A new customer came to Extreme Audio from Richmond, Virginia, asking for a 2006 Jeep Wrangler multimedia system. The vehicle owner runs a networking company and will be using it for marketing purposes at her networking events. After spending time getting to know her, we suggested a new radio, speakers, subwoofer, and some LED lighting Read More…
Bluetooth and USB For Midlothian Victory Cross Country
A client recently came to us with his new 2015 Victory Cross Country looking for an audio solution. The bike had actually come equipped with no radio, but it was set up for iPod control from the handlebar controls. The problem was that he’s an Android user! We set him up with a device that converts Read More…
Glen Allen Client Upgrades Polaris RZR900 Audio System
A repeat client from Glen Allen, Virginia, came to Extreme Audio looking to upgrade his 2013 Polaris RZR900 audio system. He had an existing system in the vehicle, but was unhappy with its performance. When he was off-road, having the time of his life, he felt that the current audio system could not keep up. Read More…
1-Way VS 2-Way Remote Car Starter Systems Explained
Here at Extreme Audio we are known as the remote car starter experts in Midlothian and Mechanicsville. We sell lots of remote car starters. While we have many repeat clients, there are still many people who are buying their first system. A common question we get is “What is the difference between a one-way and Read More…
Midlothian Client Upgrades Mercedes SL500 Navigation
A client came to us from Midlothian, VA to look into upgrading the navigation system that they had installed in their 2005 Mercedes SL500. With the vehicle being a convertible, the old unit wasn’t bright enough when the sun was reflecting off of it, and the touchscreen buttons were a bit too small and difficult Read More…
Chesterfield Dodge Owner Gets Ram Upgrades
A client from Chesterfield, Virginia, came to Extreme Audio looking for some 2011 Dodge Ram upgrades in his beautiful Ram 1500 truck. Our team spent time on getting to know the guy to understand his goals for the truck. What we realized after looking it over with him is that he wanted a navigation system and Read More…
Mechanicsville Porsche Gets Boxster Audio System Upgrade
A repeat client from Mechanicsville, Virginia, came to Extreme Audio to upgrade his beautiful 2005 Porsche Boxster audio system. He was also looking to gain integration with his smartphone. One of our team members looked over the vehicle with the client, and listened as he explained his goals for the upgrades. After we reviewed all Read More…
Nissan Audio Upgrade Improves Commute For Richmond Client
A client from Richmond, Virginia, came to Extreme Audio looking for a dramatic sound quality improvement to his 2015 Nissan Frontier crew cab. He had audio work done to his previous vehicle and liked the sound improvement, but not the installation quality. He found us online and liked what he saw, so he stopped by 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…
Harley Street Glide Radio Upgrade Replaces Factory Defect
A client came to Extreme Audio for a Harley Street Glide radio upgrade. He had a problem with his factory radio, it would play sometimes, and other times not work at all. After we spent a little time troubleshooting, it became obvious the factory radio itself was bad. He had already replaced the factory speakers Read More…
Highland Springs Client Adds HUGE Alpine Radio to 2013 F150
A client from Highland Springs recently came to Extreme Audio to add a backup camera to his 2013 Ford F150. After looking at the available options for viewing the camera, it became clear that the client was less than thrilled with the factory equipped stereo. We gave him a demo of the Alpine 9″ navigation in Read More…
Mercedes Benz S500 Radio Upgrade for Arlington Client
We were recently contacted by a client with a 2005 Mercedes Benz S500. The display for the radio had stopped working and the client wanted to use the opportunity to upgrade to more current technology. After talking with the client we found out his specific needs and put together a package that would give him 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…
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…
Already have a remote starter? Upgrade to smart start!
Once you’ve gotten into the habit of using remote start to warm/cool your car, there’s no going back to the old system of freezing/sweating until your car’s temperature approaches something habitable. But while you can’t, and won’t, go back, there’s always the option of moving forward to the next level in remote start, sometimes called 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…
Car Stereo Features You Need To Start Using
No two car stereos are exactly alike, but there are a number of common features that you may not be using to your full advantage. Here’s a look at some features you may be overlooking: The CD Player CD players may seem like a blast from the past, but most modern systems are capable of Read More…
Toyota Tundra Truck Accessories Spice Up This Ride
One of our clients bought a new 2007 Toyota Tundra, and came by to see about getting a remote start/alarm installed. While he was here, he saw the truck accessories we offered, and decided to accessorize a bit! We offer stylish and functional upgrades for most vehicles and Toyota Tundra truck accessories are among the Read More…
The Best Smartphone Apps For Drivers
Thanks to MirrorLink and other technologies by vehicle and car audio manufacturers, it’s never been easier to incorporate smart phone-style apps into your driving experience – internet radio apps, navigation apps, voice control apps, remote start apps, and more. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, with hundreds of incredible apps out there for Read More…
The Buzz Over Bluetooth In Your Vehicle
Most people already know that Bluetooth is a short-range, wireless communications standard and some might even have Bluetooth headphones, game controllers or mobile phone headsets. In the world of car audio and electronics, however, it’s been taken to a whole new level. Bluetooth is a secure, fast and high bandwith option, making it ideal for Read More…
Make The Perfect Summer Playlist
Docks. Boat rides. Road trips. Campfires. So many great things to do on a summer holiday, and so many great excuses to break out your own summer playlist. Music is all about personal taste so we’re not going to give you advice on what to listen to (G Love and the Special Sauce’s new album 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…