Doug Newcomb

Car Audio For Dummies (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Thinking about a knockout audio system for your car? Not sure what you need, want, or can afford? Car Audio For Dummies is a great place to find some answers! But wait -- what if speakers that vibrate your floorboards don't turn you on? What if you're thinking more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? Surprise! Car Audio For Dummies can give you a hand there, too. Whether you want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard or you want to keep the soccer team entertained on the way to the tournament, this friendly guide can help. From planning your system and buying components to getting them installed and protecting your investment, you'll find plenty of wise advice. Get the scoop on: * Figuring out what kind of equipment you need to do what you want * Identifying good sound quality when you hear it * Adding components to a factory system * Choosing a video player, hands-free phone system, amplifiers, speakers, and more * Finding a reliable installer (today's automotive electronics systems are so complex that you probably won't want to go it alone) * Understanding warranties and returns * Protecting and insuring your system Car Audio For Dummies is sort of like that knowledgeable friend you want to take along when you tackle a project like this. Sounds like a good idea, doesn't it?

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Februar 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470286333
• Artikelnr.: 37291419

Autorenporträt

Doug Newcomb has evaluated hundreds of car audio, video, and navigation systems for leading car stereo publications including Car Audio and Electronics, Car Stereo Review, and Mobile Entertainment. He is also a regular on Sound & Vision radio.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword xxi
Introduction 1
Part I: Starting with Sound Advice 5
Chapter 1: Exploring the World of Car Audio 7
Chapter 2: Considering Stock Systems 17
Chapter 3: Knowing What Sounds Good 23
Part II: Shopping for a Great System 33
Chapter 4: Finding the Right Retail Experience 35
Chapter 5: Installing Your System: Going Pro or Going Solo 45
Part III: Selecting the Best Components 55
Chapter 6: Starting with the Head 57
Chapter 7: Carrying All Your Tunes 63
Chapter 8: The Golden Age of Wireless 75
Chapter 9: Moving Pictures 83
Chapter 10: Considering Head Unit Features 97
Chapter 11: Pumping Up the Volume 111
Chapter 12: Choosing the Right Amplifier 121
Chapter 13: Installing an Amplifier 135
Chapter 14: Sounding Off with Speakers 145
Chapter 15: Installing Speakers 159
Chapter 16: Going Low with Subwoofers 173
Chapter 17: Equalizing, Processing, and Crossing Over 199
Part IV: Tying It All Together 211
Chapter 18: Wiring Your Car Audio System 213
Chapter 19: Gearing Up with Accessories 227
Chapter 20: Tuning Your System 241
Part V: Protecting Your System and Yourself 253
Chapter 21: Securing and Insuring Your System 255
Chapter 22: Keeping Safe and Legal 265
Part VI: The Part of Tens 269
Chapter 23: Ten Steps to Great Sound 271
Chapter 24: Ten Questions to Ask Your Salesperson or Installer 277
Chapter 25: Ten Steps to Maintaining Your System 281
Glossary 285
Index 293