car audio installation
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car audio installation
yo does anyone in lonestar know any car audio installation schools in the dfw area
prefiero in the mansfield arlingtonish area?
i been trying to find a school or a shop to learn st because i want to learn how to install car stereos and other stuff as a career
and all the effing leads and paths i take lead me to nothing
PLEASE help!!!!
prefiero in the mansfield arlingtonish area?
i been trying to find a school or a shop to learn st because i want to learn how to install car stereos and other stuff as a career
and all the effing leads and paths i take lead me to nothing
PLEASE help!!!!
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If you pick up a copy of "Car Audio & Electronics" they usually have ads for "installer" schools around the country...I have a subscription and I see them everytime I get a new one...I'll look at my old one's tonight and see if I can find any...I'll let you know
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The closest reputable school I could think of is Acoustic Edge, but both of their campuses are quite a distance from the DFW area. They have campuses in Oklahoma City and in Houston. Generally, most audio installation schooling is done as a "boot camp" style, with the classes spanning a week or so.
If you are really interested in audio installation, you should start reading up on MECP Level 1 Certification in Basic Electronics. Most schools will base much of their curriculum on this cert as a basis. If you have a good knowledge of basic electronics and some hands-on experience with saws, routers, hand tools, etc., you'll cakewalk through any installer school.
If you are really interested in audio installation, you should start reading up on MECP Level 1 Certification in Basic Electronics. Most schools will base much of their curriculum on this cert as a basis. If you have a good knowledge of basic electronics and some hands-on experience with saws, routers, hand tools, etc., you'll cakewalk through any installer school.
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Originally Posted by UV7
The closest reputable school I could think of is Acoustic Edge, but both of their campuses are quite a distance from the DFW area. They have campuses in Oklahoma City and in Houston. Generally, most audio installation schooling is done as a "boot camp" style, with the classes spanning a week or so.
If you are really interested in audio installation, you should start reading up on MECP Level 1 Certification in Basic Electronics. Most schools will base much of their curriculum on this cert as a basis. If you have a good knowledge of basic electronics and some hands-on experience with saws, routers, hand tools, etc., you'll cakewalk through any installer school.
If you are really interested in audio installation, you should start reading up on MECP Level 1 Certification in Basic Electronics. Most schools will base much of their curriculum on this cert as a basis. If you have a good knowledge of basic electronics and some hands-on experience with saws, routers, hand tools, etc., you'll cakewalk through any installer school.
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thx for the info i talked to my dad about the acoustics edge place but i got a big fat no so now im trying to find any shops around mansfield that would be willing to train me. talked to people at car toys and best buy but i just got the gtfo n00b look and one word answers. so im thinking ima just back off and try to do something else. but i joined electronics and transportation classes at my school for next year tried shop but credits are filled. just an update
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thx for the info i talked to my dad about the acoustics edge place but i got a big fat no so now im trying to find any shops around mansfield that would be willing to train me. talked to people at car toys and best buy but i just got the gtfo n00b look and one word answers. so im thinking ima just back off and try to do something else. but i joined electronics and transportation classes at my school for next year tried shop but credits are filled. just an update
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If you are really interested in car audio, you could always learn on your own. Most of the skills associated with high-quality installation are tailored skills anyway, and require quite a bit of time to really fine-tune.
GET DIRTY!
Get yourself some scrap wood, whip out your dad's circular and jig saws (a table saw would be ideal), router, drills, sander, etc., and start fine-tuning your skills with the hand tools. Grab yourself some fiberglass resin, hardener, fleece, fiberglass mat, and some body filler and start creating your own fiberglass molds.
There are instructional DVDs available that teach the tips and tricks. Take these tips and apply them to your own skills to find what works for you and what doesn't.
Ask questions.
Find some IASCA and USACi events in your area and attend them. Look at everything. Find the owners/installers and talk to them. Most of them will be more than willing to discuss their cars with you. After all, they are going to be very proud of their work and will enjoy sharing. These are the guys that KNOW their stuff. Your typical Best Buy or Car Toys installer is not going to have anywhere near the same experience in comparison. The more you see of the competition vehicles, the more you will learn. There is a whole classification beyond the typical stereo shop installer. This is where the best of the best are. Learn as much as you can from them. There are a few A-holes out there, but for the most part, everyone's pretty cool.
Math skills, including 2 & 3D geometry are essential. Accurately calculating volume is a necessity when it comes to building enclosures.
Stick with the basic electronics class in school. This will benefit you tremendously.
If you have any questions, let me know. I'll help you any way I can.
GET DIRTY!
Get yourself some scrap wood, whip out your dad's circular and jig saws (a table saw would be ideal), router, drills, sander, etc., and start fine-tuning your skills with the hand tools. Grab yourself some fiberglass resin, hardener, fleece, fiberglass mat, and some body filler and start creating your own fiberglass molds.
There are instructional DVDs available that teach the tips and tricks. Take these tips and apply them to your own skills to find what works for you and what doesn't.
Ask questions.
Find some IASCA and USACi events in your area and attend them. Look at everything. Find the owners/installers and talk to them. Most of them will be more than willing to discuss their cars with you. After all, they are going to be very proud of their work and will enjoy sharing. These are the guys that KNOW their stuff. Your typical Best Buy or Car Toys installer is not going to have anywhere near the same experience in comparison. The more you see of the competition vehicles, the more you will learn. There is a whole classification beyond the typical stereo shop installer. This is where the best of the best are. Learn as much as you can from them. There are a few A-holes out there, but for the most part, everyone's pretty cool.
Math skills, including 2 & 3D geometry are essential. Accurately calculating volume is a necessity when it comes to building enclosures.
Stick with the basic electronics class in school. This will benefit you tremendously.
If you have any questions, let me know. I'll help you any way I can.
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