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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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1969 vw bug cd player instal11/25/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
alpine cda 105 dc error11/24/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Need help with car audio.11/24/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Lexus LS430 Mark Levinson Reference11/23/2009Cleggsan
  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. ...
what mini hifi system can i connect to a turntable11/22/2009Wayne 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 ...
car audio buzz11/22/2009Cleggsan
  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: - ...
CD player11/21/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Does normal 5.1 channel speakers requires an amplifier to be connected?11/21/2009Kyle 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 ...
cd changer11/21/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Infinity sound system11/20/2009Cleggsan
  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, ...
Car Audio, Unfortunately11/20/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
MAZDA Millenia Audio Sysyem11/19/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
amp input level11/18/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Car Audio, Unfortunately11/18/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Home Audio System11/17/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
auto cd changers11/17/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
bad amp11/16/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
New speakers not working11/15/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
audi Q7 mmi basic/tv11/15/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
car audio11/14/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Audio with Multi-media11/13/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Amp volume level11/13/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
input power level11/12/2009Cleggsan
  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. ...
Car radio11/12/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
2002 Ford Taurus SE Where is 6 Disk Changer????11/11/2009Cleggsan
  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 ...
Toyota Sienna Mp3 after market11/11/2009Ernesto 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 ...
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 ...

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