Car Audio For Dummies

Decide on the right system for you and your car

Face the music -- and the phone and video -- with this sound advice!

Want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard? Or are you more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? This book can help with either project and many others. From planning your system and buying components to getting them installed and protecting your investment, here's the scoop.

Discover how to:
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Add components to a factory system
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Identify good sound when you hear it
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Understand warranties and returns
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Find a reliable installer
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Protect and insure your system
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Choose a video player

Foreword.

Introduction.

Part I: Starting with Sound Advice.

Chapter 1: Exploring the World of Car Audio.

Chapter 2: Considering Stock Systems.

Chapter 3: Knowing What Sounds Good.

Part II: Shopping for a Great System.

Chapter 4: Finding the Right Retail Experience.

Chapter 5: Installing Your System: Going Pro or Going Solo.

Part III: Selecting the Best Components.

Chapter 6: Starting with the Head.

Chapter 7: Carrying All Your Tunes.

Chapter 8: The Golden Age of Wireless.

Chapter 9: Moving Pictures.

Chapter 10: Considering Head Unit Features.

Chapter 11: Pumping Up the Volume.

Chapter 12: Choosing the Right Amplifier.

Chapter 13: Installing an Amplifier.

Chapter 14: Sounding Off with Speakers.

Chapter 15: Installing Speakers.

Chapter 16: Going Low with Subwoofers.

Chapter 17: Equalizing, Processing, and Crossing Over.

Part IV: Tying It All Together.

Chapter 18: Wiring Your Car Audio System.

Chapter 19: Gearing Up with Accessories.

Chapter 20: Tuning Your System.

Part V: Protecting Your System and Yourself.

Chapter 21: Securing and Insuring Your System.

Chapter 22: Keeping Safe and Legal.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 23: Ten Steps to Great Sound.

Chapter 24: Ten Questions to Ask Your Salesperson or Installer.

Chapter 25: Ten Steps to Maintaining Your System.

Glossary.

Index.