Introductory Guide to High-Performance Audio Systems: Stereo - Surround Sound - Home Theater |
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| Title: | Introductory Guide to High-Performance Audio Systems: Stereo - Surround Sound - Home Theater |
| Author: | Robert Harley |
| Publisher: | Acapella Publishing |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 01 April, 2007 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0978649303 / 9780978649302 |
| List Price: | $19.95 |
| You Save: | $6.38 |
| Amazon Price: | $13.57 |
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Product Description
How to choose, set up, and enjoy the latest high-technology audio systems are all given expert insight in this indispensable guide for stereo shoppers. Consumers today often use home-audio systems for both stereo music and surround-sound music, they buy multichannel systems instead of two-channel stereo systems, they may have HDTV and flat-panel televisions, and they have largely moved to in-wall and on-wall loudspeakers rather than floorstanding units. Questions relating to all of these changes are covered in a novice-friendly way, as well as Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio formats, and all of the latest surround-sound formats for home theater. The emphasis is not only on solving shopping dilemmas, but also on getting great sound from an audio system.
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Customer Reviews:
• Great Book
04 September, 2008
The author is very knowledgeable about audio and video systems. It is very helpful for people looking to buy an audio system. HIGHLY RECOMENDED!
- Amazon Customer Review
• High-performance Audio Systems
27 January, 2008
I found that chapter 12 answered my questions on room design for optimal acoustics, and speaker placement. If you would like to gain audiophile knowledge this is definitely the book for you.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Pahm
18 February, 2009
It's a good book to start with. Gives you a broad picture of almost every aspects of High End Audio. Functional descriptions as well as advices for how to set up a very professional and good sounding system
- Amazon Customer Review
• A Fun Read And A Good Introduction To High-end Audio And Equipment
05 June, 2009
I purchased this book primarily to give me a better overview of equipment so that I can make better-informed decisions on upgrading my 7.1 channel system that I also use for 2-channel music. I really liked the book. It was easy reading and went into some great detail about different types of equipment. The book doesn't/won't promote any particular brands. Rather, it emphasizes 1) What to look for 2) The types of pros and cons with different types of equipment 3) the critical importance of matching components throughout the sound chain and 4) that developing a good relationship with a high-end dealer and reading high-end magazine reviews are key.
I don't have a lot of money to spend so I want to make sure that if/when I make any equipment purchases I do so wisely. I appreciated the section on used and demo equipment (along with the pitfalls) and also there's a good section on your approach: buying a system all at once or upgrading one component at a time.
If you are into audio and want to learn more then this is a good, enjoyable text for you to own.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Guide To Audio Purchase
13 November, 2009
This is a good basic book for someone who is interested in getting a broad view of stereo/audio equipment. For somebody like me, who has not kept up with audiophile equipment for 20 years, it was a good book. There is more detail than I need , but that's good--I am sure I will go back to it.
- Amazon Customer Review
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