Here at Extreme Audio in Midlothian and Mechanicsville, we are proud to be dealers for Alpine’s Restyle Program with vehicle-specific solutions for some of the most popular vehicles on the market today. If you own a 2007–2014 GM truck or SUV, we have the Alpine SPT-21GM Restyle replacement speaker system to provide you with a Read More…
Product Spotlight: Alpine PSS-21WRA
A lot of Jeep Wrangler owners come to Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville or Midlothian, Virginia, in search of audio system upgrades. We can easily provide our clients with new speakers, amplifiers and even a subwoofer. Alpine has developed a simple solution that meets the needs of most clients: the PSA-21WRA. The PSA-12WRA is a complete 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…
Product Spotlight: AudioControl LC-6.1200 Amplifier
Located in Mountlake Terrace, WA, AudioControl has been building cool audio equipment for more than 40 years. At the 2017 Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas, they launched a new member of their LC series of amplifiers, the LC-6.1200. The AudioControl LC-6.1200 is a high-power six-channel amplifier with some amazing and unique features that make 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…
Product Spotlight: Audiofrog GS Series Speakers
Here at Extreme Audio we are always looking for the latest and greatest gear to meet the needs of our clients. The Audiofrog line was started just a few years ago when some of the best minds in the audio industry got together. They decided they wanted to take a no-holds barred approach and design Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar RF-2W9402-SS
Extreme Audio is Richmond’s go-to location for Compustar remote starters. We sell and install hundreds of systems a year in cars and trucks of all kinds. Our expert sales staff makes it easy to pick the right system and remote package for your application. One remote package that is very popular when multiple drivers share Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar RF-2W901-SS
Extreme Audio is one of the premier destinations for remote starters and security systems in the Richmond, Virginia, area. We have clients who come from hours away for our state-of-the-art products and industry-leading installations. When it comes to choosing a convenience system for your vehicle, our staff of product experts makes the process simple to Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar RF-1WG6
If you are in the market for a remote car starter for your car or truck, drop into Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville or Midlothian. A member of our expert product team would be more than happy to have a look at your vehicle and help develop a convenient system that meets your needs and your Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar 1BAM
Some clients want all the bells and whistles when they choose products for their vehicles. Others want simplicity, reliability and ease of use. When you come to either Extreme Audio location near Richmond, VA, we take care to qualify your needs perfectly. For remote car starters and security systems, the Compustar 1BAM is the easiest Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar Slice Jr.
Have you ever arrived home at the end of the day, parked your car, walked into the house and started to do something when you suddenly stopped and wondered, “Did I lock my car”? If you have had a remote car starter with the Compustar Slice Jr. remote kit installed by Extreme Audio, all you Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar RF-2WG9-SP
Compustar makes remote starting and protecting your vehicle easy. Extreme Audio makes choosing the right system for your vehicle even easier. One of our most popular remote packages for the Compustar Start It, Alarm It and Max It packages is the Prime series RF-2WG9-SP. The remote package includes a four-button, 2-way 2WG9R-SP LED remote; 1-way Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar Pro T11 Remote
Clients come to Extreme Audio because we carry the best products in the industry. When it comes to remote starter and security systems, the Compustar RF-P2WT11-SS communication solution is in a class of its own. The RF-P2WT11-SS package includes the amazing 2-Way 2WT11R-SS (also known as the Pro T11) remote control, a 1-Way 1WG8R-SS LED Read More…
Product Spotlight: Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5UBT-H Harley Stereo
****** This unit has been updated and replaced by the model AQ-MP-5UBT-HS that you can find here https://www.extremeaudio.org/product-spotlight-aquatic-av-aq-mp-5ubt-hs/ Upgrading Harley-Davidson motorcycle audio systems is one of our specialties here at Extreme Audio. The radios on older Harleys don’t have many features, so we have searched high and low for a suitable Harley stereo replacement and Read More…
Remote Car Starter Options Explained For Midlothian Clients
Here at Extreme Audio, we sell lots of remote car starters. And one of the most popular questions from our Midlothian, Virginia, clients is “What is the difference between one-way and two-way systems?” That is a good question. Follow along as we explore the differences, so you will know which one is right for your Read More…
Why Performance Grade Window Film Is Worth The Expense
As the weather heats up, more and more people turn to window tinting to keep their vehicles cooler in the summer. Where to go for yours? While all window tint does offer some reduction in heat, the high-performance 3M films from Extreme Audio are in a whole different league. 3M Is An Industry Leader In Read More…
Window Tint Installation: 5 Reasons to Choose Richmond’s Extreme Audio
If you are like Extreme Audio, then you love the look of a vehicle with tinted windows. But in the course of driving around, you have probably seen some really bad window tint installations. Many of these jobs didn’t look that bad when it was first done, but over time, the tint faded, maybe turned Read More…
Automatic Car Starters: 5 Reasons to Choose Richmond’s Extreme Audio
Automatic car starters are a wonderful invention, and Extreme Audio has been specializing in them for well over a decade. Are you tired of going out to a cold vehicle? Who isn’t? How about scraping windows and clearing ice? Maybe sitting on a freezing cold seat? Nope, not for me. If the thought of going Read More…
Data Modules – We Let Them Do The Talking (to your car)
One of the more popular topics that comes up at Extreme Audio when discussing remote car starters or security systems these days is “data modules.” A common question we hear is “what is a data module and why do I need one?” These are great questions. Let’s walk through the explanation together. Data Modules Connect To Read More…
Remote Start In A Diesel? Extreme Audio CAN Do That!
One of the most surprising things we experience at Extreme Audio is people thinking they can’t get a remote start in a diesel vehicle. This is simply not true. We have been reliably remote starting diesel powered vehicles for over a decade. And what makes this more interesting is that diesel powered vehicles see the Read More…
Apple CarPlay: What You Need To Know
Almost one out of every five Americans uses an iPhone these days, which means there’s a huge built-in audience out there for Apple CarPlay — an add-on to car audio receivers that syncs with your iPhone to bring Siri, hands-free calling, Maps, Music, Messages, and other features to your dashboard. If you’re an iPhone owner, Read More…
Remote Starters: For Comfort, Safety And Convenience
For people who live north of freezing several months a year, getting into a cold car is like stepping into a walk-in freezer and pulling up a chair. It’s cold, the kids are freezing, the steering wheel is like ice in your hands and you know you’ll have to wait at least a few minutes Read More…
Apple CarPlay Now Available In The Richmond Market
Extreme Audio is pleased to announce the long awaited introduction of Apple’s CarPlay software for the automobile. This is revolutionary software that allows many of the most popular functions of an iPhone 5 or newer running iOS 7.1 or later to be voice controlled through Siri. The operation is incredibly easy. You plug your Lightning Read More…
Remote Starters Offer Many Convenience Features
Most people these days know that you can add something to a vehicle to start it remotely, aka a remote start. But here at Extreme Audio we have many popular features that people may not be familiar with. So let’s explore some of the most popular options for remote starters. DroneMobile Unlimited Range and Convenience DroneMobile systems Read More…
HD Radio – It’s Out There, And It’s Awesome!
You’ve probably at least heard of HD Radio by now. Maybe you’ve been shopping for a new AV receiver for your home or car that includes HD Radio compatibility, or they’ve mentioned it on your local radio station. Still, for something that increases your listening experience so significantly, and has been around for years now, Read More…
In-Car Video: A Moving Experience
While catching up on the latest season of The Walking Dead isn’t recommended on your commute to work, there are a lot of good reasons why you should consider video in your vehicle. In-car video systems are great for people who spend a lot of time sitting in their cars; overhead systems are great for large vehicles Read More…
Internet Radio: Opening Pandora On Your Music Box, And Other Streaming Options
If you’ve been shopping for a head unit (also called a deck, AV receiver, stereo or car radio) recently, you may have noticed that a lot of systems are offering internet radio connectivity — often Pandora, although some have apps for Spotify, Grooveshark and other services. How exactly does that work, you might ask yourself? Read More…
The Next Word in Navigation
Technology has evolved hugely in recent years and navigation is no exception. The days refolding oversized maps and pulling into gas stations to ask for directions are over. Or should be. At the basic level, most smart phones will have some kind of GPS and many systems do offer turn-by-turn navigation, and a wide variety Read More…
High Definition Audio: What You Need to Know!
In recent years we’ve seen video go one way, and audio another. HD televisions are more or less standard now, offering clearer, sharper pictures with smoother refresh rates. Ultra HD TVs — also called 4K — are also on the way with about four times as many pixels to look at. On the flipside, the Read More…