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by Doug Newcomb (Author), Mike Mettler (Foreword by)
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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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
Author Biography
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.
