Auto Audio [Paperback]

Andrew Yoder (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071477535 | ISBN-13: 978-0071477536 | Publication Date: July 4, 2008 | Edition: 3

SLASH COSTS FROM YOUR CAR STEREO INSTALLATION WITH THIS EASY-TO-USE, DO-IT-YOURSELF GUIDE!

Get money-saving, step-by-step guidance on adding the latest stereo technologies to your vehicle-with the fully revised Third Edition of McGraw-Hill's classic Auto Audio: Choosing, Installing, and Maintaining Car Stereo Systems.

Written in clear, everyday language and bolstered by a wealth of illustrations, this info-packed volume gives you the inside scoop on choosing stereo, amplifier, and speaker systems-all customized according to your needs and budget. You'll also discover creative ideas and sure-fire methods for installing those systems-and get expert guidance on troubleshooting the problems that often interfere with DIY installations. With Auto Audio, you'll:

• Save money on installation and service charges
• Avoid damage to your new stereo system due to improper installation or use
• Find the right system based on your needs
• Fix minor problems and avoid repair fees
• And more!

ROLL WITH THE HOTTEST TECHNOLOGIES!

For those in tune with the leading edge of technology, Auto Audio delivers a detailed overview of the hottest trends in vehicular sound and vision. From MP3 and mobile video to the seemingly limitless pleasures of satellite radio, rigging your ride with the latest systems is now clearly within your reach.

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About the Author

A McGraw-Hill author and former TAB Electronics Managing Editor, Andrew Yoder has authored over a dozen critically acclaimed books on radio, audio and electronics, including Auto Audio (1/e, 2/e), Home Audio, Pirate Radio Stations, Complete Shortwave Listener’s Handbook and the TAB Electronics Yellow Pages. His articles have appeared in Electronics Now, Radio!, Popular Electronics, New Jersey Monthly, CB Radio, and Popular Communications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 3 edition (July 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071477535
• ISBN-13: 978-0071477536
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,970,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No stars for auto audio, August 22, 2003

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Chris (Malta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Auto Audio (Paperback)

I would rate this book at 0 stars if I could, but 1 star is the minimum. Just think about the fact that this book has an infinite number of pages which narrate the history of car audio, the first amplifiers and how they worked, the first transistors,bla bla bla. - All of this without explaining some usefull information such as wire connections, amp channel manipulation, etc. I bought this book but I was very disappointed. I read a lot of books about auto audio, and I must say that this book is not usefull at all, especially to beginners. Dont repeat my mistake by buying this book.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for a beginner- intermediate, March 14, 2000

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Alfred Ramirez (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Auto Audio/Choosing, Installing & Maintaining Car Stereo Systems: Selection Assembly Installation Maintenance Repair (Paperback)

Good book but still there are some questions that may remain unanswered. The book does not explain that good the various ways of conecting speakers to amps meaning the total watts that may come out of a channel, that sort of thing.More diagrams of actual conections would make an even nicer book. On the other side for a beginner is a very good book, for someone who just really started on this hobby. And still it gives a good tecnical explanation of crossovers, but as the title of the book mentioned is a book for beginners.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Informative, December 21, 2001

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Joe J. Kern (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Auto Audio (Paperback)

This book is so easy to read and understand. Unless you have experience, this is probably the only book available that will explain audio and car audio concepts in a language you can understand. I've read other books, and so many were frustrating because they say "Assumes some knowledge of car audio" in the intorduction. This really means "I'm not going to bother defining half of my terms so that you will be left very confused and frustrated trying to make sense of what I'm talking about." Not so with Auto Audio. I understood everything he said, and it was very useful.