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Replacement for Rick Lyons' DSP Book

Started by johned 2 weeks ago14 replieslatest reply 17 hours ago325 views

Hi All,
I've been using Rick's Understanding DSP book for my DSP classes for the last 15+ years but now the publishers have stopped supplying even the electronic book.
The exercises at the end of each chapter were excellent for giving the students assignments.

I'm just wondering if anyone on here has any recommendations for a replacement that includes suitable chapter exercises.

TVM, John


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Reply by pa3aJuly 29, 2026
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Reply by johnedJuly 29, 2026

Thanks Arie,
That is indeed the book but I'm not sure the University who employ me or the publisher of the book will thank me for sharing an unauthorised copy with students.
Best, John

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Reply by QueueSevenMAugust 11, 2026

Perhaps you could consider contacting Mr. Lyons directly and see if he is able to provide an electronic copy

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Reply by marianuxJuly 29, 2026

Hi John, maybe the book of Thomas Holton fits in your course.


https://www.cambridge.org/highereducation/books/di...


I used the books fron Rick, of monson Hayes but this is a good summary of both.


Best,

Mariano.

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Reply by johnedJuly 30, 2026

Thank you, Mariano,

I had found that book and it does indeed look good but it's quite expensive for students to purchase. That said, I have contacted the publisher for further details.
Best,
John


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Reply by stephanebJuly 30, 2026

This could possibly be useful to you (in case you haven't already stumbled on this by yourself): 

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Reply by johnedJuly 30, 2026

Thank you very much, Stephane, I've just watched it :-)
I'm going to see if the publishers can do a deal on the price :-)

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Reply by neiroberJuly 29, 2026

As you probably know, Rick Lyon's book (3rd edition) is still available new or as an ebook on Amazon.

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Reply by johnedJuly 30, 2026

Thanks Neil,

Agreed but the publisher has told me "I regret to inform you that the book is now out of print and no longer available for adoption"

Unfortunately that means that I do not know how long it will be available on Amazon so I'm thinking I might as well move over to a book that is supported by the publisher.

Best,
John

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Reply by MichaelRWJuly 29, 2026

I suggest "Introduction to Signal Processing" by S. J. Orfanidis.

Electronic materials here.

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Reply by johnedJuly 30, 2026

Thanks Michael,

Another great suggestion. Unfortunately, Sophocles provides the solutions manual so I'll either have to create my own exercises or expect all the students to get 100% ;-)

Best,
John


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Reply by QueueSevenMAugust 11, 2026

I was able to purchase it on Amazon about a year ago. However, I'm not sure if the situation has changed since then

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Reply by johnedAugust 11, 2026

TVM, the publisher has told me "I regret to inform you that the book is now out of print and no longer available for adoption"


Unfortunately that means that I do not know how long it will be available on Amazon so I'm thinking I might as well move over to a book that is supported by the publisher.

Best,
John

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Reply by QueueSevenMAugust 11, 2026

Hello,

I am glad to hear that this was useful. I have also sent an inquiry to Mr. Lyons to see if he has anything to say regarding the book's status