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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

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

deck10/9/2008Cleggsan
  Q: were could i get a good in dash deck for a 97 saturn SL1 and how to install.
  A: I suggest you to to www.crutchfield.com and go through their "outfit my car" sequence. That will ...
denon surround sound10/8/2008Wayne Tapia
  Q: I have a denon home entertainment system that includes a radio, dvd player, and surround sound ...
  A: One thing you should check is if there is a surround setting on the receiver. My Sony receiver has a ...
Car ampilifier10/8/2008Cleggsan
  Q: Alright so today i was driving and playing my system pretty loud and all the sudden my two subs stop ...
  A: ONE: Open wire going to the subs? Sudden drop out can be caused by wire going open, breaking off, ...
bridge power amp?10/8/2008Cleggsan
  Q: can you bridge a Sansui Home Audio Power Amp B-3000? Would like to put the 2x120 watt stereo ouputs ...
  A: By the way, another way to input a stereo amplifier so that it can be bridged at the output is to ...
Receiver audio specs10/7/2008Robert Drake
  Q: I ordered a new 58" Panasonic TV (850U) which has sound specs listed as DolbyTrueHD and DTS-HD ...
  A: That's all according to what your expectations are. To truly benefit from all of the processes you ...
car cd/dvd player problem10/7/2008Cleggsan
  Q: I have a 2004 impala ls and i recently got a cd player with a pop out screen and i had the wiring ...
  A: I suppose it is something simple. Often a fuse goes out when wires accidentally touch each other - ...
bridge power amp?10/7/2008Cleggsan
  Q: can you bridge a Sansui Home Audio Power Amp B-3000? Would like to put the 2x120 watt stereo ouputs ...
  A: No, no, no. Sorry. Not a battery, power inverter, but an audio signal inverter. To bridge an ...
bridge power amp?10/5/2008Cleggsan
  Q: can you bridge a Sansui Home Audio Power Amp B-3000? Would like to put the 2x120 watt stereo ouputs ...
  A: On this amp the bridging would be done from the back panel. Usually it requires a switch somewhere. ...
Multi disc Cd player not reading discs10/5/2008Cleggsan
  Q: Pioneer xr-p770f (yes I know its old) System will accept cd but does not recognize it. I took sides ...
  A: First thing to try is a hard reset: Unplug the power cord on the unit for 30 minutes, then power it ...
CD PLAYER CODE10/4/2008Cleggsan
  Q: MY CAR IS MONTERO SPORT 2002 MODEL, THE CD PLAYER HAS ANTI THEFT DETECTOR WITH A CODE NUMBER BUT MY ...
  A: Probably needs reset. Most units with anti-theft code systems will lock out after 2 or 3 erroneous ...
Receiver cable hookup for HD-TV/Bluray setup10/4/2008Wayne Tapia
  Q: I ordered the latest Panasonic 58" TV (850U)& Bluray player (DMP-55k)that have the usual HDMI inputs ...
  A: You shouldn't be losing anything "audio-wise" by keeping the receiver. I'd run whatever digital ...
amplifier10/4/2008Cleggsan
  Q: HEY HOW'S IT GOING? LONG TIME NO CHAT!!! so I have a question about an amplifier that has a ...
  A: It is a very simple matter, but you must know the circuit of the audio output stage and how it is ...
Door speakers dont work in Mustang10/3/2008Ernesto R
  Q: I have a 1999 ford mustang with the mach 460 sound system. The front two door speakers stop working ...
  A: there are 2 amplifier in your trunk one is defective or got water inside, happens a lot on mustangs ...
Audio; phone; speaker10/2/2008Cleggsan
  Q: First of all, thank you for even reading this. Here's my situation. I have an elderly, disabled, ...
  A: ONE: Can't use the video input TWO: Can't use a phono input THREE: Must use an audio or aux ...
Aiwa Turn table10/1/2008Robert Drake
  Q: I am having trouble trying to figure out how to get to the belt of this turn table. I took the ...
  A: Yes I recall that it's difficult without the right tool. The tool that is used is like a very thin L ...
kenwood kdc-116s10/1/2008Cleggsan
  Q: I had my stereo stollen from my '92Jeep. I bought a used Kenwook KDC-16S stereo. But the wires in my ...
  A: http://installdr.com/InstallDocs/Jeep.html http://installdr.com/Harnesses/DCP-Wiring.pdf Take a ...
replace factory radio from excursion with after market compatability10/1/2008Jerry Mael
  Q: I just bought a 2005 Excursion that has a factory installed 6 disc cd player that isn't working ...
  A: Good question, Skip. The best resolve for questions which concern interfacing to an existing ...
amplifier voltage gain10/1/2008Cleggsan
  Q: 6x(30db) what does that mean,what is voltage gain,and is that a good gain level this amp has. Those ...
  A: 1 & 2. Voltage gain is the ratio of output voltage over input voltage expressed as a numeric ratio ...
radio CD player in my Intrepid10/1/2008Ernesto R
  Q: I recently bought a used '02 Intrepid 3.5 R/T. I set the radio stations, and the next day they all ...
  A: there is no constant power on the vehicle, check all the fuses if ok power supply of the radio needs ...
car stereo10/1/2008Ernesto R
  Q: i have a 2004 alero wanna put a aftermarket head unit in my friend said i couldnt cause of sum chip ...
  A: good think you ask, if you nake a mistake your car will be history and it will cost a lot to repair ...
stereo question9/30/2008Cleggsan
  Q: I have a Sony compact stereo and a Sony MD player, recorder, and I recentlty purchased a Sony CDR. I ...
  A: The MD recorders that I am familiar with have a regular SPDIF output of either optical or fiber. ...
new construction speakers in walls?9/29/2008Robert Drake
  Q: ..and thanks for volunteering. I am putting a 30 wide by 18 foot deep room on my house...which ...
  A: In wall speakers are always a compromise to complete speaker systems. That being said for in walls ...
Beginner need to know if mic is good enough for gigging...9/29/2008Robert Drake
  Q: Microphone sensitivity : 72 db Directivity : Uni - directional Output impedence : 600 ohm Operating ...
  A: Specs are meaningless without an intent on use. What are you using it for (vocal or instrument)? How ...
adcom amp/pre amp issue9/29/2008Robert Drake
  Q: i have an adcom gtp 500 amp and a gfa 545 preamp w polk tower speakers. one speaker works fine, the ...
  A: That is a typical intermittent condition when there is a poor cable connection. You should use the ...
2002 X-Type 2.59/29/2008Cleggsan
  Q: I attempted to try and get another stereo put in my car besides the factory one that came in it, I ...
  A: So, you've got good bass and you want to get the top end to equal status. I do not give equipment ...
Factory Car Audio9/29/2008Ernesto R
  Q: ..Have been reading some of your answers to questions about factory Head Units, and would like your ...
  A: yes that is possible in almost any radio,but only if you have the time to mees with the radio or buy ...
Sony9/29/2008Cleggsan
  Q: I have a Sony compact stereo that has needed digital hookups and analog as well and a Sony MD ...
  A: I cannot give you a specific reply without the model numbers and age of the equipments you are ...
cd changer9/28/2008Ernesto R
  Q: I just got a 97 eddie bauer edition explorer and the cd changer does not work well it say's "bad cd" ...
  A: yes bad cd or no cd means that the cd changer is defective and it will need a new laser pick u ...
stereo question9/28/2008Cleggsan
  Q: I have a Sony compact stereo and a Sony MD player, recorder, and I recentlty purchased a Sony CDR. I ...
  A: I cannot give you a specific reply without the model numbers and age of the equipments you are ...
Power cable install9/28/2008Cleggsan
  Q: I want to put a power cable from the front Engin bay to the back of my vauxhall astra 1.6 si It was ...
  A: It is up to your own craftiness and inventive ability. Usually, you can find a grommet or hole with ...
subs9/27/2008Cleggsan
  Q: so i have 2 12" 1200w powwer acoustik subs and a 1200 w pionier mono amp i was wondering if i need ...
  A: TS-W307D2|D4 is 89db sensitivity Power Acoustik pw12-12m Sensitivity not given by the ...
audio equipment9/27/2008Robert Drake
  Q: i have an old sansui solidstate 2000,it blows the left channel fuse immediately on start up,dont ...
  A: 8 years old is a very long time in the world of consumer electronics. We work with industrial ...
First time doing it9/27/2008Cleggsan
  Q: i have never done any kind of work on car before.. so plz a simple answer and instruction will be ...
  A: There are many choices for you which must be made before you can decide the specific installation ...
Delco Radio repair9/27/2008Ernesto R
  Q: I have a 92 Buick Park Ave. I purchase a Delco 16085434 radio from a salvage yard out of a 93 Park ...
  A: are you talking about this box ? http://i17.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/09/52/726e_1.JPG if you are yes ...
2002 sable kenwood cd changer9/27/2008Ernesto R
  Q: hello i have a kenwood 10 disc cd changer that came with the car when i baught it but the message NO ...
  A: No DJ means that the radio can not see the cd changer pull the carpet on the left side of the trunk ...
subs9/26/2008Cleggsan
  Q: so i have 2 12" 1200w powwer acoustik subs and a 1200 w pionier mono amp i was wondering if i need ...
  A: You must match the impedance. If the subs are dual voice coil you must decide whether to parallel ...
Error Code Saab Tape Player9/26/2008Cleggsan
  Q: I have an '04 Saab 9-5 and want to play my XM radio through my tape player. When I insert the XM ...
  A: An error code means the player is not able to play the cassette. It is not accepting the signal. ...
2006 Honda Civic Sirius Direct Connection9/26/2008Ernesto R
  Q: I would like to connect the output of my Sirius receive directly into the FM antenna port for my ...
  A: why will you convert the nice digital satellite signal into a fm station ? soun is going to be bad ...
1998 town car cd changer9/25/2008Ernesto R
  Q: Just bought 1998 town car with JBL system but no CD. There is a cable in the trunk, is that for a ...
  A: If you have the amplifier hanging from the rear deck and the there is a cd and D S P button on the ...
1999 Toyota Solara - tape deck ejecting when engine turned on9/25/2008Cleggsan
  Q: I have the original radio that came in my car - model #16820. I have been using the tape deck to ...
  A: This is probably a result of the ignition switch contacts being slightly worn. When the ignition ...

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