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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 wantIdentifying good sound quality when you hear itAdding components to a factory systemChoosing a video player, hands-free phone system, amplifiers, speakers, and moreFinding a reliable installer (today’s automotive electronics systems are so complex that you probably won’t want to go it alone)Understanding warranties and returnsProtecting and insuring your systemCar 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?
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.
Foreword xxiIntroduction 1Part I: Starting with Sound Advice 5Chapter 1: Exploring the World of Car Audio 7Chapter 2: Considering Stock Systems 17Chapter 3: Knowing What Sounds Good 23Part II: Shopping for a Great System 33Chapter 4: Finding the Right Retail Experience 35Chapter 5: Installing Your System: Going Pro or Going Solo 45Part III: Selecting the Best Components 55Chapter 6: Starting with the Head 57Chapter 7: Carrying All Your Tunes 63Chapter 8: The Golden Age of Wireless 75Chapter 9: Moving Pictures 83Chapter 10: Considering Head Unit Features 97Chapter 11: Pumping Up the Volume 111Chapter 12: Choosing the Right Amplifier 121Chapter 13: Installing an Amplifier 135Chapter 14: Sounding Off with Speakers 145Chapter 15: Installing Speakers 159Chapter 16: Going Low with Subwoofers 173Chapter 17: Equalizing, Processing, and Crossing Over 199Part IV: Tying It All Together 211Chapter 18: Wiring Your Car Audio System 213Chapter 19: Gearing Up with Accessories 227Chapter 20: Tuning Your System 241Part V: Protecting Your System and Yourself 253Chapter 21: Securing and Insuring Your System 255Chapter 22: Keeping Safe and Legal 265Part VI: The Part of Tens 269Chapter 23: Ten Steps to Great Sound 271Chapter 24: Ten Questions to Ask Your Salesperson or Installer 277Chapter 25: Ten Steps to Maintaining Your System 281Glossary 285Index 293