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…
Chester 2021 Kawasaki Teryx Gets Upgraded Audio
A client from Chester recently visited our Midlothian location, looking to upgrade the audio in his 2021 Kawasaki Teryx KRX1000. He had an existing Swamp Donkey sound bar with a Sony marine radio running four Kicker DS 6 1⁄2” co-axles. It didn’t sound bad, but he wanted more output, and some bass to back it Read More…
Amp, Speaker and Lighting Upgrade for Chesapeake Polaris Slingshot
A client from down in Chesapeake recently contacted the team at Extreme Audio about upgrading her 2017 Polaris Slingshot with new speakers, an amplifier and more lighting. The sound system she had already installed in the vehicle was experiencing noise problems, and the source unit lacked the connectivity features she wanted. After inspecting the vehicle Read More…
SSV Works Speaker and Kicker Amplifier Upgrades for 2020 Polaris RZR800
A new client found us online and loved our excellent reviews, so he brought his 2020 Polaris RZR800 Fox Edition in for an audio upgrade. His RZR was equipped with the Ride Command system, so he wanted to add some speakers that would not take up any foot room or impede the functionality of the Read More…
UTV Subwoofers Make the Trails More Fun!
Surprising as it might be, subwoofers do a lot more than make the bass in your UTV sound system better. Having a speaker and amplifier dedicated to reproducing low-frequency sound means that the small speakers don’t need as much power and don’t have to work as hard. While most audio enthusiasts associate subwoofers with home Read More…
Powersports Speaker Upgrades Improve Sound Quality and Quantity
Powersports speaker upgrades for UTVs and side-by-sides are all the rage these days. Car audio manufacturers offer pods, soundbars and enclosures to let your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer add or enhance the sound system on your Polaris, Can-Am, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki or Textron vehicle. Let’s look at some of the options available to make Read More…
Powersports Amplifier Upgrades For Fun and Function
UTVs and side-by-sides from companies like Polaris, Yamaha, Honda and Can-Am can provide hours of fun on the trails or sand dunes. While some of these vehicles come with basic audio systems, none has the power to drown out wind and exhaust noise entirely when the pedal is to the floor. Adding a powersports-specific amplifier Read More…
Can Am Outlander 4-Wheeler Gets Audio and Lighting Upgrades
A repeat client of ours from Amelia brought his Can Am Outlander 4-wheeler to us for some lighting and audio upgrades. We had worked on his Ford Excursion in the past and he had been so happy with it, we were the obvious choice to get his ATV properly equipped. He wanted louder sound than Read More…
Upgrade your Golf Cart with Audio and Lighting
Whether you’re spending an afternoon on the links with a couple of friends, towing your race car back to the pits, or you just have to have the coolest Club Car or E-Z-GO on the block, your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer can help. From audio systems and lighting upgrades to heated seats and lift Read More…
South Chesterfield Yamaha YXZ Owner Upgrades Stereo System
A client from South Chesterfield recently contacted Extreme Audio to discuss the options for adding a stereo system to his new 2019 Yamaha YXZ 1000R SS SE side-by-side. Since the vehicle didn’t come with an audio system, he wanted something that would sound great, play loud and look cool at the same time. After inspecting Read More…
Custom Audio System and Lighting for Midlothian Can-Am Maverick
The team at Extreme Audio in Midlothian wanted to create something special in terms of an audio system and lighting package for our 2016 Can-Am Maverick X ds 1000R Turbo side-by-side demo vehicle. We’ve seen a steady increase in the popularity of powersports audio systems, and given our experience with motorcycle stereo upgrades, we wanted Read More…
Stereo System Upgrade for 2019 Polaris RZR from Colonial Heights
A client from Colonial Heights recently contacted the team at Extreme Audio about adding a stereo system to his brand-new 2019 Polaris RZR XP 1000 side-by-side. The owner wanted a sound system that would be clearly audible, even with the 1 liter engine at redline, and rocks and gravel flying everywhere. He also wanted something Read More…
It’s Cheaper To Get Your Powersports Audio Done Right the First Time
When it comes to installing or upgrading the audio system on your powersports vehicle, you can save a lot of time, money and hassle by having the team at Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville or Midlothian do the work. While there are many do-it-yourselfers and mechanics who do great work, the vast majority of the audio Read More…
Extreme Audio is your Local Powersports Lighting Expert
When it comes to the design and installation of powersports lighting upgrades, Extreme Audio in Midlothian and Mechanicsville offers the best solutions in the Richmond area. We carry a complete line of high-quality LED solutions to help you see farther down the trail or look cool when you’re hanging out with friends. Whether you drive 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…
Chesterfield Powersports Client Gets Polaris RZR Audio System
A client from Chesterfield dropped into Extreme Audio to talk about a 2014 Polaris RZR audio system upgrade. He had already equipped the side-by-side with a few performance-related aftermarket accessories, including a snorkel and upgraded lighting. He wanted an audio system that would sound great and some accent lighting to personalize the look of the Read More…
Midlothian Client Adds JL Audio to Polaris RZR Audio System
A client from Midlothian dropped by Extreme Audio to pick up some 2017 Polaris Ranger RZR audio system components he had purchased through JL Audio’s website. Extreme Audio happened to be close to where the client lived, so when we saw the order come through, we invited him to the shop to pick up Read More…
Chester Client Gets Polaris Slingshot Audio System from Extreme Audio
A client from Chester recently visited Extreme Audio in Midlothian to discuss upgrading his 2016.5 Polaris Slingshot audio system. The stock audio system simply didn’t sound good enough or play loudly enough to be audible at highway speed. We looked over the three-wheeled motorcycle and came up with a plan that included better speakers, a Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio Moto 600.4
When it comes to upgrading audio systems on Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Extreme Audio near Richmond chooses the ARC Audio Moto 600.4 amplifier. This compact amplifier is designed specifically to fit inside the fairing of Road Glide, Street Glide and Electra Glide motorcycles and produces an impressive 150 watts per channel. The Moto 600.4 is the most Read More…
JL Audio MX Amplifiers Are Perfect for Powersports and Marine Use
When it comes to marine and powersports applications, the staff at Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian choose JL Audio MX amplifiers. These amplifiers are designed to produce great sound from an extremely compact package that fits where conventional amps are simply too large. Let’s look at what separates these compact amplifiers from other products Read More…
Polaris RZR900 Audio Build for Chesterfield Client
A client from Chesterfield came to Extreme Audio in Richmond, looking for a serious audio system in his 2015 Polaris RZR900. We spent time looking over the vehicle with him and getting to know how he used the vehicle, as well as his goals for the upgrades. At that point, we offered him a solution Read More…
Awesome Audio Add-ons for 2015 Polaris RZR 900
A client came to our Midlothian location recently, looking to do some audio upgrades to his Polaris RZR. It seems that we had recently done a bunch of upgrades on his friend’s RZR at our Mechanicsville location (you can check it out in our gallery) and his friend had told him we were the guys 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…
Marine Audio: Rugged Audio For Boats, Buggies, Bikes And More
Summer is here, and that means it’s time to get back outside – and take your music with you. The only problem is that most audio gear, like amps and speakers, doesn’t get along too well with water, and the technology isn’t a big fan of sand and dust, either. Luckily, there are solutions. We offer Read More…
Golf Cart Audio “Upgrade” Features Over 3000 Watts of Power
At Extreme Audio, we’ve always wanted a way to demo a full-blown Wakeboarding Boat stereo system, but didn’t have the boat to do so. We decided to do the next best thing and built an insane EZ GO golf cart! This thing is the real deal, and shows off some of the custom fiberglass work Read More…