When it comes to installing marine audio systems, the installation teams at Extreme Audio in Midlothian and Mechanicsville ensure that everything is done right, the very first time. We see a lot of installations performed by backyard mechanics and unqualified technicians that put the reliability of our clients’ boats at risk. Nobody wants to end Read More…
Why Choose Extreme Audio for your Powersports Stereo System
When it comes to powersports stereo system upgrades, nobody in the Richmond area offers the value, performance and reliability of an upgrade from Extreme Audio. Our teams in Midlothian and Mechanicsville have designed, installed and tuned hundreds of powersports sound systems. Whether you need a new set of speakers, a radio upgrade that offers the Read More…
Toyota Tacoma Stealthbox and Source Unit Upgrade for Chesterfield Client
A client from Chesterfield recently contacted Extreme Audio to inquire about a 2018 Toyota Tacoma Stealthbox and source unit upgrade. We talked to the client about the way the system sounds and what he wanted to improve. The idea of adding a subwoofer and upgrading the radio made perfect sense. With the upgrade plan in Read More…
Midlothian Mastercraft X2 Marine Audio Overhaul
A client from Midlothian recently contacted Extreme Audio for help with his 2005 Mastercraft X2 marine audio system. The client had just purchased the boat and, as you can see, wanted the installation cleaned up and made safer. After reviewing the functionality of the system and discussing the features the client wanted, we offered a Read More…
Mercedes SLK55 Audio and Lighting Upgrades for Midlothian Client
A client from Midlothian recently visited Extreme Audio to discuss upgrading his 2005 Mercedes SLK55 audio system. The client was interested in updating the technology in his luxury roadster and adding a few personal touches in the form of custom lighting. We talked to the client about the features he wanted and his goals for Read More…
Apple CarPlay Entertainment Options Expanded
iPhone users are excited by the news that Tidal and SiriusXM are now part-compatible with Apple CarPlay. These subscription-based music services add to the extensive entertainment selections already available for control by using your voice. Let’s take a close look at these new Apple CarPlay entertainment options. What is Tidal? In similar fashion to Google Read More…
Chesterfield Mercedes Client Gets CLK350 Radio Upgrade
A client from Chesterfield contacted Extreme Audio to inquire about replacing his 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 radio with a navigation system. We inspected the clients’ car to confirm our understanding that it uses the MOST fiber optic system to connect the factory head unit to the factory amp. Once we knew this for sure, we designed Read More…
Everything You Need To Know About SiriusXM Satellite Radio
It seems you can’t go anywhere these days without hearing or seeing evidence of SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Satellite radio is touted as a commercial-free entertainment solution that can be accessed almost anywhere in North America. With more than 175 channels of music, comedy, sports and talk radio available 24 hours a day, there is always Read More…
Midlothian Jeep Client Gets Wrangler Unlimited Audio System
A client from Midlothian, Virginia, was at Extreme Audio to have a VAIS Technology satellite radio tuner installed. While the client was here, we started discussing how the stereo system in his 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited sounds. Like almost every Jeep on the road, the factory stereo system is barely audible when the roof is Read More…
Williamsburg Jeep Owner Starts Wrangler Upgrades with Alpine Restyle
A client from Williamsburg, Virginia, contacted us here at Extreme Audio about getting some Jeep Wrangler upgrades for his 2017 model vehicle. He had done a significant amount of research regarding what he wanted and who he wanted to install the system. We were able to schedule an appointment for the client so he could Read More…
Mercedes SLK280 Technology Upgrade for Richmond Client
A client from Richmond, Virginia, dropped in at Extreme Audio in search of some technology upgrades for her 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280. The client had been in to see us awhile ago for a set of parking sensors, and we installed a Pioneer source unit with CarPlay and in her daughter’s Jeep Wrangler. Now that she Read More…
Richmond Client Improves Daughter’s Jeep Wrangler Backup Safety
A repeat client from Richmond e-mailed recently about improving his daughter’s 2011 Jeep Wrangler backup safety. She was going away for college, and he wanted to add a backup camera and some sort of navigation capability to it. They had read a bit about Apple CarPlay, and thought that seemed like the perfect option for 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…
Integrated SiriusXM for 2014 Toyota Camry from Aylett, VA
A client from Aylett recently visited our Mechanicsville store, looking to add SiriusXM satellite radio to his 2014 Toyota Camry. We’ve been using interfaces from a company called Vais Technologies for years. They’ve always specialized in Toyota and Lexus interfaces like Satellite Radio, iPod, Bluetooth and more, and naturally they didn’t let us down on Read More…
Upgrade Your Driving Experience with a New Car Stereo
Every year, more and more clients in Midlothian and Chesterfield County turn to Extreme Audio to upgrade their car stereo systems. Do you have a vehicle that you love, but that lags behind in technology? Maybe you have watched some of the new car commercials on television and want that technology for your vehicle. The 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mechanicsville Jeep Wrangler Gets CarPlay Radio
At Extreme Audio, we love trucks. Whenever there is a truck show around, you will usually find us there. We have a great time riding around in our tricked out golf cart. The owner of this Jeep Wrangler contacted us after seeing our golf cart at a recent truck show. He wanted to add to Read More…
Your Truck Sounds Great, Why Settle For Less On The Water?
Have you ever noticed that, when you get out of your vehicle and into your boat, your audio system does not compare? Richmond area’s Extreme Audio is here to help. There is no reason your music should suffer when you go out for a day on the water. In fact, we can make your marine Read More…
2013 Harley Street Glide Gets Arc Audio And Alpine Upgrade
A repeat client from Ashland, Virginia, came to Extreme Audio wanting to upgrade the audio system on his 2013 Harley Street Glide. We had done a previous upgrade on the audio system, and he came to us for two reasons: He was having issues with the stock Harley radio, and he wanted it to play Read More…
Motorcycle Audio Upgrade Adds Features to Harley Tri Glide
A regular client of ours from Dunnvsille, VA, recently upgraded his factory Harley radio to the new Jensen HDBT1 plug and play Harley replacement radio. It keeps all the factory features like the handlebar controls, and is made to plug and mount directly into the factory location. We added SiriusXM radio, and re-tuned his ARC Read More…