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"Many books have been written about the subject in the last 50 years, but the book that certainly opened the eyes of many people going into audio is Sound System Engineering" - Sound & Video Contractor, April 2000

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"Many books have been written about the subject in the last 50 years, but the book that certainly opened the eyes of many people going into audio is Sound System Engineering" - Sound & Video Contractor, April 2000

"...it is the first choice for my bookshelf." - Sound & Video Contractor, April 2000
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  • Hardcover: 665 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (June 2, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240803051
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240803050
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.7 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on audio engineering, June 2, 1999
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This book will help you to design a P.A. system correctly as well as solve problems with existing systems. It handles all aspects of almost any type of sound system. This book is a must for any person that is serious about sound systems and audio engineering. If you are serious and have no books on the topic, then this is the first one to buy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Audio System Engineering, September 23, 2006
This review is from: Sound System Engineering, Third Edition (Hardcover)
This is THE BIBLE on sound system engineering. You'll find no better reference for sound system issues in an easy to understand book. This is not for the novice who knows nothing of sound or physics or math. It's for those that truely understand basic concepts and want to learn "how sound works".
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is my Bible!, May 31, 2001
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Unfortunately, my English (I am Russian sound engineer living in Moscow) is not good enough to express how important is this book for me. Everything I know about sound systems (apart from my personal experience) I've learned from this book. I could only wish to see it some day to be published in Russian. I would translate it just for fun! There are so many myths in pro audio and sound system installation. This book helps to get rid of them. I read this book every day and every time learn something new. THANK YOU MR. DAVIS!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Quite alot of depth
It's quite advanced and if you can understand the math and topics presented, you likely didnt need this book in the first place.
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5.0 out of 5 stars There is alot to like here
I have collected and used books on sound system engineering for many years and this book has quickly become my favorite. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars What you need to know and then some.
One of the better books in my collection, and I have many on acoustics and audio from the highly technical to hands-on.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must acoustic engineering handbook
I owned 1st version before and the 3rd revision is a more complete version and gives more information on digital processing aspect.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great mid level text
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2.0 out of 5 stars High expectations low return
Very esoteric, helpful if your having and argument about the physics of sound.... Old, out of date pictures and test instruments. Read more
Published on March 22, 2003 by Brian

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD HANDBOOK
A clear installation guide for all sound engineers that covers all audio aspect and problems! Exellent.This is a "must" in sound engineers collection books!
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