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| 1969 vw bug cd player instal | 11/25/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I have a 1969 vw bug and I"m trying it instal a cd player in it. Here is the problem, the car has ...
A: The power must come from the ignition. There should be an ignition wire somewhere that will switch ...
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| alpine cda 105 dc error | 11/24/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: i have a 89 nissan 240sx.. i had my alpine cda 105 in it for a while now with 2 6x9's played fine ...
A: This is just my best guess. To know for sure I would have to know all the model numbers and how you ...
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| Need help with car audio. | 11/24/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I have a 1996 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD Turbo. I bought the car with an aftermarket VR3 stereo. I ...
A: I think you have reversed the wires going to the head unit. One is constant 12v and stays on all ...
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| Lexus LS430 Mark Levinson Reference | 11/23/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: Car: 2004 Lexus LS430 Ultra - with Mark Levinson 7 speaker reference sound. We have two car with ...
A: First, I would not take it to a Lexus dealer unless they have on staff an entertainment specialist. ...
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| what mini hifi system can i connect to a turntable | 11/22/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: Alot of the products do not say if they have an aux in connection. Do you have any ideas on the ...
A: One thing about the mini systems is that they are meant to be self contained units. You are correct ...
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| car audio buzz | 11/22/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I installed a Sony HU in a 1998 Toyota Avalon, seven speaker system, 170 watt factory amp. To use ...
A: You sound pretty handy so try this in order to find out where the buzz is coming from. ONE: - ...
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| CD player | 11/21/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I drive a Lexus ES 300, but whenever I try to play my cd's, it shows up ERR 3. I dont know what ...
A: It is related to failure of the cd mechanism; it may be a mechanical failure inside the drive or an ...
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| Does normal 5.1 channel speakers requires an amplifier to be connected? | 11/21/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: I recently went to buy a 5.1 channel audio system for my Samsung 26 inch LCD Tv having a 5.1 output. ...
A: That is confusing. A DVD player on its own does not have an amp in it, but you will need a home ...
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| cd changer | 11/21/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I was a ml320 mercedes with 6 pack cd changer and the cd does not play. I have used the manual to ...
A: I would not take it to the dealer. That is unless your dealer has an entertainment system ...
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| Infinity sound system | 11/20/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I own a 2004 Dodge ram quad cab with the infinity sound system what size are the back door speakers? ...
A: I must know more about the vehicle to know for sure. Which model truck? 1500 or 2500, etc.? But, ...
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| Car Audio, Unfortunately | 11/20/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I recently (today) installed a pioneer DEH-1100MP stereo system. Everything works,lights, all ...
A: Sound quality is very subjective. Sensitivity and mounting along with inadequate power are the most ...
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| MAZDA Millenia Audio Sysyem | 11/19/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: Please what's the difference between the Millenium Ed and the Exc Millenium Ed of the Mazda Millenia ...
A: Sorry, I don't know. You must consult with the owner manuals of the two cars, I suppose. You are ...
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| amp input level | 11/18/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: i have a question about my amp and what to do. ok to start i have a jbl BPx500.1 amp that has 785 ...
A: First, remove the speaker connections from the amp so there is no load connected to it. Then, reset ...
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| Car Audio, Unfortunately | 11/18/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I recently (today) installed a pioneer DEH-1100MP stereo system. Everything works,lights, all ...
A: Are you driving the speakers directly from the amplifiers inside the DEH-1100MP? Or, is there an ...
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| Home Audio System | 11/17/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: Ive been doing a lot of research for a Home Audio System for my house. Im in college and we love to ...
A: I do not give equipment recommendations because there are so many subjective factors in making a ...
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| auto cd changers | 11/17/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I have a vintage auto that needed a radio with the two mast mounting system. I found a custom auto ...
A: No, Clarion and Kenwood are competitors. Din cables are generally used in Europe and sometimes in ...
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| bad amp | 11/16/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: hey man, i need to replace a stock amp in my 2000 mustang LX. do happen to know where that is?
A: It depends on the audio system that was put in the car when new. During 2000 there were a few ...
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| New speakers not working | 11/15/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I have a 1998 toyota 4 runner with a BOSS bv220 touch screen head unit,i installed ROCKFORD FAUSGATE ...
A: I don't have any information on the bv220. But, you probably have an impedance mismatch between the ...
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| audi Q7 mmi basic/tv | 11/15/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I have a 2007 Audi Q7 3.0tdi se UK market fitted with MMI Basic. I understand very ...
A: I don't know the answer to that. I am inclined to say "yes" you can add a dvd player with the ...
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| car audio | 11/14/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: i installed an aftermarket stereo in a 200 chevy suburban. I used a wiring harness adapter and now i ...
A: Sorry, can't help you very specifically without the year (200 is not a valid model year!) and full ...
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| Audio with Multi-media | 11/13/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I have an Epson EX-90 multi-media projector and need a wireless sound system for business ...
A: There are many possible combinations of equipment that will work. If you are moving around and have ...
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| Amp volume level | 11/13/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I just finished installing a dvd player, amp, and sub in my 2004 GMC Canyon. Everything seems fine ...
A: This is a problem with the head unit. Some heads have fixed output and variable output to feed the ...
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| input power level | 11/12/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: Since it puts out 450 watts at 4 ohms what would the input signal have to be(in db), so that the ...
A: I guess this is a trick question. According to QSC it does not put out 450 watts into 4 ohms. ...
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| Car radio | 11/12/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I have a 2006 Dodge Caravan, and the radio equipped with it is a RBK, and my problem is that when I ...
A: This symptom is can be caused by optical pickup laser diode going bad, by digital detector not ...
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| 2002 Ford Taurus SE Where is 6 Disk Changer???? | 11/11/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I too just recently bought a 2002 Ford Taurus SE and am supposed to have a 6 disk cd changer in it. ...
A: Is it in the dash? Many, about that time started to put them inside the radio head unit. Disc is ...
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| Toyota Sienna Mp3 after market | 11/11/2009 | Ernesto R |
Q: I have a 2005 Sienna with the JBL audio system but without the factory dvd player. Is/Are the mp3 ...
A: toyota auxiliary audio input can be use for any audio source ...
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| amp to speakers | 11/10/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: i got 250w speakers impedence 8 ohm 45hz to 25khz range.. wat would be the best amp fro this... its ...
A: As far as brands - Mackie, Carvin, Crown, QSC, Yamaha... these are good. Just make sure that ...
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| 6 cd changer | 11/10/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I have a 2003 Z71 Pickup with the same system described below. I am having a similar problem with ...
A: The anti-theft code comes with the vehicle when it is purchased. If new, it comes from the dealer. ...
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| Radio installation | 11/10/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I installed a new radio in a 1995 Nissan Sentra. Radio works fine, but my dashboard lights don't ...
A: Here you will find a wiring guide with color coded wire list to help you: ...
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| Connecting CD player to cable box | 11/10/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: I recently bought an old Sony CDP-CE405 5 disc CD player on Craigslist. It works great except ...
A: I doubt that your cable box has audio inputs - every one I've ever seen or dealt with have been ...
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| New stereo | 11/9/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I have a 04 suburban with a factory dvd player and looking to get a new stereo put in. The place ...
A: I don't think so; at least not with some very sophisticated engineering. The problem relates to the ...
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| My car stereo is muted but amp is still working... | 11/8/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: My subwoofer even when the sound is muted is still kicking. It's like if i was playing a song with a ...
A: What do you mean when the sound is muted? When the mute button on the head unit is pushed? If so, ...
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| adding MP3 to factory system | 11/8/2009 | Ernesto R |
Q: 2006 Silverado w/ Bose sound system, including 6 CD changer. I would like to use an MP3 for audible ...
A: there are two way auxiliary audio input (radio must have a BAND and CD/AUX button ...
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| radio 1993 pickup chevrolet | 11/8/2009 | Ernesto R |
Q: do you know a stereo that can fit?, and people tell me that the amplifier doesn't work.
A: Yes the amplifier is near the accelerator pedal this is the part that goes bad all the time to ...
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| compact stereo in my car | 11/7/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: my car compact stereo system makes a very scratchy noise when I turn it on, once in awhile for a ...
A: Can't really help you much without more information. Make and model of car and system. I don't ...
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| 2004 Hyundai XG 350L cassette player | 11/7/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I noticed the other morning that my cassette player wasn't working and showed "Er8" when i tried to ...
A: Unhooking the negative cable is to reset the internal electronics of the player. Holding the eject ...
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| 2005 Ford Taurus SEL Radio | 11/6/2009 | Ernesto R |
Q: I just purchased a used 2005 Taurus SEL that has a am/fm 6 disc cd in the dash and there is no ...
A: there are 2 fuses for the radio, one on each fuse box if they are ok check the amplifier tuner in ...
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| Question reg 128kbps MP3 with a DAC | 11/6/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: I have most of my music collection in the form of 128kbps . I plan to use a chinese DAC after ...
A: It depends on the quality of the DAC. I've heard good and bad conversion quality. One thing to ...
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| wiring my system in progress | 11/6/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: i have two Rockford fosgate 15" subs T115D4 600rms 1200peak. also im getting two alpine vpower v1000 ...
A: The Rockford Fosgate 15" subs, T115D4, are 4 ohm but dual voice coil. So, driving them with a ...
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| Car Audio | 11/6/2009 | Cleggsan |
Q: I made box for my truck...The dimensions are 9.5 x 15.5 x 21.5...The wood is 3/4 inch...It is a ...
A: If you have only one sub with a single voice coil you only need a single channel amp. OR: you can ...
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