A repeat client from North Dinwiddie stopped back by our Midlothian location recently to discuss a second upgrade to his 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero. We’d previously installed new speakers, an amplifier and a Bluetooth device to the OEM stereo. He was looking for a little better sound and more output. We installed a new Sony DSX-M55BT Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio X2 Speakers
The X2 Series speakers from ARC Audio are designed as a high-performance drop-in upgrade for the factory-installed speakers that came with your car or truck. This speaker series was designed based on feedback from ARC Audio retailers around the world to deliver impressive quality and value. With a total of nine models, including a pair Read More…
Newtown GMC Sierra Denali Stereo System Upgrade
A client from Newtown recently contacted Extreme Audio to inquire about upgrading the stereo in his 2015 GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck. The client had already upgraded the truck with new wheels and tires, a suspension lift and running boards. He came to us for help making the audio system sound great, and he wanted Read More…
Full Stereo Upgrade for Henrico Toyota Tundra
A client from Henrico recently dropped into Extreme Audio to talk about upgrading the stereo system in his 2015 Toyota Tundra. As with most factory-installed sound systems, the client wanted the system to sound better and play louder. He was also interested in upgrading to a source unit that included Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Read More…
Audio, Tint and PPF Upgrade for Midlothian BMW M340i
A client from Midlothian recently visited Extreme Audio to inquire about upgrading the audio system and adding window tint and paint protection film to his new 2020 BMW M340i sedan. The client visited us a month before his car left the port in Europe to make all the plans. He wanted the stereo to sound Read More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Stereo System for Richmond Enthusiast
A client from Richmond recently returned to Extreme Audio to inquire about upgrading his 1994 Ford F-150 Lightning with a new stereo system. This client loves these hot rod trucks and has owned several of them. We upgraded his 2002 Lightning a while back with a full custom audio system installation. For this truck, he Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio SW Subwoofers
Producing great bass in a pickup truck requires a subwoofer with shallow mounting requirements and impressive excursion capabilities. The new SW-Series of subwoofers from ARC Audio includes 10- and 12-inch solutions that deliver class-leading performance from their front-magnet, shallow-basket design. ARC Audio SW12 Subwoofer Launched at KnowledgeFest in August 2019, the first SW-Series solution to Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio MOTO 720
When it comes to motorcycle amplifiers, the new ARC Audio MOTO 720 from Extreme Audio near Richmond is one of the best on the market. Building on the platform of the world-famous MOTO 600.4 , the 720 delivers more power, more features and an upgraded design that makes the unit easier for our technicians to Read More…
Audio and Video Upgrade for Midlothian BMW 535i GT
A client from Midlothian recently visited Extreme Audio to talk about upgrading the audio system in his 2016 BMW 535i GT sedan. He wasn’t happy with the overall balance of the system and hoped we could give it a lot more bass. He also wanted us to install a video entertainment solution to entertain his Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio RS Series Speakers
The new RS Series speakers from ARC Audio combine amazing technologies and design to deliver crystal-clear sound to music lovers and audiophiles around the globe. The RS project began several years ago and is a collaboration between the transducer development teams in ARC’s US and Danish offices. The goal of the project was to develop Read More…
Richmond Client Upgrades Ford F-250 Work Truck Audio System
A long-time client from Richmond recently returned to Extreme Audio to talk about upgrading the audio system in his 2019 Ford F-250 work truck. We recently added safety lighting to the truck. The client wanted a sound system with better bass and the ability to play louder without intruding on the functionality of the vehicle. We Read More…
Stereo System Upgrade for Yamaha 242E Sport Boat
A client from Midlothian recently contacted the team at Extreme Audio for help improving the sound quality of the stereo system on his 2019 Yamaha 242X E-Series wake boat. The boat came with a fairly elaborate Wet Sounds audio system that is controlled by the 12-inch Connext touchscreen display at the helm. Even though the Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio Pro-Series DSP Platform
The product development team at ARC Audio has been hard at work developing a new collection of digital signal processors called the Pro-Series. This new family of processors includes the flagship stand-alone PS8-PRO, the PS8-50 DSP-equipped eight-channel amplifier rated at 50 watts per channel and the IPS8.8 DSP upgrade module for the new two-, four- Read More…
Motorcycle Audio System Upgrade for 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
A local client visited Extreme Audio in Midlothian to inquire about upgrading the audio system on his 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle. As with most Harley owners, he wasn’t happy with the sound of the factory Boom! Box stereo system and wanted something that played louder and was much clearer. Because we’ve worked on dozens Read More…
Chesterfield Client Upgrades Harley-Davidson Street Glide Audio System
A client from Chesterfield contacted Extreme Audio for some assistance in upgrading the audio system on his 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. The client already had a list of products he wanted to use on the bike and was interested in our expertise in ensuring the choices were appropriate. After talking about how he listens to Read More…
BMW Stereo System Upgrade for Midlothian Client
The owner of this 2015 BMW 328i recently contacted the team at Extreme Audio in Midlothian about improving the sound quality of the stereo in his car. He wasn’t happy with the dynamic range and overall tonal balance of the system. After inspecting the vehicle and talking to the client about his listening preferences and Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio X2-Series Amplifiers
The X2 series from ARC Audio includes eight amplifiers that offer the features installers need to create amazing car audio systems while delivering industry-reference performance. ARC has divided the X2 series into two sub-groups offering different cosmetic and performance characteristics. The Level 1 product group includes a monoblock along with a four- and five-channel amplifier Read More…
Magnificent Audio Upgrade for Amelia Chevrolet Corvette Client
A client from Amelia recently visited Extreme Audio to inquire about upgrading the car audio system in his C5 Chevrolet Corvette. He wasn’t impressed with the volume capabilities, clarity or bass extension of the factory-installed Bose audio system and wanted to upgrade the technology in the vehicle to include smartphone integration. After inspecting the vehicle, 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…
Apple CarPlay and Audio Upgrades for Chesterfield Jeep Wrangler Client
A client from Chesterfield recently contacted Extreme Audio to inquire about upgrading the radio in his Jeep Wrangler to include Apple CarPlay. After seeing all the Jeep-specific upgrades available from Alpine, the client decided that new speakers, a subwoofer and a five-channel amp would make driving his off-roader much more enjoyable. Alpine Restyle Jeep Radio Read More…
Charlottesville VW Client Gets Extreme GTI Audio System Upgrade
A repeat client from Charlottesville recently contacted Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville to inquire about upgrading the audio system in his new 2018 VW Golf GTI. He liked the sound system we had installed in his Nissan Frontier and wanted something equally cool in his new car. After looking at the Golf, we sketched out a Read More…
A Glen Allen Client Chooses Extreme Audio for Jeep Wrangler Upgrades
The owner of this Jeep Wrangler lives in Glen Allen and recently visited Extreme Audio to discuss an audio system upgrade. We listened to his performance goals and had a look at the vehicle to determine the best approach to meeting his expectations. After letting him listen to a few speaker options in our store, Read More…
Street Glide Sound System Upgrade for Chesterfield Client
A client from Chesterfield stopped in at our Midlothian location, looking to upgrade the audio in his brand-new 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. He’d seen a bunch of our builds online and wanted to step up the volume and clarity of his Harley audio a notch. After going over the various options, we made a plan Read More…
Serious Upgrades for Stafford Honda Goldwing Audio System
A client from Stafford, VA, recently contacted us about his 2014 Honda Goldwing audio system. We’d recently upgraded the front speakers and added an amplifier to them. Now he was ready for a much bigger step. The front fairing speakers in a Honda Goldwing are 5 1⁄4” round. There really isn’t room for additional speakers, Read More…
Chesterfield Client Upgrades 2005 Supra Boat Audio System
A client from Chesterfield recently stopped in, looking to do some upgrades to his 2005 Supra boat audio system. The tower speakers that were originally installed on the boat were in rough shape, and with everyone in the family at 6 ft+, they were tired of ducking to keep from hitting their heads. We removed Read More…
Midlothian Client Upgrades 2016 Road Glide Ultra CVO Stereo
A client from Chesterfield dropped by our Midlothian facility, looking to upgrade the stereo system in his 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra CVO. We’d recently done a wiring rescue on his brother’s Harley, and he wanted to upgrade from the Harley Boom! Audio system currently on his bike. Even with three separate amplifiers in the Read More…
Chester Motorcycle Enthusiast Upgrades Harley Electra Glide Stereo
A client from Chester stopped by to see us late last year, looking into options for upgrading the stereo in his 2013 Electra Glide Ultra Limited. He wasn’t looking to do the upgrade any time soon, but wanted to know his options for when he was ready. We’re happy to say that he popped back Read More…
Church Road Client Upgrades 2005 Maxum Boat Audio System
A regular client of ours recently stopped by with his 2005 Maxum boat, looking to make some serious audio upgrades. We’d previously upgraded a couple of his motorcycles, and his truck, so he knew we were the ones to take care of the boat. After scoping out the existing system, we decided that the best Read More…
North Dinwiddie Client Upgrades Kawasaki Vaquero Audio & Accessories
A client from North Dinwiddie recently stopped by looking for an audio upgrade for his 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero. We’d done stereo system upgrades to his friend’s Harley Davidson StreetGlide, as well as his Indian Roadmaster, and he’d been very happy with our work. After going over some options, we decided that components from ARC Audio Read More…
Product Spotlight: Arc Audio XDi1100.5 and XDi1200.6 Amplifiers
When it comes to choosing an amplifier to make our clients’ audio systems sound great, the ARC Audio XDi1100.5 and XDi1200.6 are our No. 1 choices at Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian. These amplifiers feature state-of-the-art designs that allow them to produce amazing power from an extremely compact chassis. Flexible system configuration features make Read More…
