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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Decide on the right system for you and your carFace 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:*Add components to a factory system*Identify good sound when you hear it*Understand warranties and returns*Find a reliable installer*Protect and insure your system*Choose a video player Zusammenfassung Decide on the right system for you and your carFace 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:*Add components to a factory system*Identify good sound when you hear it*Understand warranties and returns*Find a reliable installer*Protect and insure your system*Choose a video player Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
