If Bad Sound Were Fatal, Audio Would Be The Leading Cause Of Death

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Summary: Read This Book!
Review: "If Bad Sound Were Fatal" delivers a fascinating and often hilarious ride through the lives of Don and Carolyn Davis, creators of Synergetic Audio Concepts (Syn-Aud-Con), the independent audio educational program that has benefited thousands since its founding more than 32 years ago.

The Davises are also co-authors of the seminal text "Sound System Engineering," nearing its third edition release and a technical "go to" resource for generations of audio professionals. ("Sound System Engineering" is available here on Amazon.)

Much of "If Bad Sound Were Fatal" expounds upon the non-technical side of what is shared by Syn-Aud-Con grads, and it offers fascinating anecdotes, projects, theories and communication. There is also a heavy dose of the history of the audio giants, many of whom the Davises knew/know personally during their 50-plus years (and still counting) in the industry.

Audio professionals: Want to understand how we find ourselves here? Want to understand what's come before and therefore, what's down the road? Want to read about two lives that are more well-lived - both inside and outside of the industry - than any fiction writer could possibly concoct?

All you have to do is read the book

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Summary: If Bad Sound Were Fatal, Audio Would Be the Leading Cause of
Review: "If Bad Sound Were Fatal, Audio Would Be the Leading Cause of Death" is a delightfully entertaining and informative book with photos and graphics. The book does not have even one equation in it!

Don and Carolyn started their career in audio in 1951 with the "Golden Ear" hi-fi store. Don worked with Paul Klipsch and was Vice President of Marketing at Altec Lansing. He was co-inventor of 1/3 octave equalization which is the standard for sound system equalization today. They founded Synergetic Audio Concepts (Syn-Aud-Con) in1973 and over the years have taught thousands of people in the audio field. Through the years they met and worked with many of the audio greats of this century.

There is a chapter called "Don and Carolyn" which they tell about their experiences in watching the audio field grow. Of course any book written by Don and Carolyn Davis wouldn't be complete without stories about their many travels into Russia, Japan, Europe, Australia, and more, their pets, the joys of country living, firearms and, of course, humor. One of my favorite cartoons is of a man with a big smile on his face walking into the office of "Alfonso Construction" with a set of plans under his arm and saying "They took our low bid for that tower at Pisa".

"If Bad Sound Were Fatal, Audio Would Be the Leading Cause of Death" is a book that should be on the desk or in the bookcase of every person that is interested in audio. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: If Bad Sound Were Fatal, Audio Would Be the Leading Cause of
Review: "If Bad Sound Were Fatal, Audio Would Be the Leading Cause of Death" is a delightfully entertaining and informative book with photos and graphics. The book does not have even one equation in it!

Don and Carolyn started their career in audio in 1951 with the "Golden Ear" hi-fi store. Don worked with Paul Klipsch and was Vice President of Marketing at Altec Lansing. He was co-inventor of 1/3 octave equalization which is the standard for sound system equalization today. They founded Synergetic Audio Concepts (Syn-Aud-Con) in1973 and over the years have taught thousands of people in the audio field. Through the years they met and worked with many of the audio greats of this century.

There is a chapter called "Don and Carolyn" which they tell about their experiences in watching the audio field grow. Of course any book written by Don and Carolyn Davis wouldn't be complete without stories about their many travels into Russia, Japan, Europe, Australia, and more, their pets, the joys of country living, firearms and, of course, humor. One of my favorite cartoons is of a man with a big smile on his face walking into the office of "Alfonso Construction" with a set of plans under his arm and saying "They took our low bid for that tower at Pisa".

"If Bad Sound Were Fatal, Audio Would Be the Leading Cause of Death" is a book that should be on the desk or in the bookcase of every person that is interested in audio. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: THE ART OF SYNERGY
Review: "If Bad Sound Were Fatal, Audio Would Be The Leading Cause Of Death" is easy reading and will fast rewind you through years of audio advancements. This book is about sharing. Don and Carolyn Davis are very tall giants in the world of audio. They founded Syn-Aud-Con thirty years ago. They have spent their lives sharing everything with others while authoring four books. They have shared their wealth of knowledge with students, friends, and colleagues from all over the world. They have shared their family, their friends, their farm, their homes, their pets, their joys, and their love of life in this book. If Bad Sound Were Fatal.... is non-technical and is taken from twenty-five years of their Newsletters, enhanced with current comments and humor. They reveal what it is like to be on-the-road for more than twenty-five years with students, friends, and other audio giants.

Rating:
Summary: Read This Book!
Review: "If Bad Sound Were Fatal" delivers a fascinating and often hilarious ride through the lives of Don and Carolyn Davis, creators of Synergetic Audio Concepts (Syn-Aud-Con), the independent audio educational program that has benefited thousands since its founding more than 32 years ago.

The Davises are also co-authors of the seminal text "Sound System Engineering," nearing its third edition release and a technical "go to" resource for generations of audio professionals. ("Sound System Engineering" is available here on Amazon.)

Much of "If Bad Sound Were Fatal" expounds upon the non-technical side of what is shared by Syn-Aud-Con grads, and it offers fascinating anecdotes, projects, theories and communication. There is also a heavy dose of the history of the audio giants, many of whom the Davises knew/know personally during their 50-plus years (and still counting) in the industry.

Audio professionals: Want to understand how we find ourselves here? Want to understand what's come before and therefore, what's down the road? Want to read about two lives that are more well-lived - both inside and outside of the industry - than any fiction writer could possibly concoct?

All you have to do is read the book

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Summary: IF BAD SOUND WERE FATAL, AUDIO WOULD BE THE LEADING
Review: THE BOOK WAS GIVEN TO ME AS A GIFT. I'M NOT IN THE AUDIO INDUSTRY BUT I FOUND THE BOOK A "FUN" READ. YOU CAN FEEL HOW MUCH THE DAVISES LOVE PEOPLE, THEIR WORK TEACHING AUDIO SEMINARS, TRAVEL IN RV'S FOR OVER 20 YEARS WITH TWO DOGS AND TWO CATS, AND RURAL COUNTRY LIVING WHEN THEY WEREN'T TRAVELING. I AM PROOF THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AUDIO TO ENJOY THE BOOK.

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Summary: IF BAD SOUND WERE FATAL, AUDIO WOULD BE THE LEADING
Review: THE BOOK WAS GIVEN TO ME AS A GIFT. I'M NOT IN THE AUDIO INDUSTRY BUT I FOUND THE BOOK A "FUN" READ. YOU CAN FEEL HOW MUCH THE DAVISES LOVE PEOPLE, THEIR WORK TEACHING AUDIO SEMINARS, TRAVEL IN RV'S FOR OVER 20 YEARS WITH TWO DOGS AND TWO CATS, AND RURAL COUNTRY LIVING WHEN THEY WEREN'T TRAVELING. I AM PROOF THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AUDIO TO ENJOY THE BOOK.

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Summary: Wow! Finally!
Review: This book is a real gem. Don and Carolyn are the true titans of the audio, and their venture of fostering synergy throughout the industry made them the magnet for any serious audio professional or amateur. In an industry that is but a few career spans in duration, this compilation of anecdotes, curiosities, personalities, and science provides a vital insight to this industry's cultural roots. The reader will go from "Cool!", to "Hey, I never knew that!", to a deep, silent ponder. For three decades, I never stopped learning from them.

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Summary: a gold-darned good read
Review: this wonderful book will appeal to anybody who understands the title. the authors of Sound System Engineering, one of the most concise technical manuals on the subject, and founders of Synergetic Audio Concepts, have put together memoirs, anecdotes, philosophies and historical references from their involvement in research, development, consultation and education within the audio industry. i have found this book to be funny, rewarding, inspirational and insightful, and i am only three quarters of the way through it.

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Summary: Real People
Review: What a delight to read about people with a passion for audio that seems to consume them and to learn they also love other activities! In our minds the heroes of audio are often placed on high pedestals and viewed as doing only audio. Through the stories in this book we see a fascinatingly different part of their lives. A must read for anyone interested in Heroes of the Audio Industry.