Conquering Car Audio: How to Build a Great Car Audio System the First Time

Car audio enthusiasts seeking guidance on installing or upgrading a system have had very few resources to guide them. Even worse, available information often conflicts with each other, leading to confusion or—even worse—terrible audio. Fortunately, this guide consolidates the most accurate information into one resource so you can make sense of it all. In an easy-to-read and entertaining format, you’ll learn how to: choose equipment, including speakers, amplifiers, and head units; decide where to locate and how to enclose speakers; and tie fundamental audio principles together. The author also examines how upholstery, cabin shape, dash surfaces, and the shape and quantity of glass contribute to the acoustic signature of a car’s interior and how they should influence audio design. While there are numerous audio systems in the various makes of vehicles, aficionados of sound quality want something more than what comes standard from the manufacturer.