{"product_id":"car-audio-for-dummies-isbn-9780470151587","title":"Car Audio For Dummies","description":"Thinking about a knockout audio system for your car? Not sure what you need, want, or can afford? \u003ci\u003eCar Audio For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a great place to find some answers!  \u003cp\u003eBut 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! \u003ci\u003eCar Audio For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFiguring out what kind of equipment you need to do what you want\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying good sound quality when you hear it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdding components to a factory system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing a video player, hands-free phone system, amplifiers, speakers, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding a reliable installer (today’s automotive electronics systems are so complex that you probably won’t want to go it alone)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding warranties and returns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtecting and insuring your system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCar Audio For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Starting with Sound Advice 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Exploring the World of Car Audio 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Considering Stock Systems 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Knowing What Sounds Good 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Shopping for a Great System 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Finding the Right Retail Experience 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Installing Your System: Going Pro or Going Solo 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Selecting the Best Components 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Starting with the Head 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Carrying All Your Tunes 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Golden Age of Wireless 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Moving Pictures 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Considering Head Unit Features 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Pumping Up the Volume 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Choosing the Right Amplifier 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Installing an Amplifier 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Sounding Off with Speakers 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Installing Speakers 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Going Low with Subwoofers 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Equalizing, Processing, and Crossing Over 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Tying It All Together 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Wiring Your Car Audio System 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Gearing Up with Accessories 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Tuning Your System 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Protecting Your System and Yourself 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Securing and Insuring Your System 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Keeping Safe and Legal 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Steps to Great Sound 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Questions to Ask Your Salesperson or Installer 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Steps to Maintaining Your System 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDoug Newcomb\u003c\/b\u003e has evaluated hundreds of car audio, video, and navigation systems for leading car stereo publications including \u003ci\u003eCar Audio and Electronics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCar Stereo Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMobile Entertainment\u003c\/i\u003e. 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