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Extreme Audio Turns 25: A Journey from Passion to Powerhouse

Extreme Audio's original location in Richmond, VA.

In 1999, Mike Bartells decided it was time to take complete control over his car audio career. With eight years of experience working for a local car stereo shop, Mike took a leap of faith and signed a lease to take over a defunct car dealership. He and his installer launched Extreme Audio on Broad Read More…

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Audio and Video Upgrade for Richmond Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Sprinter Upgrade

A client from Richmond contacted the Extreme Audio team for some help upgrading the audio and video options for his 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The owner is transforming the van into an off-road adventure vehicle and wanted some help upgrading the radio to something with more features and a larger screen. He also wanted the system Read More…

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Lighting Upgrade for Midlothian Ford F-150 Shelby Truck

Truck Lighting

A repeat client from here in Midlothian recently returned to Extreme Audio in search of a lighting upgrade for his 2019 Ford F-150 Shelby pickup truck. He wasn’t happy with the light output, even though the truck came with LED bulbs right from the factory. After inspecting the vehicle and looking at the light output Read More…

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Midlothian Client Adds Premium Stereo and Lighting to New GMC Sierra Pickup

A longtime client of Extreme Audio dropped by to talk about the stereo system and safety lighting he wanted us to install in his new 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD pickup truck. We’ve done similar upgrades for this client over the years, and with each iteration, we’ve fine-tuned the recipe to meet his listening preferences. Read More…

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Stereo System and Accessories for Hopewell Jeep Gladiator

Gladiator Stereo

This cool 2020 Jeep Gladiator is owned by the brother of one of our longtime clients. As with most Jeep owners, the client wanted the stereo system to sound better, so he dropped by Extreme Audio to see what we had to offer. After listening to his list of requests, we put together an upgrade Read More…

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Farmville 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Gets Strobe Lighting

Denali Strobe Lights

One of Extreme Audio Midlothian’s regular clients recently purchased new trucks for their business. We’ve featured many of their work vehicles on our site over the years, and they wanted to go all-out on the new ones as well. We got started with this 2022 GMC Sierra Denali. The new GMC Sierra models come with Read More…

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Product Spotlight: Alpine Halo Truck Subwoofer Enclosures

Truck Subwoofer

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…

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Upgrades for Your Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Yukon

Upgrades for Your Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Yukon

As some of the largest people-movers on the road, the GMC Yukon and the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe can benefit from the countless upgrades that are available for them. Whether you want a subtle improvement in audio system performance with a custom-fit subwoofer solution or you want to shake the paint off the walls with Read More…

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New 2021 GMC Yukon Gets Wicked Warnings Upgrades for Strobe Light

2021 GMC Yukon

One of our great clients who regularly brings us his work trucks brought in his 2021 GMC Yukon for a strobe light upgrade. He wanted the same visibility and safety as the Wicked Warnings strobe lights that we have integrated into his Ford F-450 work trucks, but with this higher-end truck looking a bit more Read More…

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Strobe Light Upgrades for 2021 Ford F-450 Provide Worksite Safety

2021 Ford F-450

One of our repeat clients brought his brand-new 2021 Ford F-450 work truck to us to get a strobe light kit and accessories. He upgrades his work trucks regularly, and we are usually the first stop he makes with them so we can get his strobe lights functional before he visits his worksites. We added Read More…

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North Chesterfield 2020 Ford F-150 Gets Audio and Accessory Upgrades

2020 Ford F-150

A client from North Chesterfield who had seen our excellent online reviews contacted us to upgrade the audio system in his 2020 Ford F-150. He was looking for some lighting for under the steps on his truck, and we ended up discussing how we could upgrade his audio system while the truck was getting the Read More…

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Audio and Convenience Upgrades for Ford Super Duty Trucks

Audio and Convenience Upgrades for Ford Super Duty Trucks

If you own or are considering purchasing or leasing a Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty truck, your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer has a seemingly unlimited list of audio, convenience and accessory upgrades available. Whether you want to add a subwoofer for better bass response, upgraded lighting for better visibility, or running boards Read More…

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Product Spotlight: TruXedo Low Pro QT

TruXedo Low Pro

Heralded as the top-selling roll-up bed cover in North America, the TruXedo Low Pro QT from Extreme Audio is a great way to keep the contents of your truck bed clean and dry. This rolling cover is constructed in North America and has versions for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Ram, Dodge, Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Suzuki Read More…

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Product Spotlight Roll-N-Lock Bed Covers

Roll-N-Lock Covers

If you are shopping or a premium truck bed cover, drop by Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville or Midlothian and ask our team about the M, E and A Series from Roll-N-Lock. If content security, ease of access and durability are at the top of your criteria, these covers deliver in spades. Let’s examine the options Read More…

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Product Spotlight: RetraxPRO MX

RetraxPRO MX

If you are in the Richmond area and are looking for a retractable bed cover for your truck, drop by Extreme Audio and ask about the RetraxPRO MX. This cover features a durable extruded aluminum design that keeps the contents of the bed safe and dry. Let’s look at the features of this cover and Read More…

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Product Spotlight: Bak Industries BakFlip MX4

BakFlip MX4

If you’re looking for premium protection for your pickup truck bed, drop by Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville or Midlothian and ask about the BakFlip MX4 folding bed cover. This hard cover sits nearly flush with the bed rails and provides amazing security for tools and personal belongings. If you need to load a large item, Read More…

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Decatur Client Upgrades Tundra with Audio and Accessories

Tundra Accessories

A client from Decatur contacted Extreme Audio to inquire about upgrading the audio system and adding several accessories to his 2019 Toyota Tundra. We usually start by asking our clients what they like about the factory sound system. In this case, it became clear that we would be upgrading everything, including the source unit, to Read More…

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Popular Chevy and GMC Truck Upgrades

GMC Truck

When it comes to personalizing your Chevrolet or GMC truck, your local specialist mobile enhancement retailer offers a variety of stereo system, convenience and functionality upgrades to make your vehicle suit your needs and tastes. These upgrades can make your pickup truck more comfortable in hot or cold weather, allow you to store equipment safely Read More…

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Richmond Client Adds Ford F-250 Safety Lighting Solution

Safety Lighting

A long-time client from Richmond recently contacted Extreme Audio to inquire about adding safety lighting and a 120 volt power inverter to his new 2019 Ford F-250 work truck. We’ve worked on many vehicles for this client over the years and were happy to design an LED strobe light system to keep him safe while Read More…

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Chevy Silverado Lighting Upgrades and Tint for Midlothian Client

Chevy Silverado Lighting

A client from Midlothian recently dropped by Extreme Audio to discuss a lighting upgrade solution for his 2017 Chevy Silverado. The client wanted to make sure his work truck would be visible when parked on the side of the road. While at the shop, the client also inquired about a folding truck bed cover. Additionally, Read More…

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Chevy Silverado Audio and Accessory Upgrades for Ohio-based Client

Chevy Silverado Audio

A client recently visited Extreme Audio to inquire about upgrading his 2018 Chevy Silverado audio system and adding a few accessories. We had a look at the truck to determine what he liked about the sound system and what he felt needed improvement. We also double-checked several dimensions on the vehicle to make sure the Read More…

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Chesterfield Client Upgrades Nissan Titan Bed Cover and Accessories

Nissan Titan Bed Cover

A client from Chesterfield recently stopped by our Midlothian location, looking to add a bed cover to his 2017 Nissan Titan. With all the options for bed covers out there, he wanted to check out a few options in person before deciding on the best solution for him. His Titan had a short bed on Read More…

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Midlothian Client Adds Chevy Silverado Emergency Lighting

Chevy Silverado Emergency Lighting

A repeat client recently stopped in at our Midlothian location, interested in adding emergency strobe lighting to his 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. We had previously installed an HID/LED lighting upgrade to his Silverado. He had found some YouTube videos showing a particular strobe arrangement that he really liked, and wanted to duplicate it on his Read More…

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Petersburg Client Adds Ford F-150 Truck Accessories

Ford F-150 Truck Accessories

A client from Petersburg called our Midlothian location recently, looking to add a retractable bed cover and bed slide to his 2017 F-150 Crew Cab. He’d been doing quite a bit of research and was really sold on the Retrax Pro bed cover and Bed Slide 1000 series. Retrax offers a line of bed covers Read More…

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Audi Q7 Remote Starter & WeatherTech FloorLiners for Chesterfield Client

Audi Q7 Remote Starter

A local body shop owner dropped by Extreme Audio in search of a late holiday present for herself. She wanted to add a remote car starter to her 2015 Audi Q7 SUV. We’ve worked on the Q7 before and know that the Python 4816P 1-button, two-way remote starter is the perfect solution for this vehicle. Read More…

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JL Audio Stealthboxes Offer Incredible Bass from Minimal Space

JL Audio Stealthboxes

If you live in the Richmond area and are looking for a great way to add bass to your stereo system, drop by Extreme Audio and ask about JL Audio Stealthboxes. The subwoofer experts at JL Audio design each application for maximum performance with minimal intrusion into cargo and storage space. With 80 models to Read More…

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Tips for Choosing the Best Truck Step Solutions for your Vehicle

Truck Step Solutions

Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian offers an extensive array of truck step solutions. From an elegant illuminated running board to the rugged design of a tubular Nerf bar or the convenience of a motorized step, we have solutions to fit almost every truck, SUV or van. Let’s look at some of the most popular Read More…

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Tips for Choosing the Best Truck Bed Cover for Your Needs

Truck Bed Cover

If you are looking for the perfect truck bed cover, drop into Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville or Midlothian. With thousands of options available, the sales team at Extreme Audio has taken the time to research solutions that offer exceptional value and performance for every application. Let’s look at the cover styles that are available and Read More…

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Vehicle Protection Accessories Proudly Made In The USA

Vehicle Protection Accessories

If you are looking for the best vehicle protection accessories available, drop into Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville or Midlothian and ask about WeatherTech FloorLiners and Side Window Deflectors. In fact, WeatherTech offers a variety of accessories for cars, trucks and SUVs – all designed to keep your vehicle looking like new and easier to use. Read More…

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Toyota Tundra Truck Accessories for North Chesterfield Client

Toyota Tundra Truck Accessories

A client from North Chesterfield contacted Extreme Audio to have the windows of his 2016 Toyota Tundra tinted. When he came by our store, we showed him the different tint options we offer. He chose our 3M Color Stable tint and also asked for a strip across the top of the windshield. The 3M Tint Read More…

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Mechanicsville Location

Address:
7451 Sujen Ct, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Phone: 804-559-3589

 

Opening Hours:
Monday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday : Closed
Sunday : Closed

Midlothian Location

Address:
11507 Hull Street Road N, Midlothian, VA 23112
Phone: 804-302-4488

 

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Monday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday : Closed
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