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About Cleggsan
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Expertise
Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION.

Experience
Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.

Organizations
Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society Life Senior Member of Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers

Publications
Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum Write occasionally for high-end audio publications

Education/Credentials
BSEE/MSCS/MBA

Past/Present Clients
Past Employee/advisor to several well known audio products manufacturers

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

amp to speakers11/10/2009Wayne 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 ...
6 cd changer11/10/2009Cleggsan
  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. ...
Radio installation11/10/2009Cleggsan
  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: ...
Connecting CD player to cable box11/10/2009Wayne 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 ...
New stereo11/9/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
My car stereo is muted but amp is still working...11/8/2009Cleggsan
  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, ...
adding MP3 to factory system11/8/2009Ernesto 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 ...
radio 1993 pickup chevrolet11/8/2009Ernesto 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 ...
compact stereo in my car11/7/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
2004 Hyundai XG 350L cassette player11/7/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
2005 Ford Taurus SEL Radio11/6/2009Ernesto 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 ...
Question reg 128kbps MP3 with a DAC11/6/2009Wayne 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 ...
wiring my system in progress11/6/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Car Audio11/6/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
speaker pop/pulsing11/5/2009Wayne Tapia
  Q: I set up an older amp with two AR speakers that I rebuilt with new cones, etc. One of the speakers ...
  A: One way to test this would be to swap the left and right speakers, and see if it happens again on ...
not enough power to 2 15 subs11/5/2009Cleggsan
  Q: how come my phoniex gold cant bump my 2 15 eclise
  A: You did not give me model numbers for the amp and speaker; they are all different in performance. ...
2005 Impala speakers11/4/2009Cleggsan
  Q: I believe I recently ruined the factory amp, but I'm not sure. First of all, I have an amp/sub ...
  A: You may not have an external amp. Or, it may be mounted up under the dash or under the passenger ...
2005 Impala speakers11/4/2009Cleggsan
  Q: I believe I recently ruined the factory amp, but I'm not sure. First of all, I have an amp/sub ...
  A: First, do a reset of the amp in the car now. Pull the 12v wires from it for a few minutes and try ...
2000 ford escort ZX2 factory radio11/3/2009Ernesto R
  Q: i have a 2000 ford escort ZX2. it has a factory radio/tape player in it with a 6-disk cd changer in ...
  A: Call the the audio dynamics store again and tell them you have radio and ac controls together and a ...
Conneting two Receivers11/3/2009Wayne Tapia
  Q: Can I (or how to) connect my Onkyo TX-SR700 'Pre Out' (6-jacks)Receiver (no Speakers attached), to ...
  A: well, it should work... as long as you're going from the preamp outs, and you select the "Multi In" ...
BA clock radio speakers for LCD TV?11/3/2009Wayne Tapia
  Q: I am trying to connect my Sanyo LCD TV to my Boston Acoustics Duo-i clock radio. The sound quality ...
  A: First of all, check to make sure that the RCA connections on the radio are for audio input. Also, ...
amp11/3/2009Cleggsan
  Q: how good are pyle car amplifiers ANSWER: All quality line amps are good. The technology is very ...
  A: There are many manufacturers of amplifiers. So, don't buy a Pyle if you don't feel good about them. ...
amp11/3/2009Cleggsan
  Q: how good are pyle car amplifiers
  A: All quality line amps are good. The technology is very mature and the parts used to make them are ...
Decoding HD Audio11/2/2009Cleggsan
  Q: If my Blu-ray player and my receiver has the ability to decode HD-master audio & DTS-HD which one ...
  A: Which ever sounds best to you. But, DTS is mainly for DTS mastered discs. However, as an old ...
Decoding HD Audio11/2/2009Wayne Tapia
  Q: If my Blu-ray player and my receiver has the ability to decode HD-master audio & DTS-HD which one ...
  A: It probably doesn't matter too much. If you can tell the difference between the two encoding types, ...
Stereo wire diagram11/2/2009Cleggsan
  Q: I kinda already went ahead and cut out the existing head unit harnesses in my friends 1994 ford ...
  A: This may be helpful even tho it is for 1995 model: ...
Car DVD entertainment system11/1/2009Cleggsan
  Q: I recently purchased a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. It has a factory installed DVD entertainment ...
  A: The manual should have come with the car when you purchased it. Otherwise, you will need to contact ...
Home Studio11/1/2009Kyle Aylor
  Q: I plan on setting up a home studio and im not really sure what i need and what is the best in my ...
  A: It is not necessary or do I recommend using passive speakers that require an amp. Shop for active ...
radio doesnt work10/31/2009Cleggsan
  Q: was disconnecting my amp when the remote wire touched the amp and made a spark. I have a 2004 ...
  A: Check all your fuses. There are fuse blocks under the hood and under the dash in most cars. If you ...
subs10/30/2009Cleggsan
  Q: i want to know what type of amp i should use for my sub-woofers.they are 2 3000 watt each Quantum ...
  A: These are only 85 db sensitive. And 1500 watts input power. Peak power ratings do not mean ...
Sylvania Monitor10/30/2009Cleggsan
  Q: I just bought a used Sylvania 6842PE M Monitor and needed to know if it can be hooked to my computer ...
  A: Why do you want to hook it to the computer? As a monitor? Or, as a display for movies and mpgs? ...
computer to tv hookup10/30/2009Wayne Tapia
  Q: I have been trying to hook an HP laptop into an Akai LCT3201TD television. I have plugged the VGA ...
  A: I'm not sure what you're asking... You need to run from the computer's audio out into the 1/8" jack ...
computer to tv hookup10/30/2009Wayne Tapia
  Q: I have been trying to hook an HP laptop into an Akai LCT3201TD television. I have plugged the VGA ...
  A: Actually, the 1/8" jack by the VGA input on the TV is where you'll run the PC audio to. Typically, ...
Hooking an Ipod and Sirius to 01 Jeep Cherokee10/29/2009Ernesto R
  Q: I just bought a 2001 Jeep Cherokee and am wondering about how to hook an Ipod and my Sirius directly ...
  A: no there is no AUX but you can install one this interface will give you a ipod interface with full ...
amp10/28/2009Cleggsan
  Q: hi my question is since my amp has 4rca inputs (2red 2white) for front and rear and my stereo has ...
  A: Please give me make and model numbers. Without knowing the configuration of the exact product I can ...
amp size for phosgate subs10/27/2009Cleggsan
  Q: Im looking at buying two phosgate 12" subs. My ? is what size amp should i use for the best sound ...
  A: There are too many imponderables in your question. I think your choices are mostly about installing ...
headrest tv10/27/2009Cleggsan
  Q: i am asking a question for a friend...he has a bmw 525...2006 i believe...and he had 2 headrest tvs ...
  A: Well, these are medium priced video headrest display panels and dvd players. They are usually ...
2005 chevy impala rca outputs10/26/2009Ernesto R
  Q: i am currently installing an audio system. I have 2 12' Rockford Fosgate subs 1 760watt amp hooked ...
  A: there is no rca jacks or remote turn on wire, the output wire comes with data and power DONT' TAPE ...
Replacing Taurus antenna10/26/2009Ernesto R
  Q: I have a 02 Taurus whose antenna is broken. I tried going under the rear inside panel to access the ...
  A: yes there is a tool for that, i have a remove a few and don't have that tool i use a set of plyers ...
What is a siundbar10/26/2009Cleggsan
  Q: This is a very basic question. I am in the market for a couple of inexpensive speakers for my 32" ...
  A: Soundbar speakers that I am familiar with refers to their shape, not any fancy technology. The ...

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