ARC Audio is known across the aftermarket motorcycle industry for having introduced some of the first audio upgrade packages specifically for Harley-Davidsons. The MOTO720 is the company’s second generation of extreme-power, motorcycle-specific amplifiers. With four channels of amplification and all the system configuration tools your installer will ever need, this amp should be at the Read More…
Custom Audio Upgrade for Moseley Jeep Wrangler
A client from Moseley recently contacted the team at Extreme Audio to inquire about upgrading the stereo in his 2020 Jeep Wrangler. As is common with owners of the new JL-chassis Jeeps, he wasn’t impressed with the clarity or output capabilities of the factory-installed sound system. We’ve already seen a few of these new Wranglers Read More…
Stereo Upgrade for Midlothian BMW K1600 GTL Motorcycle
The owner of this cool 2016 BMW Motorrad K1600GTL visited Extreme Audio in Midlothian to inquire about upgrading the stereo system. The bike comes with a basic sound system, but as is the case with most factory-installed stereos, it doesn’t play loudly enough. Working with the client and his resources, we designed an impressive upgrade Read More…
Beaverdam Client Upgrades Acura MDX Stereo System
After having his 2018 Acura MDX SUV upgraded with sound deadening, this Beaverdam-based client returned to Extreme Audio to inquire about upgrading the stereo system. The SoundShield sound deadening had done a great job of reducing the background noise level in the cabin, but it highlighted just how bad the factory audio system sounded. After Read More…
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio ARC Amplifiers
Based in Modesto, California, ARC Audio is one of the few mobile electronics companies that still designs its amplifiers from scratch in the United States. The ARC Series trio of amplifiers represents a high-performance mobile audio amplification solution that incorporates features that aren’t available from competing products. Let’s take a look at what makes the Read More…
Premium Stereo Upgrade for Midlothian Hyundai Veloster
A client from Midlothian recently visited Extreme Audio in hopes of improving the performance of the stereo in his 2013 Hyundai Veloster. After talking about what he hoped to improve, we offered him the chance to audition several of the upgrades we have available. He was immediately impressed by the improvement in clarity, bass extension Read More…
Sony and Arc Audio Upgrade for North Dinwiddie 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero
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…
