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This book was written for those who want to experience home theater surround sound or stereo sound reproduction through discrete high quality units known as components. Components always sound better than integrated units, including most mini-stereo systems. In fact, the sound quality of component systems is good enough to make music seem more emotional, powerful, and meaningful. Although stereo components collectively cost more than their integrated counterparts, they are actually a much better value.
The problem for many interested consumers is that they feel that they don't have sufficient knowledge about audio components to make wise purchasing decisions or use existing components effectively. The contents of this book are simplified to enable the novice to understand fairly complex concepts. Use this book as a buying guide.
What if you just inherited some old stereo equipment and you're not an audio enthusiast? Most likely you obtained them without user's manuals and you might not have a clue about using certain features. Worse yet, what if this equipment is no longer in the mainstream market. For example, your relative just gave you an open reel tape deck (remember those?). Don't fret because this book can be your user's manual.
Along with over 130 pages of simple-to-understand information, this book contains a variety of photos of quality products, simple graphs, and diagrams as helpful illustrations. It even includes diagrams that guide the novice in hooking up anything from a simple stereo system to a full-blown home theater. For first-time buyers, this book shows readers how to make purchasing decisions locally, through mail order, or even the Web.
Critics agree that "Home Theatre & Stereo Colossus" may just be the last word in buying guides. After all, it's not a magazine. It's a book!
