Car Audio For Dummies

Introduction.

Part I: Starting with Sound Advice.

Chapter 1: Exploring the World of Car Audio.

Chapter 2: Considering Stock Systems.

Chapter 3: Knowing What Sounds Good.

Part II: Shopping for a Great System.

Chapter 4: Finding the Right Retail Experience.

Chapter 5: Installing Your System: Going Pro or Going Solo.

Part III: Selecting the Best Components.

Chapter 6: Starting with the Head.

Chapter 7: Carrying All Your Tunes.

Chapter 8: The Golden Age of Wireless.

Chapter 9: Moving Pictures.

Chapter 10: Considering Head Unit Features.

Chapter 11: Pumping Up the Volume.

Chapter 12: Choosing the Right Amplifier.

Chapter 13: Installing an Amplifier.

Chapter 14: Sounding Off with Speakers.

Chapter 15: Installing Speakers.

Chapter 16: Going Low with Subwoofers.

Chapter 17: Equalizing, Processing, and Crossing Over.

Part IV: Tying It All Together.

Chapter 18: Wiring Your Car Audio System.

Chapter 19: Gearing Up with Accessories.

Chapter 20: Tuning Your System.

Part V: Protecting Your System and Yourself.

Chapter 21: Securing and Insuring Your System.

Chapter 22: Keeping Safe and Legal.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 23: Ten Steps to Great Sound.

Chapter 24: Ten Questions to Ask Your Salesperson or Installer.

Chapter 25: Ten Steps to Maintaining Your System.

Glossary.

Index.