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by Mark Rumreich (Author) "Here are a few questions you need to ask yourself before you start to design your system: How long am I going to keep this..." (more)
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Overall, this book is a welcome oasis of knowledge and affordable car stereo solutions amidst a desert of info-barren hype in the car stereo magazines. And Mr. Rumreich's comprehensive description, explanation, and wide spectrum of solutions will enable you to have first-rate mobile sound with a modest budget. As an old car-stereo fanatic, I highly recommend this book. (Speaker Builder ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The first edition of this book was written six years ago. Since then, there have been some significant developments in the area of car audio (and video). In addition, many of the products featured in the first edition are now obsolete. While the first edition of the book continues to sell, we have seen a bit of a slow-down at major accounts. This edition promises to be even more successful than the last. Car Stereo Cookbook, 2e is a completely revamped edition of a hugely successful title that continues to sell. This revised book will include new information on mobile video, satellite radio, mp3, wma, digital broadcast radio, and will eliminate the out-of-date products that are no longer pertinent.

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 2 edition (April 29, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071448470
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071448475
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #323,511 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Car Stereo Cookbook, December 13, 1999
I give due credit for my outstanding audio to the "Car Stereo Cookbook". I found far more audio system information than I will ever need, but scanning through the chapters(and actually reading some) gave me the information I needed to design and install a system in my vehicle. I thought subs were only for gangsta's, but this 44 year old avid hunter now has one in my 4x4 truck, and wouldn't trade for it. Although Rumreich does get rather technical in some areas, the average handyman possessing an average dose of common sense can navigate this sea of information quite easily. Thanks Mark for this great source of "do it yourself" info!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Undefined Terms, December 22, 2001
By Joe J. Kern (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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Rumreich makes the undefinable assumption that the reader "is a beginner but has some knowledge of car stereos." So exactly how much knowledge is that? Much of the information takes you from beginner to intermediate, but many terms remain undefined. Who's to say that the reader should already know the difference between a 12dB/octave slope and an 18dB/octave slope in a crossover? I sure didn't, and I had to look at another book to find out, making me question the usefulness of this book. A safer bet for a beginner would be Auto Audio by Andrew Yoder. However, there is some original information, such as the sections on Factory Hi-Fi systems by Bose and Ford.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not very helpful for a beginner do-it-yourself, May 2, 2004
By E. Laneville (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This book covers a lot of basics, but it contains virtually no help with running your wires through your car, which to me seems to be the biggest logistical problem with installing car stereo, when you are an amateur. The step of wiring your amp to your car battery is explained in a line or two, with no hints on how to retrieve the wires on the other side of the car's firewall.

It also is a shameless plug for Crutchfield, their name gets mentioned every second page or so.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good information, excellent diagrams and pictures
I started this book with a mild understanding of car stereo's and installation and by the time I was done I was customizing my own stereo with ease. Read more
Published 17 months ago by T. Foldager

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent cookbook for car stereo installation
This book provides excellent background info, good design criteria, and photos illustrating similar installations to those discussed in the different sections. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ben W. Carr Jr.

1.0 out of 5 stars Make sure you get the right edition of this book.
I ordered this book from one of the Amazon partners and received the 1998 edition of the book.

Let me just say that A LOT has happened on the car audio scene since... Read more
Published on July 3, 2006 by Axel Wulff

3.0 out of 5 stars How much did the manufacturers pay for this ad?
I've started a car audio retail business with my brother. He's the technical guy, and I'm the business guy (working on my MBA now). Read more
Published on March 19, 2006 by Donald R. Carroll

3.0 out of 5 stars Jack of all trades...master of none
I took a pretty optimistic approach when reading this book, waiting for the meaty stuff to begin...i was still waiting when i got to the index! Read more
Published on December 21, 2004 by Norman Repacholi

3.0 out of 5 stars Contains some helpful tips
With a book of almost 300 pages I expected much more detailed explanations. The author introduces technical aspects but hardly ever explains what they mean ie cross over slopes... Read more
Published on April 25, 2004 by johnny

4.0 out of 5 stars Car Stereo Cookbook - A Must Have Reference Book
I had a basic knowledge of car stereo before I purchased this book. The book helped me to design and install a multi speaker/multi amp system in my truck. Read more
Published on March 29, 2004 by G. A. Marconi

4.0 out of 5 stars good review
Its a good book, you do need a little knowledge of car audio but not too much is required. I recommend it as more of a reference for experienced car audio fanatics or the amateur.
Published on October 16, 2003 by chouillion44

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT FOR AMATURES!!!
This book is certainly not for amatures. This book was so full of technical mumbo jumbo and wiring diagrams that I thought I needed a degree in electrical enginering to... Read more
Published on July 24, 2003 by J. Hall

5.0 out of 5 stars Ian C. Purdie, VK2TIP's Review
My review copy of "Car Stereo Cookbook", (How to Design, Choose, and Install Car Stereo Systems), is very well written by Mark Rumreich. Read more
Published on June 22, 2002 by Ian C. Purdie

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