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Customize Your Ride's Wheels & Reap A Full List Of Benefits

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Some would say the car you drive is a direct reflection of your personality. If that's the case and you see it that way, there's no way you plan to be stuck with a cookie-cutter vehicle that is just the same as so many others on the roadway. Car customization sure can be fun, but when it comes down to the brass text, car customization offers a lot of advantages.

One of the first places to start making the vehicle you drive all your own is at the wheels. Customizing your vehicle from the ground up is easy, since there are so many different rim, wheel, and tire choices available, especially if you work with a cutting-edge supplier. Whether it's chromed out dropstar rims you want or flashy colored wheels , you should check out some of the advantages that come along with wheel customization.

Stand Out from the Rest

At the top of the list of advantages is one that cannot be ignored: custom wheels just give your car a touch of individual flair. Replacing the rims with a style that is off-beat from what the factory released the model with can give a car or truck a completely different personality. For example, if you take a typical Ford Taurus sedan (often deemed a family ride) and dress it up with new kickin rims, the car automatically exudes a different appeal.

Changing out the rims makes a vehicle look good, but perhaps there is also value in a vehicle looking different. Your vehicle will be easier for you to pick out from a crowd in a parking lot and will even be easier to recognize as your vehicle in the eyes of onlookers.

Boost the Value of Your Ride

Customized rides automatically gain clout in the marketplace. Car buyers love the idea of investing in a vehicle that is unique, so they will usually pay more for a car, truck, or SUV that has customized features even if it is just the rims and wheels that have been changed.

Rims are actually one of the least expensive ways to customize your vehicle, but you could easily add rims and boost the car's price tag because of it if you decide to sell. Unlike some add-ons, such as performance mufflers or body modifications, rims almost always enhance a car's value.

Enjoy a Smoother Ride

Did you know that how your car handles is directly relational to the size of rims you have on the car? If you think about it, this is logical. Rims that support tires with a higher sidewall put more cushioning between your vehicle and the road, which means you feel less bumps and ridges as the tires roll along. However, most vehicle manufacturers opt for handling quality over comfort, which means larger rims with short-walled tires are common.

Narrow sidewalls of tires do provide better handling, but just adding a little height can boost smoothness without compromising the handling of the vehicle to an excessive degree. Therefore, just trading in your large tire rims for a custom set that is slightly smaller, can make a huge difference in how smooth every rotation is against the pavement as you drive. Additionally, variances in weight with different rim types can make a difference in smoothness.

Find the Wheels for Your Vehicle and Reap the Rewards

At the end of the day, the wheels of your vehicle should be carefully considered when you want the best in aesthetics and function. If you are looking for new rims and tires for your vehicle, reach out to us at Extreme Audio for help.

Tips For Placing Your Television & Speakers In Your New Home Theater

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

A nice television and a quality surround sound system are enough to make an impact with any home theater setup. However, there are some good rules to follow to ensure the placement of all these items is ideal in your home theater.

Television Size and Placement

Do not always assume that a huge television is going to make your home theater great. There are size considerations that you must think about once you factor in how far away you are sitting from your TV.
If you are sitting very far away, you won't be able to see the high resolution of a smaller TV. If you are sitting too close you may find yourself physically moving your head to see the entire image on a jumbo television.
There are some basic guidelines to follow when it comes to TV placement—these depend on how far away you sit and the TV's resolution. Let these viewing distances dictate how big of a television you purchase for your home theater. If making the upgrade to a 4K Ultra HD television, consider these guidelines:
• 50" 4K = 2.9 feet away
• 60" 4K = 3.8 feet away
• 70" 4K = 4.4 feet away
As you can see, you really need to sit close to a 4K TV to be able to see the additional resolution. A 1080p television allows you to sit much farther away while still being able to notice the resolution.
• 50" 1080p = 6.3 feet away
• 60" 1080p = 7 feet away
• 70" 1080p = 8.9 feet away
You can save money by purchasing a 1080p television if you know your viewing distance will be far away in your home theater.

Speaker Placement

You may understand the basic placement of the speakers in a surround sound system. The left, center and right speaker go in the front, and the left and right stereo speakers are placed behind you. There is some logic to how these speakers are placed that can really make them shine in a home theater setup.
Front Stereo Speakers
The ideal placement for the front left and right speakers will be to line them up with your television at the height of your ears when seated. If you cannot mount the speakers at ear height, direct them to your ears by tilting them down or up.
The distance between the stereo speakers should match the distance that you are sitting from the television. For example, if you are sitting 6 feet from the television, then each stereo speaker needs to be 3 feet away from the television.
Center Speaker
The center speaker should be aligned with the center of your television. The speaker should also be pointing toward your seat, so be prepared to tilt your center speaker when mounted directly above or below the television. You should be able to see the speaker with nothing obstructing its path.
Rear Surround Speakers
The distance between your seat and each rear speaker should match the distance between your seat and the front speakers. If you sit closer to the rear wall where the speakers are mounted then an ideal setup will require the rear surround speakers to be mounted much farther apart than the front stereo speakers. This helps the speakers to stay in sync and remain at the proper volume as sound travels to you.
Subwoofer
The nice thing about a subwoofer is that it can go almost anywhere in the room. Its placement really depends on how much bass you want to feel when watching television. Experiment with where it goes and what sounds best to you. You can try placing it directly behind your couch or in the corner to have the sound waves reverberate off the wall.
Does all of this seem way too complicated to set up on your own? The experts at Extreme Audio can optimize your space for the ultimate home theater experience.

Home Theater Speakers: How Many Do You Need?

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Are you ready to build your dream home theater? If so, you will want to take some time to plan how the sound system is going to be installed in the room. You probably already know about the standard 5.1 sound system, but your research may have opened your eyes and ears to potentially installing a 7.1 or 9.1 speaker system in your home theater. Before you automatically assume that more speakers will be better, understand what separates these 3 surround sound setups.

5.1 Sound

A 5.1 sound system will be the most common setup for speakers. It uses a combination of 6 speakers to provide the minimum for a full surround sound experience. The speaker's positions include:

Front center
Front left
Front right
Rear left
Rear right
Subwoofer

The subwoofer is considered the .1 of a 5.1 speaker set up since it just outputs the low frequencies. Placement of the subwoofer is much less important than the other 5 speakers, but factors must be considered such as how the bass sound will bounce off nearby walls.

Many home theater enthusiasts decide to install a 5.1 sound setup because the video content that supports 5.1 sound is incredibly common. It is rare to find a DVD or Blu-ray movie these days that does not support a minimum of 5.1 sound. Prime time TV shows often support 5.1 sound as well.

Consider 5.1 sound as the minimum for a true home theater experience. It provides the experience of hearing sound travel behind you and make your television show or movie more immersive.

7.1 Sound

As the name implies, a 7.1 speaker setup adds two additional speakers to a home theater.

Right surround
Left surround

The height of the two additional surround speakers should be at the height of your ears when sitting down to watch TV. The placement should be to the direct sides of your seating area for maximum effect.

The purpose of these two surround speakers is to give you the feeling that you are in the scene on TV. They often produce ambient sound to create this effect.

Prime time television shows will not have a 7.1 mix for their show lineup. However, sound will be sent to these two additional surround speakers. You will hear a mix of the front and rear speakers out of the surround speakers when they are not being used in the sound mix.

7.1 sound is available on Blu-ray movie releases, but the sound mix is nowhere near as common as 5.1 sound. Expect to experience 7.1 sound on the major blockbuster movies made in Hollywood. Despite the frequent lack of 7.1 sound Blu-ray releases, 7.1 sound is still popular among home theater enthusiasts. 7.1 sound helps bring the theater experience to the home, which simulates the effect of speakers along the side of the theater.

9.1 Sound

9.1 sound systems will add two additional speakers to the front of the surround sound setup.

Right wide
Left wide

These two speakers are placed between the front speakers surround speakers. The purpose is to add additional precision to the sound mix by allowing you to hear things move across the television screen and around you.

While there are not many major releases that support 9.1 sound, the speakers are still added to the mix by simulating what should be coming out of the speakers. The audio produced will not be based on a discrete audio track for a true 9.1 experience, but it will still be able to give the soundtrack additional dimension.

Contact Extreme Audio if you need assistance selecting or installing a home theater system .

When To Replace Your Tires

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Your tires are the foundation of your car, but regular use can cause the tread to become worn down. In addition, pot holes, curbs or accidents can cause damage. To know when to replace your tires consider wear and seasonal conditions.

Wear And Damage

Every time you take your vehicle on the road, your vehicle’s treads give the car traction. Even driving on smooth roads will cause wear over time. Fortunately, it is easy to determine if your tires need to be replaced due to normal use; all you need is a penny. If you can see all of Lincon’s head when inserting the penny head-side down in the tread, it is time to replace them. Beyond normal wear, you may also need new wheels if you hit something or cause damage. A cut, tear or visible bulge in the tire indicates problems that require replacing it.

Seasonal Conditions

If you live in an area where winters are harsh with snow, ice and unsafe roads, you may also want to replace your tires for winter driving. Tires designed for winter weather can improve traction on slippery roads, but also cost more. Toyo tires offer durable all season tires so that winter weather doesn’t hold you back.
For more information about when to replace your tires, call Extreme Audio in Savannah at 912-421-0569.