Table of Contents
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