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| deck | 10/9/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| denon surround sound | 10/8/2008 | Wayne 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 ...
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| Car ampilifier | 10/8/2008 | Cleggsan |
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, ...
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| bridge power amp? | 10/8/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| Receiver audio specs | 10/7/2008 | Robert 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 ...
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| car cd/dvd player problem | 10/7/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 - ...
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| bridge power amp? | 10/7/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| bridge power amp? | 10/5/2008 | Cleggsan |
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. ...
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| Multi disc Cd player not reading discs | 10/5/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| CD PLAYER CODE | 10/4/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| Receiver cable hookup for HD-TV/Bluray setup | 10/4/2008 | Wayne 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 ...
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| amplifier | 10/4/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| Door speakers dont work in Mustang | 10/3/2008 | Ernesto 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 ...
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| Audio; phone; speaker | 10/2/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| Aiwa Turn table | 10/1/2008 | Robert 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 ...
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| kenwood kdc-116s | 10/1/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| replace factory radio from excursion with after market compatability | 10/1/2008 | Jerry 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 ...
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| amplifier voltage gain | 10/1/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| radio CD player in my Intrepid | 10/1/2008 | Ernesto 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 ...
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| car stereo | 10/1/2008 | Ernesto 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 ...
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| stereo question | 9/30/2008 | Cleggsan |
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. ...
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| new construction speakers in walls? | 9/29/2008 | Robert 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 ...
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| Beginner need to know if mic is good enough for gigging... | 9/29/2008 | Robert 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 ...
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| adcom amp/pre amp issue | 9/29/2008 | Robert 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 ...
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| 2002 X-Type 2.5 | 9/29/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| Factory Car Audio | 9/29/2008 | Ernesto 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 ...
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| Sony | 9/29/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| cd changer | 9/28/2008 | Ernesto 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 ...
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| stereo question | 9/28/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| Power cable install | 9/28/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| subs | 9/27/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| audio equipment | 9/27/2008 | Robert 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 ...
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| First time doing it | 9/27/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| Delco Radio repair | 9/27/2008 | Ernesto 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 ...
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| 2002 sable kenwood cd changer | 9/27/2008 | Ernesto 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 ...
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| subs | 9/26/2008 | Cleggsan |
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 ...
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| Error Code Saab Tape Player | 9/26/2008 | Cleggsan |
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. ...
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| 2006 Honda Civic Sirius Direct Connection | 9/26/2008 | Ernesto 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 ...
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| 1998 town car cd changer | 9/25/2008 | Ernesto 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 ...
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| 1999 Toyota Solara - tape deck ejecting when engine turned on | 9/25/2008 | Cleggsan |
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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