Car Stereo Cookbook: 2nd Edition Design and build your dream mobile A/V system Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Item# 2231448470 offer details Item# 2231448470 Review Sumary 4 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email See all How-to Books Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info This audio do-it-yourselfer's classic is back in a second edition that covers late model vehicles and new technologies. Written by car audio guru Mark Rumreich, The Car Stereo Cookbook shows you how to plan your dream system, how to choose the right components, how to install your equipment properly, and how to save money in the process. This update includes information on satellite radio, mobile video, MP3 / WMA music formats, and more. The book is organized by project type — with chapters on subjects ranging from speakers, subwoofers, and amps to equalizers, bi-amping, and accessories. It's written so you can find the information you need quickly for whatever project you have in mind. The Cookbook will help you design and build a system that fits your tastes, your budget, and your vehicle. Highlights:car stereo installation how-to guideauthor: Mark Rumreichpaperback: 350 pagesdimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/4"orginally published in 1998 by McGraw-Hillwarranty: 60 daysOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 357-Page Book: The Car Stereo Cookbook (Second Edition) by Mark Rumreich Published by McGraw-Hill in 2005 Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Car Stereo Cookbook: How to Design, Choose, and Install Car Stereo Systems, Second Edition by Mark Rumreich is a comprehensive, 357-page book for car stereo enthusiasts, as well as amateur do-it-yourselfers. This second edition has updated information on mobile video, satellite radio, digital music players, and 5.1-channel audio. Chapter Titles: The chapters have the following titles: Chapter 1: Before You Begin Pages 1-10 Chapter 2: Connectors, Supplies, Tools and Techniques Pages 11-34 Chapter 3: Speakers and Speaker Projects Pages 35-60 Chapter 4: Subwoofers and Subwoofer Projects Pages 61-130 Chapter 5: Head Unit Projects Pages 131-168 Chapter 6: Mobile Video and 5.1 Channel Audio Pages 169-194 Chapter 7: Amplifiers and Amplifier Projects Pages 195-238 Chapter 8: Equalizers and Equalizer Projects Pages 239-248 Chapter 9: Biamping and Crossovers Pages 249-272 Chapter 10: Changer and Player Projects Pages 273-294 Chapter 11: Accessories Pages 295-310 Chapter 12: Battling Noise Pages 311-336 In Addition, it includes: Recommended Mail-Order Suppliers Page 337 Recommended Reading Page 338 Bibliography Page 341 Index Page 345 Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. 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I've learned alot more about sound systems and installations. Even though I haven't done anything from the book yet. I plan to be using every little piece of information to create my own personal sound systems. The only downside to the book, is it doesn't give many good illustrations. And seems to repeat itself on many occasions. Other then that no complaints. If you plan on learning and building your own home or car stereo systems, I would recommend this book to anyone. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good information Written By Chad, Palestine, TX on Monday, April 21, 2008 There were several places in the book that went through the same information more than once but other than that I have no complaints. The book was very informative. Good explanation of everything. I especially liked the section for different wiring configurations for speakers. I feel alot more confident now in putting together my own system. I would recommend this book to anyone. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great book Written By John, Tampa on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Great details. Help me a lot! 2 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 A book everyone should read Written By Ray, Brooklyn, NY on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Before buying the car stereo cookbook, I didn't have alot of knowledge about car stereos. Only basic things. But after reading the book I learned more than I ever knew before. I had a better understanding of signal to noise ration to stereo imaging to head units. The author does a great job of recommending what to buy and not to buy. And he explains everything to you as if you were his student. He thoroughly explains each topic in a detailed manner. He does a great job of using the word "best" pertaining to how to install a component or whatever the topic he's talking about. For example: for a list of tools to get for installation for a head unit, he would have "best" circled next to a soldering iron for one of the tools. I also enjoyed his list of recommened reading which includes books, technical papers, and magazines. There's also a list of list of mail order supplier sites to choose from. Weather you're a novice or a pro, I highly recommend this book. You won't be dissapointed! I know have the confidence to install a head unit or spakers from reading this book. 68 out of 79 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-4 of 4 items Learn more about How-to Books Learn more about How-to Books Video: A Look Inside the Crutchfield MasterSheet Video: A Look Inside the Crutchfield MasterSheet Robert Ferency-Viars 2/7/2011 based on 87 ratings (2 comments) The Crutchfield MasterSheet is a vehicle-specific set of instructions that shows you how to install a receiver and speakers in your vehicle. 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This audio do-it-yourselfer's classic is back in a second edition that covers late model vehicles and new technologies. Written by car audio guru Mark Rumreich, The Car Stereo Cookbook shows you how to plan your dream system, how to choose the right components, how to install your equipment properly, and how to save money in the process. This update includes information on satellite radio, mobile video, MP3 / WMA music formats, and more. The book is organized by project type — with chapters on subjects ranging from speakers, subwoofers, and amps to equalizers, bi-amping, and accessories. It's written so you can find the information you need quickly for whatever project you have in mind. The Cookbook will help you design and build a system that fits your tastes, your budget, and your vehicle. Highlights:car stereo installation how-to guideauthor: Mark Rumreichpaperback: 350 pagesdimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/4"orginally published in 1998 by McGraw-Hillwarranty: 60 daysOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 357-Page Book: The Car Stereo Cookbook (Second Edition) by Mark Rumreich Published by McGraw-Hill in 2005 Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Car Stereo Cookbook: How to Design, Choose, and Install Car Stereo Systems, Second Edition by Mark Rumreich is a comprehensive, 357-page book for car stereo enthusiasts, as well as amateur do-it-yourselfers. This second edition has updated information on mobile video, satellite radio, digital music players, and 5.1-channel audio. Chapter Titles: The chapters have the following titles: Chapter 1: Before You Begin Pages 1-10 Chapter 2: Connectors, Supplies, Tools and Techniques Pages 11-34 Chapter 3: Speakers and Speaker Projects Pages 35-60 Chapter 4: Subwoofers and Subwoofer Projects Pages 61-130 Chapter 5: Head Unit Projects Pages 131-168 Chapter 6: Mobile Video and 5.1 Channel Audio Pages 169-194 Chapter 7: Amplifiers and Amplifier Projects Pages 195-238 Chapter 8: Equalizers and Equalizer Projects Pages 239-248 Chapter 9: Biamping and Crossovers Pages 249-272 Chapter 10: Changer and Player Projects Pages 273-294 Chapter 11: Accessories Pages 295-310 Chapter 12: Battling Noise Pages 311-336 In Addition, it includes: Recommended Mail-Order Suppliers Page 337 Recommended Reading Page 338 Bibliography Page 341 Index Page 345
5 out of 5 Car Stereo Cookbook: 2nd Edition Written By Matthew, Melbourne, Florida on Sunday, June 01, 2008 This Cookbook is very handy. I've learned alot more about sound systems and installations. Even though I haven't done anything from the book yet. I plan to be using every little piece of information to create my own personal sound systems. The only downside to the book, is it doesn't give many good illustrations. And seems to repeat itself on many occasions. Other then that no complaints. If you plan on learning and building your own home or car stereo systems, I would recommend this book to anyone. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Good information Written By Chad, Palestine, TX on Monday, April 21, 2008 There were several places in the book that went through the same information more than once but other than that I have no complaints. The book was very informative. Good explanation of everything. I especially liked the section for different wiring configurations for speakers. I feel alot more confident now in putting together my own system. I would recommend this book to anyone. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great book Written By John, Tampa on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Great details. Help me a lot! 2 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 A book everyone should read Written By Ray, Brooklyn, NY on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Before buying the car stereo cookbook, I didn't have alot of knowledge about car stereos. Only basic things. But after reading the book I learned more than I ever knew before. I had a better understanding of signal to noise ration to stereo imaging to head units. The author does a great job of recommending what to buy and not to buy. And he explains everything to you as if you were his student. He thoroughly explains each topic in a detailed manner. He does a great job of using the word "best" pertaining to how to install a component or whatever the topic he's talking about. For example: for a list of tools to get for installation for a head unit, he would have "best" circled next to a soldering iron for one of the tools. I also enjoyed his list of recommened reading which includes books, technical papers, and magazines. There's also a list of list of mail order supplier sites to choose from. Weather you're a novice or a pro, I highly recommend this book. You won't be dissapointed! I know have the confidence to install a head unit or spakers from reading this book. 68 out of 79 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about How-to Books Learn more about How-to Books Video: A Look Inside the Crutchfield MasterSheet Video: A Look Inside the Crutchfield MasterSheet Robert Ferency-Viars 2/7/2011 based on 87 ratings (2 comments) The Crutchfield MasterSheet is a vehicle-specific set of instructions that shows you how to install a receiver and speakers in your vehicle. In this video, we give you a look at all of the work... Video: Inside Crutchfield's Product Research Team Video: Inside Crutchfield's Product Research Team Zak Billmeier 5/20/2011 based on 18 ratings (3 comments) Our Product Research team examines one of every product that we have in our warehouse. Check out the steps involved in databasing a product, and where to find the info when you're shopping at... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about How-to Books
Video: A Look Inside the Crutchfield MasterSheet Video: A Look Inside the Crutchfield MasterSheet Robert Ferency-Viars 2/7/2011 based on 87 ratings (2 comments) The Crutchfield MasterSheet is a vehicle-specific set of instructions that shows you how to install a receiver and speakers in your vehicle. In this video, we give you a look at all of the work...
Video: Inside Crutchfield's Product Research Team Video: Inside Crutchfield's Product Research Team Zak Billmeier 5/20/2011 based on 18 ratings (3 comments) Our Product Research team examines one of every product that we have in our warehouse. Check out the steps involved in databasing a product, and where to find the info when you're shopping at...
