Useful Web Links and Car Audio References

The purpose of this Sticky is to provide links to useful information associated with car audio and audio in general. Often the same questions are asked over and over again, and the answers to these questions could easily be found with a simple Google search. Part of the problem that many of those new to car audio have is knowing what to search for, what the industry terms are, and who to trust. There is a lot of conflicting information, and there will certainly be conflicting information between the links below.

Car Audio.com is not providing verification that any of the information contained in the provided links is correct, nor does CA accept any liability if the information in the provided links causes damage to you or your property. Simply put, use these links at your own risk. If the authors/owners of the sites linked would like to be removed from this list please contact myself or another moderator.

Please feel free to PM comments to any of the links on these sites, and if you have links that you find value in please list them. Mods will try to keep the master list current and updated as links are added/removed.

The following links have been grouped by their content. Some links provide content that covers all of the topics.

USACi 2012 SQ Rules [color:#CC0000]NEW![/color]

http://www.soundoff.org/rules.htm

IASCA 2012 Rules -

Become a website member of IASCA.com to download the 2010 Rules

MECA 2012 Rulebook [color:#CC0000]NEW![/color]

http://www.mecacaraudio.com/dnn50/Competitors/SQL/GeneralSQLRules.aspx

Glossary

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Mobile Electronics Glossary of Terms and Definitions - ABX Comparator to Azimuth

Electrical Basics and more

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Car Audio Basics

Car Audio Basics

Car Stereo, Mobile Video, Navigation

http://www.scosche.com/media/pdf/ScoscheCarAudio%20101_DRAFT_7_18_2006.pdf

Good Resources - More Than Basics

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Basic Car Audio Electronics

The rec.audio.car FAQ

Car Alarm, Car Stereo, Mobile Video, and Cruise Control Info for Installers

Car Stereo How-to - Stereo installation, guides, and troubleshooting - Car Audio and Electronics

Car Electronic Basics NEW

Car Audio FAQ

Engineering Acoustics/Bass Reflex Enclosure Design - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

TeamROCS technical pages

rec.audio.car FAQ (Part 4/5)

Mobile Electronics Certified Professional

Frequency Charts

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Interactive Frequency Chart - Independent Recording Network

Frequency and Wavelength Calculator

Speaker Layout and Imaging

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How to Get the Best Stereo Imaging & Soundstage

Apparatus For Improving Image In Car Audio System, And Control Method Thereof

Sound Deadening

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Sound Deadener Showdown - Your Source for Sound Deadening Products and Information

Subwoofer Theory and Design guides

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Audio Innovation - by Dan Marx www.danmarx.org

rec.audio.car Frequently Asked Questions: Subwoofers

Audiogear Reviews - Enclosure Design - Introduction

The Subwoofer DIY Page

Infinite baffle woofer box

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams

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Rockford Fosgate® - Woofer WiringWizard

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams

Fiberglass Tutorials

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Fiberglass subwoofer box - a tutorial

Fiberglass Forums - Powered by vBulletin

Aperiodic Enclosures

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JL w6 in Aperiodic enclosure? - CARSOUND.COM Forum - explains the Qts required

Aperiodic Speaker Enclosure Design

Audiogear Reviews - Enclosure Design - Aperiodic Membrane

Infinite Baffle

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Audiogear Reviews - Enclosure Design - Infinite Baffle

Car Audio Subwoofer Enclosures Second Order, Infinite Baffle, Free Air

Amplifiers

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Anatomy of the Power Amplifier - Features - Car Audio and Electronics

JL Audio » header » Support » Tutorials » Tutorial: Input Sensitivity (Gain) Setting

Gain Setting Tutorial Download from JL Audio

Factory Integration

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Metra Online | Welcome to Metra Auto Parts Online Warehouse

http://www.scosche.com/media/pdf/GM_app_guide.pdf

iPod Integration for your car and More by Pac-Audio - Connecting you to the future

Vehicle Wiring Diagrams

Factory Wiring Identification

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Stereo, Alarm, Remote Starter, Cruise Control, Navigation Wiring

Car Radio Wiring Diagrams and Car Stereo Wiring Diagrams

Wiring - Speaker and RCA theory

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Speaker Wire