. This enormous screen has 49% more surface area than the 9-inch displays and is Read More…
Product Spotlight: Stinger Heigh10 UN1810 and SRK-JW18EH Jeep Kit
Extreme Audio in Midlothian and Mechanicsville is proud to offer the new Stinger Heigh10 multimedia receiver and SRK-JW18EH Jeep installation kit. The Heigh10 is a 10-inch digital media receiver with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, aptX Bluetooth audio streaming and an HDMI input. Stinger has developed a custom installation and integration solution for the JL Jeep Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio X2-Series Car Audio Subwoofers
Known best for their world-class amplifier solutions, ARC Audio’s new X2-Series subwoofers deliver amazing output and low-frequency extension at surprisingly accessible price points. Available in 10- and 12-inch sizes with your choice of dual 2- or 4-ohm voice coil configurations, these impressive woofers can handle up to 400 watts of power to ensure that your Read More…
Product Spotlight: SoundShield Slim and WrapIt
The SoundShield team has recently introduced two new products to help mobile enhancement retailers deliver amazing upgrades: Slim and WrapIt. Slim is a butyl damping material designed for applications where material thickness is a concern. WrapIt closed-cell foam allows technicians to control vibrations at specific points in the vehicle. These new products, combined with the Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar PRO T13 Remote Kit
Car or truck owners looking for a remote start solution with the most features and longest range will want to check out the new PRO T13 remote kit from Compustar. Considered the new benchmark for performance, the T13 combines an amazing 3 miles of range with a color LCD screen and the new Proximity Unlock Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar PRO R5 Remote Start
Compustar, the world-leader in high-performance remote start and security systems, recently introduced the new PRO R5 remote. This one-button remote boasts up to 2 miles of range and includes a proximity unlocking feature that makes it easier than ever to use. If convenience and reliability are at the top of your vehicle convenience upgrade shopping Read More…
Drone Telematics System Minimizes Worry about Vehicle Theft, Vandalism
A high-quality car alarm or security system is a great way to prevent vehicle theft. With that said, what if thieves decide to ignore the siren and drag your car away with a tow truck? Would you even know if your vehicle was gone before you tried to leave for work the next morning? Drone Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar PRO T13 Remote Start System
The Compustar PRO T13 remote start system is now available from Extreme Audio in Midlothian and Mechanicsville. This new remote solution takes communication, control and convenience to a whole new level. Let’s take a look at what makes the T13 the very best starter and security option available. Basic Features of the Compustar T13 Remote Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar R5 Remote Start System
If you’re looking for the most convenient and straightforward remote start system in the Richmond area, drop by Extreme Audio and ask about the Compustar PRO R5. This new one-button remote solution makes it easier than ever to lock, unlock or remote-start your vehicle. Compustar PRO R5 Features The R5 remotes feature two-way communication with Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar 900R Four-Button Remotes
If you’re looking for easy-to-use remote controls for your car starter, drop by Extreme Audio in Midlothian or Mechanicsville and ask about the Compustar 900R remotes. Featuring new ‘edgy’ styling, these one-way, four-button remotes provide up to 1500 feet of range so you can start your car from inside your home, a small store or Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio X2 6.2 Component Speakers
When it’s time to upgrade the stereo system in your car or truck, drop by your local ARC Audio authorized retailer and check out the X2 6.2 component speakers. This 6.5-inch two-way speaker set offers class-leading sound quality and detail at a price point that won’t hurt your wallet. With ARC Audio’s focused design goal Read More…
Product Spotlight: Rydeen CUB Blind Spot System for Trucks
Historically, it’s been somewhat difficult for the team at Extreme Audio near Richmond to add a high-performance blind spot detection system to a pickup truck. Our go-to solution that works flawlessly on cars and SUVs requires that the vehicle have a plastic bumper cover. Rydeen recently came to our rescue with their new truck-specific CUB Read More…
Drone Telematics is Ideal for Families with Young Drivers
If there’s a young driver in your family, upgrading your vehicle with a telematics system like Drone is a great way to know where they are and how they’re driving. Drone combines high-speed cellular LTE connectivity with an onboard GPS receiver to relay the exact location of the vehicle to your smartphone or the Drone Read More…
Control Your Vehicle with Google Assistant or Apple Siri
Drone from Firstech has made communicating with your vehicle more accessible than ever, thanks to integration with digital assistants like Google Assistant and Apple Siri. Remember when Michael Knight used to talk to KITT using a communicator on his watch? KITT could start the engine and be ready to go in a split-second once Michael Read More…
A Close Look at the Four Drone Subscription Packages
Drone is a state-of-the-art vehicle control, monitoring and tracking solution from Firstech. Using lightning-fast LTE connectivity, the system will let you unlock the doors, pop the trunk, remote start and ensure that nobody is tampering with your vehicle — from almost anywhere on the planet. The Drone system requires a service package to let your Read More…
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX5500 Bluetooth Media Receiver
Sony’s new XAV-AX5500 media receiver not only covers all the ground, but it also raises the bar in terms of smartphone connectivity. Equipped with WebLink 2.0, you can see and control your compatible smartphone right from the 6.95-inch touchscreen on the radio. Of course, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, high-quality Bluetooth audio streaming and all the Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio X2 600.4
When it comes to balancing fantastic sound quality with impressive power production, the X2 600.4 four-channel amplifier from ARC Audio checks all the boxes. This compact amplifier is rated to produce 150 watts per channel, and it includes all the signal routing and integration features your installer would need to complete your installation. ARC Audio Read More…