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| Subject | Date Asked |
| installation of a car stereo | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: i have a JVC KD-S37 and a panasonic cq-c8100u car stereos. i have tried installing both of them in ... A: Here, below, are color code wiring for your jeep. ... | |
| PC / Wireless Music | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: Please see the below details for your easy understanding of what i'd like to get done. Room 1: ... A: What about this solution? ... | |
| wireless speaker | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: ...currently I have a small shelf stereo speaker system that I play in my living room....mostly we ... A: Sorry for the delay; been out of town a couple of days. There are many choices for you. ... | |
| surround sound for gaming | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: im looking for surround sound for these kinds of t.v. that are compatible for all of them, these ... A: Sorry, I do not make equipment recommendations. There are too many subjective factors (other than ... | |
| 1999 accord radio | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1999 honda accord ex,I replaced the battery yesterday and now the radio won't come on at ... A: It may be a radio that has the anti-theft circuitry. When ever the power is lost - for any reason - ... | |
| Auto Backup Camera | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I recently installed a backup camera on my car and notice sometimes when the car is in reverse and ... A: You could try getting the power from a different circuit in the car. And, yes, there are filters of ... | |
| Portible stereo | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I play on a field sport. We are looking for a speaker to play during practices, games, etc. In the ... A: It is very difficult for me to image what your unique needs might be so I cannot give you a specific ... | |
| DVD display | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Why is the screen split in two and shown only in black and white. Toshiba DVD SD3750 A: The only split-screen is when you are using the menu to select titles or scenes when playing a dvd ... | |
| Blown Speakers | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I recently inherited a pair of AR-3as. I replaced the foam surround and Im getting a distorted echo ... A: They were nice speakers; better than many on the market today. I met Edgar Villcher ... | |
| Wireless Headphones | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I have been having trouble finding a good set of wireless headphones for listening to music. In ... A: The list is long. Just go to google.com and at the top hit "shopping" and enter in "wireless ... | |
| Car Audio | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2006 dodge stratus. I want to install a mtx thunder 5601 amp pushing two apline type r 12s ... A: The MTX thunder will draw around 300w off the battery system when pushing near maximum power output ... | |
| Wireless Headphones | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I have been having trouble finding a good set of wireless headphones for listening to music. In ... A: Well, sorry to say, I don't make equipment recommendations, per se, because there are so many ... | |
| Blown Speakers | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I recently inherited a pair of AR-3as. I replaced the foam surround and Im getting a distorted echo ... A: Yes, there should be no rubbing or sounds of any kind when the cone is depressed uniformly. If you ... | |
| Blown Speakers | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I recently inherited a pair of AR-3as. I replaced the foam surround and Im getting a distorted echo ... A: I cannot conceive of a woofer producing an echo. If the cone is not aligned properly you would hear ... | |
| Car Stereo Error Code | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I get an error code #4 when i try to play a cd in my car stereo vrcd400-sdu what is wrong with it ... A: CD players are really complicated devices and there are so many possible causes. And, the bad news ... | |
| pioneer home stereo receiver | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have two Pioneer home stereo receivers (sx-1700, vsx 402). They are old but quite spectacular when ... A: The SX kicking out on radio may be related to the antenna, cars going by, etc. Try changing the ... | |
| car stereo | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: my 2005 chevy impala says lock on my radio how can i get it off can enany one help me A: It is probably an anti-theft lock out. This is a code that is required in order to activate the ... | |
| Car Stereo Error Code | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I get an error code #4 when i try to play a cd in my car stereo vrcd400-sdu what is wrong with it ... A: First, try the reset button. Sometimes it is an error of the display panel only and the reset button ... | |
| alpine 11 band equalizer sound field controller 3342 | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: dose anyone know where i can get a powersupply pluge A: Try this company: ... | |
| Clean A CD Player | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: Greetings ! Happy New Year ! I am not at all familiar with CDS so wanted to ask a question. I ... A: It could be the player - but I doubt it. Here is only certain and safe way to clean the player. Use ... | |
| Clean A CD ! | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: Greetings ! Happy New Year ! I am not at all familiar with CDS so wanted to ask a question. I ... A: It could be some form of dirt or defect on the disc. Or, it could be defective from the producer, ... | |
| Transmitters | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: I couldn't find a general electronics person, nor could the guy at radio shack help me. lol. I am ... A: There are many choices. Just go to google shopping page and google the terms: pc audio transmitter ... | |
| Cd's to the computer? | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: If I rip a cd to a computer (using FLAC) and if the cd is scratched and doesn't play so good in a ... A: Probably, yes. The cd reader in your pc may have a better (or worse) error detection and correction ... | |
| Static problem | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I am currently using a simple passive preamp w/volume control that hooks directly to my cd player ... A: You did not give much information to go on. Without the make/model or circuit details I can only ... | |
| Nony Receiver STR-230a - Loud Noise from the output main and remote | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: like the title i have a Sony receiver STR-230a made in Chile. The thing is that it works fine until ... A: English is fine. Fully understand the problem. IF: Loud nosies come even with volume down low or ... | |
| Car Audio problem | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: .. I have a 2004 Dodge Ram w/ Infinity Sound. Replaced the head unit with a Pioneer and added 2 12" ... A: This question is better sent to Ernesto, also on audio systems at allexperts.com so please get a ... | |
| cd changer | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: i just got a 96 Saturn sedan and in the rear it has a delco 12 disc cd changer and i don't now how ... A: I am assuming you do not have the original owners manual for the vehicle? It would have the ... | |
| 2005 Pathfinder Bose Stereo | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: How do I know if my stereo supports satellite radio? It has the in-dash 6 disk CD changer. A: Not many of that vintage did - directly. You can try going to www.crutchfield.com and run through ... | |
| Mac surround sound | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I have some large (≈600 MB) 5.1 surround sound files in FLAC format. When I play them with ... A: Sorry, I am not an expert on the FLAC lossless ac3 codec at all. Did you see this answer from ... | |
| Car Audio Questions | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I've been trying to come up with a Head Unit choice for my 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport (Non-Factory ... A: I have no idea. I know what you want but I don't have any knowledge of a head unit that would fit ... | |
| Classical piano music on CD and on MP3? | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask whether there is really a quality mismatch between a classical piano CD and mp3? ... A: MP3 audio format is a lossy compression scheme. It uses the characteristics of the human ear to use ... | |
| RB1 issue | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I just replaced my battery and now I can only access my folder where my addresses are but I can not ... A: What kind of vehicle do you have? We need more symptoms or system description to give a wild ... | |
| Audio equipment | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: What is the difference between a 4 ohms and 8 ohm speaker? A: Do you know Ohms Law? Ohms law states the voltage across an impedance is proportional to the ... | |
| Cassette player | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Mercury Sable and a cassette is stuck in the player. The eject button is dead. What is ... A: I would try a reset and see if that will clear it. The best way to reset is to disconnect power ... | |
| tahoe dvd sound but no picture | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe with a flip down dvd and it has sound but no picture some times it ... A: It is difficult to say for sure. My best guess is the laser diode has worn down and cannot any ... | |
| Kenwood KA-127 amplifier trouble. | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a Kenwood KA-127 amplifier. It worked fine until one day i went to turn it on and the display ... A: Yes, either try a new fuse or test it with an ohmmeter. Chances are it is not a fuse problem but in ... | |
| GM OEM Ceiling DVD Install 2004 Suburban | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: What do I need to install a ceiling mount GM OEM DVD player with flip down screen in our 2004 ... A: Sorry, I don't know about this. I would like to refer you to a colleague who has installation ... | |
| Kenwood KA-127 amplifier trouble. | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a Kenwood KA-127 amplifier. It worked fine until one day i went to turn it on and the display ... A: Perhaps it has gone into protection mode. Check it by doing this: - unplug the power cord. - ... | |
| Defective CDRs | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: I have been storing CDRs (containing music which had duplicated onto them) on the floor and I ... A: Defects can be from poor quality CDRs as they will often deteriorate with time. Also, it often ... | |
| PreAmp audio problem | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I am currently using a Chiro preamp by Kinergetics Research in my home system. It is model C800, ... A: Marantz is fine merchandise. This model, the SR6003, is one I am not personally familiar with but I ... | |
| Aiwa AV-d58 only plays sound when in Direct Source | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: There was a fairly large thunderstorm last night, and while I didn't notice anything strange at the ... A: Did you check for open fuses? I think there are a couple of solder link fuses on the inside of the ... | |
| PreAmp audio problem | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I am currently using a Chiro preamp by Kinergetics Research in my home system. It is model C800, ... A: I am sure you realize how difficult it is to make a diagnostic long distance. Especially with ... | |
| my sound system 2006 ford explorer | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: But I really need help with the specs of the system im trying to get. And I would appreciate if you ... A: My comments: 1. The alternator system will provide a maximum power of 12v times 130amps = ... | |
| Car Audio (kenwood deck Jl slash amp) | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a jeep wrangler with a new kenwood headunit, infinity reference speakers hooked up to a jl ... A: Sorry, I got a little lost trying to get the full picture of the problem. Let me see if I got it ... | |
| follow-up on choke/volts | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I had asked about repairing a amp and informed you that the part # WAS AFZ34N. Sorry. The part # IS ... A: Yes, you need lots of current to power up so much audio output power. But, I think your ... | |
| wrong part # | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I had asked about repairing a amp and informed you that the part # WAS AFZ34N. Sorry. The part # IS ... A: Yes, there is a potential short between the case of the FET and the heat sink. It can be due to a ... | |
| wrong part # | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I had asked about repairing a amp and informed you that the part # WAS AFZ34N. Sorry. The part # IS ... A: RFZ34N seems to be a small power FET transistor. It probably has many equivalent devices that can ... | |
| American Legacy series 2 LA890 amp | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: During instal when power connected smoke came from amp. Sec. later during power dis connect both ... A: First guess is the power connections were reversed (ground and 12v lines). Second guess is the ... | |
| Clarion Pro | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I had my Clarion Pro series CD repaired. Pick up malfunction. $200.00. Now unit rejects Cd 6 to 10 ... A: My first guess would be the alignment of the laser diode has not been done correctly - or not ... | |
| Monsoon radio | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Passat wagon GLS with a Monsoon AM/FM radio/single CD/ cassette player. Recently when ... A: My opinion is the antenna connection to the radio is part of the problem and you should have it ... | |
| Speakers for 2002 envoy slt | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: i would like to know what type of speakers GMC used on their 2002 Envoy slt. Reason is i just put in ... A: The stock speakers are usually not the greatest sounding - if that is what you are saying. The ... | |
| m-audio profire 2626 | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: (( If this is a dupliacte question)) Im sorry ... it did not appear to accept it the first time I ... A: First thing is make sure the PC you are using supports S/PDIF and the output connection is ... | |
| m-audio profire 2626 | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: (( If this is a dupliacte question)) Im sorry ... it did not appear to accept it the first time I ... A: It is compatible with XP and has S/PDIF digital inputs as well as analog XLR inputs. If the PC is ... | |
| How Do I Fix My Mp3s? | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: All the mp3s on my computer have turned themselves in m3us! I have no idea how it happened or how to ... A: The file extension of m3us is a windows media player listing. It could be as simple as just using ... | |
| Alpine EQ wiring | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I have an Alpine 11 band EQ/sound field controller 3324. It has a blue/white stripe for its switched ... A: I could not find anything on the model number you gave, 3324. Are you sure it is correct? However, ... | |
| car audio | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 01bit ford sport trac the radio drains my battery when not started for a few days pulled ... A: Don't know which audio/radio system you have as there were many different versions in the 01. The ... | |
| Tape code Volvo s40 1998. | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Send Cassette code for VOLVO s40 '98 model. Cassette Info. volvo 3533962-1 4980 9806 s802 S/N ... A: Sorry, I have no idea. Here are some discussions others have filed on the forum. But, I think your ... | |
| Surround speakers popping | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7.2 system that just started popping, for no apparent reason. It is a klipsch RF-7 II ... A: It is hard to imagine the speakers emitting noise of any kind when the drive amplifiers were off. ... | |
| 2006 ford focus cd player | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: Display cover for led display on cars cd unit was smashed while hauling 2 by 4's ,where can I find a ... A: Maybe from the Ford dealer. Check with them. It is probably a very difficult part to find and very ... | |
| Surround speakers popping | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7.2 system that just started popping, for no apparent reason. It is a klipsch RF-7 II ... A: You must find out where the "popping" is coming from. - Is it coming out of the speaker(s)? If so, ... | |
| Using old stereo for playing iPod | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic SA-PM53 stereo. I would like to hook up my iPod to it but don't know how to do ... A: The cord coming with your iPod should have a 3.5mm plug on the end. Look at the front of your ... | |
| Using old stereo for playing iPod | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic SA-PM53 stereo. I would like to hook up my iPod to it but don't know how to do ... A: This unit (if you have the PM53 and not the PM533) has on the left side of the front panel an input ... | |
| Connecting non-powered turntable..... | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I've just been given a non-powered Sony turntable. I would like to know if it is possible to ... A: Here is the spec sheet on this model: ... | |
| Connecting non-powered turntable..... | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I've just been given a non-powered Sony turntable. I would like to know if it is possible to ... A: Probably. But, I need the model number or picture of the unit. There are so many turntables and ... | |
| another sony protect mode problem | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: i am in college and brought my dads old Sony str-d365 2 channel amplifier with me i have two huge ... A: The most common cause when a unit is hooked up to a new set of speakers is: - The impedance of the ... | |
| 2005 avalon 6 cd radio | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: where do i find a replacement radio or a new radio or have the 1 i have repaired ? got a radio from ... A: Let me suggest this organization: http://www.carstereohelp.com/toyota.htm Please contact them by ... | |
| speaker sizing | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Why do high end audio companies still produce 4" component speaker systems for cars when people ... A: For car installations one is restricted by the opening size made available by the manufacture - ... | |
| Computer audio? | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: If listening music from a computer that is plugged to an amplifier with 2 speakers, how much does ... A: Sound cards are nearly always the lowest performer when compared with good quality audio amplifiers ... | |
| receiver/dvr cable box | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I have had my pioneer receiver and Motorola dvr cable box hooked up to my sharp TV for over a year ... A: Try resetting the cable box and the receiver. You can follow the manual instructions on how to ... | |
| cd dvd | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I put another cd with dvd on it in and it worked just fine could it be the cd maybe being ... A: If it is a homemade cd/dvd it may not have the right coding for your player - whereas the one that ... | |
| 1998 navigator 6 disc cd player | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a 98 Navigator and when I try and play a cd it comes through really scratchy and ... A: Sounds like either a dirty/dusty scratchy CD disc OR a laser diode in the cd player that is going ... | |
| Better SA-9090 stereo mixer | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I bought one of these small mixers used so it came with no manuel or instructin guide. Do you know ... A: ONE: Here are the "specs" on it. That may help: http://www.adelcom.net/TEI-DJ-Mixers.htm You ... | |
| testing cont., voltage on circuit | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: For a regualr auto do you have to disconnect the battery to check fuse continuity, and for voltage ... A: Fuse check is best done by pulling it out and put it on the Ohmmeter check of your VOM. But, ... | |
| Noice Speaker / JGCherokee | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a used 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and when I am driving I hear a weird noise from the ... A: Yes, you will need a new speaker for that door. Chances are either the voice coil has come loose ... | |
| CD Multi Changer stuck - CDDJ Error | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a UK 2006 Ford Mondeo which has a 6CD Multichanger in the boot. We changed the CDs in it ... A: I am going to guess it is a fuse gone - the one that powers the changer. Check for a blown fuse; ... | |
| Speakers on the left side dont work. | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: When I play cd speakers on the left side dont work. They work fine when I play radio or tape.I dont ... A: CD player portion is defective and has lost the channel feed to the amplifiers. It could be ... | |
| Toshiba DVD | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba DVD player, Model # SD-K 740 SU When I play almost any movie, the player slows ... A: Inability to play older or somewhat worn/used cds is a sign of a weak laser diode as previously ... | |
| reset oreland/ something in german | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: stereo has message tuere offene A: Sorry, it means the message is telling you there is an open door. You must check the doors in your ... | |
| 1996 Toyota T-100 cassette/CD combo | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I recently let a friend use my truck, when i got it back there was a CD stuck in the player. I was ... A: Have you tried a reset? Do this by removing total power from the head unit and associated ... | |
| 2001 Chrysler grand voyager | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: The radio is totally off but the cd changer and aircon panels are working perfectly. What's the ... A: Are you getting anything from the radio? Noise, hiss, strong stations only? You should think about ... | |
| Toshiba DVD | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba DVD player, Model # SD-K 740 SU When I play almost any movie, the player slows ... A: Does it play audio CD discs ok? If so, it most likely means the laser diode inside the optical ... | |
| installing aftermarket stereo system | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: What all will I need to change out my factory bose system. How and what kind of wiring harnesses ... A: Why don't you search through the following sites and maybe you can find the parts you and procedures ... | |
| seeking amplifier advice for 4 ceiling pair speakers | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I want to connect 4 extra pairs of speakers (in other rooms) to a 7.1 system. Research by this ... A: Yes, it will if you are going to be using just the 5.1 audio settings. Also, I note the Yamaha has ... | |
| seeking amplifier advice for 4 ceiling pair speakers | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I want to connect 4 extra pairs of speakers (in other rooms) to a 7.1 system. Research by this ... A: I answered this already. My recommendation was to feed a completely separate set of amplifiers and ... | |
| car radio reverbration unit(s) | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: On the previous page, someone mentions the reverbration units of the sixties. I had one of those ... A: The Vibrasonic was made for cars back in the 60s. I think they were popular on some Ford models. ... | |
| how to size an amp for 4 pairs of speakers | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I want to connect 4 extra pairs of speakers (in other rooms) to a 7.1 system. Research by this ... A: My recommendation, since you are mixing systems - 7.1 to 4 or 4.1 or even 5.1 - that you divorce ... | |
| Radio problems | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: when I try to turn up the volume up on my radio in my 2002 Focus it will go down instead. If I play ... A: Does it go down when you turn the volume down? Does it change if you wiggle the control or lightly ... | |
| car cd player replacement | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: If I REPLACE MY 6 DISK CD PLAYER WITH A 1 DISK CD PLAYER WILL MY ONSTAR SYSTEM STILL BE ACTIVE? A: You did not give me any car make/model and system information to go on; they are all different over ... | |
| +4dbu or -10dbV | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: The signal then goes to a QSC GX3 amplifer.Do I use the +4dbu or -10dbV setting on the compressor? ... A: Have you seen this Utube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qutqiss4Pq4 It gives a good tutorial on ... | |
| Speaker frequency response? | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I've been thinking about buying my first set of hi-fi speakers and have few questions. I have looked ... A: I checked a few review comments from owners of the BX2 and found in their comments that for heavy ... | |
| speaker connection | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have transformer on the way. My level of knowledge in electronics is woefully inadequate. My ... A: Yes, I know the pyle amp you gave before, but that is just an amplifier to power the speakers. It ... | |
| speaker connection | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I have transformer on the way. My level of knowledge in electronics is woefully inadequate. My ... A: Still, you are greatly confused about the connections for the input, the speakers and the power. ... | |
| Will I need a capacitor and or an extra battery? | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Ford Expedition. I am hooking up two 15 inch kicker comp subs parallel @ 2ohms needing ... A: Best is a heavy duty alternator and big/high capacity battery. Two batteries are dangerous to the ... | |
| Recording | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: How can I tell the difference between a track recorded analogue and a track recorded digital, from ... A: Well, it depends on what the finished product is! If it is an MP3, then by definition it is a ... | |
| tannoy ts10 subwoofer | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I live in Australia and have just purchased a 110v tannoy ts10 subwoofer on the understanding that ... A: Either I am more totally confused or you are! Let me see if I can figure out what you have got. ... | |
| tannoy ts10 subwoofer | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I live in Australia and have just purchased a 110v tannoy ts10 subwoofer on the understanding that ... A: I am not understanding the question. The loudspeakers are connected to an amplifier whose output is ... | |
| tannoy ts10 subwoofer | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I live in Australia and have just purchased a 110v tannoy ts10 subwoofer on the understanding that ... A: First, let me say that Tannoy makes very fine, outstanding products. It is not internally ... | |
| radio noise | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 chevy S-10 4 wheel drive pickup. A while back I noticed annoying static like noise ... A: There are noise filters of many kinds. It depends on what the source of the noise is in your ... | |
| IC on Fisher Studio Standard Amp burns out | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a Fisher Studio Standard rack system that's about 29 years old. There were some problems with ... A: The STK-0080A integrated package is good for 80w of audio power. It dissipated alot of heat since ... | |
| AUX jack for 2005 Toyota | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: What is the best product for the money to install a AUX jack for a 2005 Toyota Sienna? Would love ... A: Have you tried any of these? ... | |
| Ford Taurus 2011 limited | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I have ford Taurus 2011 model limited,I need to connect the DVD on cars speakers,How? A: Not exactly sure what you need. The following shows an audio auxiliary input box that will feed the ... | |
| boss amp | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: how do i wire 2 dual 4 ohm kicker vr 15s to a cx 750 boss amp on the 1600 4 ohm max bridge? A: The various wiring diagrams are cataloged best at this web location: ... | |
| Calculating impedance with a sub-woofer | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out if I'm over-doing things with multiple speakers on my Denon DRA-425R ... A: The subwoofer is self powered and does not connect to the internal amps so does not count. The ... | |
| We need a loud system | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: So lately my family has been disappointed with our home theater system (it's just old). We want it ... A: You did not give me any information about the existing system. It may just need an external ... | |
| 98 navigator 6 cd player | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I bought the SUV used and had to find a 6 cd magazine for it. Found one, loaded it with cds and it ... A: You may need to replace the changer. After they age the change mechanism sometimes does not hold ... | |
| Alpine cd shuttle player | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I am losing my patience trying to find credible source for my late 90's model alpine cd shuttle ... A: You did not say what you wanted to know. Should you google for "Alpine 5960" you can find tons of ... | |
| 2005 Monte Carlo radio | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Monte Carlo I never had any trouble with it until I used my car to jump start another ... A: It seems the jump start event is not related to the radio going bad. At least not directly. If the ... | |
| how do i hook up remote wire | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Thanks A: Do I understand correctly that you have installed an amplifier in the trunk and want to power it up ... | |
| rca wires to stock sterio | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: my girlfriend has a 2006 dodge ram 1500 trying to hook rca wires from aftermarket amp to stock radio ... A: Not sure I understand the question but let me try. You need to feed variable level audio from the ... | |
| 2003 Taurus SEL Mach System | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: ..does the Mach system automatically come with a CD (single or stacker) or does it just refer to the ... A: Don't actually know for certain. There are different packages of the MACH audio system and I don't ... | |
| buy a Audiovox awm-930 stero/cd | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I buy a Rv with the Audio AWM-930 and it stop working. I would like to get another just like . Can ... A: The AWM class products are now sold by Jensen RV. You can find them at: ... | |
| stereo compatability | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have an 02 eddie bauer explorer and the stereo doesn't have mp3 or xm sirius capabilities. if i ... A: Sorry, I am not sure and I am not where I can research it thoroughly. But, you can update your ... | |
| medical office setup | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have connected all 12 speakers in a 70V system. Each speaker has its own step down transformer. I ... A: Yes, but you can combine the channels at any point. The object is to have mono sound in all the ... | |
| medical office setup | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have connected all 12 speakers in a 70V system. Each speaker has its own step down transformer. I ... A: Yes, you can connect the 70v transformer to either/any channel. 1)No, you cannot combine the amps ... | |
| subwoofer wiring | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: My Tannoy subwoofer stopped working although the fuse is fine (the light comes on, but no sound). I ... A: Yes, you are correct - under normal conditions both wires must be connected to compete the circuit ... | |
| Trouble with Honda Pilot 2006 Rear Entertainment system w/ DVD | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a pre-owned certified 2006 Honda Pilot EX with a rear entertainment system with DVD. It ... A: Temperature and humidity are enemies of dvd players. Moisture can built up inside and cause ... | |
| Optimal Settings for my Car Stereo System | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee and I recently installed an entirely new sound system in my car. ... A: It is a simple matter. Balance the speakers for equal sound loudness. You can do this by ear and ... | |
| speaker | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: i was given what i thought was a speaker but i was told it was a pa speaker.so i was wondering if ... A: Yes, I confirmed it to be a Peavey model after I had sent the first reply. It is a horn loaded ... | |
| speaker | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: i was given what i thought was a speaker but i was told it was a pa speaker.so i was wondering if ... A: Yes, this is a horn speaker system of high performance. I have some questions. If you can answer ... | |
| audio system reset | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: How do i reset my audio system in my 2003 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6? It says on the compact disc player ... A: I think a "hard reset" will clear this problem; you can try it. (But read the PS comments below ... | |
| Medical Office Audio | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I am putting in an audio system in a medical office. There a total of 12 speakers that will be ... A: 1) 15W is plenty. Usually, even 5W is considered okey for bgm in small rooms. 2) Receiver is ... | |
| Blu Ray Player Audio Issue | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Sony BluRay Player and have come across an issue. For whatever reason it ... A: This model goes back to 2001 model year. It supports Dolby 5.1 only according to the manuals. ... | |
| Audio Mixer | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: How would I go about adding an input for external audio (iPod, Computer) to my Audio Mixer Console? ... A: If your mixer has a standard hiZ line input it should match the level of the output of most portable ... | |
| Aiwa NSX-3500 | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: The disc tray keeps ejecting and will not play or stay in the machine. Consequently none of the ... A: Here is a discussion that sideways relates to your query. ... | |
| 1999 VW Jetta AM radio reception | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 VW Jetta, a late 1999, the newer body style. The radio works very well on FM and it ... A: It can be checked with an ohmmeter but it must be an meter capable of measuring very low resistance ... | |
| 1999 VW Jetta AM radio reception | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 VW Jetta, a late 1999, the newer body style. The radio works very well on FM and it ... A: It is generally caused by a bad ground connection on the antenna. You can check the ground system; ... | |
| Medical Office Audio | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I am putting in an audio system in a medical office. There a total of 12 speakers that will be ... A: Your response does not address the matter of impedance matching or loading to the amplifier which is ... | |
| Medical Office Audio | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I am putting in an audio system in a medical office. There a total of 12 speakers that will be ... A: See my comments below. 1) Mono is best for BGM (background music) because you don't know where ... | |
| Cassette importing | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: How can I import songs on cassettes into itunes in Wav format. Thank you. A: Audacity is a good software program to use. There are many others; some are freeware, some are ... | |
| Help setting up older stereo system | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I just recently picked up an older fisher stereo system the amp is a model #ca-276. I hooked up the ... A: This is an integrated amplifier. It has built in amps - see the speaker terminals on the back side. ... | |
| ACDelco Audio Sys. in 1999 Suburban | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, I have a 1999 Chevy Suburban with a ACDelco Radio, cassette and CD player. The ... A: It would not be a fuse since the sound comes back on. If you are getting the drop out on any or all ... | |
| ACDelco Audio Sys. in 1999 Suburban | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, I have a 1999 Chevy Suburban with a ACDelco Radio, cassette and CD player. The ... A: In the cool weather, like in Idaho, during about 6 months out of the year it is not uncommon for ... | |
| Phone system | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 ford taurus and on the radio display it shows the call botton on and im not able to ... A: I suggest you put the fuse back in and try again. The removal of power may have reset the call ... | |
| Audacity Help! | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: Okay, I am currently using a recording software called 'Audacity' and I am in a rap group with my ... A: I listened to a couple of your songs on the purevolume.com web page. Doesn't sound too bad. Here ... | |
| car cassett | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: how to install my code for my car stereo chrysler grand voyager A: There are several places in the Internet that claim they can give you the code. Here is one: ... | |
| turntable | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: We hooked up our kenwood record player and you have to have the volume up as loud as possible to ... A: Most likely your turntable has a magnetic cartridge mounted in the tonearm. These kinds of ... | |
| Need some help | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Okay so I need some help on this one. I am trying to hook up an amp and subs to a 2002 ford taurus ... A: Go to this page: http://www.modifiedlife.com/2002-ford-taurus-car-radio-stereo-wiring-diagram/ ... | |
| Some information needed... | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Let's assume that I have a set of speakers and an amplifier and I want to listen music from my ... A: Music from a computer is almost always compressed signals such as MP3 or Itunes stuff. It's high ... | |
| Car Stereo Trouble | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Chevrolet Impala Base model. It has the factory stereo with the premium sound package ... A: Troubleshooting by a trained tech may yield superior results in a case like this. But, I will give ... | |
| 1995 nissan sentra stereo | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: you posted you installed a stero in a 1995 nissan sentra? well i don't know which combination of ... A: Answer remains the same. You must get constant 12v to the amp and 12v switched to the remote turn ... | |
| 1995 nissan sentra stereo | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: you posted you installed a stero in a 1995 nissan sentra? well i don't know which combination of ... A: Yes, you certainly must connect the proper 12v lines. ... | |
| noise feedback | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: hey there i have a 92 olds cutlass surpreme i have jensen fold down deck p miller series 1500 watt ... A: Not much to go on there - your description of the symptoms are not clear and complete enough to give ... | |
| Nakamichi Receiver Tuner Section No Output | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: In my home I have a Nakamichi TA-4A receiver, circa 1990, which has been working beautifully until ... A: Difficult to say without some hands-on examination. My first guess would be the voltage regulator ... | |
| bad radio reception | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I have 2007 chrysler sebring LX with a factory radio and the short screw in antenna on the roof. I ... A: Some Chryslers have an antenna booster amplifier which must be powered from the 12v line somehow and ... | |
| car dvd to factory backup monitor | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to hook up a dvd player to a backup camera display (factrory), if so how? 08 lexus ... A: In electronics anything is possible. The question always becomes is it necessary, is it wise, is it ... | |
| what would you do? | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Hey, long time no see! we conversed a few times a couple years back. I have a question. I built a ... A: All noted. Sounds like you know what you are doing. Best wishes. Adding another woofer should ... | |
| Best Amp for my car and speakers | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I have read some of your answers and i believe they are good. So here is my question. I have a 2011 ... A: Some Honda's have very shallow depth for mounting the speakers. Don't know about the 2011 models ... | |
| what would you do? | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: Hey, long time no see! we conversed a few times a couple years back. I have a question. I built a ... A: You can pad down the mids and tweeters to match the spl output of the woofers - which is the ... | |
| maching sub with right amp | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I have 1 pioneer TS-W2502D4 3000w 800w nom. DVC sub and was wondering what the best amp to use would ... A: Your version is a D4 or has the dual 4 ohm coils. If you wire the coils in parallel you will need ... | |
| Power but no sound installing new car stereo | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 dodge ram pickup. I installed it using a metra wiring harness and it seems to me all ... A: Yes, that trail of discussion you referenced includes the amplifier that is in the model under ... | |
| Power but no sound installing new car stereo | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 dodge ram pickup. I installed it using a metra wiring harness and it seems to me all ... A: 1. Are you sure the wiring harness is the right one? You can check the wiring from the guide here: ... | |
| hissing sound in amp | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I installed a Pyle plmra620 amplifier in my boat and cannot get rid of a background hissing sound. ... A: For a test, make sure you have disconnected the Sony player completely and that the Sony unit power ... | |
| wireless speakers | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a home theater system in my downstairs. The components were all professionally installed and ... A: I read through your discussion. But, don't know what the question is. There are many kinds and ... | |
| audio | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: what size amp do i use for my 200w duel 2 ohms cv mobile speakers? A: Any amp that supports 1 ohm loads. Or, if you wire the voice coils in series that would be 4 ohms ... | |
| VES modified Audio Harness in '02 Sienna | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: In 2008 i bought a 2002 Toyota Sienna XLE that came with a VES with a VCR. Cutting edge in 2002, i ... A: Try this page for wiring code/colors: ... | |
| 2001 Chevy Tahoe radio amp | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: When I remove the key from the ignition and exit the vehicle the radio amp is saying on. My battery ... A: It is a simple solution. The remote 12v line is for some reason staying on. There are two 12v ... | |
| karaoke player feedback | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a karaoke dj and I use two standard dvd players hooked into a audio/video splitter, and then ... A: It is hard for me to know the exact setup you have with such a brief description and no model ... | |
| new sony head unit | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a new Sony head unit. I hooked all the wires up correctly and when I idle, it works ... A: It is not wired correctly. When you go off idle the voltage regulator kicks in and you are losing ... | |
| Loudspeaker Horn cut out | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Hey Cleggsan you briefly mentioned in your profile Loudspeakers do you happen to know anything about ... A: You must find a shop that does cone and voice coil repairs. Yes, take the driver in by itself. ... | |
| Loudspeaker Horn cut out | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Hey Cleggsan you briefly mentioned in your profile Loudspeakers do you happen to know anything about ... A: Do you have a vom or ohmmeter? You can check the wiring out in a flash. But, I am nearly certain ... | |
| Loudspeaker Horn cut out | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Hey Cleggsan you briefly mentioned in your profile Loudspeakers do you happen to know anything about ... A: Yes, I know about them. Good merchandise. The symptoms you describe are exactly like when the ... | |
| Speakers | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I would like to remove the front door speakers on a 2010 Mustang Convertible and replace them with ... A: You must check the mountings and size to make sure the fronts will fit the spaces in the back and ... | |
| Kenwood KDC-138 | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 04 Chevy Silverado c1500. I'm taking out the stock radio (not Bose) and replacing it with a ... A: Go here: http://www.installer.com/cars/by_car.php?carid=1262 and jump down to the wiring harness ... | |
| Stuck CD... | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo with a 6 disc CD changer. I recently put a brand new store bought CD in ... A: Disconnecting the battery for a few minutes may help as it will allow the mechanism inside the ... | |
| mitsubishi turntable LT-5V | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have the mitsubishi LT-5V and when I turn it on the platter revolves but the arm does not come to ... A: If it has been idle for a very long time it is likely the belts or moving parts under the TT have ... | |
| Altima CD Reading Error | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: My 2007 Altima CD player just started to have reading errors with every CD I've put in. Is this ... A: Yes, it could be a tracking adjustment, focus control, etc. and a good shop with the right ... | |
| Amp & Sub Matching | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I have 6 15'' 4000W DVC Subwoofers. I am not sure whether to use a mono or 2 channel high powered ... A: It has nothing to do with the power ratings. It has to do with impedance matching. If a speaker or ... | |
| Amp & Sub Matching | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I have 6 15'' 4000W DVC Subwoofers. I am not sure whether to use a mono or 2 channel high powered ... A: Go ahead.... You will get lots of energy out of a system like that. The biggest problem you have ... | |
| Bose Radio,CD & DVD Stereo | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE that has a BOSE Stereo system 6-CD Changer and the DVD Player ... A: Bose systems are quirky and non-conforming to industry standards. Some of the Bose systems have the ... | |
| Re-asking as per Jerry Mael | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Expert: Jerry Mael Subject: AutosoundI have this Autosound ce-3040mp3 boat head deck, and I was ... A: Could not find any manuals on this model. But, so long as you have the color codes and where they ... | |
| radio | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: i was given a 6 disc radio that came out of a 2006 dodge charger and want to put it in my miata but ... A: Here is the color of the wires the car the radio came out of: ... | |
| ipod shufflle g4 headphone modifiction | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Cleggsan I want to shorten the wire on the headphones that connect to my shuffle. I tried on two ... A: Why do you wish to shorten? It will effect the performance, usually. However, the deterioration of ... | |
| audio antenna | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: factory radio would not switch to fm stuck on am , but received am stations. put in wiring adapter ... A: You must check the antenna connections and the fm tuner input area of the tuner section. It is ... | |
| installing an amp | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 VW Jetta with the Monsoon Audio System. I'm trying to install an after market amp ... A: The remote wire connects to anything that has remote start. Like the amps and even some converters. ... | |
| Onkyo dx-c200 cd changer not playing cds | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: This changer is not reading my CDs. I WILL read and play the laser cleaner cd, but none of my audio ... A: I don't like the laser cleaner disks because they can sometimes be abrasive to the lens that covers ... | |
| Fisher CA-276 | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I recently picked up a Fisher CA-276 amp at a garage sale. It seems to work ok but the volume ... A: I think this unit has carbon resistor based volume controls. I could not find a manual on this model ... | |
| Testing headphones | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what equipment, software and hardware, I would need to test headphones. I want to ... A: PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME: Could you contact with me regarding these headphone questions? My ... | |
| Receiver audio out to another receiver | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Tapia: I have an older receiver in my main house that I have hooked up to many audio sources, ... A: Why don't you try the fm transmitter and see if it works. If you purchase from a local retailer - ... | |
| Receiver audio out to another receiver | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Tapia: I have an older receiver in my main house that I have hooked up to many audio sources, ... A: Woops. No model numbers. We need the model numbers of both receivers in order to learn their ... | |
| New CD Player don't work in my car-grounding problem? | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Ok this is kind of a long story- I own a 1977 Chevy Impala, which started out with the one speaker ... A: I would say you have a bad ground - or multiple grounds. The ground on the radio chassis should be ... | |
| New CD Player don't work in my car-grounding problem? | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Ok this is kind of a long story- I own a 1977 Chevy Impala, which started out with the one speaker ... A: If the unit does not work on the bench with manual wires to it then there must be a problem inside. ... | |
| Stereo Receiver | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Pioneer VSX-4400 receiver was working fine this morning: Used tuner, CD player and tape player. ... A: Do a reset: Unplug the power cord for a full 30 minutes; then power it back up again. Check the ... | |
| mp3 player to phone system via phono jack troubles - desperate! | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: i stumbled upon your profile here looking for some desperately needed help. We just got a new ... A: I still think it is a cable problem; not a defective cable but a stereo to mono problem. When the ... | |
| New CD Player don't work in my car-grounding problem? | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Ok this is kind of a long story- I own a 1977 Chevy Impala, which started out with the one speaker ... A: Is it just the cd player not working? Does the radio work (AM and FM)? Do the display panel lights ... | |
| matching components | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: ..i have 05 Sentra with tweeters in A-pillars..currently I have all Clarion setup..CZ300 head unit, ... A: Well, first off the acoustic environment of automobiles is rugged. The sound level must be much ... | |
| mp3 player to phone system via phono jack troubles - desperate! | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: i stumbled upon your profile here looking for some desperately needed help. We just got a new ... A: Could be the cable. Could be you did not insert it all the way. Could be you are shorting out the ... | |
| problem with Mitsubishi MMCS | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I wonder how can I change the language of the MMCS menu from Japan into English. The model of car is ... A: Sorry, I do not know if it can be converted. According to this page: ... | |
| radio amp | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Does a 2000 blazer, (4 door, 2 wheel drive ) have external radio amps? If so where is it located? My ... A: For the S series the answer is "no". Some models may have deluxe systems otherwise: ... | |
| chrysler voyager 1997 | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: My car stereo is not playing CDs it keeps on saying disk error.. the radio use to work but now its ... A: Yes, you can purchase replacement radio units at places like this: ... | |
| car stereo not working | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxium. And on the stereo screen everything of the system is working, but ... A: Nice car. I like the Maxima very much! This looks like a Bose system. Is it? If so, Bose is a ... | |
| Testing headphones | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what equipment, software and hardware, I would need to test headphones. I want to ... A: Good question. Unfortunately, there are no universally accepted testing methods or standards that ... | |
| JVC CD Recorder | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a JVC XL-R5000BK CD?CDR multiple compact disc recorder that just stopped reading the blank cd ... A: They don't last forever. It could be from many causes but the most likely is the optical pickup and ... | |
| Car speaker humming.. | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I just finished installing a new pioneer head unit, as well as two subs and an amplifier for those, ... A: I think it is a compatibility problem with the Infinity speakers/amps. You may have to add filters ... | |
| Running Wires from my factory amp | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Monte Carlo SS with the factory amp in the trunk below the rear deck and was told by ... A: Yes, you can tap into the amp outputs by using a hi-lo converter kit. You will find them at ... | |
| sony xplod | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: i was installing my subs in my back seat and i was drilling in the plate of the inside of my truck ... A: Sorry for the delay; been out of town for a few days.. Maybe you have solved the problem by now. ... | |
| analog fm stereo tuner | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Every so often I would have to spray the tuner "fins" with tuner cleaner to keep FM reception. This ... A: Get a can of air or freon and see if you can blow out the debris that is causing the high frequency ... | |
| new stereo power | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I installed a new stereo in my 95 530i bmw and it powered on but aux and cd had no sound, i then ... A: Check the main fuses in the car both under the dash and up front near the batter compartment. You ... | |
| speaker crossover | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I bought a pioneer AVR receiver which has crossover settings.the problem is I have a pair of ... A: Woops. You did not give a model number. Every receiver is different and they don't all have the ... | |
| extending antenna | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently upgraded my home stereo system and moved my old receiver (Mitsubishi M-VR400) to my ... A: Yes, you can use just about any insulated speaker wire. A long wire antenna usually works very well ... | |
| Audio RCV won't power up. | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: 10 yr old (Yamaha AV reciever RX-V795a). Initially Standby/ON switch would take a couple attempts ... A: I checked the Yamaha Service Center Locator and they do not show any centers near to Cincinnati or ... | |
| speakers with a 'warm sound' - | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: My question may be too subjective for an AllExperts answer, but here goes: I'm putting together a ... A: That's a very good question and I know exactly what you mean. Unfortunately, there is not effective ... | |
| 18-19 Hz generator - any tips, please? | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to generate an audio wave in this range for varmint control. Some subwoofers can go ... A: I agree; a buzzer would be a good, low cost way to try it out. And, yes it is going to be audible ... | |
| Kenwood VR-305 Receiver | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I get no bass from my speakers. The volume counts backwards with a negative symbol. I tried ... A: Do you maybe have the subwoofer setting ON? Are you using a subwoofer? 1. I don't know the ... | |
| 18-19 Hz generator - any tips, please? | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to generate an audio wave in this range for varmint control. Some subwoofers can go ... A: Yes, I have heard of these varmint control theories and often wonder if they really work, having had ... | |
| Lexus audio system | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a Lexus ES 330 yr 2004 I want to replace the radio/cd player. Where can I buy one? A: Here are some Lexus products: http://www.oemautosound.com/c-159-lexus-products.aspx Go to ... | |
| Basic question about matching speaker to receiver | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: my apologies if this is a stupid question as I am not very knowledgeable in this area. I have a ... A: Power ratings on loudspeakers are not important because they are mostly fictional numbers for the ... | |
| Stereo Microcassette Recorder/Player with slowest speed? | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a stereo microcassette player/recorder which records/plays at a speed of 15/32 ips ... A: First thing that comes to my mind is why anyone would want to record music on the microcassette at ... | |
| wire harness | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: Where can I find a wire harness for a Pioneer Super Tuner 3 it is out of a 1997 Ford Ranger Ser. No. ... A: Here http://www.installer.com/cars/by_car.php?carid=2274 and here ... | |
| subs wont work | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1997 vw jetta glx vr6 with bose stereo system I've had an aftermarket head unit in for ... A: Bose uses non standard voltage I/O interface levels. Most aftermarket amps will drive to full power ... | |
| how to install bass tube | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I live in India,i have a wagon r Vxi.And I want to install a basstube ... A: The bass tubes that I am familiar with are made by Bazooka. Some are self powered with their own ... | |
| ford factory radio yu3f-18c868-aa | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Hey i have 97 ford explorer xlt an im trying to install a ford factory radio modle #yu3f-18c868-aa ... A: Here is a good installation guide that might help you in deciding and knowing how to hookup the ... | |
| Durability Follow up | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: Okay, can sound be recorded directly to a vinyl or shellac record? A: Yes, of course. Years ago you could purchase a recording apparatus that could record the grooves ... | |
| Durable Format | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: What is the most durable and resilient analogue format? What is most resistant to damage and the ... A: What do you mean by unbreakable? Are you referring to its mechanical strength or the security ... | |
| Mic for car sterio | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Car is a Hyundai starex 4 door passenger - The car stereo is similar to the pioneer in dash DVD ... A: Sorry, not that I know of. However, you may find one by going to google shopping and see what comes ... | |
| Wireless speakers | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I just moved into a house that has 4 built-in (wired) speakers in the living room and 2 speakers ... A: The Sonus system is quite elaborate and will do lots of things including giving you control in ... | |
| Mic for car sterio | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: Car is a Hyundai starex 4 door passenger - The car stereo is similar to the pioneer in dash DVD ... A: Normally you would need a mic preamp to bring the level up to a higher output but there is a mic ... | |
| MP3 adapter | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: Is there anyway to connect auxiallary equipment to a Mach 500 stereo system in a 2003 Ford Mustang ... A: See the various adapter kits here: http://www.installer.com/cars/by_car.php?carid=2245 and here: ... | |
| Olympic music center in Fake Fireplace | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 44" wide free-standing fake wood fireplace that contains three Olympic music players under ... A: A clue is that it contains an 8-track player; these were only in the market place for a short period ... | |
| Luxman L580 Amplifier - No audio | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: When I turn off the amp I do see the output l/r leds flash. Thank you in advance for any assistance. ... A: So, it wants to be a tough one, eh? Back in the beginning you said the relay click does not come ... | |
| How to hook up speaker pairs to computer and/or TV | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of Sony SS D115 speakers (6 ohms) and a pair of 8 ohm Venturer speakers. I only have ... A: Since the Sony SS D115 speakers are 6 ohms impedance it means that they are not self powered and, ... | |
| Bose 6CD auto player | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: The discs will not change. I get an error display when I select a button from the dash display, ... A: Yes, it would be an aftermarket installation and, unfortunately, the Bose is not a compatible model ... | |
| Dual XDVD8181 Dvd | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have this unit working wel, it plays all kind of cd's, audio or mp3. But with DVD only plays DVDs ... A: Have you tried dvd+rw disc? It might be worth a try. I have no further suggestion for a remedy. ... | |
| Dual XDVD8181 Dvd | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I have this unit working wel, it plays all kind of cd's, audio or mp3. But with DVD only plays DVDs ... A: You did not say which dvd format you are burning. DVD-R are the most likely to be supported by ... | |
| Which speaker is better to buy? | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I want to buy a speaker system for my 32" LCD. I saw two sound systems, " The CineMate™ GS Series II ... A: Sorry, I do not make equipment recommendations because there are so many subjective factors ... | |
| Can't figure out how to play video tape | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: The Panasonic remote at right is what I use to play and record videotape, and the Time Warner remote ... A: For the Panasonic tv the button for tv/vcr does toggle between tv reception and video input. If you ... | |
| Luxman L580 Amplifier - No audio | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: When I turn off the amp I do see the output l/r leds flash. Thank you in advance for any assistance. ... A: ONE: First, let's assume it is the power supply. Place the voltmeter on one of the big caps in ... | |
| Luxman L580 Amplifier - No audio | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: When I turn off the amp I do see the output l/r leds flash. Thank you in advance for any assistance. A: When the relay does not click it means the speaker connections are not coming up. It is likely a ... | |
| Durable Format | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: What is the most durable and resilient analogue format? What is most resistant to damage and the ... A: Then I think you mean media. Analog information must be stored somehow onto a media. It does not ... | |
| Durable Format | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: What is the most durable and resilient analogue format? What is most resistant to damage and the ... A: I suppose you are thinking not only of format but storage media? Vinyl recordings when stored in ... | |
| Dj System | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: is there any way i could connect an equalizer and an amp to a Xion Computer Discover Dj System with ... A: Something like this model ... | |
| 1996 Nissan Bose stereo - no power | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Nissan Maxima with the factory installed bose CN503 stereo. The other day the stereo ... A: Do you have a VOM (volt ohmmeter) and do you know how to use it to take voltage measurements? (You ... | |
| Delco radio | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Removed delco radio from 2002 cavalier, installed in 2005 silverado work truck.Everything works ... A: No, data line is something else. You should be able to turn the display on by applying a 12v line ... | |
| About A Big Old Pioneer PDF100 With CD. | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I Just Got It As A Handmedown But After Listening To A Few CDs And FM Stations 1 Speaker Went Out, ... A: Don't think the antenna wire is causing any problem unless you have it touching or making ... | |
| Pioneer TV problem | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer SD P5705W that is having a screen issue. Some of the colors appear to be ... A: Convergence requires replacement of two integrated circuits. They are made by Sanyo and are 18 pin ... | |
| Delco radio | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Removed delco radio from 2002 cavalier, installed in 2005 silverado work truck.Everything works ... A: Go here: http://www.modifiedlife.com/2005-chevrolet-silverado-c1500-car-radio-wiring-guide/ ... | |
| 2004 Acura MDX | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: After my mechanic disconnected the battery I intermittently do not get sound from my stereo, however ... A: Do you have a vom (volt ohmmeter)? Do you know how to take voltage measurements? You can purchase ... | |
| Pioneer TV problem | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer SD P5705W that is having a screen issue. Some of the colors appear to be ... A: I can find nothing on this model number. Are you sure it is correct? If this set is a RPTV then it ... | |
| static coming from amp powering | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: hi i recently added amp to my music 1 for lows and one for hi's my hi amp has alot of static sounds ... A: So, the high frequency amp is connected to drive only the tweeters in the speaker system? Do you ... | |
| install | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a honda civic 1992 and just got a sony model cdxl 250 stereo and need help on wireing and ... A: See: http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/HA-Wiring.asp to help you know where the wires go. You ... | |
| Dim panel on Yamaha RX-V861 | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Cleggsan, A long time ago someone ask you a question about their front panel on this unit going dim ... A: OK, I have done a word search on the manual of your set just now. Page 82 of the English section ... | |
| Cant get any sound????? | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 ford explorer with factory stereo. My fuel pump want out and when I got it fixed I ... A: Did you find the amplifier? I am assuming there is a power amp somewhere in the Explorer; in the ... | |
| TOYOTA | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: MY STOCK CD PLAYES IN MY TOYATA CAMRY DOESENT PLAY ALOT OF MY BURNED CDS IT SAYS ERR WHAT DO I DO A: Many cd players, and especially older ones and automobile players just do not play burners. The ... | |
| SHARP CD MPS660 Stereo | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Heya. I have a Sharp stereo and up until today, it has been working fine. When I push the power ... A: ONE: Have you tried a reset? This is easiest done by unplugging power cord for a full 30 minutes, ... | |
| adcom gdc-700 isn't working | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: i've had the adcom gdc-700 cd player since 1997. it plays a cd for about 5 mins and starts crackling ... A: Keep the amps. They last forever..... mostly. CD players are good for an average of 3 or 4 years ... | |
| Phase linear uv7i | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: when ever the audio is turned on,the volume is excessively loud, volume level 28...how can that ... A: I think there is an adjustment in the setup routine for that - if I remember right. Do you have the ... | |
| Cant get any sound????? | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 ford explorer with factory stereo. My fuel pump want out and when I got it fixed I ... A: Perhaps they disconnected a power wire whilst replacing the fuel pump? Does the display panel light ... | |
| aiwa compat disc stereo system xr-m100 | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: My Son put in a cassette in the left hand side of my stereo,and now we can't get the door open? We ... A: If you google for stuck cassette you will find many good suggestions; most of the searches result in ... | |
| adcom gdc-700 isn't working | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: i've had the adcom gdc-700 cd player since 1997. it plays a cd for about 5 mins and starts crackling ... A: My guess is the laser diode in the optical pickup has become so weak it no longer provides a strong ... | |
| Car audio problems | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey there, I have a car system that the subs kept cutting off and then back on then all sudden cut ... A: It is more likely the amp going into protection mode from: ONE: Overdriving the subs with too much ... | |
| RSE headphone replacements | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: Can regular headphones or earbuds work in place of the wireless ones? Just bought a 2004 Chevy Tahoe ... A: Wireless headphones work with an rf or IR (Infra Red) transmitter feeding a signal to the wireless ... | |
| speakers | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of Acoustic Research Powered Partner speakers that are over 20 years old. These ... A: ONE: Reverse the speaker inputs to determine if it is the speaker system or the source/tuner/amp ... | |
| YSM1P Monitor Hiss | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently was given a pair of studio monitors due to a strange problem they have, and it would be ... A: It could be a power supply problem. It could be one of the opamps acting up. There are several ... | |
| sound system for poultry barn | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: We have a chicken barn that is 224 ft x 78ft x 14 ft ceiling. We would like to put in a sound ... A: Do you have a sound meter? Can you tell me what the ambient noise level is during the times when ... | |
| 2003 xtype jaguar stereo | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: i had gone to the dealer and had them check out my stereo . and they had informed me my amp. was ... A: Well, this is straight forward testing to find out what the problem is: ONE: Check to make sure ... | |
| speakers | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of Acoustic Research Powered Partner speakers. They are about 20 years old. These are ... A: The hum is coming from the amp inside and probably the power supply section. Probably needs new ... | |
| AKAI | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: system says too many replies and I should re-ask:Yes the AKAI is connected to the DVR and I change ... A: It is still not clear to me what the problem is. You did not answer myDoes the remote for the DVR ... | |
| Car stereo dilemma | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: First of all, I’d like to thank you very much for volunteering on this site! You seem to have an ... A: I am not so familiar with this auto or its Becker installed system. Another colleague on this expert ... | |
| AKAI | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: system says too many replies and I should re-ask:Yes the AKAI is connected to the DVR and I change ... A: I am still lost on what the problem is. Can you tell me specifically what the problem is? Does the ... | |
| Help Plz - 92 Lincoln | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 92 Lincoln Contiental with the JBL system. I am installing an aftermarket system in it. ... A: This site may be helpful, although they have been known to be wrong: ... | |
| Car audio center channel wirintg | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I have built a stereo system in my daughter's jeep, and would like to add a center channel pyle ... A: According to the spec you gave on the center speaker you wish to add it is listed as a full range ... | |
| 2007 Cobalt Radio Not Working | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Trying to figure out why my radio will not turn on in my 2007 Cobalt? One thing I have done ic ... A: Could be a bad ground line; bad remote turn on connection to the radio among other things. In the ... | |
| receiver, Sony STR-DE305, sound cutting out | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Receiver is at least 5 years old, probably 10 or 12, maybe as old as 14. User's manual is ... A: Yes, it is an old model and is not, in my opinion, what would be called a vintage or highly ... | |
| alpine type x 10 | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Ok so i ordered a 10" alpine type x dvc 4 ohm sub and i already have 2 kenwood kac-9104d amps(they ... A: I am not a fan of connecting two amps to one speaker. Each amp connected to one voice coil and with ... | |
| vics ndcn w-55 | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a toyota with navigation system vics ndcn w-55. But it is in japanese language. Can i change ... A: Sorry, I don't know this system at all. There are many places on the Internet where you can ... | |
| how to install bass tube | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I have a Honda City I-vtec,I want to install a bass tube in it, ... A: You did not tell which tube you are using and if it is self powered... Assuming it is self powered ... | |
| Modifying an auto cd/cassette system | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to modify an auto radio for preamp out, if it doesn't have it as manufactured. I am ... A: Yes, anything can be done if you know how to do it. If you need a hi-lo converter to go from the ... | |
| sony tv model kdfe42a10 | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: the tv always seem not to be bright enough A: It's an LCD rear projection. Could need a new lamp? Was it always dim from the when it was new? ... | |
| install of aftermaket radio | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 04 chevy silverado with on star and bose sound.I just bought a new aftermarket radio a ... A: It depends on the Bose system you have as most Bose units are incompatible with other aftermarket ... | |
| phase linear uv7i bypass sequence | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a phase linear uv7i model, and when i put a dvd in the message comes up saying " it is ... A: Did you try this one? ... | |
| car audio | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Ok so i'm wondering if hooking up two amps to one dvc subwoofer having each amp powering a voice ... A: If you were driving them mono, same signal from each amp you are okey. If the signals are quite ... | |
| car audio | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Ok so i'm wondering if hooking up two amps to one dvc subwoofer having each amp powering a voice ... A: It is a dangerous thing to do. Why? Because the coils are tightly wound together and the inductance ... | |
| are my speakers blown | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a crakling noise coming over my JBL MP225 pro speakers. Both fifteens are crackling, is it ... A: Could be loose/separated voice coil, yes. Could also be bad wiring to the speaker or the crossover. ... | |
| wiring problem | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a system that i had in a 07 saturn ion and im putting it in a 06 jeep grand cherokee, i have ... A: If the Saturn radio does not have rca or low level outputs you will need a hi-low adapter. The ... | |
| HOME THEATER | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Denon 5.1 av receiver (AVR1610) with a Kenwood speaker system (2 towers + 1C + 2 SURR) + 1 ... A: The question is why would you want to do that? The Denon/Kenwood system you have is a complete ... | |
| Car Audio | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 SuperCharged Nissan Xterra. A few months ago my 12 disc, after market, cd changer ... A: There are probably some connections that were getting loose from time and vibration. When you went ... | |
| stereo | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: my car stereo had a cd player hooked to it .it was working fine and one day i got back in and ... A: They don't last forever. If this is the original car system then it is going on 10 years of age. ... | |
| Aftermarket Radio installation | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a harness for the Ford connection and it shows all of the wiring color designations on ... A: Surely you can find the installation diagram online. Try the JVC support pages as the have all the ... | |
| JVC RX D301 | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a JVC RX D301 connected to my Panasonic Viera TV. The sound frequently drops out through all ... A: What you are probably experiencing is the loss of signal strength coming from either the tv or the ... | |
| Problem with JBL audio system of Toyota Highlander | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toyota Highlander, 2008 model having audio system with navigation system. Recently, the ... A: This is a complicated system where there are many power related interconnections. It has been a ... | |
| 2002 Lexus es300 stereo problem | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Lexus es300 with the Mark Levinson Stereo (factory system) that wont shut off,cant ... A: Well, you can always shut the system off. Just pull the power to it. That is easily done by just ... | |
| Sony 5.1 Surround Sound | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: Let me start by saying I am not very well versed in setting up electronic equipment. Currently I ... A: Stereo fed into your receiver which does not include 5.1 encoding would merely be stereo doubled. It ... | |
| Model of Buick Enclave 2010 Factory Radio Cd Dvd Player | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I need to know the model of the Factory Radio Cd MP3 Dvd Player of my Buick Enclave, it seems it is ... A: If it is a factory OEM model the owners manual will be supplied by the car factory and should be in ... | |
| Nissan Sentra CY068, set clock time | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: One day my car lost energy,I jump started it, as the time lost its track. There's no manual for it. ... A: You did not give a year.. they are all different but same year different models are often the ... | |
| amplifier question | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Mazda b3000 troy lee edition. i would like to know if a 1500 watt amp can have two 6.5 inch 210 ... A: ONE: It is a matter of impedance matching to the output of the amplifier. If the amp you are using ... | |
| Possible TV Repair | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a sanyo 32" television that is about 4 to 5 years old. The picture will be just fine and ... A: The tv is not worthy of an expensive repair. The problem is related to a failure of the vertical ... | |
| PreAmp "Main Outputs" L & R to amp | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: My ADCOM GFP-555 Preamp has RCA Plugs for R & L channels for "MAIN OUTPUTS" to amp. Before inserting ... A: Did you test the two audio cables independently? Are they okey? If so you should not be afraid to ... | |
| Bazooka tube, VW Passat | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 vw passat with a factory radio and a Neo iOn : PODVW3V6 ipod adapter. Can I connect a ... A: You must bring out an audio signal to feed the sub. A hi-lo adapter or some such kit will do it ... | |
| Stereo Amplifer | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Sir I have Quad 66 Pre and 606 Power Amp. I just want to know about the balancing part of the Quad ... A: This is very easy to check. Just turn the set off. Then reverse the cables between the output of ... | |
| tv, dvd, vcr all in one - Panasonic - remote control problems | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: My remote (the original one) just went dead on me. I tried a replacement--could not get it to work. ... A: A Philips remote will not work on a Panasonic set (unless it is a universal type). Try a universal ... | |
| jvc no audio help! | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: i have two jvc projection sets model av-56wp74 with no audio.internal speakers are turned on & ... A: SAP Off? These are analog sets you know, you will get no service from antenna signal. Also, ... | |
| audio engineering education | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: My son plays electric guitar and is interested in combining his interest in music with an ... A: Best wishes. At Georgia Tech, Prof. Leach is good: http://users.ece.gatech.edu/mleach/ At Miami, ... | |
| setup | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: how can i change the time on clarion pro audio arx8570z A: Here is what is says in one model similar to yours: Setting the clock 1. Press and hold the [T] ... | |
| audio inquieries | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if it would be possible to run 4 speakers off of a cd player style stereo, that was ... A: It may or it may not. You did not give a model number which we use to obtain the technology of the ... | |
| TV remote not working | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Philips TV 27PT643R37A. My TV stopped responding to my universal(RCA) remote. The TV ... A: The IR receiver replacement should have remedied this problem. Are you certain it was the correct ... | |
| Lasonic CDP-299 Boom Box | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: The audio cassette player had a broken drive belt. I replaced it and a second belt it had with ... A: Probably the belt is too tight, the friction is too high around one of the capstans or guides. The ... | |
| audio engineering education | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: My son plays electric guitar and is interested in combining his interest in music with an ... A: Electrical Engineering is the best course to follow - or one that is close to it. The Audio ... | |
| setting radio stations | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sony Walkman, SRF-HM22. Somehow I dropped it and all the preset radio stations got lost, so ... A: If you go to sony.com support pages and enter in your model number it will produce many owner ... | |
| finding the right receiver for my home audio system | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been assembling a motley assortment of audio components and I would love to hook together in ... A: I lost track of what you are wanting to do but here is a guiding light. One speaker per amplifier ... | |
| sound | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if the THX TruStudio PC is a sound card or integrated system? I'm getting a new ... A: Without knowing the model you are referring to, and speaking generically, there are three ... | |
| cd stuck in player | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: How do I remove CD 2004 Dodge Durango? RDS is printed on the cd radio combo A: Sometimes it is easy, sometimes very difficult. First try a disconnect of power. You can do it ... | |
| Technics Sl-B2 turntable | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a technics Sl-B2 turn table and i get radio interfearence when i use it. the cd and tape ... A: Radio interference is mostly, although there are many causes, from improperly wired and grounded ... | |
| off air antena and a stereo | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: im trying to hook up my tv to my stereo while using an off air antenna i want the sound from tim tv ... A: Without a model number we can only give generic information. Every tv is different so without the ... | |
| SOUND | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: Do integrated sound systems (on motherboard PC's), have disadvantages over PC's with a sound card? ... A: I am an expert on everything! I think the jury is out on that question. Let me refer you to this ... | |
| New technology | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I am an old man trying to come to grips with new technology. I understand that CD spins 200-400 ... A: CD does not spin at a constant rate; it spins at a linear rate so at the center of the disc it spins ... | |
| Difference between speaker and audio cables | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering what the main differences were between speaker cables and audio cables. ... A: Well, speaker cables are audio cables too! By "audio cables" I must assume you are thinking of ... | |
| advice on building a competition system without going broke! | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: sorry to bother you, hope this question is in your field of expertise. I had just read one of your ... A: The box design is important. It must be optimized for the driver that goes into it. Most driver ... | |
| Auto stereo | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: Good morning, I have a 1999 Ford Mustang GT with a Mach 460 stereo. It has a radio receiver unit ... A: Signal is not getting to the amplifiers or the amplifiers are not functioning. Please check them ... | |
| Civic 2009 antenna system | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a used 2009 Civic and I get terrible AM reception. good FM reception. I notice it doesn't ... A: Yes, it needs an antenna. Some civics use the defroster heater elements of the back window as the ... | |
| substituting am/fm tape player on 92 dodge stealth to am/fm tape/cd player form 91 3000gt | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 91 3000gt am/fm tape/cd combo to replace my defective am/fm tape on my 92 ... A: Try this: http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/DCP-Wiring.pdf and this: ... | |
| sony dhc fl5d | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: my display not coming ON.before then it was coming on/off.pls help me solve the problem A: It could be a defective display panel or bad connector or bad connection. Have you tried wiggling ... | |
| Connecting Antenna | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to make a rf signal receiver more sensitive.To attach an antenna that I have found, I ... A: Answer to your question is impossible to give until you describe the rf signal receiver circuit. ... | |
| 42" SANYO DP-42848 | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: My in-law's have a SANYO DP-42848 that they replaced recently. Their dog knocked its rubber toy ... A: You can check with a VOM but you must have the service manual for the test points and what the ... | |
| 46" SANYO DP-42848 | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: My in-law's have a SANYO DP-42848 that they replaced recently. Their dog knocked its rubber toy ... A: It is a 42" not a 46" by the way. It is also an LCD panel type tv. Unfortunately, all LCD tvs and ... | |
| speaker repair | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering how to take apart a sealed box on a set of speakers I have. They're Sony speakers ... A: Most sealed boxes are entered by removing the bass speaker by taking out the mounting screws and ... | |
| Live sound, music audio hook up | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an Alesis Multimix8USB mixer that I would like to run through Roland KC 300 keyboard amp. The ... A: Should be ok. The Roland KC 300 has unbalanced inputs and are typical 1v sensitivity. The Alesis ... | |
| CD power issues | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I've recently decided to put an old after market CD player in my Ford Focus with the Fascia. I have ... A: I don't know how the petrol gauge got involved with this; that is why I suggested you check wiring. ... | |
| CD power issues | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I've recently decided to put an old after market CD player in my Ford Focus with the Fascia. I have ... A: Check here for basic information on wiring for focus. You did not give a model year but you can ... | |
| home audio | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: i just bought an audio splitter in hopes of taking the music on my laptop and playing through my ... A: How are you getting the audio out of your laptop? Best way is to pull it off the headphone jack. ... | |
| hiss | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: So far its been a great component and I have no complaints. But, when you put headphones in the ... A: But if your speakers are connected to the A terminals only you would not hear anything on the B ... | |
| hiss | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: So far its been a great component and I have no complaints. But, when you put headphones in the ... A: Do you hear the hiss noise on loudspeakers? Or only on headphones? IF: Only on headphones it is a ... | |
| upgrade | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Ernest - I have a 97 Camry with a Super Tuner III and the 4 factory speakers still in. I'd like to ... A: Just adding better speakers and more power will not necessarily make the system louder. You must ... | |
| radio for a 95 dodge neon | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: i need the wire color info on a pioneer DEH-435 ser. no. RA027795 pioneer super tuner 3 A: Go to this pdf page and skip down a couple of pages for the wiring and colors for your 95 Neon. ... | |
| Teac not working | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a Teac DX32i stereo and suddenly I get no power to the main unit. The bass unit comes on ... A: ONE: Wiggle the cord(s) to make sure the power is getting to all places of the set. TWO: Unplug ... | |
| Mackie Mixing consul | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Follow Up... the model of our Board is SR24.4.VLZ Pro.(2004 model) Would this mean we could rule ... A: Previous correspondence: Questioner: Larry Category: Audio Systems Private: No View ... | |
| ELITE AUDIO EA6030 | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A ONE FOR ALL UNIVERSAL REMOTE. I CANT FIND THE CODE TO PROGRAM MY ELITE AUDIO EA6030. I HAVE ... A: Pioneer no longer supports this item as it is too old. You might find that one of their parts ... | |
| Sound System in our church | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: We have a 24 slide 4bus Mackie mixing consule. When we move the slides we have no volume control. ... A: I'm on the run right now and don't have time to dig but my first reaction is you have lost voltage ... | |
| orion speakers | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I just got 2 10" orion hp10d2 speakers what spec.s do i need in an amp to run these ANSWER: Here ... A: Any of them are good. Choose on features, ease of installation, looks and price. There is little ... | |
| Holographic Records | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Do you the the components of and manufacturing process of holographic vinyl records? ANSWER: I am ... A: It is not holographic. That is what threw me off course! What you are talking about is not true ... | |
| Holographic Records | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Do you the the components of and manufacturing process of holographic vinyl records? ANSWER: I am ... A: Still I am confused as to what you are referring to? Maybe you are talking about the RCA vinyl ... | |
| 2002 Silverado with Cb raido interference | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 silverado with a JVC headunit from around 2000 hooked up to a really old alpine amp, I ... A: Very good. Good sleuthing. Glad you found it and glad you got a relatively easy one. Over time ... | |
| Computer Speaker System/Subwoofer Placement | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I just bought some new computer speakers, Logitech Z313 Speaker System, and I love them, my first ... A: That is the nice thing about subwoofers. At low frequencies under 300 Hz sound is non-directional. ... | |
| 2002 Silverado with Cb raido interference | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 silverado with a JVC headunit from around 2000 hooked up to a really old alpine amp, I ... A: It is a big subject. It can be from either radio and from bad wiring in the vehicle. It takes a ... | |
| Holographic Records | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Do you the the components of and manufacturing process of holographic vinyl records? A: I am not certain which technology you are referring to but if you google for various words relating ... | |
| Lithium Varta Microbattery. | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Where can I buy one of these?Radio Shak doesn't have it.Thanks! ANSWER: Here are a few suggestions: ... A: All batteries (except for very custom made ones) have a number printed on them which represents the ... | |
| Differences between Roland and Yamaha keyboard? | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Differences between Roland and Yamaha keyboard? I would like to buy an electronic keyboard for my ... A: Roland are used mainly for live and theatre use; not as much in the home. Yamaha is noted for its ... | |
| Differences between Roland and Yamaha keyboard? | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I would like to buy an electronic keyboard for my cousin and would like to ask for major ... A: Either one is fine. I would recommend you to go to a music store such as Sam Ash and talk with a ... | |
| Lithium Varta Microbattery. | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Where can I buy one of these?Radio Shak doesn't have it.Thanks! A: Here are a few suggestions: http://www.batterystation.com/varta.htm ... | |
| split trac - separate satb parts | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a split trac cd, i know how to go to voices and minus one. I would actually like to play the ... A: Your receiver is a home theater type receiver that receives Dolby and DTS and Faroudja input formats ... | |
| cd player in my car dosent hold memory | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: i think you ancwered my question yesterday and thank you now i have a different problem after ... A: Well, you must check the wiring for loose pins in the connectors or shorted places such as a hair ... | |
| car audio | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: i cannt get my amp and 2 12's to work i have a 1996 grand am and am trying to put 2 12in insigna ... A: Look here: http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/stereodetail/1848.html and here: ... | |
| car audio | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: 03 nissan frontier, aftermarket system.... kenwood kdc-mp642u head unit, two set's of kicker ks650.2 ... A: Setting the eq is totally subjective in car audio systems. Even the very best auto sound is not ... | |
| audio systems - 6 cd changer | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a problem with the Bose 6 CD player in a 2004 Chevy Silverado. I had the batteries ... A: Not sure what you mean by "batteries"? Are you talking about the vehicle battery, the big 12v job ... | |
| uneven bass | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: So with a 15 band equalizer what band or bands would be the best to decrease so I have a more even ... A: How do you know about the 80 Hz rise? Have you measured it? If you are just assuming it to be so ... | |
| home audio receiver | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have recently acquired 2 polk audio monitor 5a speakers. I am looking to set up these speakers in ... A: The Polk speakers you have are fine speakers. They give good sound. You will need a stereo ... | |
| removing cd | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Jvc mp3 cd-rw kd-g405 player. Everytime I insert a cd, it gets stuck. What can I do to ... A: Some of this series of JVC head units use a magazine in which the discs are inserted. It is a user ... | |
| Audio Adapter 3.5mm to 4 pin XLR | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I do a lot of bus driving, and we have a PA system that uses a 4 pin XLR jack for our headsets and ... A: Yes, you can do it easily. Radio Shack can supply you with the cable adapter to go from the mp3 to ... | |
| removing cd | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Jvc mp3 cd-rw kd-g405 player. Everytime I insert a cd, it gets stuck. What can I do to ... A: Answer remains the same. You might want to do a hard reset. This requires that power be completely ... | |
| Bose 6 disc car stereo | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Suburban with a factory in dash 6 disc Bose stereo. When I intalled a 5 disc it made ... A: You may get it going again with a reset. To do this you must completely remove power from it for 30 ... | |
| removing cd | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Jvc mp3 cd-rw kd-g405 player. Everytime I insert a cd, it gets stuck. What can I do to ... A: Try these suggestions: http://www.carspace.com/guides/How-to-Remove-a-Stuck-CD and here is another ... | |
| Polaroid TV not responding to remote or TV buttons | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: When I press any button on the remote or TV set only the TV menus will pop up. The power button ... A: A reset can be done by unplugging the power cord for at least 3 hours; then power it up again. ... | |
| car radio not playing | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: One day I left my windows cracked, not all the way down, but it rained. Water got inside the car, so ... A: If it got really wet inside the car it may take a full week or even two weeks for it to dry out ... | |
| rear speaker removal | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Cleggsan, How do you remove the sub-woofer,which is mounted in the rear deck of a 2005 Lexus ES ... A: That sound is the classical audio foot-print of a loose voice coil. This condition is caused when ... | |
| Aiwa Receiver power | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My Aiwa Receiver only works the next day if I disconnect the power -unplug - the day before - -and ... A: For older receivers it is common for this problem to be caused by a shorted or gassy electrolytic ... | |
| Ford Radio | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Ford Escape XLS. Recently on the factory radio, the preset number 2 button has been ... A: The buttons are mostly ribbon contacts like used on PC keyboards and remote control buttons. They ... | |
| 1996 Toyota Avalon XLS Amplifier Issues. | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a '96 Toyota Avalon xls, and I recently bought an aftermarket head unit to install. The ... A: Sorry, I don't know this car/year. It is older and before my time with them. If it is a Bose ... | |
| KLH r5100 reciever | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: i have an old klh r5100 and i love it. the problem is it will stay on standby and when i power it on ... A: This question was hiding in the pool for questions for along time so you may have solved the problem ... | |
| car speaker upgrade | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 corvette. The front speakers came out with the Delco speakers. They are shot and I ... A: No, not unless you change out the entire electronics system too. Bose is not compatible with other ... | |
| installing new radio | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: can i get color code for radio in 1993 escort lx to install new stereo we are having trouble finding ... A: Try this page: http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/FLM/PDF/356013.pdf Should give you all the ... | |
| F8DF-18C833-AA | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: We were able to remove changer but the little white teeth will not push out the cd holders to ... A: Yes, this ford magazine is known for malfunctioning. You should replace it with a new magazine and ... | |
| No sound | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a panasonic 5 CD changer player, 2006 model. It suddenly stopped producing sound but can ... A: Here are the possible causes for no sound when the disc seems to be playing properly: - Bad DAC ... | |
| Rs2015 | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a RCA RS 2015 cd/cassette/radio system. The radio and cassette work fine, but the CD player ... A: Audio repair shops are about. If there is a Bestbuy around they may have a tech who can repair it. ... | |
| CD Problem KD-SX750 | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a JVC KD-SX750 cd player. I can put a cd in and eject it, only says "play" but don´t read ... A: Is CD you are playing a good one? Try several others. Clean the surface of the discs only with ... | |
| audio | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I'm buying a microphone for vocal and acoustic guitar recording. It's the Audio Technica ... A: So much of what you have asked it purely subjective in nature and depends greatly on your personal ... | |
| Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2004 6 CD Changer | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have exact same problem with my car as answered by you on 9/28/2009. Do you know whether the ... A: I get replies only seldom. On the question you refer to there was no feed back. But it is rare ... | |
| Static Stations | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: ..I have a 2005 Toyota Avalon XLS with a factory radio (tape deck, 6 cd disc changer# and up until ... A: The XLS that I had used both rod antenna and window loop as diversity design..... In any event, ... | |
| Static Stations | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: ..I have a 2005 Toyota Avalon XLS with a factory radio (tape deck, 6 cd disc changer# and up until ... A: It can be either a defective tuner OR a bad antenna connection between the cars antenna and the ... | |
| hooking up subs and amp | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: i drive 2001 chevy silverado ext cab and recently acquired two 12" CV mobile subs and a 250 amp of ... A: First you must look up the specifications for the amp and determine if it is mono, stereo or quad ... | |
| speaker replacement 02 grand prix gt | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: ..!! I am looking to replace all 4 speakers for my system.It is a stock system it is not a monsoon ... A: Best place to get this technical data is from www.crutchfield.com and work through their "outfit ... | |
| Radio display went blank | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Nissan Altima S with the factory stereo (am/fm, single CD. The display suddenly went ... A: The display in these radios is powered separately from the radio electronics. I have the same ... | |
| Auto CD Player | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a used boat and it has a panasonic CD (single) player in it. It has a detachable ... A: The most common cause is a weak laser diode inside the optical pickup. In can be other problems as ... | |
| Outdoor speakers in mono, not stereo | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I've just installed two 8 ohm omni speakers (OSD-OS790) in my garden. They're powered by an NAD T763 ... A: I hope you have not damaged the amplifier. This transformer, the KEF CiTR-SM, is to be used in ... | |
| Subwoofer Swap | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a subwoofer from a Logitech Z-2300 system. Unfortunately my controller broke and Logitech ... A: The Logitech Z-2300 is a 2.1 system which has a powered subwoofer (subwoofer speaker in a box ... | |
| chrysler 1991 infinity audio | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: installed new radio and speakers on my 91'lebaron convert. I get hard snap sounds from my new ... A: If the car has an original Infinity system it will be so stated on the radio unit; their name is ... | |
| hook-up | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: First I would like to apologize for asking a question that seems to be a no-brainer.My components ... A: Page 6 of the manual for the Carver http://www.doebbe.com/hifi/items/Carver_M-400_Manual.pdf will ... | |
| Olympic AM/FM/8track/turntable | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have an Olympic Stereo made by Shelbern Electronics Ltd. Montreal, Canada. Model #TH39544L, ... A: There are many places you can purchase needles for your turntable. The problem is you must know the ... | |
| Factory car stereo replacement | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Infiniti G-35 sedan with the factory clarion/bose in dash 6 disc changer. problem is i ... A: I don't know. But, Crutchfield does. They are really great with technical details for fitting ... | |
| jeep grand cherokee radio cd/casette 2001 | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: My radio seems to be frozen on am and no button for the radio will work to change preset stations or ... A: Yes, that is what I was going to recommend you - to reset it by removing power. The controller IC ... | |
| AIWA cd playear | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have an AIWA CX NA-115 box. The CD player holds 3 discs, but does not play. The player will ... A: There are several potential causes: - Weak laser diode inside the optical pickup system ... | |
| integrated amplifier connection | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I got two integrated amplifiers. One with build-in tuner(lower wattage) and the other is not(higher ... A: If the tuner model has an audio output (rca jacks) and the high power has aux inputs you can do the ... | |
| PA System | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I am wiring up a PA system for my local church and am trying to connect 6 speakers to my amplifier. ... A: I need to know the model number or technical details of the amplifier. The very most important ... | |
| Speaker Wiring | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My question is actually for a boat but the wiring should be the same. I have a Sony marine head unit ... A: I am not sure from your description what you have for the wiring scheme but it appears you have ... | |
| Boat Stereo Set up | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking of installing a Pyle PLMRA620 6 Channel Marine amp in my boat. Do you think this amp ... A: Polk claims their low impedance design voice coils will work with most amplifiers. But I am ... | |
| sony vcr | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: .. recently purchased a sony vcr(SLV-N55) i bought it from a thrift store simply because the tuner ... A: The tv/video button is on the upper left of the remote control usually. But with your GE universal ... | |
| home stereo systems | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I am not tech savvy so please be patient. I'm an old guy whose home stereo system is still just a ... A: The surround sound theatre systems are mostly for tv viewing and, in my opinion, are poor sound ... | |
| auto radio | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Kia Spectra and the radio system wont come on. It doesn't say or show anything. One ... A: Probably what happened is when the negative battery cable broke off there was a separate wire ... | |
| Audio design & placement | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: Will I loose the high end of rear components in a 2003 ram 1500 crew cab if I put the tweets in the ... A: To the greatest extent possible tweeters or high frequency reproducers should be line of sight for ... | |
| home theatre audio | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: i'm having a problem with my sony bdve500w surround amplifier.The problem is when i turn on the ... A: When you plug in the headphones, try wiggling the jack around a little bit. It is possible the ... | |
| 1970 am/fm radio | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1970 ford am-fm stereo radio with an original 3 wire speaker output plug coming out of the ... A: What Ford do you have? Mustang? Pickup? If you google around there are a few sites that have this ... | |
| Honda CD Player | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: and thanks for volunteering for this program. I have a 2000 Accord with an AM/FM CD unit (single ... A: Most common cause for this kind of failure - in older vehicles - is the optical pickup not working ... | |
| No signal from antenna. | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a Hyundai Sonata 1996 model. There was an old cassette player which came along with this car ... A: The antenna cable goes from the antenna (probably mounted over the wheel or fender of the car or ... | |
| Car stereo displays error "E - 01" | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have Mitsubishi Mirage 2000. I rececntly purchased as a used car. Car stereo was working fine when ... A: Sounds like the cd player is the problem..... On radio (am and fm) it is working ok? The error ... | |
| Ford Explorer | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ford explorer 1997 XLT i want to replace my sound system but dont know what to get so i was ... A: Yes, it is a very particular matter for speaker size, diameter and depth, because each automobile ... | |
| Car Radio | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Honda Accord the radio was not working and code was in display I entered the code and ... A: Then chances are the power amplifier has failed. It is probably an amp internal to the head unit. ... | |
| Car Radio | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Honda Accord the radio was not working and code was in display I entered the code and ... A: The loud cracking sound can be from defective speakers. If voice coil inside the speaker is loose ... | |
| wiring car audio system | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Im in need of a diagram to wire my system correct i have (2) 15" kicker L7's that are 2ohm dvc's and ... A: http://www.carsound.com/reviews/amps/d300hc.html The MMATS is a class D switching amp that, ... | |
| Subwoofer/Amp | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: Hey I have a 2003 toyota ext. Cab and I am wanting to buy a good system. I dot know a lot about ... A: First, it must fit in the spaces available so as not to interfere with passenger space, hauling ... | |
| New radio in old car | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Cadillac Seville. I just bought a 320w Boss radio and I'm trying to replace it with ... A: It is always easiest to use a wiring harnass, but you can also splice as you have suggested. Here ... | |
| SYMPHONIC TV WILL NOT COME ON | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My tv was on and then it shut off. I tried to turn it back on and get no picture or sound except ... A: The click sound means it is not turning on due to the protection circuit which is protecting the set ... | |
| DVD player | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a 2001 Lincon Navigator which contains an Audiovox DVD player. The Stereo system ... A: You must select external or aux in from the front panel. If you are connecting the dvd audio from ... | |
| surround sound install | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Just got dynex surround sound system and i get sound from speakers when playing movie but can not ... A: Yes, that is because the tv sound is regular stereo. The Dynex system probably does not support ... | |
| Car radio | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: My 1985 Chevy Cavalier is having a technical problem. The radio won't start at all the car and ... A: If you have some skill with electrics and are in possession of a voltmeter you can easily check to ... | |
| broken stereo | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a kenwood stereo reciever KR-596 and a pioneer sx-1600 both or them blow fuses the instant ... A: Both are quite old models. At their age it could be any of a number of ailments. Here are some ... | |
| factory radio upgrade | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 02 F150 harley davidson model. My radio is out. I would like to upgrade to a ford 6in dash ... A: Yes. All you mention is possible. There are a number of possible models that will do the job. You ... | |
| sound system cutting in and out | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Lincoln Aviator and recently the speakers cut in and out, really fade in and out. My ... A: Does it do this on AM radio? FM radio? CD? Do all speakers fade out or just front? or rear? If ... | |
| Defective cd player | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Where can I get the CD player in my car fixed locally? I am located in Maryland. The radio works ... A: Will not the cd eject and reset? Have you tried a "reset" of the cd player? Check the owners ... | |
| Home Theater System | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Infinity Sound System Model TSS-800. Problem is that the subwoofer intermittently starts humming. ... A: If the hum goes away when audio cable is disconnected but sub is still ON then the hum is coming ... | |
| 2000 Cavalier Factory Stereo | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Back in 2004 I purchases a CD player from Best Buy and had them install it for me. They said that ... A: Well, first off: I am not familiar with the issue that you outlined in your question. Bur, if the ... | |
| Home Theater System | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Infinity Sound System Model TSS-800. Problem is that the subwoofer intermittently starts humming. ... A: Does the hum go away if you disconnect the audio cable going into the sub? IF Yes: The problem is ... | |
| '02 Mercedes E320 Install Problem | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Car has Premium Sound Package. I purchased a Alpine CM2299 and installed it in my vehicle. I removed ... A: We have not experience with the E320 and the Becker interface is non-standard so you should refer ... | |
| buying a new radio and nav system and XM | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I have 2010Toyato avalon want to replace factory radio.I have no idea what will fit what . I thank ... A: The very best database of size of openings for headends and speakers and interface wiring harnesses, ... | |
| Audio system failure | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: in my Nissan spec-v 2002, i put a jvc radio, i have the stock amp and sub. There is no more sounds ... A: Don't know this car so I cannot imagine what the interface and wiring would be for the stock amp/sub ... | |
| home stereo amplifier | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: My Pioneer amplifier(model SA-710) occasionally makes a loud popping sound. When this happens no ... A: It has nothing to do with the speakers. There are two possibilities that come to mind: ONE: ... | |
| matching my amp to some subs | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a kicker zx750x1 amp and a 2005 dodge quad cab truck. looking for 2 subs. what ohm and watts ... A: Don't give equipment recommendations as there are too many subjective factors involved. For trucks ... | |
| 92 k 1500 blazer splazer speakerseakers | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the 2 back speakers with 4 ohm ones but they dont seem to get as loud as the fronts,they ... A: In your first question you said something about 9.2 ohms. I ignored that because I have never heard ... | |
| 92 k 1500 blazer splazer speakerseakers | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the 2 back speakers with 4 ohm ones but they dont seem to get as loud as the fronts,they ... A: No, first the impedance must be matched. The impedance has little to do with the sensitivity. You ... | |
| 92 k 1500 blazer speakers | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the 2 back speakers with 4 ohm ones but they dont seem to get as loud as the fronts,they ... A: The issue is more about sensitivity than impedance, but the impedance should be the same as the ... | |
| wiring harness | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I need a wiring harness to put a pion deh-p3700 into a 1992 ford f150 flare side. What kind of ... A: Search through: http://www.installer.com/wires/index.php and ... | |
| Steering Wheel Controls (Stereo System) | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer with the Steering Wheel Controls for my Stereo/DVD/Heat ... A: Poor connections of the cable harnesses can cause it as well as defective data bus on the lines. ... | |
| Car audio | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer DEH 455 High Power 35Wx4 Super Tuner III in my 1971 Volkswagon. I removed the face ... A: If not the antenna it could be the tuner section of the radio but that is not a good sign either as ... | |
| Pioneer VSX 818V | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Unit does not turn on. Startup power supply okay. Power switch okay. The signal to turn on the relay ... A: Yes, it probably has a protection system that monitors current and when it is exceeded it turns the ... | |
| Car audio | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer DEH 455 High Power 35Wx4 Super Tuner III in my 1971 Volkswagon. I removed the face ... A: Seems the antenna wire is not connected or has corroded in some way so as to not let the antenna ... | |
| Hafler DH 200 Amp | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: No sound from right channel A: First: Do this: Turn amp off. At the back of the amplifier just reverse the speaker connections; ... | |
| iPod aux port | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Would you be able to tell me what this port is called and where I would be able to get a cable to ... A: You did not give the model and year of your vehicle, but you can find the right cable at places like ... | |
| SE-A808 no sound. | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Technics SE-A808 power amp part of the set up with the associated preamp/radio unit, IR ... A: As previously stated, once it has been determined the problem is internal to the amplifier it will ... | |
| lincoln with alpine system | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: In the 2002 Lincoln ls with the Alpine sound system, what is the reccomended rms/peak wattage for ... A: Wattage ratings on loudspeakers is not so useful. You can connect any power amplifier if the ... | |
| SE-A808 no sound. | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a Technics SE-A808 power amp part of the set up with the associated preamp/radio unit, IR ... A: AFTER BYPASSING THE EQ AND GOING DIRECT TO THE AMP AND GETTING AUDIO TO THE HEADPHONES, CONNECT ONE ... | |
| 92 blazer cassette | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have 92 blazer k1500 and had cassette w/o EQ I just got 1 from a 90 pickup and it plugs in and and ... A: Don't know but you can go to these two web pages below and figure it out for sure: ... | |
| 14" wide stereo power amp for sound reinforcement? | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a power amp for a small PA system. First criteria is width; this must be 14" or less ... A: I know of no 14" wide amps, although surely there are some, but there are many smaller than that and ... | |
| radio 1997 dodge ram | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 dodge Ram 2500 with the stock radio/casette player. it is the infinity system. I ... A: Here is a web site that will have some information useful in the event you plan to do the ... | |
| Car Speakers with No Sound | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I asked this question to another expert but did not notice that they did not have cars in their ... A: Is this the Pioneer unit? Different XBs use different systems. Haven't seen the 08 unit but I am ... | |
| SE-A808 no sound. | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Technics SE-A808 power amp part of the set up with the associated preamp/radio unit, IR ... A: Suggestion: Disconnect the amplifier from the system and feed an external audio input directly from ... | |
| Dual Model xd6110 | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I have this cd player but i dont have the wiring harness to hook to the back of it i cant find ... A: Could not find any technical information on this model but it is probably similar to all the other ... | |
| Radio International Mode | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: 2004 New Beatle w/factory installed monsoon sound system For several years now I have listened to my ... A: Do we understand correctly you just want good fidelity playback of your Ipod from the car audio ... | |
| mixer & speakers | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I am starting a karaoke business and am shopping for mixers and speakers. Since I'm just starting ... A: I don't do equipment recommendations. Why? Because there are so many subjective factors and every ... | |
| Dictation transcription | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a portable hand-held device that I can use to dictate and record oral reports and ... A: Solution ONE: http://www.pcworld.com/article/138262/from_speech_to_text.html ... | |
| My Sub won't work... sometimes | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Ok so i just put a system in my truck i have a kicker l5 pioneer 760watt amp and Alpine cda-9856. If ... A: Seems to be a problem with the Alpine head unit or the cable. Do you know how to check the cable? ... | |
| My Sub won't work... sometimes | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Ok so i just put a system in my truck i have a kicker l5 pioneer 760watt amp and Alpine cda-9856. If ... A: It is likely a wiring or hook up problem - or could even be some setting of the Alpine head unit. ... | |
| radio- fm station | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: The radio in my Chrysler Sebring LTD will not play FM stations, only AM. Do you know what could be ... A: Likely two separate problems. FM: The antenna may be not working or loose connection. If it has ... | |
| sony cdx.616 disc changer | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: having trouble finding one if ther is one out ther. where wld be my best chance to grab one? thanks A: It looks like you might need to check a few Sony automobile installer shops to see if they have one ... | |
| Eclipse dvd fix | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Did you ever get the volume + working on your eclipse unit??? im having the same problems.. does it ... A: We have not heard back from this questioner. Mostly we give answers and they do not reply with a ... | |
| Looking for speaker w/ no vol. ctrl. or power supply? | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a set of PC speakers that do not have their own power supply or volume control. ... A: You can find amp-less speakers just about anywhere. Try Radio Shack for example. Most of them have ... | |
| What kind of speakers to get? | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I was looking at computer speakers. I want a pretty good set that has really good bass because ... A: I do not do product recommendations because there are too many subjective factors. You mentioned ... | |
| VW Jetta Speaker replacement | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: But I'm having problems replacing the stock speakers with the new ones. I removed the door panel and ... A: Please refer to this document: http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/VW/PDF/890001.pdf which ... | |
| setting clock on pioneer DEH2400F | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I can not for the life of me figure out how to set the clock on my stereo, all the other functions ... A: Go to: ... | |
| 2003 Ford Expedition -Eddie Bauer | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I am very frustrated. I have the original 6 disc CD player that came with the car. It says "CD ... A: Try here: http://www.oemautosound.com/c-173-oem-factory-radio.aspx This company is very reliable. ... | |
| JVC radio | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a JVC model no. KD-SX990. I would like to know how to hook this radio up. It will be going on ... A: Better to obtain a wiring harness or at least plug/connector so that the radio unit is easily ... | |
| Kicker | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am currently stationed overseas and ordered a stereo system on-line. I'm a Kicker fan. I ... A: There are many L7s so I would need to know the specific model you have, but if it is a dual voice ... | |
| 2 different amps overheating | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a 95 jeep grand cherokee i have a KAC-7201 and 2 MTX single voice coil Thunder7104 - ... A: Not sure how you have the speakers wired, but my first guess is you do not have the impedance ... | |
| best upgrade for Mazda 3 sound system | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Mazda 3 sedan, 2.3 ltr eng, w/ 6 speaker stock stereo and w/ 6 cd changer. I have 2 ... A: Sorry, I don't do recommendations. Why? Because there are so many subjective factors when choosing ... | |
| How Can I Make A CD With Many Songs That Will Be Recognized By An Old Car CD Player? | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: We all know that the older car CD players will not play MP3 files on a CD, and that SUCKS because ... A: If your player plays only conventional full, non compressed cds in the CD format, then you cannot ... | |
| what type of box (sealed or ported) should i use for 2 12" mtx thunder 6000 | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: what type of box should i use for my 2 12 inch mtx 6000s A: http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/products/manualsQuickInstall/subs/T61244A.pdf The above pdf data sheet ... | |
| sunfire radio | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 sunfire 2.2 and i took out the radio and installed an aftermarket radio and it will ... A: ONE: You must determine the wiring coming out of the new aftermarket radio unit. It will be ... | |
| JVC system stops playing music | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an JVC MXGT90 bookshelf system that I am having some problems with. Whenever I play music ... A: They are best tested by replacing them! They are usually a few cents from Radio Shack and should be ... | |
| JVC system stops playing music | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an JVC MXGT90 bookshelf system that I am having some problems with. Whenever I play music ... A: Yes, that helps. It could be a blocking or coupling capacitor that has shorted out causing off bias ... | |
| CONNECTING DIFFERENT COMPONENTS | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I need help with the following connections: TOSHIBA DVD REC.-(1) vIDEO IN-VIDEO OUT-yellow AUDIO ... A: Sorry, but you did not give model numbers of he equipment - which would help to understand what each ... | |
| JVC system stops playing music | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an JVC MXGT90 bookshelf system that I am having some problems with. Whenever I play music ... A: ONE: Not good to keep in storage. Home electronic products should be fired up every couple of months ... | |
| unbalanced cable to gx3 in xover mode | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: A: Yes. But maybe you misunderstand the crossover mode. Here is the manual description of how this ... | |
| Car Audio | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a SuperSound stereo Model No: CDTM2600 Code No: CD-6904M PLU No: 4873 Error 4 keeps coming up ... A: Sorry, I don't know this manufacturer and could not find anything in the database about it. But, ... | |
| Automobile CD player | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 VW Passat sedan 4-Motion. It has a Monsoon audio system inside. My cd player ... A: One of the most critical elements in a cd or dvd player mechanism is the laser diode. This little ... | |
| Help choosing my gear | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Hy Cleggsan My name is Felipe and I need help to choose a very good music earphone (or even a small ... A: So sorry. I do not give equipment recommendations because there are so many subjective factors ... | |
| current truth | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I was looking for a new amp and just notice this one has a (15 amp breaker) witch is 1800 watts.So ... A: Theoretically you are correct. And, if the amplifier actually delivers the full 2400 watts for a ... | |
| hi | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: is a 25 watt per channel goodmans from 1997 powerfull enough to support 2 350 watt 6x9's and 2 250 ... A: It is really a matter of impedance matching. Most "old" amplifiers, and all of the Goodmans that I ... | |
| BASS PROBLEMS | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 91 CHEVY SINGLE CAB WITH A KENWOOD KDC-BT742U HEAD UNIT 2 JL AUDIO W7 13.5 A PPI AMP ... A: There are two avenues to explore: ONE: Settings. For example, the EQ area of operation may have a ... | |
| home theater hookup | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I've got a Samsung Plasma TV, Sony receiver model# STR-DE695 and Motorola cable box modelDCH6200. ... A: External speaker is for when you have a receiver and speakers, which you have. It turns off the tv ... | |
| speaker wattage | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering how many watts RMS my speakers are. I have some kinda old Magnavox MX8000-HK01, I'm ... A: Speaker wattage ratings are primarily fictitious numbers anyway. There are no universally accepted ... | |
| car audio | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: i am using sony xplod mp3 audio system in my lancer .though sound quality is good,it lack some ... A: I am not sure what you mean by "lack some punch". If you mean lacking in bass then you are correct ... | |
| dvd player dodge caravan | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: 05 dodge caravan bought used has only 54k miles on it the dvd player 6 disk is blinking the 3x3 ... A: Seems you have an interface problem between the head unit and the cd changer unit. Don't know where ... | |
| Radio | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I shorted hot my jenson touch screen radio and now it want come on wut do I do A: Disconnect the power entirely for a period of 15 minutes or more. This will reset all the internal ... | |
| Samsung TV and Bose sound systems | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: what is the most compatible surround sound system for this TV? Samsung 46"HDTV. A: I don't do equipment recommendations due to the many subjective factors involved. Generally, any ... | |
| Clarion Radio ARX8570z | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Honda Civic EX 1996 and want to install this radio. The only probleme I have is there is ... A: Do you have the install manual for the unit? Here is the wiring diagram for the 96 civic (not ... | |
| 99 audi a8 stereo deck replacement | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I am currently looking at changing the stereo deck in my 99 audi a8( believe the deck is made by ... A: I doubt if it is a mixed system. Bose systems do not integrate with other manufacturers because ... | |
| 98 Infiniti | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I was in an accident & 1/2 the buttons came off the indash Bose stereo. I was wondering where I can ... A: You should be able to obtain the buttons through your Infiniti dealer; however, it is getting old ... | |
| underpowered subs | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: how do i wire two dvc 2ohms subs together so that i end up with a 2 ohm load for my mono amp? is ... A: You cannot "underpower" the subs. They may not reach the same SPL but you can power them with as ... | |
| cd player | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2006 ford f150 king cab truck and the cds are jammed up in it how do i get it unjammed A: I had that happen in one of my cars. I banged on the dashboard with my fist to see if the ... | |
| 2 ohm load | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: how do i wire two dvc 2ohms subs together so that i end up with a 2 ohm load for my mono amp? is ... A: Go to: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-spLZ6jqIXhY/learn/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wiring.html ... | |
| Eclipse AVN5435 | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Did you ever fix the volume button on this head unit? I am having the same problem you did with the ... A: The manual for this unit can be found at: http://www.sirius.com/pdf/manuals/AVN5435_OMaudio.pdf ... | |
| wire gauge | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: hey i have two amps: a kicker zx 350 and a Sony Xplod XM-ZR1852. the sony is powering a mtx thunder ... A: Well, you could use bigger gauge wire and that would help with voltage regulation during heavy audio ... | |
| Matrix 6-Disc CD changer failure | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased an 06 Toyota Matrix. The CD player will not eject the cd's in it. It plays ... A: I had the very same problem myself on a Lexus (made by toyota) and by banging vigorously on the ... | |
| Car Audio | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to in stall a Sony cdx-454rf cd changer in the trunk of an 02 Honda accord. i am ... A: You can download the installation manual if you don't already have it from retrevo.com (just google ... | |
| stereo | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: i have an 07 tahoe and my stereo was stolen,the part number for it was 25941920,i found some factory ... A: http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-571-240-delco-radio-gmchevy-amfm-cd-player.aspx If you go to the ... | |
| Speakers sound problem | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a set of stand alone speakers with a remote control that i can plug my Ipod into but all of a ... A: Check to make sure you have the iPod plugged into the right input; some little speaker/amps have a ... | |
| speakerbox. | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: i hava a single 12 L5 solobaric. i would like to make a box for my chevy 1995 ex pickup. i would ... A: I think you can find what you need to know from the Kicker pages: ... | |
| car audio | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2006 dodge stratus (sedan) with a 800 watt amp and a 3.0 compacitor and a 0 gage wiring kit ... A: An 800 watt amp should not be drawing enough current to cause a great loading on the car electrical ... | |
| mofo 15" sub box help. | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: okay. I am completely lost right now seeing as how I'm a bit of a car audio "noob". I'm getting a ... A: See this write up on designing for the big box enclosure: ... | |
| Remote turn on for amp. | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2004 silverado with a stock cd player no boss or cd changer and wanted to know where i ... A: Here is the wiring chart for your vehicle: ... | |
| Fuse Box Cap Amp | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I was reading the firections on the Cap, and it says to have the fuse box before it. I have a ... A: You should have a fuse between the power cap and the battery. This is for protection. If you do not ... | |
| Capacitor & Amp Question | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering what would happen if I have a 2, or 3.5 farad cap hooked up to a 600rms amp. ... A: No. The whole purpose of using a power cap is to make stable the DC voltage at the input to the ... | |
| 2003 Cavalier | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Chevy Cavalier and my back speaker is out and a wire is hanging down what do i need to ... A: If the wire is off the speaker it must be reconnected. There may be a connector on the end that ... | |
| Adding Subs& Amp to Chrysler 300 Factory System | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I've been asked to add a pair of 12's and amp to the factory system in a 2007 Chrysler 300. Somebody ... A: Best way is to use hi-lo adapter. Take the audio off the speaker outputs; the hi-low adapter will ... | |
| lin level connection for 2006 escalade | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I am running an aftermarket amp & sub to my 06' escalade, it has a bose system in it. where do I ... A: Try looking here for wiring color codes: ... | |
| Car Amp | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 ols cutlass and i have a jl 500/1 amp with a w6. I have everything connected properly ... A: First guess is you have either a shorted voice coil or the speaker impedance is too low; either of ... | |
| i need an amp | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm an newb at car electronics. I have two ten inch RE subwoofers at 175 RMS 4 ohm. I'm puttin ... A: Consult the manufacturers web reference; they usually have suggestions to help with your selection. ... | |
| car audio | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: hye i have a kenwood kac-9104d class d mono amp hooked up to 2 memphis audio 12s and it wangs! but i ... A: The memphis audio 12s are dual voice coil and low impedance as well. You did not say how you have ... | |
| Phase linear multimedia system uv7i | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: can't watch dvd's in my Phase Linear multimedia system uv7i it loads and the message is: Incorrect ... A: Region codes are embedded into the digital data stream of the disc. The hardware player circuits ... | |
| Power Acoustic 5500 Class D Amp | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a power acoustic 5500 class D amp from a guy. I want to put it on 4 pioneer champion ... A: If I understand it correctly you have the mono block Power Acoustic which has power output like: ... | |
| My radio in ford F150 is playing but is no clock and station visible | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Ford F150 Lariat with the 6CD changer radio, and my problem is that when I start the ... A: Check the fuses. You have no voltage to the dimmer line. If you know how to check out the ... | |
| Setting clock on Poioneer car stereo | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I press the button that reads clock...then I try moving the left , right, up and down buttons. I ... A: Found this on the Pioneer web site with a couple of google searches: =============== How do I set ... | |
| error codes | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a Kenwood model KDC-MP628,CD receiver, when I put a CD into it a display of (error 05) comes ... A: Don't know the specific code or meaning thereof. However, it is certainly a code telling you the ... | |
| Clarion RadioProblems | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a '95 F-250 (don't know if that matters but just in case) and it came with a Clarion ... A: The DXZ615 is indeed a Clarion model of modest price quality range. I think you could purchase an ... | |
| static on my 2010 Escape radio | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: New Escape Limited in Jan. AM/FM/Sync premium Sound radio has engine noise on weaker stations which ... A: This is a defective radio unit. Either the antenna connection is not working properly or the rf ... | |
| DVD Player - Recommendation | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I know you do not recommend RCA for DVD Players, but which brand(s) would you recommend for basic ... A: Yes, Magnavox/Philips are also at the bottom of the list, unfortunately! I don't make product ... | |
| HDMI Questions | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Samsung LCD TV with 1 HDMI input. No HDMI out. Comcast cabel box with 1 HDMI output. Sony stereo ... A: Can't you run the component outputs from the cable box? That will leave the tv hdmi input for the ... | |
| Alternator Handling. | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Chevy Tahoe, and i am going to hook up a 3000 watt audio system to my truck. And I'm ... A: If you listen to low level classical or background music you will be fine. If you plan on turning up ... | |
| MP3 player | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a brand new Mercedes Benz E350 CDI car. I bought a new Samson M.P. player to use ... A: Do you mean "Samsung"? Don't know of any MP3 maker by the name of Samson - or Delilah (Sorry for the ... | |
| help plz | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: what wires go with what when installing a cd player in a 1999 mazda protege with no wiring ... A: Here is the color coding for the wires in the '99 Protoge: ... | |
| Horrible radio reception - 2004 BMW 325Ci | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: A while back radio reception in my wife's 2004 BMW 325Ci became absolutely horrible. Someone told ... A: It has an antenna preamp and it looks like this: ... | |
| .5a constant draw... | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I installed a Phase Linear/Jensen/Audiovox UMP301 in a 1983 Chevy truck. I have discovered that it ... A: It is hard to believe this is the normal standby current draw. Normally it is only a few milliamps. ... | |
| 2002 DODGE 1500 CD, RADIO,CLOCK | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: HOW DO i SET THE CLOCK , THIS A 6 DISK CHANGER AM/FM i SEE THE CLOCK BUTTON ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT BUT ... A: Here is for many Chrysler products: http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ but it does not seem ... | |
| radio control on dash of 1994 chevy k1500 pick up | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: does the radio control connect to any other radio other then the original cassette deck A: I think you have a few choices. ... | |
| After market car stereo installation | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: We are attempting to install a Pioneer C.D. player into a 1987 Mercury Sable with the 6 speaker ... A: You probably have the wrong wiring harness or somehow it is wired wrong. Possibly following the ... | |
| chevy c1500 pick up | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to replace the stock am/fm radio BOX style that came stock with the truck to one with a CD ... A: Try www.oemautosound.com and search for one that fits your year. Another place to go is ... | |
| Accessing Geometry screen for Sony KVM1400 TV | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to access the geometry setting screen for my Sony KV M1400 trinitron TV but do not know ... A: Are you referring to the aspect ratio settings? There is a button on the remote control - usually ... | |
| do i need a extra battery? | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: hey i just bought a full stereo system for my 04 grand prix and was wondering if i need anything ... A: With that many amps running you probably should add a heavy duty battery and a high output ... | |
| setting up home audio | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in building my own tube amplifier from a kit. I would also like to build a receiver. ... A: Let me not discourage you from wanting to go vacuum tube. But, from a purely scientific point of ... | |
| installation problem | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: .. I'm sure you can help with my situation. I have a 06 BMW 325i. I recently just bought 2 10" sub ... A: Yes, you must have a remote connection to turn ON the amplifier. And, yes, you must have a good ... | |
| setting up home audio | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in building my own tube amplifier from a kit. I would also like to build a receiver. ... A: One of the best sites for system configuration and hookup guidelines is www.crutchfield.com or ... | |
| kenwood amp not working (car audio) | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a kenwood kac-x812d' it was working good for a few weeks till the other day I had it turned ... A: Seems maybe the output stage has blown. Do this: Remove power from the amp completely for at least ... | |
| Mobile Audio installation | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Hey I have a couple questions regarding mobile audio installation. I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra that ... A: Separate amps are always better if you can find the space to mount them. The reason they are better ... | |
| Fisher amp ca-9335 | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to connect the amp to my tv but It is not working. it was working at my freind house ... A: If your tv has an audio output then you connect to that output and the other end goes to the audio ... | |
| VES manual | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a 2006 Dodge Ram with a DVD player but I can't get any sound. The VES manual and ... A: You can get these manuals from a dodge/chrysler dealer - sometimes; depends on how cooperative they ... | |
| 1990 Ford Probe GL am/fm cassette deck | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased the above-mentioned automobile. The cassette deck works; however, I am certain ... A: You can purchase cleaning tape. But, do not use anything liquid. The only real way to clean a tape ... | |
| delco radio | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a delco stereo radio,i belive its a 1978 to mid 1980 by the standard black, white, blue ... A: During that period of time nearly all manufacturers used 4 ohms as their basic impedance matching ... | |
| dvd player | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: We just bought a used 2005 town and country limited. It came with all the bells and whistles except ... A: Can I assume it is the standard OEM unit that came with the car when new (rather than an aftermarket ... | |
| DVD indash/Rear view camera installation | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Ok I got a problem here idk anything about car stereos and i just ordered a Boss BV9555 7' DVD/CD ... A: Here is the best and easiest way to learn if it will fit and if not what you need to make it go. ... | |
| problem with my radio | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: i have a 92 acura legend. i recently hooked up a sound system. it's not my first time doin this so i ... A: If you have $10 to spare do this: Go to Walmart or Home Depot and buy their little VOM. Either one ... | |
| about factory amp | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: where do i find a factory amp/ that is the one that was already in the car ,it has a hole in it, the ... A: I have no idea. Mostly these kind of parts are from the oem manufacturer - the automobile maker ... | |
| subwoofer/amp | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: ok, I have a 1999 ford f-350 crew cab and I am installing an under-the-seat subwoofer enclosure. The ... A: Unfortunately, there is a good deal of guess work. Auto sound is part science and part art (or ... | |
| Head unit doesn't stay powered up. | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I just got a JVC KD-S5050 and just wired it up. When I turn the key to get power to the headunit it ... A: Check the ignition wire. Their are two, maybe three 12v connections: One from battery which stays ... | |
| 2003 bose stereo | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: i have the bose stereo in my 2003 chevy tahoe. one day i went to switch the cd from disk 6 to disk ... A: These are terrible monsters to work on. All the Bose stuff is non-conforming and they are difficult ... | |
| 6 cd player in trunk of 1996 Jaguar | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: The cd player after a few seconds displays "no disc". This has just started in the last two ... A: If this is original player you are very lucky it has lasted so long. It is not common for the cd ... | |
| car amps | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have 2-12" infinity Kappa subs and I was wondering if the new infinity kappa 4 channel amp would ... A: Oh Yes. The Infinity KAPPA 4-Channel Class D Car Amplifier is bridgeable and will provide good ... | |
| car radio | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have bought new cables but it still does not work but the power is going to the changer.I Hope you ... A: Not sure where to get you going on this. If you have the correct cables going between the two ... | |
| 05 mbz CLK320 all of a sudden has no sound | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a 05 MBZ CLK320 The stereo was working fine but now there is no sound The volume ... A: First, find it. I don't know where it it located, but most of the Becker stuff (who makes most of ... | |
| 05 mbz CLK320 all of a sudden has no sound | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a 05 MBZ CLK320 The stereo was working fine but now there is no sound The volume ... A: Normally I would say you just have a power amplifier failure; either it is dead or the remote wiring ... | |
| Car stereo and dash clock not getting power. | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I was just rewiring a loose wire into the back of my car stereo and then it lost power and i cannont ... A: Loss of clock usually indicates either fuse out or mis-wiring/broken wire. This is a really easy ... | |
| car stereo will not power on | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a new dual XR4110 60 watt. My car is a 1989 ford thunderbird. base 3.8L engine. I ... A: You can verify the wiring at this site: ... | |
| Frequency response | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I just got frequency response of my mobile phone speaker. I want improve mp3 ringtone sound created ... A: The frequency response curve is relative to the sound pressure level of the testing basis. The Pa/V ... | |
| 09 ford escape Sync | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I need to get access to the back of my Microsoft Sync w/ hard drive in my 09 ford escape Ltd. I have ... A: Most Ford radios require a removal tool to get them out. The unit fits inside a sleeve box and the ... | |
| 1998 Monte Carlo Stereo Question | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I there, My brother recently purchase his first car, a 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo Z35. This car has the ... A: These are places I suggest you study to learn about the options and alternatives: ONE: Crutchfield ... | |
| 2001 ford cobra convertible 4.6L | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to hook up a new amp and take out the old 2. All the speaker wires are black and green ... A: You can google for the wiring color code diagrams. Best I have found is modifiedlife web page such ... | |
| poss. amp problem | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: radio sounds on highs only in front doors ,no rear sound , no bass at all A: I need more information; make and model of all the equipment and the car/vehicle mounted in. But, ... | |
| Car CD Player will not eject or play CD's | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The CD player will not eject the CDs or play. I was able to get one ... A: There are so many possible causes. In the worst case the whole deck must be pulled out, the covers ... | |
| Car Amp not working | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: 99 Jeep Cheokee. My amp operation has been intermittent for a while, but now it has stopped ... A: Depending on where you are attaching the probes of the vom, it seems to me that you have a bad ... | |
| Follow Up | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: What i mean is I think you are right in that I should upgrade to a proper setup not cheap all-in-one ... A: Make and model numbers are necessary in order for me to know what connections you will need. They ... | |
| Car radio for 92 Acura Legend | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Can you replace a stock '92 Acura AM/FM Cassette radio with a Bose Premium '94 Acura AM/FM Cassette ... A: It is not a good idea in my opinion. The Bose system is not interchangeable due to the kind of ... | |
| Dual XD7500N | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I just put a Dual XD7500N in my car, I didn't install it though. I don't know much about it at ... A: Did I not answer this one already? I think this model only searches/scans the presets. Many radios ... | |
| help! | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: 99 mercury sable stereo wont turn on. fuses are fine. replaced battery and lost power to stereo. A: Did you check both fuse boxes? There are two fuse locations in this car; one under the hood and one ... | |
| Follow Up | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: What i mean is I think you are right in that I should upgrade to a proper setup not cheap all-in-one ... A: It's up to you. Think of the receiver; it has preamp and control built into the same chassis as the ... | |
| Follow Up | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: What i mean is I think you are right in that I should upgrade to a proper setup not cheap all-in-one ... A: Stand alone cd players do not have amplification for speakers. The output is only about 1v at 10k ... | |
| CD Player Technology Disk Rotation Noise | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have several old cd players and a couple of hundred compact discs of varying quality. A while ago ... A: What is the make and model of any of the cd players you are hearing the pulse noise and under what ... | |
| Jammed CD player | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2009 Ford Escape. 1 Disc CD player. 1 CD is jammed in it, everytime i try eject it it says ... A: Some times the disc will come out with a reset of the cd player mechanism - in this case the head ... | |
| '99 Neon Stereo no sound | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Issue: Stock stereo lost sound but seemed functional, replaced with new in box Jensen CD/AM/FM, used ... A: According to this site: ... | |
| '99 Neon Stereo no sound | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Issue: Stock stereo lost sound but seemed functional, replaced with new in box Jensen CD/AM/FM, used ... A: It may be there is an external amplifier in the car that has an loose connection. Maybe the 12 line ... | |
| car stereo system | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Mustang. My radio works but my 6 dics cd changer and lighting are not working. Disc ... A: Perhaps the changer is the problem. You can find rebuilt changers at places like this: ... | |
| 6 ohms? | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: THANKS A: Well, it would be somewhere in between those two values. Since 6 ohms is right in the middle it is ... | |
| Rotel RCD 955-AX spins platter too fast | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Recently replaced the power (on/off) switch on Rotel RCD 955-AX when unit would not power up. ... A: The switch may have solved the power problem but the spinning platter motor in the cd player is ... | |
| Alpine CDA 9805 Power Issue | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have an alpine 9805 installed in my 98' F150. Just recently the power to the deck went off and ... A: Seems to me the faceplate is a replaceable item. Have you checked with Alpine to see if they can ... | |
| Denon DCR head unit and changer | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Denon DCR730 head unit and DCH 600 6 disc changer. When trying to play a cd it says ... A: It is a very old unit and probably just tired. Chances are the laser diode has gone too weak to any ... | |
| kenwood deck install with use of aftermarket plug adapters | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a new kenwood deck to install in my 96 ford f350, I also have a 95 but the receiver plug ... A: Check these out: http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/Ford-Wiring.pdf ... | |
| CD Player Technology Disk Rotation Noise | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have several old cd players and a couple of hundred compact discs of varying quality. A while ago ... A: I don't understand what you are talking about. Error detection and correction is done in software ... | |
| CD Player Technology Disk Rotation Noise | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have several old cd players and a couple of hundred compact discs of varying quality. A while ago ... A: Can you explain to me more exactly what the noise is you are hearing. Answer these questions? - Is ... | |
| Car Audio | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: alright so i have a 96' Dodge Intrepid ES. I recently bought a new CD player. I Have a factory amp ... A: All amps must have the remote "turn-on" wire, not just the sub amp. If that is missing all you have ... | |
| cd changers | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Ford Explorer that has a 6 disc cd changer in it. I need to know if i can put an ... A: You may be able to find an original OEM radio unit for your vehicle at www.oemautosound.com which ... | |
| What Surround Speakers for Yamaha RX-V50 | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Hope you can help ;)...I'd like to get a surround sound/home theater speaker set-up in my current ... A: But your receiver does not have digital inputs, optical or coax. So, if you want "surround sound" ... | |
| Fuse keeps blowing | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Mercury Sable with OEM Radio that is not working. I replaced the fuse under the hood ... A: Fuses go because they experienced too much current. This means there is a short circuit somewhere ... | |
| CAR | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I OWN A ALPINE SPR-13S COMPONENT SYSTEM FOR MY FRONT DOORS AND A PAIR OF ALPINE SPR-69C REAR DECK ... A: The MRP-F300 is 50 watts into 4 ohms. It contains 4 amplifiers. The speaker systems you have are ... | |
| Bose AV3-2-1 system | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I had to remove the front panel and pull out the DVD drive in order to remove a rented DVD that got ... A: Players are very "mechanical" with lots of moving parts that can and do fail. Unfortunately, the ... | |
| i need to upgrade my alternator | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: .. i have 2 12 solo x kicker they are 4 ohms and i have 2 rockford t2 15s they are 2 ohms, and i ... A: If the headlights are dimming when the system is cranked up it is due to too much current being ... | |
| McIntosh: does reality equal legend ? | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I plan to get a new condo this year and am thinking of getting a high-end audio system (my first). ... A: Let me know your final decision regarding McIntosh. I will keep an eye on them and be more ... | |
| McIntosh: does reality equal legend ? | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I plan to get a new condo this year and am thinking of getting a high-end audio system (my first). ... A: I don't do equipment recommendations because it is so very subjective. What appeals to one person ... | |
| bose stereo system | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: My cd player stop working first about 1 year ago, and now my radio stopped, I have check the fuse ... A: You will need service or replacement of the system. Unfortunately, Bose systems are unconventional ... | |
| installing amp to stock stereo | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 saab 9-7x that I am trying to install an amp and subwoofer to. I have wired my ... A: I don't understand the question. The in-line converter that I proposed goes between the already ... | |
| toyota radio | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toyota radio Part number 86120-2b290, only has one plug on the rear , not two like most ... A: Probably not. Every model, every year there are several different types of radios used. In the case ... | |
| Audiovox SP-6CD in 1999 Subaru | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchases a 1999 Subaru which has installed a Audiovox SP-6CD changer under the passenger ... A: I don't know this model right off but most of the rf ones have two ways to connect: - on the fm ... | |
| installing amp to stock stereo | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2005 saab 9-7x that I am trying to install an amp and subwoofer to. I have wired my ... A: Here is the wiring color chart: ... | |
| stereo | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: Greetings; my 99 slt 4X4 Durango stereo is on the fritz. The radio plays fine, but whenever I insert ... A: CD player mechanisms live in a very hostile environment, relatively speaking. They suffer from the ... | |
| the volume and control knob no longer working | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a CDA 7894 Alpine and the volume knob no longer works it spins and spins but doesnt control ... A: Well, try turning the set off and on a couple of times to see if that will correct it. Then, try ... | |
| In dash GPS?DVD | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: How are you? I was considering purchasing an in-dash DVD/GPS/Bloothtooth unit in my 2001 Nissan ... A: Don't know exactly what you are looking for but there are many choices. If you do a simple google ... | |
| 2001 dodge stratus sedan | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: is their anyway that i can run an amp and subs in my car stereo off an outlet.is their a converter ... A: Yes, but it is highly discouraged. The crossover between home electrics and auto electrics is not a ... | |
| Vehicle Antenna | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a replacement antenna rubber mast which came with three sizes of bolts to ... A: If you are talking about 15/16 diameter in the thread area they are pretty rare; it is not a ... | |
| Audio Set Up | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: To Whom It May Concern, I have two sets of Mono Amplifiers four amps (4) in all, that I want to ... A: http://www.a1components.com/subcategory.aspx?pid=267&gclid=CJGqyonO-Z4CFRelagodPW_eGg There are ... | |
| 2001 Tiburon Radio (H820) ER8 | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I saw your answer and insight to another persons ER8 issue. We have the same thing on the car (2001 ... A: For a history such as this I strongly urge you to get professional help. A good audio shop deals ... | |
| Keyboard Amp for Roland FP4 | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: H, I use a Roland FP4 in my church, using primarily the piano sound. right now I play use the on ... A: Audio power out is only 7w for the Roland FP4 so you certainly will need an external power amp and ... | |
| speakers | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: i can get my speakers too work the only sound that is coming out of them is in the middle were there ... A: What kind of speakers are they? It they are tweeters then that is all you will hear. But, to give ... | |
| will a Pioneer DEH-P3500 fit in a 1993 Nissan Sentra | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a brand new, unopened Pioneer DEH-P3500 CD/Tuner along with Pioneer TS-A16OR speakers and ... A: Best for you to go to www.crutchfield.com and work through the "outfit my car" where you will enter ... | |
| 2000 Chevy Cavalier Stereo installation problem | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: We took out a factory stereo from the 2000 cavalier. We replaced it with a Kenwood KDC MP 342U/242U ... A: It seems, based on your description, the power wiring is not correct. May I refer you to this: ... | |
| Power wire installation | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Kind of a hard one, but i'm reaching here. I'm trying to run a 4 gauge power wire from the battery ... A: If you really can't find a place to squeeze it through (the steering column can sometimes ... | |
| Infinity repair | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I live in Brazil. I have a car MMC Eclipse 1995 with a car sound Infinity model E026. I am ... A: Here is a sort of generic IC controller for volume control in audio circuits that may be interesting ... | |
| Yamaha HTR-5640 receiver power issues | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Cleggsan, I hope you can help me out with this. I was given a Yamaha HTR-5640 receiver from my ... A: It is not a good idea to leave an electronic device in storage for so long a time. In fact, it does ... | |
| car audio | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2000 chevy malibu its a 6 cylinder and whenever i put a cd in it reads error and spits the ... A: Failure to read the cd can be from many causes: - dead or weak laser diode inside the optical ... | |
| pioneerDEH-780 supertunerlll | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: wiring diagram to install this used unit A: I could not find the model number you gave. But, I think it would be similar if not exactly the ... | |
| Problem with 2000 GMC Truck | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I found a post where you stated you had a 2000 Truck with an aftermarket stereo in it so I was ... A: Yes, it is a wiring problem and you will have to change a connection. Check the wiring of your ... | |
| range rover hse 2002 amplifier | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: my amplifier has stopped working due to water getting into boot space. i have priced it by landrover ... A: If it got wet you should have made sure it was turned off until totally dry. It takes about 1 week ... | |
| multiroom stereo | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm installing stereo sound in 4 rooms. I have the receiver but was wondering about speakers. Can I ... A: Subwoofers are nice to enhance the bass response and performance of the system. They are noted for ... | |
| 97 Astro Van Factory stereo | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Couple days ago I had the radio on I got a short static sound out of the rear speakers and then all ... A: There are a couple of possibilities that come to mind. ONE: The 12v line from the ignition going ... | |
| car radio | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: my radio has no lights on my 1998 chevy subarban how can i fix this problem ANSWER: I would need to ... A: Yes, display lighting is a problem for many if not all car radio units. And, the problem may well ... | |
| car radio | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: my radio has no lights on my 1998 chevy subarban how can i fix this problem ANSWER: I would need to ... A: The question to ask - or answer, rather........ is this: Is the problem internal or external to ... | |
| marine to car audio | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Can I put a marine audio system (subwoofer, etc.) in a car? Would there be any problems if I did? A: Generally, no problems. If the installation is correct for wiring and voltages it should be okey. ... | |
| MHC-GTZ3i | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Okay so I was wondering if the Sony MHC-GTZ3i Mini System had an iPod dock included. And if not, ... A: Yes. If you read your owners manual http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/4130433132.pdf you will see that ... | |
| Mustang Mach 460 Sound System | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 1997 Mustang GT Convertible with the 460 sound system. Everything seems to work on ... A: I'm pretty sure there is an external power amp supplying audio power to the speakers. Rear amps can ... | |
| car radio | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: my radio has no lights on my 1998 chevy subarban how can i fix this problem A: I would need to know what radio is in the 98 suburban; aftermarket or original OEM and which one ... | |
| Safe Mode | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I bought a second hand Audi A4 1.6 1998 and the Radio displays SAFE and can't play. PLEASE HELP ME ... A: I think this is a radio with anti-theft code built in. When the power is removed from the unit it ... | |
| 1998 lincoln navigator stock amplifier | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: Do you know what the wattage of the stock sub amplifier is? A: According to this wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Navigator the total output power of ... | |
| bass | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: My parents refuse to buy me a sub and my music consists mainly of bass(hip-hop). I bought a pair of ... A: Frequency response ratings on loudspeakers are mostly fiction. Low frequency output will be a ... | |
| Bost CD Player Error Code FO | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 G-35 Infiniti with a Bose System Radio & CD Player. I have 6 relatively new CDs in ... A: Yes, Bose are really troublesome this way. Some of them (Bose does not make them, rather, they ... | |
| 2001 Chrysler 300m speakers | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: First off, I'm a high school student with no job, that's short on money. In my ignorance, I bought ... A: What? You say the 6022i Infinitys don't sound good? These are great little speakers and should ... | |
| pre-amp with phono, amp. without one | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1982 Conrad Johnson pre-amplifier(pv-5) with a phono section, to be paired with a 2006 ... A: Well, I am not sure I understand your question. The PV-5 is a very fine preamp with a really good ... | |
| Car Audio | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara and I want to make some upgrades to the factory audio system. I've ... A: I don't know about that. Let me search it and see what I can find. OK. Here's the deal. I could ... | |
| AIWA Cassette & CD player | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: We are wanting to know where we can purchase belts for Model Number CX-NA115U...........it is a dual ... A: Try here: http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/cassette.htm Go down about 1/2 way and you will ... | |
| vehicle cd player | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: When a cd is loaded and a use the down arrown source button on the steering wheel, the radio power ... A: Without the make and model number for the car and the player I can only give you a wild guess. With ... | |
| International am/fm radio | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: On a simple four wire hook up, what does "common" mean? What does the wire do? A: Common is usually the ground or common return to ground of the power supply. It is one side of the ... | |
| Color coding of a kenwood wiring harness | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I've got a kenwood KDC-MP522 and i'm not sure which wires power, auxilary, and remote... i think ... A: It's on page 31 of the owners manual [which is easily downloaded off the Internet]. That page has ... | |
| connecting a radio face with a cable | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 57 chevy belair, it currently has an old pioneer radio face in the glove box with the ... A: A great car, by the way. Are you asking about replacing the cable that goes between the radio unit ... | |
| Equipment Handshake | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sony XBR, Denon 3310Ci receiver and a motorola satellite PVR. I use a harmony logitech ... A: Sorry, I know nothing about the Logitech remote unit except that many have complained about it not ... | |
| car stereo not working | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: my factory stereo in my nissan altima 2002 will not torn on when a start the car there is no display ... A: Probably a fuse. Have you checked them? There are two fuse boxes in this car; one under the hood ... | |
| cd players | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: what can i used to connect my labtop to a cd player and use the cd player to mix. A: Does your PC have amp or microphone inputs? If so you can get the cable adapter for outputs from ... | |
| Ticking Sound in Sony Home Theatre | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Since I installed a home theatre system, I have been hearing a ticking sound that seems to be one a ... A: You must learn where the ticking sound is coming from. - Bypass the battery backup as I don't ... | |
| Volume control on car stereo | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Toyota Camry Solara Convertible. The volume adjusts on its own all the time. There is ... A: You should be able to defeat the auto level control. When that feature is on the volume is adjusted ... | |
| 2003 Toyota Nav/Audio system problems | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 toyota Matrix equipped with the Nav/RDS audio system w/ 6 CD changer [under front ... A: Is it an electric antenna? If so, the ground on them is often in need of thorough cleaning and ... | |
| mp3 player queries | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of buying a mp3 player but am totally unfamiliar with these gadgets. What do I want it ... A: Most mp3 players come with power pod charger; but some have only charger via a usb connection to the ... | |
| Car Audio and clock issue | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you could solve my problem for me. I have a Hyundai 1999 model hatch. I have fitted a ... A: Nope, you wired it wrong. There are two 12v connections to be made to the head unit. One is ... | |
| mp3 player queries | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of buying a mp3 player but am totally unfamiliar with these gadgets. What do I want it ... A: Yes, there are players that will do all that you listed, but finding a specific one that will do it ... | |
| Antenna | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I heard that they make an antenna that you can run along the chassis so you don't have to have the ... A: Here is one for your consideration: http://www.carccessory.com/product.asp?key=Shark_Fin_Antenna_ ... | |
| Don't know what to purchase | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I want to use my Sony MP3 for home audio with FM and speakers. Not sure what to buy. Am I looking ... A: The output jack on an mp3 player must have an audio cable that will match into the input on a ... | |
| alpine flip out | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: hi i have a apline 310 flipout unit for my car its a 2007 pontiac g6 and my screen goes into standby ... A: I don't think that is a right model number. Where is it mounted? A video screen playing live video ... | |
| PS2 in VW Jetta 2009 | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I fitted a ps2 console in my VW Jetta 2009. But after couple of days the converter failed. ... A: The ps2 draws over 5 amps. It is possible your converter is not strong enough to supply the power. ... | |
| speakers for amp | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: "i have a question about what amp i should get... i have infinity kappa 693.9i 6x9 and heres all ... A: I don't make equipment recommendations because there are so many subjective factors involved. In ... | |
| feedback from sub hookup | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I`m having a small problem taking care of and diagnosing a feedback issue,power on or off. I have an ... A: Do you have the manual for the DCM KX-1? You should read through it - only 4 pages. It explains ... | |
| caravan with car sterio power supplies ? | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I want to install a Car CD/Radio (Mutant MT2200BT Car CD MP3 WMA SD USB Bluetooth Player+) in my ... A: The specifications for the Mutant MT2200BT says it has 4 amplifiers in which each is rated at 40w ... | |
| Online Car Audio Retailer? | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: What do you think of online car audio retailers? Whos the best and worst? Heard great things about ... A: Not sure what the purpose of your question is and also not sure that I am any expert on the subject. ... | |
| 1969 vw bug cd player instal | 11/25/2009 |
| 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 error | 11/24/2009 |
| 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. | 11/24/2009 |
| 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 Reference | 11/23/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| car audio buzz | 11/22/2009 |
| 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 player | 11/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| cd changer | 11/21/2009 |
| 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 system | 11/20/2009 |
| 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, Unfortunately | 11/20/2009 |
| 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 Sysyem | 11/19/2009 |
| 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 level | 11/18/2009 |
| 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, Unfortunately | 11/18/2009 |
| 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 System | 11/17/2009 |
| 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 changers | 11/17/2009 |
| 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 amp | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 working | 11/15/2009 |
| 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/tv | 11/15/2009 |
| 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 audio | 11/14/2009 |
| 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-media | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 level | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 level | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 radio | 11/12/2009 |
| 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???? | 11/11/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 6 cd changer | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 installation | 11/10/2009 |
| 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: ... | |
| New stereo | 11/9/2009 |
| 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... | 11/8/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| compact stereo in my car | 11/7/2009 |
| 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 player | 11/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| wiring my system in progress | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 Audio | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| not enough power to 2 15 subs | 11/5/2009 |
| 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 speakers | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 speakers | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| amp | 11/3/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| amp | 11/3/2009 |
| 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 Audio | 11/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Stereo wire diagram | 11/2/2009 |
| 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 system | 11/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| radio doesnt work | 10/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| subs | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 Monitor | 10/30/2009 |
| 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? ... | |
| amp | 10/28/2009 |
| 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 subs | 10/27/2009 |
| 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 tv | 10/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| What is a siundbar | 10/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Onkyo Stereo Volume Problem | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3-month old Onkyo CR 515 mini stereo hooked up to two Quad speakers. Typically when volume ... A: This set has some fancy level setting procedures. Study through the manual and see if by accident ... | |
| car system | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: hey, right now i have a stock system in my 2001 jeep cherokee. Would i need to get all new speakers ... A: No. You can use the existing speakers if you want - if they are good enough quality. Keep in mind ... | |
| After market radio issues | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i own a Mazda mp3 2001 went to replace the deck with a Kenwood ddx 6019 in doing so i blue the main ... A: I think there is another fuse box on that car. One under the bonnet or hood somewhere near the ... | |
| lights dimming | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have installed a sound system in my 07 dodge pick up and the lights go dim when the bass kicks in, ... A: Putting in the capacitor may help with bass sound but will not, in the long run, save any energy ... | |
| help | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: ok i have a 1995 isuzu trooper i put a new deck in and no sound then i put a another one in still no ... A: Did you use the proper wiring harness adapter kit or did you connect it directly? Did you check the ... | |
| speakers | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: i have klipsch speakers that i am trying to hook up to a lcd tv, they are self powered but they dont ... A: Can't give you a specific results without the make and model number of your tv and the speakers. ... | |
| locked rds radio | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: Can I unlock my radio---Its a 2004 chevy cavalier--its a rds radio-I tried the thing where you hold ... A: What do you mean by "locked"? Is it asking for you to enter the anti-theft code? If so, you must ... | |
| car stereo color code | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have factory stereo from 2000 toyota corrola. Mod#86120-04090 ref#cq-Ls7710x Iwould like the ... A: Don't know about the radio unit, but here is the color code scheme for the car - and maybe you can ... | |
| subs | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have two 12 inch rockford fosgate cubs dont know model and a 200 or a 300 watt amp but my subs ... A: Do you have a crossover in the system? Do you have the impedances matched between the amp and ... | |
| 1997 ford explorer eddie bauer eddition | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I need to find a rca converter for my car to hook my factory stereo to my amp and speakers in the ... A: Maybe what you need is a hi-lo converter? Go to www.installer.com where you will find many types ... | |
| 2 amps to one sub | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: c- Is it possible to hook up, -- 2 Rockford p3002 amps, to 1 Rockford T1 15" sub? Does it ... A: Not sure why you would want to do this, but it can be done only if the sub is dual voice coil - ... | |
| boss speaker | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: i just got a maxima 95 from someone and cd tape deck doesn't tearn on at all its model no. pn-2083d ... A: http://www.ehow.com/video_4973425_troubleshoot-car-stereo-speakers.html ... | |
| Nad processor stuck in headphone mode | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My Nad t163 received a bump in shipping and now it is stuck in headphone mode. I still receive ... A: Your manual says: 20 PHONES: Accepts stereo headphone using a standard 1/4-inch stereo phone plug ... | |
| 15 inch subs and amp. | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking in to getting a QCA4000D and 2 new 15 inch subs only, i'm stuck. heres what i'm looking ... A: You are right to concern yourself about battery power capacity and the alternator of the vehicle. ... | |
| car stereo(sub woofer and amplifier) | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a speaker box with 2 12" speakers in it.would you suggest i bridge with an amplifier (150 ... A: You must know the impedance of the speakers and the impedance rating of the amplifier. Impedance ... | |
| speakers | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: HEy I have a 1990 honda accord lx with a kenwood kdc-mp228 cd player and only one speaker is workin A: With the age of the car, if the original speakers are still installed, it is most likely the speaker ... | |
| Memorex | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding connecting my new dvd to my tv. Both dvd and tv are Memorex. I can't ... A: You don't need an S connection unless you want to. I recommend using composite connections. DVD: ... | |
| Repair advice | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Bose Spatial Control receiver cum amplfier , The pre amplifier went dead due to the ... A: Hard to say. Bose equipment is difficult to troubleshoot because they use strange circuitry. ... | |
| Best 3000 Watt Amp | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm in the market for the best 3000watt amp to power my 2 15inch brutus subs, what would you ... A: I don't like to give out product recommendations because there are so many subjective factors ... | |
| 2005 Chevrolet Impala Radio Reception | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My question is in regards to the antenna. I guess during this time GM thought it was a good idea to ... A: Actually, a rear window antenna can be quite good but they are somewhat directional. A rod antenna ... | |
| CAR AUDIO | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: fuzzy distortion noise coming from my jl audio 12w7 AT HIGH VOLUME IS IT BLOWN OR WIRING PROBLEM A: Without hearing it - and maybe testing it - I can only give you a guess. My first guess is the ... | |
| audi q7 MMI upgrade | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I owe an Audi Q7 2007 reg 3.0 tdi! I would like to make an upgrade to the MMI basic that the car has ... A: DSP is Digital Signal Processor - a form of computer processing chip. A very powerful piece of ... | |
| cd changer | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 chevy cavalier 2 door sedan with a stock cd am/fm stereo and the cd player quit ... A: I recommend http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/autoinfo/autoinfo.asp?lp=%2fapp%2fCar%2fMyCar.aspx ... | |
| 2 rockford p3002 amps | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i'm trying to find the hardest hitting subs that i can put into my expedition. i have 2 rockford ... A: I disagree. Rockford amps put out good. I would not be afraid of using them for the system you ... | |
| Car audio setup | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Ok heres what i got. 2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ Pioner 6700MP CD Player ( 2 RCA Subs, 2 RCA front ... A: Can't give you any specific advice without knowing the very specific hookup you are using, but let ... | |
| install of a dzp905 in a 98 camry | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I'VE FOUND THE HOT(CONSTANT) THE IGNITION, %26 THE DIMMER WIRES.FROM THE CAMRY THE COLOURS ARE:HOT ... A: Try page 7 of this web site: http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/Toyota/PDF/869037.pdf or other ... | |
| 2004 Chrysler Sebring 6-CD changer flashing light | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible with a 6 CD changer that is separate from the Head Unit. ... A: A reset can be accomplished by removing power from the entire audio system. There is a data link ... | |
| 2 rockford p3002 amps | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i'm trying to find the hardest hitting subs that i can put into my expedition. i have 2 rockford ... A: I don't make equipment recommendations. Why? Because the choosing is very subjective. And, the ... | |
| CAR PROBLEM | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 2002 AND THE STEREO SEEMS TO BE ON BUT, YOU CAN'T HEAR ANYTHING I ... A: I think there is an external amplifier that feeds the speakers. This may by out. Could be a bad ... | |
| car stereo | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: We are trying to hook up a car stereo into our 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. The problem is that we can get ... A: If you go to: http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/GM/PDF/460025.pdf and look down through the ... | |
| ford expedition 2006 | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon. I install a interface for an ipod in a 2006 ford expedition, but i disconect the ... A: http://www.installer.com/cars/by_car.php?carid=2118 The above site has many Ford Expedition ... | |
| dont know where to go from here | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: i have every thing ready to put in 2 10 inch subs in to my 2001 gmc jimmy. except the rca out puts ... A: I believe this pdf file will help you identify the wires and the colors for the speaker feeds. ... | |
| Onkyo A-SV420 gives PROTECTION message | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I purchased this Onkyo A-SV420 Audio Video Control Amplifier along with Bose Acoustimass Series II ... A: First, unplug the amp power cord. Disconnect the speakers at the back of the Onkyo. Then power it ... | |
| can i put a system in my 1998 ford mustang with the stock cd reciever? | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: i recently just bought a 12000 watt pioneer amp, L5 solo baric system and i plan on installing it ... A: Yes, to all of the above. But, you must have the right connecting cables and wiring harnesses, etc. ... | |
| error 2 on ministry of sound car stereo | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: i have the pink ministry of sound car stereo MOSCA110MP3P and just recently when i put a disc in it ... A: Error codes are associated with operating failure. Most common is the laser diode being weak. It ... | |
| AUTO REMOTE AUDIO/MICROPHONE | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I NEED TO HAVE A 12V/24V AUDIO SYSTEM THAT WILL PLAY A CUSTOM MADE SOUNDTRACK, BUT WILL ALLOW FOR ... A: How about something like this: ... | |
| Sirius Radio on Lexus | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006, Lexus, ES 330. It has a factory NAV system, a cd changer, and a single CD player. I ... A: First, get a second opinion from some other car electronics expert. I am familiar with some ... | |
| amps | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: cam i combert a Visonik car amp in to my house amp and hook up my computer to it? A: Yes, but it is not simple and it is not recommended. You need special power supplies, noise ... | |
| Amp over heating & blowing fuse | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a alpine mrv-t500 amp hooked to a alpine swr-1242d sub, and the fuse keeps blowing & is ... A: The swr-1242d is a 4 ohm dual voice coil speaker. How do you have it wired? Series or parallel. If ... | |
| Best way to install/wire RF subs & amps | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me out. I have (4) Rockford T112D4's with (2) fiberglass port boxes for ... A: The amplifier is: Power T600-2 - 600 watt 2-channel amplifier 200x2 @ 4 Ohms, 300x2 @ 2 Ohms, 600x1 ... | |
| amp and speakers | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a 580 watt amp and i am trying to install a system with some 12 inch speakers. i dont know ... A: No. Speaker wattage ratings as advertised are fictional figures. The most important thing to match ... | |
| Audio Equpment | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I was thinking about creating music and layering/digitalizing it on the computer. However, I don't ... A: It really depends so much on your music interests and what things you want to be able to do. If you ... | |
| setting clock on DEH 1700 Pioneer car stereo | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I have tried all the suggestions on the pioneer website and I still can not set my clock. Can you ... A: The first google brought me to this: ... | |
| converter box for car audio | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: i was just wondering how u hook it up for the subs because i cd player dont have rca out-puts on it A: You need a hi-low converter. This allows you to tap into the speaker lines and convert the signal ... | |
| car stereo | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: 1993 plymouth neon i just bought this car from a used lot and it has no radio its been pulled out ... A: Here is for a 2005, but I think they are the same: 2005 Dodge Neon Car Radio Stereo Wiring Diagram ... | |
| 12v constant color | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: What is the 12v constant wire color in a 2003 GMC Envoy? I am trying to hook up an aux audio input ... A: Constant 12v is from battery. You can run your own wire directly to the battery or any other ... | |
| dvd audio | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I feel ignorant, but I just purchased a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and cannot get the audio on the DVD ... A: Didn't you get the owners manual with the car? You can buy one through Nissan or download from on ... | |
| Display noisy on all speakers output | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: After replacing 2 STK modules I end up with a hissing noise. Found out it's the display when plugged ... A: What is the product? STKs are used in the convergence circuit of a Japanese rear projection tv. ... | |
| Amp Question ? | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: "Hi, I recently bought some Focal 807v speakers and was wondering which is the better amp for it. A ... A: The Yamaha has a setting for 6 ohms on the front amps. This might be a good idea as the Focal ... | |
| Sub/Amp | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Rockford Fosgate 12" Punch Subwoofer in a sealed box and I don't know what kind or size amp ... A: First, pay no attention to the power ratings of speakers as they don't mean a whole lot. They are ... | |
| 2006 Ford Explorer CD player | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: The battery went out in my 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer about 4 months ago. After having the ... A: I am going to refer you to Ernesto for a second opinion on this as he is the expert for this kind of ... | |
| my amp | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 12' jl w3s with a custom box and I have an audison amp. Everyone i talk to says that at ... A: Don't know about the w3s, but most of the JL speakers have very low sensitivity. They are mostly ... | |
| My 1993 camaro | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a after market CD player in my 1993 camaro this car had a equalizer that the opld owner had ... A: Buzzing can be from speakers being overdriven and from an amplifier that is not putting out the full ... | |
| car stereo for 2002 Ford Escape | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to update my factory stereo for something that plays CDs of all formats and includes an ... A: Sure. You should do it. Go to www.crutchfield.com and walk through their "outfit my car" sequence ... | |
| Recorded cd will not play on car player | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a JVC XL-R5000BK recorder/player. Using Audio cd's to record off the radio, per the players ... A: It is not unusual for this. Many cd players, especially if they are older models, will not play ... | |
| ADVICE ON WIRING OF AMP | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Mazda 626, with a factory stereo (currently looking to buy and replace with a better ... A: Second batteries are generally not a good idea because of the disparity it throws to the charging ... | |
| best amp for pioneer sub woofer | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am going to buy a pioneer tsw1208d4,12",1500watts peak power,450watts rated power subwoofer, I am ... A: Sorry, I don't make equipment recommendations. There are too many subjective factor involved and ... | |
| Blaupunkt car stereo - power cells | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I bought a Commodore Exec 2006 VZ earlier this year, it still had the original Blaupunkt Stereo but ... A: Let me clarify? When you say power cells are you talking about power capacitors? They are external ... | |
| my car stereo won't come on. | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My car is a 1997 chevy metro. when i hook up the car stereo to my car it won't come on. i don't know ... A: If you don't have the wiring diagram for the car (I googled around for it but did not find it ... | |
| 2003 Jeep Liberty factory Radio | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Do you know what the power wattage for out put that the factory radio puts out? Does each speaker ... A: There are several different radios used in 2003 Liberties depending on which model Liberty and ... | |
| Car Stereo/Security | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1991 Chevy Pickup Silverado. I'm looking for a car stereo where you can take the whole ... A: I don't know of any slide out radios for GM right off. Did you google around? You might find some ... | |
| Error Code in 1998 Acura TL Audio system | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Make:Acura, Model:TL 2.5, Year: 1998 Dear sir, When I switch ON the car audio system, I see error ... A: When you bot the car you should not have taken deliver on it without the anti-theft code. You MUST ... | |
| 8 inch subwoofer | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: My stock subwoofer in the side panel of my 1999 ford expedition blew out. I got it out. Where can ... A: First, go to www.crutchfield.com and walk through the "outfit my car" sequence. It will tell you ... | |
| new car audio setup!! | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: i going to set audio in my bmw 318i.i need best sound system i cn get in about $aud 1000...need amp ... A: I do not give equipment recommendations. Why? Because there are too many subjective issues going ... | |
| car audio | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a battery built in to my box it is running straight to my truck main battery and it keeps ... A: If you have two batteries connected to the alternator and charger system of the car, the charging ... | |
| Tape stuck in car Stereo | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Nissan Safari which is essentially the same vehicle as the Nissan Patrol Series GQ or ... A: Did you google around for such help? There are many sites that have good ideas. For example: ... | |
| horrible am reception | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I just had an Alpine cda-105 head unit install in 2010 Subaru Forester, am is horrible, fm is ok ... A: I checked the specifications for this model and AM sensitivity is not given. FM sensitivity is ... | |
| turn off anti theft on my car deck | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a an eclipse 54400 cd player in my car. the esn anti theft has been tripped while i was ... A: Here is answer to your question. I got it from a simple google search which you could have googled ... | |
| Amp for pioneer tsw1208d4 woofer | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I Wanted To know about the best Suitable 4channel Amp for Pioneer TS-W1208D4 subwoofer. Voice ... A: The loudspeaker is always the weakest link so far as fidelity is concerned. The amplifier, so long ... | |
| Mid-Priced Turntables | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in your opinion of the best mid-priced turntables / phonographs (ie RRP at ... A: Well, having previously been an executive with Denon I confess to being biased toward the Denon ... | |
| Making the Ford 03 Taurus Cd Changer into an Audio In | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have the idea but no knowledge on car audio systems, and need to know how to go about doing this. ... A: Go to: http://www.installer.com/ipod/index.php or www.crutchfield.com and plow through their ... | |
| LUXMAN L 580 Amplifier | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Good Day...Just came home with the amp of my dreams and when I turned it on it nearly fried the ... A: Not uncommon. This is caused by dc coupling. When the amp is turned on it gets a dc jolt from the ... | |
| First PA System | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of putting together my first pa system and I am now a bit stuck. I am a solo ... A: I suggest a pair of self-powered good quality PA speakers. Of course you can buy separate power ... | |
| amp and sub compatability | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 Rockford Punch 12 inch subs, one is a HE2 and the other is an HX2, the amp i was given was ... A: Well, it is a fine amplifier. Little pricey. It is an AB design which means it will run a little ... | |
| amp and sub compatability | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 Rockford Punch 12 inch subs, one is a HE2 and the other is an HX2, the amp i was given was ... A: The Alpine is a 4 channel amp or it can be bridged for 160w x2 at 4 ohms. The Rockford speakers are ... | |
| Mode Switch For JVC HRS-4700 VCR | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have replaced some of the parts in my JVC HR-S4700 SVHS VCR but unless I rewind the tape first, it ... A: Well, fixer.com has a few comments for your benefit. Have you explored this wonderful, but old, ... | |
| 2003 Ford Sport Trac Audio System | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Under the time on the display of the radio the word "PHONE" appears. I do not get any sound or ... A: The phone feature has to be disabled. This is for when the phone is used, the system automatically ... | |
| Pontiac FIero DELCO radio problem | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My radio switches randomly between working just fine (display shows time, switches to station as ... A: This is what we call an intermittent condition. It can be caused by cold solder joints and loose ... | |
| Audiovox SP-6CD | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: We have an Audiovox SP-6CD changer in our Ford Taurus 2000 wagon. It is installed vertically in the ... A: Here is the installation booklet which may give you an idea if it was properly installed in your ... | |
| SECURITY CODE PROCEDURE | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A TOYOTA CELICA SX (1992) WITH A FUJITSU 10 CAR STEREO AND I CAN'T SEEM TO REMEMBER HOW TO ... A: With the model number you should be able to search (by google or bing) for the owners manual. Or a ... | |
| camry audio question | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: my girlfriend has a 94 toyota camry. her brother cut the oem harness off so i had to search for a ... A: Here is the color wiring chart for the 94 camry. Please check it all again. ... | |
| 2002 Nissan FM Tuner | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder and the FM tuner has stopped working. It will come in sometimes but ... A: Yes, I think it is the antenna connection; probably at the input to the radio unit. Like, maybe the ... | |
| car audio | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mtx thunder 7500 sub which is rated at 500watts RMS and I am powering it with a Kenwood ... A: No. You will hear only a very small difference. Here is why: Increasing the power input from 300 ... | |
| Making a stock AMP work! | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan with the INFINITY ACOUSTIC 10 Sound System in it. I am installing ... A: Not sure I understand the question, but if you are asking how to power the amp so the speakers ... | |
| CD Player in Ford Taurus 2001 Sedan | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 Disc CD player in my used 2001 Taurus that I just bought and tried to play a CD (both ... A: Did the seller demonstrate the cd player was working before you bot the car?? It is likely the unit ... | |
| NAD 2200PE Amplifier Cutting Out Problem | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an NAD 2200PE Amplifier. This amplifier has seen lots of maximum level play in the past, but ... A: It is a fine amplifier and well worth getting it restored to normal operating condition. The output ... | |
| 97 Ford Taurus SHO | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I want to add some sound to my Sho but there is no aftermarket installation kit for it. So what ... A: Try: http://www.installer.com/cars/by_car.php?carid=2302 and ... | |
| Two ground wires on focus... | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm driving a Ford Focus 2000 and i want to install a new In-dash receiver only... The problem is ... A: Here is the wiring chart for the 2000 Focus: ... | |
| Preamplifier & Integrated Amplifier Connections | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have Cambridge Audio A300 Amplifier and Harman Kardon PM6665 Integrated Amplifier. I have never ... A: The source inputs (from the cd player, for example) must go to a program input such as aux or tape ... | |
| Chrysler RB1 Nav Unit | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country with an Alpine RB1 navigation Unit. The unit worked great ... A: Try a reset. You must remove power totally from the NAV system and let it rest for 1/2 hour or ... | |
| jl audio subwoofer | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: i have one 12 inch jl audio sub woofer in my ford ranger and everything worked fine till about 3 ... A: I would say he voice coil has come loose from the coil form. If so, it will need to be reconed or ... | |
| error 3 on my toyota corrola cd player. | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon i have a 2005 toyota corolla with a factory fitted cd/radio player. I inserted my ... A: This error code is a cd player code and is almost always related to the optical pickup system inside ... | |
| car audio hook-up problems | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 04 dodge stratus, i was trying to replace a radio unit, when i accidentally cut the two ... A: Go here: http://www.modifiedlife.com/2004-dodge-stratus-car-stereo-radio-wiring-diagram/ for the ... | |
| Kenwood CD receiver + Mitsubishi Triton | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Mitsubishi Triton GXL-R 3.2 diesel dual cab. I decided to change the sound system in ... A: You didn't say, but I am suspecting you have an external power amp in the vehicle. When the iPod is ... | |
| eq bands | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: 150hz(band2),400hz (band3) so if I minus 6 db from 150 does that -6 dbs from 50hz-400hz? Thanks:) A: The eq circuit it a tuned or resonant band that has some spill over. You can see these eq curves ... | |
| Pyle PDWM4300 | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a portable wireless microphone system, we have the main system. This is primarily ... A: I am not familiar with this product but I am familiar with other Pyle brand items and have a good ... | |
| CLARION RDC634 ERR 9 | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: CLARION RDC634 ERR 9 WHAT IS THIS & CAN I FIX IT? A: Here is a nice discussion on your very problem: ... | |
| Toyota Sienna Question | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Did you ever find out what was wrong with the VCR? The exact same thing happened to our van. The ... A: Is this a Toyota factory system or an aftermarket system? And which model and year Sienna do you ... | |
| Unwanted shuffle | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: The CD player in my 1999 Toyota Camry (manufacturer unknown) plays the tracks on all CD's in what ... A: Yes, that is what happens when the random button is operational. Look carefully on the display ... | |
| reciver to amp sound | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: Hello I took a trs cable and connected my receivers headphone jack to my qsc gx3 amp so shouldn't ... A: Nice amp, by the way. If the cable is good and the cables ends are the right kind and if the input ... | |
| Subwoofer coil will breakaway from the coil form | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Sighting a previous question which you responded to: ... A: Yes, they are repairable. Most large cities have speaker repair shops (they do other things in ... | |
| Jensen CDH 1000 information please | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Jensen Model CDH 1000 which showed an EO4 error code. I understand that means the CD read ... A: Well, it is most likely the laser diode that has gone weak or way out of adjustment, which is the ... | |
| audi sound system | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: It is mmi high (it has the six cd changer) . The speakers are normal not bose . the door ... A: Bose speakers, in fact all bose products, are incompatible with other manufacturers. Bose is ... | |
| Car audio impedance problem | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning to add a component speaker set to my car, and I have the followings: dynaudio x250 ... A: You have a system that will forever be out of balance....... but will it work? Yes. Will it sound ... | |
| jensen radio/dvd installation | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I installed a jensen radio/dvd into my truck, but when I go to watch the video it says to make sure ... A: You will need to google for the truck (they all have different wiring and colors). Then, you will ... | |
| 1999 mazda protege installation | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1999 mazda protege, and the cd player does not work. i have since bought a cheaper model ... A: Here is the wiring chart for the 1999 Protoge: ... | |
| Radio Removal on 1996 Acura 2.5 tl | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been searching the internet and I'm trying to find out how to remove my radio so I can get the ... A: Here is one alternative: http://www.carstereoremoval.com/htm/stereoremovalAcuraTL96_98P.htm but ... | |
| Static from stereo? | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited that intermittently will have static when listening to the ... A: You can determine if it is coming from the head unit or external amplifier by doing this: Turn off ... | |
| auto speaker wire/cable connection | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 bmw 325is. My stereo speakers aren't playing at all. There are wires plugged into the ... A: Seems someone has removed the speakers from the back or pulled out the external amplifier. You ... | |
| mdx audio | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Are MDX audio systems (amps) any good? A: I am not so familiar with them. They look good and they are priced right. They are not the most ... | |
| Mazda 99' Protege Sound System | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a used 1999 Mazda Protege with about 120k miles just to get me through college, ... A: That is why you should to to crutchfield.com - to find out the units that will fit your car; space, ... | |
| Mazda 99' Protege Sound System | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a used 1999 Mazda Protege with about 120k miles just to get me through college, ... A: ONE: The cd player most likely has gone bad. They only way to repair is just replace the whole ... | |
| $2500 audio budget | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I would appreciate some guidance on the best 5.1 sound system to be installed in a 40' x 40' room. ... A: Is there some reason why you want a 5.1 system? As a general rule 5.1 sounds real good in a small ... | |
| car stereo connection | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My friend gave me a Toyota JBL car stereo 6 CD changer, model no. 86120-08140, reference no. ... A: Yes, all understood. Answers remain the same. You must determine the connector is used for that ... | |
| car stereo connection | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My friend gave me a Toyota JBL car stereo 6 CD changer, model no. 86120-08140, reference no. ... A: This model radio came from a 2002 Toyota Sienna van. This page gives the wire colors that were used ... | |
| receivers | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a h/k stereo receiver 80wpc. I am currently running a set of klipsch reference speakers rated ... A: You need to look at the proper hookup wiring diagrams for your system at this (or other) websites: ... | |
| car stereo | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a SANYO FXCD-550 CD/CASSETTE indash that I need the wiring harness for. I really love this ... A: The wiring harness is unique to the car, too. But you can buy wiring harnesses at Walmart (some), ... | |
| car amp to home system | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: recently i got my hands on a few different subwoofers and speakers, so i decided to hook them up to ... A: You have two problems. ONE: Adding speakers in parallel is a dangerous thing for the amplifier. ... | |
| Adding speakers to my HT | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5.1 600w home theater amplifier and would like to add 2 more in-ceiling type speakers. The ... A: It is very dangerous to load an amplifier with an impedance that is lower than the amp is rated for. ... | |
| Sienna VCR | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 toyota sienna with factory vcr player that used to work fine, but now has no power at ... A: The fuse box usually does not identify so specifically which fuses are for the entertainment ... | |
| What is the difference between AFM and FM? | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between AFM [Advanced Frequency Modulation] synthesis and FM [Frequency ... A: This is a really good overview of FM synthesis: ... | |
| kenwood-mp638u | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a brand new Kenwood-mp638u and every setting i change, including tuner presets, while the car ... A: There are 2 or 3 power lines to the in-dash unit. One: For power direct from the battery to the ... | |
| Automatic home 100 cd changer | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Head has a cd in it. Won't play, won't release. Cannot eject that magazine holding that cd. Won't ... A: Try a hard reset first. Do this by unplugging the power cord for 1/2 hour. Then power it up again. ... | |
| radio | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm putting a virtual reality sound labs serious sound radio model vrcd400-sdu in my 2000 ford ... A: Page 7 of the manual (download on the Internet if you don' have yours) shows the color code of the ... | |
| Anyone make customized MIDI keyboards from bottom-up? | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Are there any companies that make customized MIDI keyboards from scratch? If so, how much would they ... A: Here is Yamaha listing: ... | |
| Anyone make customized MIDI keyboards from bottom-up? | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Are there any companies that make customized MIDI keyboards from scratch? If so, how much would they ... A: http://homepage.mac.com/synth_seal/html/sy99a.html http://www.sy99.com/17.html ... | |
| Turn table | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a turntable that produces sound without being connected to speakers. From what I can hear, ... A: Sorry, I don't understand. What is a "record sound"? What is the "main generator"? You did not ... | |
| Crossover Phase Shift | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to construct a 3way 2nd order audio crossover for a speaker with tweeter, midrange and ... A: Normally audio engineers don't worry about phase shift so much; yes, they try to keep it at a ... | |
| CD Player and Speakers | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1992 ford explorer eddie bauer edition. I tried to replace the factory stereo with a new ... A: Go here to get the wiring diagram. http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/Ford-Wiring.pdf You really ... | |
| bass on my subs keep going out. | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I just put a new kenwood amp 1800 watts class D mone and its pushing two 12 black Mamba 2x4 ohms.. ... A: You may have an impedance mismatch between the amp and speakers. If your speakers are dual voice ... | |
| DVD recorder | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I want to purchase a dvd recorder, but there are so many types that I am confused. I want a dvd/vcr ... A: Can I copy vhs or other dvd movies to a dvd recorder? ANSWER: ... | |
| radio codes | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2003 ford expedtion and i need the codes to reset the factory radio A: If you are talking about the anti-theft code which is required when power is removed from the radio ... | |
| Loss of fm reception Rotel RT-950-BX | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: The tuner has suddenly stopped picking up an FM signal although is still fine for AM. Any ideas - ... A: Check the back side of the tuner. There are two antenna connections; one for AM (screw terminals) ... | |
| Amp Question | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1200W Vanguish Amp. It is a 4 channel amp. It has lots of settings which include ... A: The high pass and low pass is to be used when/if you are using a subwoofer system. Otherwise, leave ... | |
| Sony Audio Master WX-C570R | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I drive a 1998 Toyota Avensis 4 door Saloon. Sometime ago my friend forced a CD into my car radio; ... A: Most of the electronic stuff on eBay is suspect. Why do you think they wanted to sell it? I would ... | |
| type of amp | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: "i bought 2 12" speakers(music 300 watts and peak 600 watts each) and i dont know what kind of amp ... A: But, I must know more. Are you talking about mobile, home audio or studio applications. When you ... | |
| Amplifier | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a rockford amp and it keeps blowing my fuses. i thought maybe my subs were wired wrong but i ... A: Here is my suggestion: (I assume you are using the right fuse? If it is too low in amp rating it ... | |
| car antenna | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I am installing a radio inside my boat, i need the antenna to be mounted 16 feet away. I bought male ... A: Yes, you need what the electronic store calls RG59/u cable. You can buy it at many places. It comes ... | |
| 1995 chevy | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: for Wiring Diagram for a 1995 Chevy Suburban LT K1500. The rear door speaker wires do not directly ... A: http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/GM/PDF/460005.pdf Go to page 7 above and you will find all the ... | |
| Why can cause my amp to go into Protect Mode after playing the bass really loud for a minute or two | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I got a Brutus 2600 watt amp connected to two 15" L7 speakers. The speakers are in a enclosed case ... A: I know the Brutus is supposed to drive safely into 1 ohm, but that is pushing them hard. And, with ... | |
| Eclipse AVN5435 volume malfunction | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: The volume button on my head unit has mysteriously stopped working only on the + side. You can turn ... A: Seems like a bad control to me. But, it could be a loose connection or cold solder joint where the ... | |
| Ford Explorer Radio Display Problem | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I see a couple of postings about the Ford Explorer radio display not working. I bought a used 2001 ... A: You are right - it doesn't seem likely that both radios would have the same problem with the display ... | |
| Audio Setup for 2000 sq ft restaurant | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I was looking for help on setting up audio system for a small 2000 sq ft restaurant. I was ... A: It will work as you have proposed. Cheaper? Cost will depend on what level of audio quality you ... | |
| 31 band eq | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: also equalizers that are like that are they easier to use to find those frequencies that are to high ... A: Equalizers have filters to pass each band of the audio. The filters are designed to pass a band ... | |
| 1999 tourse se | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: iam putting two tens in my car on a stock raido and i have the rca converter but now witch wires do ... A: Here is my suggestion: Go to www.crutchfield.com and go through the "outfit my car" drill and ... | |
| Infinity Perfect 6.1 | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a pair of Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1. The only problem I am having is the 3 ohm ... A: Well, the published specs on thee Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1 shows they are 4 ohms. So, as long as ... | |
| monoblock amp install | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Im installing 2-12" MTX subs to a Jensen monoblock amp 2ohm cap. but I cant figure out how to wire ... A: I am confused; you say the Jensen amp is a monoblock (one channel) and then you say the amp is a 5 ... | |
| what size amp for my speakers? | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: that im going to mount on the wakeboard tower of my boat. im gonna use a amp to run them, what size ... A: The rule on matching amplifiers to speakers is to make sure you know the impedance and sensitivity ... | |
| no sound | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I am putting an aftermarket pioneer cd player in my car. the stock stereo is bose. when i hook up my ... A: I need to know the make, year and model of the car/vehicle you are installing - it makes all the ... | |
| Where can I find my FM keyboard? | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I would like to buy a musical keyboard that has 88 keys and relies purely on digital FM synthesis ... A: Three suggestions: ONE: Google shopping at ... | |
| car raiod code | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: hello i have changed my battery in imy car and i need the raido code to here the raido model # ... A: This is an Alpine unit with anti-theft coding. The code for restore of operation comes with the car ... | |
| audio system radio | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a radio on a ford focus 2003 blaupunk, everything works and I follow the instruccions on the ... A: I will need to know more about the audio system in your car to give a very intelligent reply. ... | |
| What spec amp do i need | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of audioline tower speakers for my home audio setup i use for music & movies. I ... A: There is no reason why the Sony surround amplifier system will not power the speakers and give ... | |
| kicker zx1500.1 amp | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: what is the ptoblem when i hook up my amp and the protection light comes on? could it be my ... A: Protection light is almost always caused by a short in the speaker line or in the speaker (shorted ... | |
| car amp in home? | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have quite the redneck home theater. I do car audio, so I have tons of equipment for it, but ... A: So why don't you get a 12v car battery and run the amp from that and use the battery charger to keep ... | |
| car audio system | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Water poured on my car stereo system and when I put any audio cd in it.it shows error and never ... A: Water damage can cause any number of failures. The only way for sure is to have a qualified ... | |
| Audio Sys | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Can you please let me know the EPROM reset code (Key sequence) for Samsung Max DX55. Here is a link ... A: To reset just about any consumer electronics products this is what you do: Unplug the power cord - ... | |
| 2010 Honda Pilot install problem | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2010 Honda Pilot. My suv has voice navigation and hands free bluetooth all through the ... A: You are getting acoustic feedback; when the microphone is on and the audio playing it feeds back ... | |
| power | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: i have 1 ma audio 18'in a suburban, and it is a sealed box.what size amp do i need? A: Wow, this is a big winner. Why? Because the sensitivity of these monsters is: Sensitivity: 94.6dB ... | |
| Sony walkman model NW-E505 | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: until by accident I deleted what I think is the driver. The mp3 stopped working, and it displayed no ... A: Sorry. Sound like you have verified the rascal just isn't responding to the USB protocol. It means ... | |
| Sony walkman model NW-E505 | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: until by accident I deleted what I think is the driver. The mp3 stopped working, and it displayed no ... A: Have you tried another usb cable? If your pc is not recognizing the presence of the connection to ... | |
| Sony walkman model NW-E505 | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: until by accident I deleted what I think is the driver. The mp3 stopped working, and it displayed no ... A: For format error, see these discussions. The last one on the page should be helpful for you: ... | |
| Multi room audio | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have the following installed running 4 pairs of speakers and a sub. i want to add 3 more sets of ... A: The preamp output cable can be connected to several cables to the inputs of the several amps. It can ... | |
| Amp Question | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I am getting my entire car audio system redone and heard you were the guy to go to. For the front ... A: Check the specifications, especially the one you are going to connect with the sub. The loading ... | |
| Multi room audio | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have the following installed running 4 pairs of speakers and a sub. i want to add 3 more sets of ... A: I still recommend independent amplifiers for each room. Speaker switching is not so good idea in a ... | |
| Multi room audio | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have the following installed running 4 pairs of speakers and a sub. i want to add 3 more sets of ... A: I don't understand what you are wanting to do. You want to have 4 rooms each with 4 speakers and a ... | |
| Amp Question | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I am getting my entire car audio system redone and heard you were the guy to go to. For the front ... A: Power ratings on speakers is not meaningful. Especially peak power ratings as they mean even less. ... | |
| turntable set up | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new turntable that got many positive reviews,MYIt has it's own gauge to ... A: I like my method better. Trust me. If you have a defective disc it will cause the needle to jump ... | |
| speaker impedance | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Why does a speakers impedance vary with different frequencies,(i hear it does down as the frequency ... A: The speaker's voice coil has inductance due to it being a closely wound coil embedded in a magnetic ... | |
| Speaker setup | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: A few years ago, our old passive Community CSX52-S2 Three way speakers caught on fire. This year, ... A: I don't have time right now to investigate deeply into your design question, sorry, but let me give ... | |
| turntable set up | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new turntable that got many positive reviews,MYIt has it's own gauge to ... A: ONE: The proper tracking force is best done experimentally. I do not recommend you rely on the ... | |
| car audio | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado. It has its original Bose cd/cassette system. One of the rear ... A: Most manufacturers only support their products for 5 to 8 years, so your model is probably a goner. ... | |
| 1200 watt mono cerwin vega amp is flashing a red light | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: i took my Cerwin Vega EXL-1200D Car Amplifier out of a 1994 nissan quest and into a 1990 plymouth ... A: You are not wired correctly. The wiring is totally different between the Quest and the Nissan. ... | |
| speaker system | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently moving and my current stereo and surround system take up way too much space. I was ... A: Aren't we all? I don't give equipment recommendations because it is so subjective in nature. The ... | |
| car audio | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado. It has its original Bose cd/cassette system. One of the rear ... A: Bad News: Bose systems are non-standard and do not interface with conventional aftermarket products ... | |
| 2005 chevy tahoe - Want to upgrade head unit with sub | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Ok... I have a 2005 chevy tahoe taht has a rear DVD system, satellite radio, and the bose system but ... A: BestBuy is right. The problem is the Bose system is totally non-compatible with other ... | |
| Speaker Polarity | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My speakers are not marked + or - . How can you tell which is which? A: Plus (+) means that a positive going voltage will cause the cone to move outward. So, use a 9v ... | |
| My car radio stopped working | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Cleggsan. I have a problem. I basically turned my radio on 2 days ago and it did not turn on. I ... A: Well, it could be any number of things. You could have lost the remote ON connection that goes ... | |
| car cd player instilation problem | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a 96 infinity i30 and i hooked up my cd player witch is a jvc kd-s15 and i dont think i did ... A: http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/Nissan-Wiring.pdf The above is the wiring chart for the Nissan ... | |
| Audio Equipment Failure | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Our company was hosting a dance last night, we hooked up our 3 Mackie speakers and Mackie Subwoofer ... A: If the sub was cutting out it is from overdrive; too much power over along enough period of time to ... | |
| Audio Equipment Failure | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Our company was hosting a dance last night, we hooked up our 3 Mackie speakers and Mackie Subwoofer ... A: You overloaded the power strip and the voltages were too low in the amplifier to keep up with the ... | |
| aftermarket radio | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: how do i remove radio to plug in 2nd pair of rca's for my high's amp A: You forgot to give me the car and equipment model numbers. I need to know what the vehicle is and ... | |
| Constant thumping from subs | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: My younger brother has a 1994 Camaro that i am replacing the head unit on. When we bought the car it ... A: The Scosche model ES-034 ground loop isolator is for the signal side of things and not the power ... | |
| Constant thumping from subs | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My younger brother has a 1994 Camaro that i am replacing the head unit on. When we bought the car it ... A: Had a hard time keeping track of all the history so forgive me if I don't hit the nail on the head. ... | |
| dolby prologic II | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: When i play call of duty 3 on my sharp LC-19SK24U 20'' hdtv, certain sounds don't play when they ... A: The Sharp download center is not sending the operating manual so I cannot get the details of this ... | |
| Aiwa AV-D58 trouble | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have no sound in digital mode. Have digital optical cable plugged to cable box(Video 1) and ... A: Let me refer you to this discussion from a few years ago: ... | |
| Audio Sys | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Samsung Max Dx55, home audio system. It was working quite well since one year. But since ... A: This seems like a corruption of the software codes in the EPROM memory units inside the unit. Here ... | |
| bose 2004 nissam maxima | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My radio has stopped working! I read an article from someone in 2006 that had the same problem with ... A: Based on those symptoms it seems either: ONE: Bad grounds at the amplifiers. Cure is to check all ... | |
| Amplifier Solution for 4 8-ohm speakers | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I am tasked with setting up an audio system for a small cafe. We have two 8-ohm (cambridge ... A: Any audio shop can help you out. Bestbuy would be a good place to start. You can connect another ... | |
| bose 2004 nissam maxima | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My radio has stopped working! I read an article from someone in 2006 that had the same problem with ... A: Bose systems are non-conventional in design and are hard to repair. And, they do not intemix with ... | |
| DVD player will not play | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: When I select 'play' the screen says 'unknown disc, please check disc again'. The display says ... A: Probably the optical pickup assembly and its lens or laser diode have become defective. It is quite ... | |
| uninstalling a factory stereo | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: hey there i would like to replace the factory stereo on my 01 mustang its just the normal type.. ... A: Not sure I understand the question. Are you asking if the stock head unit is interconnected with ... | |
| Wattage to Ohms | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My question is regarding a car audio system. I have a 600 Watt amplifier and two 400Watt RMS ... A: ONE: The speakers must be matched to the amplifier. TWO: The "blowing" when they are wired to ... | |
| Amp and Speakers | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Kicker W850.2 Amp, and a pair of Kicker Solo Baric L5's 12inch. Im trying to figure out the ... A: The impedance must be matched as best as you can. The impedance load can be higher but never lower ... | |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Galant 6 Cd Changer | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I currently own a 2005 Mitsubishi Galant GSE with a Infinity 6 cd system. I have a problem when I ... A: It could be either a mechanical cause such as a frictional conflict with the drive motor slider that ... | |
| radio installation | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: how do i install a cd/dvd player in a 1997 ford expedition A: The following 8 page document should give you all the ideas you will need. Especially important are ... | |
| audio connection | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: how can I hook up my dbx 12 Series EQ to both my Yamaha Reciever HTR-5830 and my Yamaha Power AMP ... A: It goes between the output of the receiver and the input of the power amp. You did not give me the ... | |
| '98 sebring audio question | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Sebring and am wondering if the factory units usually have an RCA output on them or if ... A: Most OEM radio systems do NOT have rca outputs. But, you can add them by using a hi-low kit. This ... | |
| 1999 Ford Explorer Limited | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a MA Audio 10" sub I'd like to replace the factory sub and the amp as well. Are there any ... A: http://installdr.com/Harnesses/Ford-Wiring.pdf The above wiring charts may help you understand what ... | |
| help | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: how do i set the time on jvc kds15 A: It is demonstrated how to do so on page 1 of the instruction manual. If you have lost it, please go ... | |
| Car stereo - No music only slight buzzing | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I just installed a new stereo in my 99 cavalier, followig the instrustions to the dot. Now the ... A: Either the system is not wired properly or there is trouble internally within the new stereo. If ... | |
| Outdoor speakers and match to Amplifier | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I want to have speakers around a large swim pool at a country club. This is mostly for background ... A: 1. Yes, you can use buried wire if you wire direct to the amplifier. If you decided to use the 70v ... | |
| radio dont work | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: just got 92 chevy suburban form this guy. Radio don't work there is no lights no time no nothing! ... A: About the only thing you can do is bring the unit out and bench test it - or, of course, replace it ... | |
| Aiwa cdc-x217 car stereo | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have this Aiwa cd player in my 99 blazer. I've had this radio for five years and all of a sudden ... A: Based on these comments you may have an intermittent connection or board cold solder joint just ... | |
| Aiwa cdc-x217 car stereo | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have this Aiwa cd player in my 99 blazer. I've had this radio for five years and all of a sudden ... A: Try reversing the input cables. If the good channel switches over it is a bad cable. If the bad ... | |
| understanding ohms | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been asked to upgrade some speakers in a pub, they currently have an amp and 4 wall speakers, ... A: It is a very simple matter. The impedance of the speaker load (ohms) should match as closely to the ... | |
| about installing a cd player to a 92 ford explorer | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: My question is basically about the installation of the cd player. I installed the cd player and ... A: It seems you have the cd player remote wire connected to the wrong place. It should be coming off ... | |
| Fuse Amperage | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: What will happen if i run a 100A fuse holder to my amp tha has 2x15A continuous current draw? A: Not sure I understand the question. Do you mean you are going to put a 100 amp fuse in the 100a ... | |
| Mondeo car audio system | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 ford mondeo..somehow since i removed the battery the audio system has been locked and ... A: This is for theft protection; if the thief takes out the radio it will never work unless the code is ... | |
| Aux battery and isolator | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 honda accord and need to hook up a second battery and isolator to my audio equipment. ... A: You are better off getting a new, high capacity battery and high output alternator. But, you can ... | |
| Surround sound | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sony surround sound system produced in 2006. System HT-7000DH. The receiver is model ... A: Should work just fine if you have it hooked up properly and if the unit is working as it should. ... | |
| Problem with Amplifier | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I've got a Kenwood KAC-929 that powers on and the fan will kick on but it won't put out any sound. ... A: Sounds like you are heading in the right direction. If some of the circuit foils are lifted or ... | |
| Problem with Amplifier | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I've got a Kenwood KAC-929 that powers on and the fan will kick on but it won't put out any sound. ... A: Sounds like a troubleshooting mission. You must determine if the problem you are facing is ... | |
| about installing a cd player to a 92 ford explorer | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My question is basically about the installation of the cd player. I installed the cd player and ... A: Yes, seems you have the wiring a little off! The wiring guide for your vehicle can be seen here on ... | |
| bass distance | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: If our ear are less senstive to bass why is it I can hear them louder outside of my room or outside ... A: Where did you learn this? It is not a proper conclusion strictly speaking. According to the ... | |
| Sony MHC-DX5 Mini Hi-Fi | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with this. I have the component system above and asked where I live if I can ... A: Converting the optical mechanism over and adding the electronics system for decoding mp3 discs would ... | |
| DVD Playback with USB Subtitles | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Hey, Im planning on buying a foreign DVD (as its unavailabe in my country at the moment) and i was ... A: Australia is in region 4 for country code. Therefore, dvd discs from other countries will not play ... | |
| Sony MHC-DX5 Mini Hi-Fi | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with this. I have the component system above and asked where I live if I can ... A: This is a really old set with very primitive technology compared to that of today. I can't ... | |
| Sony cdx-sw200 | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I instaalled a cdx-sw200 in my party barge. It cuts out on high vol. due to rhw poqwe outpur ... A: This unit is only about 50 watts at 4 ohms. So, if you load it with 4 ohm speakers you will get best ... | |
| Blowing amp | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I am currently running a 15" kicker solo baric L7, it has two positive and negative terminals on the ... A: My experience is that either over powering the system by turning up the volume level too high or ... | |
| FORD MUSTANG AFTERMARKET STEREO | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I HOOKED EVERYTHING I CAN THINK UP AND I'M NOT GETTING ANY SOUND. I HAD A CASSETTE/RADIO AND A 1 ... A: Can't help you much without make/model numbers. And which mustang do you have; they are not all the ... | |
| Speakers still has power on while ignition turned off! | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a aftermarket navi/dvd/cd player all in one and it was hooked up 3 years ago and when it was ... A: THere are two power wires to the amplifier. One stays on constantly and the other is the remote ... | |
| no permanent power at my head unit | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: i just bought an eclipse head deck to go into my toyota camry 1997 model. got the wiring colour of ... A: I don't think you wired it correctly - or it would work properly. There are three power wires that ... | |
| 8 ohm clip vs 4 on clip | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Will it clip there with a 4 ohm or not? A: From a voltage gain point of view the clipping will occur at the same settings because an audio ... | |
| Alpine CDA-105 /No audio from CD player | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I installed a new Alpine CDA-105 stereo/cd player in our 1994 Explorer, we receive great audio from ... A: Yes, the comments of the installer make good sense. There may be a remote turn on to the amplifier ... | |
| Humming sound | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I get a humming sound (60 cycle hum?) from my amp when I listen to music thru the amp from my ... A: It is probably a grounding problem between the laptop and amp. If either of the units have a ... | |
| Speakers vs amplifier | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: A question about my Audison LRX 5.1 MT amp which i would like to install a Focal 165 KRX2 in front ... A: The main channel amplifiers are rated at 4 ohms. The sub amp is rated at 2 ohms load. I would be ... | |
| Alpine Typer R Help | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have Alpine Type R all around my car 6.5 coaxial(110rms) and 6x9(110rms) coaxial and 2 10" subs ... A: I am confused. You said the high frequency speaker are shutting down. I think the amplifier is ... | |
| Alpine Typer R Help | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have Alpine Type R all around my car 6.5 coaxial(110rms) and 6x9(110rms) coaxial and 2 10" subs ... A: Maybe summer time. The increased heat or temperature may be causing the amplifier to go into ... | |
| auto radio | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have Serus radio and would like to add an amplifier. Other then an amplifier and wiring what else ... A: You should go to Crutchfield.com and look through the various products for aftermarket audio ... | |
| Car Audio | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm not entirely sure if you know much about car audio systems or not, you didn't seem to mention it ... A: ONE: I can assure you that Crutchfield knows what they are talking about. TWO: If they say your ... | |
| Car Audio | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm not entirely sure if you know much about car audio systems or not, you didn't seem to mention it ... A: Infinity systems are good. But, we must ask theWhy is the speaker blown? From too much power? ... | |
| Cd not reading | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an old stereo which I stopped using because it didn't read discs anymore. It was reconnected ... A: You did not give a make and model number so it is difficult to give specific advise. But, here are ... | |
| the mistery of sound | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: 000hz where much louder than others like 50HZ over 70hz or 1000hz over 2000hz and all equipment was ... A: Overtones are harmonics and that would indicate distortion which comes from overdrive. Perhaps you ... | |
| No sound from speakers | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 1999 Chrysler concord. You turn on the radio or cd player and the station comes up and on ... A: I am quite certain the amplifier is out. This model car, most of them, as there were many different ... | |
| car cd player installed in boat | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I want to put my JVC cd player from my car into my 89 celebrity boat. I know the identification of ... A: You must find out what the wiring scheme is for the boat. Colors are pretty much arbitrary; either ... | |
| pre-amp volume control | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to run a car audio system straight from an iPhone. I have the component AV cables that ... A: Yes, that is right; the audio line output is most often set for the fixed standard output level of ... | |
| wiring amp issue | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I need a wiring diagram for a Directed 1500 mono block 2 channel amp(only seen 1 channel mono ... A: For a 1 ohm load you can use this diagram: ... | |
| pathfinder 2008 bose sistem | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a pathfinder 2008 with a bose sistem 6 cd changer, and 10 bose speakers, but the sound ... A: Sound quality of the Bose auto systems are usually very good. If sound quality has gone bad it can ... | |
| amp cd player | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: when U run ur rca cables from ur amp to ur cd player U will plug ur rca to rear output right A: What? I don't understand what you are asking. Could you give me the manufacturer and model number ... | |
| An inexpensive, clip-resistant, treble speaker. | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I’m looking for a pair of speakers [left and right] for my PC. My sound card uses a sample rate of ... A: Clipping is caused when you have the loudness control set too high! PC Speakers donot respond as ... | |
| Add audio jack to record player... | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My wife wants me to make digital copies of about 100+ old vinyl records. I recently bought a ... A: If it does not have an audio output then you are better off purchasing different hardware. The cost ... | |
| what kind of amp? | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 kicker L7 "12" ..what kind of amp would you recommend to push these apeakers to the max?? A: You must know their impedance and decide what wiring configuration you want to use to match the ... | |
| car audio | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: a bought a new head unit the In Phase IPS620SD, but when i removed my tape player there was a ... A: Page ENG-4 of your manual http://www.inphaseaudio.co.uk/manuals/ips620sd.pdf shows the complete ... | |
| crazy recivers | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: !So why do so many companies out there make 500w and 1000 home receivers? A: In audio systems a lot of reserve power is nice to have, especially when the music has lots of ... | |
| 01 eclipse ipod | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: recently bought 01 eclipse with the infinity system in it. i pulled out the head unit to see if ... A: You will need an adapter kit to provide the conversion to feed the iPod. Here is one that should ... | |
| SIRIUS SATELLITE | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: MY CAR STEREO DOEST WORK ITS LOCKED OUT. I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE'S A WAY I CAN WIRE THE SATELLITE ... A: I cannot answer this question without knowing the vehicle and year and model and what head unit and ... | |
| Speaker/amp wiring | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 15" kicker L7 subs. They are DVC 4 ohm subs. I have a performance teknique ICBM-772 rated ... A: It needs to be 1 ohm stable in bridge mode in order to put all voice coils in parallel. The ... | |
| Speaker/amp wiring | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 15" kicker L7 subs. They are DVC 4 ohm subs. I have a performance teknique ICBM-772 rated ... A: The ICBM-772 is a two channel amp and not bridgeable as far as I can tell. There for you are best ... | |
| Clarion DB336MP only showing Clock | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I bought my 1988 Dodge Raider (Mitsubishi Montero) with this head unit all ready installed. One day ... A: I have no idea what you are talking about when you say the connector eroded. What does that mean? ... | |
| CAD loudspeaker cabinet and crossover design | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I need a hands on training in the above subject.Willing to pay for this service.Preferably in UK.I ... A: Not sure what you are expecting, but if you want to learn the science of design and construction of ... | |
| receiver | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: i have an old KLH r5000 receiver that i just found. i hooked it up and start the dvd. the sound ... A: Well, the first answer would be the volume control is defective, worn out or simply not functioning ... | |
| Amps and Speaker | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I currently have three MTX Thunder Pro 2 DJ speakers. Along with a 15 inch speaker of another brand ... A: What you did not give is the impedance of each speaker; whether they are single or dual voice coil ... | |
| Pioneer Super Tuner III Model DEH-P8400MP | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: How do you set the clock? A: See page 44 of the owners manual. The manual can be found at this URL should you not have your ... | |
| car audio problem | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with car system. Actually i'm not too shur what it is. I have an MTX thunder 4252 ... A: Are you sure you have sound coming out of the blackmore subs? If they are working you would ... | |
| having problems getting my amp to work | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Ive got all my wires ran and everything but im having a hard time find a spot for my ground. Do you ... A: I need more information. Are you talking about a mobile amp or a house audio system - or marine???? ... | |
| TV external speakers compatibily. | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Cleggsan, hi, I have a Sony KV-20FV12 20 inch home stereo TV/Monitor set and Polk Audio SDA 2B 4 ... A: This tv, the KV-20FV12, has no audio amplifier output. It does have line outputs for which you can ... | |
| Pioneer pin wireing, KEH2600 | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been given a KEH2600 car stereo. No wire harness. I can make one (12 pin), and I know the ... A: Here you can find the diagram for your model: ... | |
| audio | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: starting from scrach.......i have a JL W6(10")....want tu get the max power out of it...i want tu ... A: Expensive woofer but rugged and can handle the power. ... | |
| what components fit my ext cab chevy | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Any way you could tell me what size my components are in my ext cab chevy truck, it's a 1996 chevy ... A: Best way is to work your way through the "outfit my car" page at www.crutchfield.com as you will ... | |
| reel to reel player? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: my dad was wondering the value of a realistic 909 reel to reel player in a silver case my grandpa ... A: This is a vintage tape machine and I could not find much on it. But, as a general rule, Realistic ... | |
| 1999 ACURA TL BOSE AUDIO SYSTEMS | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: WHEN TRYING TO INSTALL AFTER-MARKER DECKS, PERFERRABLY DOUBLE DIN TOUCH SCREEN, IS IT NECESSARY TO ... A: Without looking into the details I cannot be too optimistic. The Bose systems are basically not ... | |
| Pioneer PD-M603 | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: the 6pack cds go in and run through all but won't play any, says no disk. Can you help? A: This can be an of the following: ONE: Dead or weak laser diode preventing any digital pickup from ... | |
| 2007 Expedition DVD Player | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I would like to add a video out to my factory dvd player to have the ability to hook up other ... A: First you must decide where the output connections are at the dvd player and if they are easily ... | |
| Phone Preamp | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a Technics DVD Stereo System Model: SC-DV290 in 2007. There is no connection for a ... A: The magnetic cartridge in your turntable does require a phono preamplifier. You can purchase them ... | |
| Vauxhal Astra Stearing Audio Buttons operation | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: i've installed an Mp3 audio player in my vauxhall astra. it's working fine it's just cant ... A: Don't know for sure what you are connecting to at the head end so it will depend on that for the ... | |
| speaker noise when stereo is off | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Pathfinder with a bose system. my amp is under my seat and 2 of my speakers make a ... A: Here is my wild guesses: ONE: The amplifier under the seat is not really going off. Either it is ... | |
| Speaker size | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: what is the size of the front door speakers for a 1994 dodge shadow? A: You can find out by going to this web site and plowing through the answers. At the end it will ... | |
| Stereo keeps shutting off on its own | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a very expensive system in my explorer. I have a Jl audio w7 12' sub w/ Jl audio 1500 watt ... A: Probably not a fuse; if it were you would not be getting any power to the system. The shut off ... | |
| Sub doesn't work | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: Alright, here we go. My car audio hasn't worked in a while, and I'm renewing my interest in solving ... A: The Kenwood Amp is a 4 channel unit OR 2 channel in bridged mode. The Kicker speaker box is a 4 ohm ... | |
| Power Amp | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: How do I connect my power amp into my system? Besides my power amp I have an amplifier, a CD player ... A: Sorry, I need more information to help much. Make and model number will help. Then, I need to know ... | |
| electronic circuit devices | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: circuit of commom emitter which has 10 voltage gain A: What is the question? http://www.ecircuitcenter.com/Circuits/trce/trce.htm The above circuit can ... | |
| differences | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between an amplifier and an AV receiver? A: An amplifier (audio amplifier in our case) is a stand-alone device or can be built into another ... | |
| woofer rating? | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: model#SB-K915 impedance-8 ohms 140watts MUSIC 92db@1w/1m tweeter:10khz-20khz midrange:3500hz-10khz ... A: First, there is no such thing as "RMS" power. It is a misnomer. RMS is for voltage or current but ... | |
| Amp placement. | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: 1. I've recently ordered a Kenwood X1200M 800W 4Ω-1200W 2Ω RMS x1 Class D amp, and will be ... A: 1. It's a toss up; trunk is better ventilation and that is what you want. Under the seat may be ... | |
| speaker spl | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Hi if a speaker is 90db @1watt/1meter what would it be at 1watt/2meters? A: In open space the spl drops 6db each doubling of the distance. So at two meters it would drop to ... | |
| Toyota factory cd | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: What causes a cd to stay in slot then ejcct after a few second. Acts like it wants to work. On ... A: The answer remains somewhat the same. While all these elctronic things are going on it is trying to ... | |
| 2006 Ford Exp Wireless headphones | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I can not get the wireless head phones in my 2006 Ford Expedition EB addition to work. I can hear a ... A: Well, not much to go on. Problem could be in the headphone receiver or audio or the transducers. ... | |
| Merc E-class | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Where would I locate the Acc (the one which starts with ignition) in the merc? Its not on the ISO ... A: The accessory line comes off the ignition as you stated. And it could have a yellow color. But, ... | |
| Add vid/audio out to 2006 Chrysler Town and Country | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: We have the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Touring edition, with 6-DVD changer and video screen in the ... A: Got it. Thanks for the clarification. Could you give me the make and model number of the portable ... | |
| Add vid/audio out to 2006 Chrysler Town and Country | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: We have the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Touring edition, with 6-DVD changer and video screen in the ... A: You can try it; however, there is a big IF. And I don't know the answer to this. The IF is if the ... | |
| Installing a Bazooka tube | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I'd liek to install my just recently bought Bazooka tube in my boat. Mind you, I will do some ... A: ONE: It helped some, but I still don't know what the full range speaker systems are comprised of. ... | |
| 2006 GMC Sierra Bose radio/Cd player | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 GMC Sierra w/factory installed Bose Sound System. My problem is that the CD indicator ... A: I am going to refer you to Ernesto ... | |
| installing cd pioneer deh-360 on 2000 devill | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: i matched all the wires together and tried to connect it, but i get no power. i dont know whats ... A: What do you mean you matched all the wires? Did you match wire colors or functionality? It must be ... | |
| car stereo subwoofers | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: First, I am getting some sort of feedback through my subwoofers, (4-12 inch speakers) a thudding ... A: It sounds like what you have is "motorboating" or a very low frequency pulsed feedback. It can be ... | |
| Denon Receiver DRA-295 won't power on | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: My DRA-295 Denon A/V receiver died today during lunch: it's not getting any power at all. i notice ... A: Yes, it is complicated circuitry. You are doing fine. The sub transformer may be the problem, but ... | |
| Installing a Bazooka tube | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I'd liek to install my just recently bought Bazooka tube in my boat. Mind you, I will do some ... A: I must have exact model numbers of all Kickers and amplifiers and the feeding receiver/head unit. ... | |
| Denon Receiver DRA-295 won't power on | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: My DRA-295 Denon A/V receiver died today during lunch: it's not getting any power at all. i notice ... A: The small transformer (for standby power) could be defective or more likely the rectifiers have ... | |
| Kicker zx850.2 protection- reversed polarity | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 zx850.2 kicker amp. I reversed the polarity (12+ to GND port) and since that the red ... A: I fear you have caused internal damage to the amp. Please read through the owners manual as there ... | |
| subwoofer wiring | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 15" kicker L7 subs. They are DVC 2 ohm subs. I have a kicker ZX1500.1 amplifier which is ... A: Low frequencies go in all directions. In the car it is likely that repositioning the speakers will ... | |
| sony music system | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a sony music system which has a 2 or 4 speaker output,yet neither of my right hand speaker ... A: You did not give me a model number so it is impossible for me to give you a specific suggestion. ... | |
| 95 Dodge neon | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a dodge neon, when i got the car the tape deck didn't work so i was never sure if the ... A: It is obviously wired up wrong. It must be reinstalled. Here is everything you need to know to ... | |
| Surround sound Speakers To Hi Fi | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a hi-fi system 1980's seperates, including amp with two sets of of speaker connections. I ... A: If the impedance of the two sets of speakers (which would be in parallel if you are running both at ... | |
| Building a subwoofer box | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm a woodworker by trade and have been asked to build a box for a subwoofer. After looking on a ... A: This page, on the last page http://www.audiorama.com.br/kicker/kicker_compVR_d.pdf gives some box ... | |
| car audio | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2002 maxima gle, it has a built in 6 cd disc changer. i want to install a flip out touch ... A: I think so. Do you have the standard head unit or Bose? If Bose, that is more troublesome. Go to ... | |
| audio system | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a 94 intrepid with a pioneer deh-18000 i turn my lights on and radio shuts off i cant get ... A: Either you have wrong wiring or bad battery/alternator that loses power when lights go on. Go to ... | |
| wirring car audio | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: how do i wire a car stereo on 1990 Cadillac fleetwood brougham with out a wiring harness? A: Go to this site, near the bottom, for the wiring diagram: ... | |
| Problems with my Subs. | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I was running a JL audio w3v2-d2 bridged to a fosgate p3002 amp and it sounded good for about a day ... A: I kind of lost track of what was going on during your discussion. But, based on what I understand I ... | |
| single sub dual voice coil hook up | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 jbl gto 1200 watt subs. 1 broke so i need to hook up only 1 so i don't mess up anything. i ... A: You must know the impedance and make sure it is properly matched to the impedance rating of the ... | |
| Ambient Noise | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am designing audio system for a public hall of 150'x270'. The ambient noise level (people talk to ... A: OH, my goodness. This is not so simple as an innocent question would suppose. There are so many ... | |
| car stereo | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: how do i get the fuzziness out of the stock radio station when the car is running.when the car is ... A: Please take it into a repair/install shop and have them look at it. Since it sound fuzzy only when ... | |
| Stereo to Mono | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: What do you think the best way for me to go about this is? Is there a passive circuit that I can ... A: Just leave it totally unplugged. If you short the + and - together it could damage the amplifier. ... | |
| Stereo to Mono | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: What do you think the best way for me to go about this is? Is there a passive circuit that I can ... A: There is nothing wrong with letting one channel run idle. When there is no signal into it and not ... | |
| Stereo to Mono | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: What do you think the best way for me to go about this is? Is there a passive circuit that I can ... A: ONE: If the stereo amp is bridgeable you can connect the bridged output to the single sub. TWO: If ... | |
| Pioneer SX-1980 | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a late model Pioneer SX-1980 stereo 2 channel receiver. It is not putting out any sound but ... A: Do you have the speaker switch set for the right A or B? Is the mute switch ON? Does the ... | |
| Wiring amp and subs | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: Im trying to install the power wire for my amp. And was wondering what would be the best way to ... A: Use an existing opening if possible. If you can't find a good place, try coming underneath the ... | |
| dual xd7500 qustion | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: radio installed works good until car is shut off when car is restarted no sound to the speakers if ... A: Yes, wiring is not correct. A. The remote turn on coming from the ignition to the dual may not be ... | |
| Sony 42 inch KDF42WE655 Cloudy Blue streaks | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I have had my Sony for a little over 4 years now and about a year ago I began noticing little ... A: Please refer to my colleague's reply on this item; it is well known by Sony: ... | |
| subwoofer wiring | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 15" kicker L7 subs. They are DVC 2 ohm subs. I have a kicker ZX1500.1 amplifier which is ... A: Doesn't matter; the dual terminals are connected together and are just for convenience for cases ... | |
| 1996 dodge van radio | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: tried to hook aftermkt jvc to dodge using adapter...only got weak sound in ONE speaker...adapter ... A: Try this site: http://installdr.com/InstallDocs/DCP/PDF/327025.pdf it will show you the whole idea ... | |
| subwoofer wiring | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 15" kicker L7 subs. They are DVC 2 ohm subs. I have a kicker ZX1500.1 amplifier which is ... A: Here is one way to do it: ... | |
| Sony xplod tweeking. | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: i run a full sony eplod system, HU, 1200w 4ch Amp as well as 2 1200w 12" subs. I am simply asking ... A: First, make sure you have the subs matched to the amplifiers (for best power transfer and impedance ... | |
| left speakers stopped working | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: hey I have a 99 mustang with all aftermarket speakers and 2 jbl amps in the back. I was cranking ... A: Could be most anything. Loose wire, blown fuse, bad amp, crispy fried voice coils and so on. If ... | |
| mach audio CD player | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i recently got a '99 ford explorer xlt and the audio read out won't light up, i don't even know what ... A: Yes, could be a bad connection at the ignition or dimmer control, at the radio cable interconnect ... | |
| mach audio CD player | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i recently got a '99 ford explorer xlt and the audio read out won't light up, i don't even know what ... A: From http://installdr.com/InstallDocs/FLM/PDF/356007.pdf wiring diagram near the bottom of these ... | |
| bose 350z left speaker | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: about a year ago you`ve had a question asked about the malfunction of the left bose speaker i a 350z ... A: No, but the following are pertinent, in my opinion, to solving the problem you have: ONE: Bose is ... | |
| 4AWG Amplifier Power Wire | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Dodge Stratus SE and I have no idea where on the firewall I should pull the wire ... A: Sometimes you can squeeze it through the openings where the brakes and clutch mechanisms go through; ... | |
| car audio system | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: i want to kook up a system in a 2000 buick lesabre but want to keep my factory radio. what is the ... A: I assume you are talking about adding an external amplifier to feed additional speakers. You need ... | |
| a/v connections | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Equipment Television: Sony KDSR70XBR2 Receiver/Surround: Onkyo HD-S990THX 7.1 BluRay: Sony ... A: For audio you are always better off going as direct as possible. For example, if you are ... | |
| vrcd400-sdu will not turn on | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I've had this player it worked fine till yesterday it has power lights up the display but will not ... A: Have you conducted a Hard Reset? To do this you must remove power for about 20 minutes. The main ... | |
| a/v connections | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Equipment Television: Sony KDSR70XBR2 Receiver/Surround: Onkyo HD-S990THX 7.1 BluRay: Sony ... A: Your current connections are fine. Nothing wrong with HDMI for video and audio. If you have a full ... | |
| 1996 Chevy Silverado k1500 Ext Cab | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: How do i replace the rear speakers on my '96 silverado k1500 ext cab? A: Try this: http://www.carstereoremoval.com/htm/stereoremovalChevrolet1500CC99_04P.htm ... | |
| toyota matrix audio question | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: how do/can i hook up a second batter to my car for my audio system? it is an 2003 toyota matrix. A: I am not a fan of dual batteries because of the difference in charge and discharge rates. You are ... | |
| FM/AM sound works but not AUX, USB or CD. | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I installed a Sony CDX-GT630UI car radio and while the FM/AM works perfectly neither the USB/AUX or ... A: Let me assume you have the owners manual ... | |
| dvc 2ohm sub wiring ? | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a rockford fosgate 15" t215d2 dvc sub and a 1800 watt kenwood KAC-9104D monoblock amp and ... A: Right, right. Right on. If a sub woofer is not in an appropriate box you will get very little out ... | |
| Audio installation | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have everything i need but the only problem that's keeping me from being able to hook everything ... A: I am not certain what the question is. If you are wanting to feed the audio output of the cd player ... | |
| dvc 2ohm sub wiring ? | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a rockford fosgate 15" t215d2 dvc sub and a 1800 watt kenwood KAC-9104D monoblock amp and ... A: You have one amplifier (but it has two output terminals which are just in parallel with each other - ... | |
| dvc 2ohm sub wiring ? | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a rockford fosgate 15" t215d2 dvc sub and a 1800 watt kenwood KAC-9104D monoblock amp and ... A: It is an outstanding sub woofer! Good amp too. The Kenwood is a mono block amp, meaning that it ... | |
| matching the correct amp with speakers | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I just bought some PA speakers and am not sure which amp i should get to drive them. The speaker ... A: The speakers you purchased are not professional enough for true music reproduction. They may be ... | |
| what amp? | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 clarion 10inch sfw1051 shallow subs. my truck is a 2004 f150 4dr and i bought the box to ... A: You can use just about any amplifier that you like. The subs can handle pretty good power, so any ... | |
| matching the correct amp with speakers | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I just bought some PA speakers and am not sure which amp i should get to drive them. The speaker ... A: My questions: 1. if the speakers are set to 8ohms, will this amp output only 250W to each one? And, ... | |
| car amp install | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2006 dodge caravan recently purchased a 2500 watt rms kicker amp and have had no luck on ... A: No, total amp output of one alternator of 150 amps should be adequate. The current alternator may ... | |
| dont know | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: i had a system hooked up in my in a 03 impala amp and speakers in the trunk to a the stock radio it ... A: ONE: Wires to the amp are too small guage. TWO: Battery and alternator cannot sustain the current ... | |
| Yamaha Amplifier AM/FM Stereo Reciever fused | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I found a blown fuse when I opened the amplifier. I put in a new fuse (7amp 240 v) it blew again. ... A: I can only guess. The fuse, obviously, is to protect from excessive current. One would have to ... | |
| radio | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a stock radio in my 2001 jeep grand Cherokee and I would like to hook up my sound system. Can ... A: Need to know more to give you a precise answer. What kind of sound system are you using? Do you ... | |
| Subwoofer | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Phillips HTS3440 DivX Ultra DVD and Home theater combo that I got as a wedding present ... A: I don't understand what the question is. Let me understand: Is it the subwoofer that is not ... | |
| car amp install | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2006 dodge caravan recently purchased a 2500 watt rms kicker amp and have had no luck on ... A: This is a class D fet amp and surely can draw lots of power. If you have it connected for the full ... | |
| Pioneer CD Player PD-M430 | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I have had the above player almost 20 years. It always worked well until recently when many of my ... A: It is easy to repair if you will pardon my humor: Lift up the player about 6 inches and put a new ... | |
| Whine noise in mids and distortion in subs | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: ..first off everything was working perfect...until I was removing 15" kickers L5's and speaker wire ... A: What kind of vehicle are you installed in? I am thinking the "sparking" event may have taken out a ... | |
| need help plz | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: my problem is that my AM stations on my car stereo don't work but my FM stations do and i do not ... A: Assuming the head unit is working properly and you are getting good FM reception the loss of AM is ... | |
| Zenith C27V22 intermittent no picture | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Zenith is picture tube HD and works fine - except the video goes completely blank intermittently ... A: It is the nature of intermittent connections. If you can find that magic whack and get it working ... | |
| Zenith C27V22 intermittent no picture | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Zenith is picture tube HD and works fine - except the video goes completely blank intermittently ... A: Does the audio remain working when the picture goes out? Does the raster remain on or does the ... | |
| question | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a laptop HP DV9000series with windows vista and when i tried to connect to Hdtv Sony bravia ... A: This might be helpful in gaining an understanding of HDMI and DVI issues. ... | |
| CD player problem | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have several CD players and when I try to play a MP3 soundbook it only works on the CD drives in ... A: Only those cd players that include mp3 play feature can recognize an mp3 signal. Most newer CD ... | |
| Toshiba TZ55V61 Rear Projection - Wont turn on | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: The Red Power Light is blinking on my rear-projection Toshiba TV, and it won't turn on. When I ... A: This condition, normally referred to as the "protection mode", is caused when there is excessive ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Sunfire audio unit | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: 2000 Pontiac Sunfire with CD, tape, digital radio and clock in same unit. Doesn't say Monsoon ... A: No, display is independent of the rest of the radio unit. It may be a setting of the brightness ... | |
| car audio | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: we put a kenwood deck in a pickup(came out of another car) and when we hooked new speakers up the ... A: The protect function can be the result of internal or external troubles. EXTERNAL: Miswiring or ... | |
| Toshiba TN50x81 no picture & popping sound | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I read one of your previous responses regarding a similar issue. Today our TV picture went blank and ... A: Well, the set is over 10 years old. Good for another few years, perhaps, but the repair will cost ... | |
| Stereo Receiver | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: i have the avr 1010 model and the protection light is stuck A: The protection system is activated whenever there is an excessive load on the power supply OR when ... | |
| Battery on 95 Monte Carlo | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Where is the damn Battery. A: It is in the engine compartment near left front (as from sitting in the drivers seat). It is ... | |
| Akai SW-T77 | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an old hand-me-down pair of Akai SW-T77 speakers from my dad. He ran them on an old Pioneer ... A: Yes, they are not just old but very old. However, as long as they are still working good there is ... | |
| subwoofers and amp | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have two 12' kicker cvr's and I am in a jam on what kind of amp i should get. My subs have: ... A: I don't do equipment recommendations because there are so many subjective factors involved. Any of ... | |
| wiring | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a 99 F-150 and it had a breathalyser in it. well i took it some where and they took it out ... A: I am not familiar with an installed breathalyser so I cannot give you much help. The audio systems, ... | |
| Cd deck install. | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Today I'm going to be installing a Kenwood aftermarket deck on my buddys car. He has a 2002 Grand ... A: Don't know exactly. Try this (some expense for the details): ... | |
| distorted s's and t's | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have rotel equiptment.. power amp, integrated amp, tuner all 15 years old. rotel cd player 5 disk ... A: If I could hear the sounds you were getting I could give you an intelligent guess, but since I can't ... | |
| DIY tactile transducer | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: hey!!! How have you been? So I got bitten by the project bug again! I wanted to play around with ... A: I don't get the vision of this as to how/where you are going to apply the forces to get the motion. ... | |
| car stereos | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: If i have a 2006 dodge dakota and i hooked up a 2200 watt amplifier and have a 1600 watt subwoofer ... A: You did not give model numbers so I can't look up their actual power draw as the advertised values ... | |
| Blu ray player | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a concern. Certain regular dvds (not blu ray discs) make my blu ray player vibrate and make a ... A: Probably the disc spinning at a high rate while the servo is looking for tracks on the disc. The ... | |
| IC replacement | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: In reading/research my sony ste-de605 "protector" fix is to replace the IC's associated with the amp ... A: That is a high power (56 w) audio chip and could certainly be the one that has brought the rails ... | |
| car stero | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a standard head unit for my 1995 peugeot 306.I have used a vol meter for 12v and gives me ... A: It probably has two 12v lines. One is power to the unit all the time; constant 12v to keep the ... | |
| About CD alternative | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am chandan from India and i have a question regarding a audio solution. At the moment I am using ... A: Not sure I understand the question. Music on CD is a non-compressed format. Music (usually) ... | |
| audio | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am considering a micro system JVC ex-A10 (they call it "theater " system...) . However, at the ... A: 1. Yes. 2. Maybe better. Many subjective factors to consider. The JVC ex-A10 is a find sounding ... | |
| my car cd-player went too sensitive | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a JVC cd-changer of 12 cd´s which is about 8 years-old and since three month´s ago it´s too ... A: The easiest fix it to just replace it. A changer that old is most likely worn out. And it is ... | |
| Car stereo installation | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm installing a pioneer dehp3000ib cd player in 2000 Pontiac Montana. I bought the after factory ... A: Does the Pioneer work outside the car; that is, did you check it with external battery power and a ... | |
| Line level rca increase needed for sub levels to preamp | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for some type of audio component to boost my line level signal between my blue ray RCA ... A: There are many, many line pre/amplifiers that will do the job and since you are a discriminating ... | |
| car audio cabling question! | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: hey, i have got my car audio all ready to go and all i need to do is install it. i will just let you ... A: 1. Power is relative. Ignore the power ratings published by the speaker companies; they are mostly ... | |
| car | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a sony stereo system for my car. The radio works and everything. But however when you ... A: ONE: Check the mute functions. TWO: Try the suggestion in this comment: ... | |
| need direction for hookup | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Have a used Sony digital audio spiuround sound--fm-am SRRK74OP can we get instalation directions ... A: I don't know this model and it does not show up on the Sony site. Sorry. But, there are many ... | |
| No Sound | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: Hey I have a Pioneer flip touch screen CD ROM player in my car was worker great then one day no ... A: I suggest you check the cables between the Pioneer unit and the head unit in the Yukon. If it is ... | |
| pioneer FH-M75 | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: i would like to see about getting it fixed and installing into my fathers golf cart for his birthday ... A: AO points to the Audio Output stage failure. It probably means the output transistors need replaced ... | |
| subwoofer design | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: hey there, first of, i want to thank you for sharing your knowlege with those of us who dont have ... A: The strength of the box is the most important thing for the box; when the sides bow from pressure ... | |
| lexus cd player | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: my cd (6) changer wont open and my screen sees err A: There are a number of causes; wear, damaged mechanism, bad discs inside, burned out motor, laser ... | |
| nissan bose stereo amplifier problem | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Cleggsan: on 8/22/06 you responded to someone with exactly the same problem I have today. I left ... A: Most of the car amps now days have electronic protection in place of an actual fuse. If there is a ... | |
| nissan bose stereo amplifier problem | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Cleggsan: on 8/22/06 you responded to someone with exactly the same problem I have today. I left ... A: Dealer may be right. But, I am not familiar with any big failure problem on the Murano. Bose ... | |
| 12" Alpine Type E making a popping sound | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: My 12" Alpine Type E is making a popping and cracking sound when the bass hits and I was wondering ... A: I am guessing a little because without hearing the sound myself it can only be a guess. Here is my ... | |
| car audio system | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Toyota Camry w/ a factory installedx in-dash 6 cd changer. It has stopped working. ... A: Try a hard reset first; it that does not solve it you should do as the dealer suggested. If it is ... | |
| replacement flyback | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I`m a good repairman. My tv went out and i discovered that it was the flyback.Tv MODEL NO.VS-5042 ... A: There are a few places you can find this flyback online but it is quite an expensive unit. Just ... | |
| blowing fuses | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: i have a new system and its been working fine for a week. then i got in my car today day and started ... A: Do you have a power cap in the system? If so, it could be the cap has been discharged and needs ... | |
| hooking up twodifferent amps to two twelves | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: i have two audiobahn twelve inch subs. i also have one 400 watt amp and a kenwood 600 watt. im ... A: Connect one sub to each amp. Feed the left channel into one amp and the right channel into the ... | |
| db to watts | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: Hello on equalizers does the the +12db for each band mean that adds 16milliwatts to the signal gain? A: No, not necessarily. A 3db increase is double power. A 6db increases the power by 4 times. So, a ... | |
| dvc/svc | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: is there any inherent problem with mixing svc and dvc subs on the same amp? i have a 1200W ... A: Certainly. you can connect them just about anyway you wish. If the two dvc units are hooked in ... | |
| speaker rating | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I know I am giving it more then one watt but I'm not hearing 92db DECIBELS! A: The rating is for 1 meter - which is just a little more that 1 yard or 3 feet. And, 92db is not so ... | |
| car audio | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a 10" rockford fosgate dual 4-ohm p3d410 rms 400 peak 800. What is the recommended amp for ... A: Wattage spec is meaningless; you can ignore that. Sensitivity is more important for design and ... | |
| MP3 player | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: My wife has a Sansa View MP3 player. Can it be used with a so-called "ipod dock" or is an ipod dock ... A: Yes, iPod dock connection is unique to iPods only. However, you can purchase a cable which will ... | |
| 4 ohms voltage gain | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: 2db)in decibels and (40.7x)in voltage gain so what is this information at 4 ohms? A: The same. Voltage gain is the ratio of voltage out divided by voltage in. The load impedance does ... | |
| hi | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: i have a question about my radio cd code? it's keep telling me i need code. and i need you help me ... A: Yes, you must obtain the code. It is a security code to prevent thieves from wanting to steal the ... | |
| car audio in home | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2000w 1ohm capable amp and two 15 inch fi car subwoofers. they are really awesome but i ... A: While theoretically you can power up car audio stuff for home use it does not become very practical ... | |
| RV Audio/Video installation | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I've installed a 19" LCD television/DVD combo unit in my RV but the road noise is so load you can't ... A: ONE: Does the tv have a headphone output? If so, you can use an adapter cable to feed that into the ... | |
| Power Amplifiers VS Reciver | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Hi I was thinking of buy three QSCGX3 amplifiers to make a home theater would that be suitable or ... A: The difference between a receiver and amplifier, functionality wise, is merely that a receiver has ... | |
| Center Channel Speaker | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning my future upgrade to my home theater. This will include a Pioneer pro151 plasma 60" ... A: I donot make equipment recommendations because there are so many subjective factors involved; size, ... | |
| Problems with my panasonic cd player | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: My panasonic SA-AK340 has stopped working. It displays F6I on the screen for 2 seconds and then ... A: The model number you gave is for an HES system. It is probably a power supply system failure, but, ... | |
| Impedance Level | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: 5 ohm load?Question 2 would 2 (8ohm speakers) and 1 (6ohm speaker in parallel make a 10 ohm load. A: No. 4 each of 6 ohm speaker is 6/4 = 1.5 Ohms. 2 each at 8 ohms is 8/2 = 4 ohms. If, as I think ... | |
| amps | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: i know how to do all the dual amp hook ups except whick amp do i hook the speakers into and do i ... A: Not sure I understand your question. Are you talking about bi-amping a 2-way speaker or are you ... | |
| ear trauma | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of krk studio monitors (rp8's)and each time i have a few hours playing music my ears ... A: I don't think the speakers are inhernetly a cause of this. But, I am not sure what you mean by "my ... | |
| CD player | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: My cd player was in use when it suddenly went black and stopped playing. The radio still works but ... A: Probably best strategy is replace the player. The problem is it has failed completely; internal ... | |
| Electronic organ | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I own a 30 year old electronic organ that I am completely restoring. Despite my best efforts, there ... A: No, it is not the transformer. You might try reversing the power cord; 30 years ago they did not ... | |
| three 8 ohms speakers | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: If 3 (8 ohm speakers) were (daisy chain) what ohm would that present to the amplifier,my questions ... A: I don't know what you mean by daisy chain. Are you hooking them in series or parallel? If in ... | |
| Loudness Vs. power | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: A: It is not a good question. Power out of an amplifier is merely the amount of electrical power that ... | |
| Car DVD player causing AM not to work | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have Toyota Sienna 04, when I bought it the dealer used a third party to put dvd player. Recently ... A: Without knowing the system (equipment installed, make and model and connection topology) I can only ... | |
| Need help please | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Cadillac Catera I bought in September. I noticed that some times when driving the ... A: This is a wiring problem within the car wiring system. It may be a loose connection or a short ... | |
| Ford radio swap and ipod adapter | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2002 F-250 with a factory indash 6 disc CD changer. I have acquired a ford factory indash 6 ... A: This is a question for Ernesto R on allexperts. He is the best person to ask this question. You can ... | |
| Radio Removal 1995 Dodge Ram | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure I have a grounding problem with my radio for it works most of the time but sometimes ... A: Yes, you may have a grounding problem - or any of many such intermittent connection problems. It is ... | |
| Car amp | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: KKR 08S12L52 sub. Its RMS power is 600 watts, and its peak power range is 799 watts. My question ... A: Nice speaker. I like Kicker products. Pay no attention to the power ratings on loudspeakers; they ... | |
| radio seems t owork but spaekers have no sound | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I have an 06' cobalt. Radio is factory. had speakers upgraded and a sub-woofer and amp installed 2 ... A: With Christmas coming you can turn to singing Yule hymns, maybe! I suspect there is a shorted ... | |
| Car System Capacitors | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My question is, why is it that before my capacitor used to read a normal voltage, and now it reads ... A: I suspect either of these: ONE: A bad ground. Make sure the ground wire to the amp is on solid ... | |
| Dvd audio hissing | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: When im playing adam 12 dvd there is constant hissing in the sound. not very clear Can you please ... A: Well, it could be the hissing sound is coming from the dvd itself although I am not aware of any ... | |
| 6 ohm load | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Hello if I have a 6ohm speaker can I use it with an amplifier that supports down to a 4 ohm load ... A: Yes, it would be okey. As a general rule you can place loads on the amplifier which is higher in ... | |
| mach 460 amp | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: im integrating my two mach 460 amps to work in an infinity j30, im previously solve the bose amp ... A: The 3 power wires are for ground, 12v battery and 12v remote turn on. For wiring of the mach 460s ... | |
| MA Audio 689I | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: Having an output issue with my M689I amp. Power and Protect lights are cycling on/off constantly. ... A: Are you using it in stereo or mono-bridge? And, what is the impedance of the speaker(s) you have ... | |
| Car subs with power amplifiers | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: ) A: A subwoofer designed for car audio can be used in the home if you match the impedance to the ... | |
| sound system | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: We want to replace our old system and we're considering the Bose Acoustic Wave System II because ... A: It is a question of the following: - Budget - Acoustic space (size and style of the listening room ... | |
| Philips MCD710 | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I've recently bought a Philips audio player with mp3 USB input and couldn't seem to play music ... A: Well, there are many restrictions on use of usb players. Please study the instruction manual, page ... | |
| Amp and Speaker Matching | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: PV215(s) (one per side) or would that be pushing the amp to much I was looking at the speakers ... A: Program is like music. Program or music is much, much less demanding that full sine wave power ... | |
| Sub Amp Settings | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: my name is is Shayan and I recently got a new sub/amp in my car. My amp is a Sony Xplod XS-1S and ... A: The settings are very subjective and depend not only on the speaker and head unit, but the ... | |
| Honda radio wont turn on | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Well i got a cassette player and i hooked up to the stereo the cassette player and when i left for ... A: The code will not take hold unless the radio unit is reset. To do this you must leave power ... | |
| amp and speaker comsumptions | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: 5 amps. So if I hooked up 2 peavey PV215 (one per channel) how many amps would it pull on normal ... A: Of course. If you put more music power into the speakers it will take more power out of the lines ... | |
| amp and speaker comsumptions | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: 5 amps. So if I hooked up 2 peavey PV215 (one per channel) how many amps would it pull on normal ... A: Those Peavey PA speakers are 98 db sensitivity and have a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. The QSC amp ... | |
| Extra Speakers | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer VSX-D411 with a set of Pioneer speakers (5.1). I now decided to put a new set of ... A: If your receiver has an A/B switch system and a second set of speaker connections on the back panel ... | |
| Legacy ldntv65u | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: volume buttoms aren't working and instructions say press reset, but doesn't show location? Also ... A: On account of buttons not working (when car is in park) I would return the unit. On account of no ... | |
| Mitsubishi galant CD player | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: i have a mitsubishi galant 2000 and i have a problem it keeps asking me for the code nothing is ... A: This is the anti-theft code which discourages thieves from stealing car radio equipment. The code ... | |
| car audio system | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: where do I hook the power cable of the car stereo? I have amp and equlizer hooked up to car. A: Can you give the make and model of the car? And the make and model number of the head unit and eq ... | |
| audio | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: how do you put a cd player in a 1994 chevrolet silverado? A: The 1995 trucks are shown here: http://installdr.com/InstallDocs/GM/PDF/460005.pdf and the 1994 is ... | |
| car audio subwoofers and amplifier | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: If i have two 15inch kicker competition subwoofers at 600 watts a piece. Will a 1200 watt one ... A: The only thing that will blow them up is a)when the amp is strong enough and b) when the volume is ... | |
| Jensen XA 3022Lx | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: A friend gave a Jensen XA 3022Lx car stereo amplifier. It doesn't have any wires with it. It has a ... A: This amp has two inputs as you explained. One for regular rca inputs for cases where the head unit ... | |
| audio problems | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a acura integra and the original cd player. when i turn on a cd or fm radio it plays for ... A: It sounds like the audio amplifier is going into protection. This is caused when a shorted ... | |
| speaker wiring | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of 15 inch sub with dual 4 ohm voice coils is it possible to hook these up in series ... A: Yes, you can wire the coils in series or parallel. If in parallel they will give you a 2 ohm load; ... | |
| Bose 321 - UK to US power converter | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Bose 321 GS II in the US last week brought it home to Ireland (same as UK power) and I ... A: Adapter is not the problem. It is high enough rating that it is running very cool and the bose unit ... | |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado engine noise coming through the speakers | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I installed an aftermarket double din stereo in my truck.(the truck has a Bose systems and Onstar) ... A: Not sure I understand. Let me see if I got it right: You removed the head unit in the pickup and ... | |
| car stereo sytem | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Hey mate ive just installed 6x9 speakers, a xplod sub and amp 2 my car and after about 15 minutes of ... A: Without knowing the make/model and year of the car, plus the make and model of the head unit, the ... | |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado engine noise coming through the speakers | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I installed an aftermarket double din stereo in my truck.(the truck has a Bose systems and Onstar) ... A: There is a nice tutorial/guide on how to find and suppress engine noise at Crutchfield. ... | |
| car stereo | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: i just put in a after market cd player in a 92 nissan maxima the radio cuts on but i have no sound ... A: If it is was a Bose system like most maxima's came from the factory with you must also remove the ... | |
| Zenith dead | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: 2000 32 inch Zenith model no. b32a24z will not turn on. It is dead. A few months agot the ... A: Since you have had problems in the past with the horizontal deflection system it could well be a ... | |
| onkyo tx-sv515pro reciever | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: The unit will not power on,the light for reote works.The remote will not power unit on either.The ... A: Disconnect all the speaker wires at the back of the receiver and try it without any speaker loads. ... | |
| Optical cable SL-PJ38A | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for a optical connection cable for CD-Player SL-PJ38A from Technics but I can't find any ... A: If you google for "optical audio cable" you can find many. The Technics TT you refer to is an old ... | |
| phase linear uv7i | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: how do i bypass the brake switch wire on a uv7i? i grounded the pink wire to the radio ground and ... A: I found this solution with a google search: -------- Q: How do you bypass the emergency brake on ... | |
| i need an amp! | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: ! i got two square l7 kicker subs..they are 1200 watts(2 ohm) ..what amp do i need for them?! 1000 ... A: Pay little attention to the power ratings of the speakers. Pay most attention to the sensitivity ... | |
| Sony Stereo system MHC-GNX70 | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a MHC-GNX70 Sony Stereo system.when I turn it on it stays on for 3 seconds then turns off and ... A: You can download a service manual for this model at: ... | |
| Speaker issues | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: Just following up. The site would not let me continue the previous dialogue, (too many follow up ... A: Sounds like hum induction caused by routing of the wiring. Here is an experiment you could try: ... | |
| Feedback problem with speakers | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Yamaha receiver 400 w, 100 p/channel. I am trying to connect it to an older ... A: If I could hear the sound it would be a great help. The nature of the sound is the most critical ... | |
| Feedback problem with speakers | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Yamaha receiver 400 w, 100 p/channel. I am trying to connect it to an older ... A: Your last comment: Overdrive is just turning up the volume too loud causing either excessive ... | |
| Feedback problem with speakers | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Yamaha receiver 400 w, 100 p/channel. I am trying to connect it to an older ... A: The cables are not involved in any way with feedback. Feedback is usually when something goes ... | |
| What size amp do I need? | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 10" Kicker CVRs and I have a 2000 watt DHD Power Crusier amp and my speakers keep shutting ... A: Chances are it is not kicking out due to power being too small. More likely it is due to other ... | |
| tracking device | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Is there a tracking device/gps system or anything of the sort that can be hooked through the ... A: A gps antenna can be a small length of wire placed about anywhere. GPS tracking devices for ... | |
| headphone jack | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased a Panasonic TH42PX80u Plasma TV (new in 2008). Is there a way to hook up headphones ... A: According to the spec sheet by Panasonic this model does NOT have headphone outputs. But, it does ... | |
| 98 Grand Cherokee laredo stereo | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased this vehicle for my daughter. The speakers are bad in it. If I replace the stereo ... A: Not without the adapter box that connects to the control circuits. But, if the speakers are bad, ... | |
| Voltage Gain | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: 6x30db so what does that mean as far as power of sound level is concerned I'm new to this stuff and ... A: This is a professional amplifier and the voltage gain is important for the installer or system ... | |
| kenwood kdc 2022 | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: A friend recently gave me his kenwood. Before i installed it I hooked up straight to the battery. ... A: With only power and no cd it should not run the motor - unless you had a cd in it and it was ready ... | |
| DBW and Watts | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: does it take 5 watts to hear 7 decibels of sound? A: No; a db is a ratio of one level to another. It is only absolute if referenced to a specific level. ... | |
| Wireless headphones. | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sirius radio in my minivan.I would like to be able to listen 20 feet away from the van via ... A: You must get an audio out from the radio unit. EIther it has such at the back of the unit or you ... | |
| sony tvmodel# kv32fs100 | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: the picture goes blank (dark) but the sound is still on. The red light flashes 5 blinks then pauses ... A: Please refer to my answer about 5 blinking code and the discussion regarding the AKB circuit used by ... | |
| 07 kz1000.1 kicker amp troubleshooting | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Kicker zx1001.1 on 2 treo tsx15@4ohm sounded great then a few months went by n my amp quit n ... A: First, disconnect all power (both the + and remote lines) from the amp for 10 minutes. This will ... | |
| Home Stereo | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: i have an old LXI series home stereo system.. and i have three LXI series speaker cabinets that have ... A: It is more likely a heavy mismatch of impedance. When you put more than one speaker on an output ... | |
| radio in 1997 ford explorer Ltd | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: the radio displays the word phone and the icon of a head set and I can't get it to do anything. I ... A: Yes, it could be a stuck button. Gently, with the point of a sharp pocket knife see if you can pry ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS-4503R | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My EXT 1 and 2 are locked and says I need to enter a password, but I don't know what it is. How can ... A: Better call the Mitsubishi people at their 800 number. I don't know this set and could not find the ... | |
| should i do a cap or another battery | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have two pioneer imp subs that push 800 watts each with a an rms rating of 300 each, i am then ... A: Think about it: A cap is not an energy source; it merely smooths out the power take from the ... | |
| speakers | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: please help me decide on which speakers to get. there are so many different types of speakers, from ... A: Speakers are very subjective - that is, like a beautiful women, the beauty is in the eyes of the ... | |
| Kenwood record player | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I am going to be given a kenwood record player that came as part of a kenwood separate. I was ... A: Without the model number I cannot give you a precise answer. However, most of the older Kenwood ... | |
| Install issues | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I just installed a VM9312HD jensen. The sub and amp work and so do the speakers front and rear. ... A: The shut down is most likely from over-current protection and requires the load on the amp to be ... | |
| Audiovox AWM930 in RV | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Yellowstone Camino 5th wheel RV, I bought an Audiovox wall mount AM/FM CD Player and ... A: Yes, you can do that but that will leave the stereo ON all the time. What you should do is add a ... | |
| Audiovox AWM930 in RV | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Yellowstone Camino 5th wheel RV, I bought an Audiovox wall mount AM/FM CD Player and ... A: Yes, the set requires 2 power wires and ground. One 12v line is always connected and comes directly ... | |
| car audio crackling sound | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1994 buick lesabre. I have 4 12 inch kicker L5 solo baric subs, and an audiobahn 2400 watt ... A: Yes, a loose ground can cause erratic sounds due to the amplifier switching off and on when the ... | |
| dvd stereo no sound + blue screen | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I tried to install by myself a Jensen DVD stereo to my o3 Impala... how come i don't get any sound ... A: Oh, there are so many possibilities. You probably need to start over and make sure you have the ... | |
| deck | 10/9/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Car ampilifier | 10/8/2008 |
| 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? | 10/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| car cd/dvd player problem | 10/7/2008 |
| 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? | 10/7/2008 |
| 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? | 10/5/2008 |
| 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 discs | 10/5/2008 |
| 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 CODE | 10/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| amplifier | 10/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Audio; phone; speaker | 10/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| kenwood kdc-116s | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| amplifier voltage gain | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| stereo question | 9/30/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| 2002 X-Type 2.5 | 9/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sony | 9/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| stereo question | 9/28/2008 |
| 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 install | 9/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| subs | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| First time doing it | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| subs | 9/26/2008 |
| 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 Player | 9/26/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| 1999 Toyota Solara - tape deck ejecting when engine turned on | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a replacement system for my truck. I bought all Alpine equipment at the large ... A: It is way underpowered. You need more power. Much more. There is an easy solution: Bridge this ... | |
| music | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a sony stereo receiver STR-SE391 audio/video control center. the protecter keeps flashing and ... A: Try a hard reset. Do this by unplugging the power cord for 30 minutes; then power it up again and ... | |
| cd player and factory amp problems. | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: i just had a question that i have been trying to figure out for some time now. I have a 93 toyota ... A: I suspect the external amp is out of order. Did you pull the amplifier when you removed the radio? ... | |
| bose car stereo | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if not having my power antenna does that keep my stereo from working A: Power antenna merely means the motor in the base of the antenna lifts it up and down when the radio ... | |
| Car Audio | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have recently upgraded my car sound system. I purchased a Pioneer Premier DEH-P400UB, 4 Alpine ... A: Yes, it is going into overload or protection mode. It takes some time for it to clear itself. The ... | |
| Car Audio | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have recently upgraded my car sound system. I purchased a Pioneer Premier DEH-P400UB, 4 Alpine ... A: No, I don't think it is a Pioneer default. It could be the amplifier has been damaged due to ... | |
| Car Audio | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have recently upgraded my car sound system. I purchased a Pioneer Premier DEH-P400UB, 4 Alpine ... A: Here are a some possibilities. ONE: The amp could be defective; the protection circuit itself could ... | |
| gm delco cd player errors | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: my 2000 Grand Prix has a stereo with cd player and equalizer. Recently my cd player quit working ... A: It is a focus error. Could be caused by dirt on the lens. You can clean the lens using a cotton ... | |
| 99 Honda Odyssey- CD Error | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Hye, I own a second hand 99 Honda Odyssey and last week i forgot to turn off Internal lights and my ... A: This is caused when the code entry is tried too many times. In order to get rid of it you must do a ... | |
| CARK-91 | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Trying to fit a CARK-91 to a Ford Fiesta Zetec 2000. Radio is 3000 Traffic. Can`t locate Mute ... A: See this report from another allexpert: ... | |
| Question on Car Stereo System | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: Hey, just a quick question because i don't know very much about car stereo systems. i have 2 6x9 ... A: You could if the amp has bridgeable feature. Unfortunately most quad channel amps don't have ... | |
| cd/dvd plays but no sound | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1994 chrysler lhs and i put a 7" linear phase flip out (model #uv7i) cd/dvd/everything i ... A: Is it because the car is moving? If the car is moving the picture will not play. See this blog ... | |
| Denon avr-1601 power problem | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: my power keeps shutting off after 3 sec. and goes back to standby. the standby light then blinks ... A: Probably not. Most common causes of this problem (which is activation of the protection circuit) ... | |
| Volue problem on micro hifi system | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a SONY CMT-CP101 (micro hi-fi system) a few years old. It has work faultlessly up till a few ... A: Based on what you described I am thinking it is an intermittent condition caused by a loose ... | |
| amp and sub | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: i have a sony xplode 12oo amp and a 10 inch pioneer sub how do i know what matches my sub power wise ... A: The answer is: ONE: The impedance of the speaker must be matched to the amplifier. You must check ... | |
| Jetta Monsoon Raidio | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: The car is an 03. One day suddenly, the radio will not produce sound. the power button/knob works ... A: Not clear what the problem is. Let me see if I understand correctly: No sound in any setting, not ... | |
| code of the radio | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I asked already if you could help me with my code of the radio.I took the VIN number it is X2 ... A: You can get it at the car dealer and/or some sites that offer their services for a fee. ... | |
| Chrysler radio | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I just installed a used Chrysler radio in my 2003 Concorde Limited. The radio has a sales code ... A: Sat ready means there is provision for connecting the satellite receiver into the radio unit. It ... | |
| Turntable hum | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I saw a few other questions relating to hum, so I thought maybe you could help me out. My set-up: ... A: Speaker drivers can fail anytime in many ways. Most often the voice coil goes open. But, it could ... | |
| 1993 Subaru Legacy stereo installation | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Kenwood KDC-2022 stereo for my 1993 Subaru Legacy Wagon, and I know I need a wiring ... A: If you have a powered antenna you will find the connection chart on your Kenwood manual page 17. If ... | |
| 1993 Subaru Legacy stereo installation | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Kenwood KDC-2022 stereo for my 1993 Subaru Legacy Wagon, and I know I need a wiring ... A: Yes, I highly recommend you acquire the proper wiring harness. You can do it without a harness, but ... | |
| fisher six cd player | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: okay i just got this from a freind, i couldn't get the cd trays to come out, they all stuck. please ... A: There are a host of possible reasons for its failure. You can try a reset. Unplug the power cord ... | |
| Turntable hum | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I saw a few other questions relating to hum, so I thought maybe you could help me out. My set-up: ... A: Aha. You gave me good answers and you have done all the right things. Except for one: What is the ... | |
| error code c104 on sansui vcr/dvd recoreder. incorrect disc. | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: is there a solution to this problem? Sansui VRDVD4005 OCT 2003. A: Maybe you are playing an incorrect disc! Are you sure there is something wrong with the player? For ... | |
| Philips soundbar HD1080P | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a very small room,instead of filling it up with a theater system,this looks like a great all ... A: See my previous comment on this model at: ... | |
| Using a 5.1 rcvr in stereo mode | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Need to replace part of my music system, (the old powr amp died). On a tight budget and may be able ... A: You should never connect one speaker to two amplifier outputs or you will have a kaput amplifier on ... | |
| Pontiac G6 2006 Audio | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a D3 pioneer head unit with navigation, bluetooth, i-pod and i had it professionally ... A: Here is a place that has, for a small fee, detailed instructions on installations (which include ... | |
| Car Audio | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I reacently purchased two 12'' compvr07 subwoofers (make:Kicker) they are 800w peak and 4oow rms and ... A: Don't pay too much attention to the power specs on speakers as they don't mean a terrible lot. The ... | |
| speakers and sizes | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1996 Lincoln Towncar and i want to change my speakers both front and back but i have the ... A: There are many - it depends on what sized are permitted in the speaker cavities of the car and how ... | |
| my car stereo | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm not really good at the car stereo adjusting and i tried to adjust it so the bass would be ... A: Then turn it down. Adjusting (or in audio we prefer to call it balancing out the system) is a ... | |
| car cd wiring | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: Halfords tried to fit a cd player in my vauxhall astra, the cd player worked when you turn the ... A: I need to know more about how it is wired in. But, as a basic principle, the cd player must have ... | |
| Elite Audio EA-6030 System - Replacement Remote | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I need a replacement remote, any idea where I can find one? Thanks Bill A: Have you tried using another remote from a similar system even from another manufacturer? Sometimes ... | |
| Acura Bose security code | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I just had my Bose 6-CD changer repaired for the second time. Only this time, after I installed it, ... A: Thousands of readers check out my columns and search through them constantly. Your comments will ... | |
| 760-watt car amp. | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I've got a 760 Xplode amp. it works intel i turn it from the radio to the cd player, i've look at ... A: It is easy to check out. Do you have an MP3 or iPOD player? Just run the output of a portable ... | |
| Acura Bose security code | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I just had my Bose 6-CD changer repaired for the second time. Only this time, after I installed it, ... A: Did you reset it? To do so you must remove power for 1/2 hour. Best way is to pull one of the big ... | |
| Acura Bose security code | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I just had my Bose 6-CD changer repaired for the second time. Only this time, after I installed it, ... A: Well, make sure you are entering it correctly. After 3 times erroneously it probably needs to be ... | |
| Sony CDX-M600R Blackout Screen | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a new car with sony CDX-M600R head tuner. It's a great stero. However, I cannot ... A: Are you talking about the security release settings? This function sets the condition such that ... | |
| car CD player won't power up, face problem only? | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer DEH-515 that I bought new and after 6 months put in a box 10 years ago. I ... A: Don't know of any reset procedures for the face plate. The only way to check it out is with a ... | |
| car CD player won't power up, face problem only? | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer DEH-515 that I bought new and after 6 months put in a box 10 years ago. I ... A: Yes, after such a long time it could not only be the ribbon cable but the connectors on either end. ... | |
| car stereo | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: what are the best speakers to get for a 1996 chrysler cirrus? i need new speakers all around but am ... A: I don't like making equipment recommendations because there are so many subjective factors involved. ... | |
| Kenwood CD player model DP-460 | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: It's about 20 years old and was working fine until the loading door got slightly bent and didn't ... A: Did you take it back out to see if works, again, like it did before you installed it? A good chance ... | |
| INFINITY G35 2003 | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: 6 CD CHANGER DISPLAYS : ERROR FO - what does mean? A: It is a failure notice. If you google for the error code FO you will come to this web page: ... | |
| my amp and my fuses | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: i recently installed a 450 watt amp into my 1994 dodge grand caravan and when i turn the amp on ... A: That is because the radio is connected to the illumination circuit. That is correct in one way. ... | |
| my amp and my fuses | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: i recently installed a 450 watt amp into my 1994 dodge grand caravan and when i turn the amp on ... A: Well, you have several possible problems. Let me start with the most obvious. ONE: The blowing of ... | |
| radio for a 1999 honda accord | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1999 honda accord i unplugged the radio to get a stuck CD in it and when i plugged it back ... A: Is it the anti-theft code? If so, it came with the car. You must show proof of ownership at the ... | |
| cd player | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: i have recently bought a 2003 toyota camry le and the cd player does not play at all, when I put cd ... A: Do you know how long it has been since it played a cd correctly? There are so many possible ... | |
| Car Audio--Speaker problem | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1997 VW Jetta, and I have a speaker problem, but ONLY when I try to play a CD. When I ... A: Yes, it needs repair attention. It may be an easier solution and less expensive to install a new ... | |
| 4.1 Speaker Setup | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently received a 4.1 setup. 4 small speaker and 1 subwoofer. None of the wires have ends to ... A: You need to acquire a surround sound receiver with at least 5 amplifiers. The speakers connect - ... | |
| humming in subs | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: help!!! I have a 97 s-10 single cab, w/4 lighting audio 10" subs on a kicker 300.4 on a pioneer ... A: You must find out where the hum is coming from. It is obviously at the speaker outputs of the amp, ... | |
| In phase IPA1204 Amp | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: In my car I have a 4 channel In phase IPA 1204 2400W Amp running a Pioneer TS-W307D2 1200W Subwoofer ... A: Amp sensitivity internal control can cause it to go into protection prematurely. I don't think it ... | |
| Bose 3. 2.1 System for HD TV | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a Bose 3.2.1 system for my Samsung HD TV and continue to have problems with the sound cutting ... A: I must have the following in order to determine what is going on: ONE: The make and model of your ... | |
| Sub problem | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm having problems with the stock system in my 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege. Kenwood KDC-MP919 head ... A: Yes. I don't like the NF cables nor Monster nor Noel Lee the president as they are not good cables. ... | |
| Pioneer TSW33C , Datasheet | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: i need the datasheet for this subwoofer (Thiele-Small parameters and others) for calculate & design ... A: I could not find the manual or spec sheet on this model. It may be buried in the ... | |
| radio | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: i have a 01 mustang with the boses system and i do not have any bass? what can i do? A: There are a number of potential causes for loss of bass. However, in most cases, let's say 80% of ... | |
| Toshiba Big Screen television | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have Toshiba Big Screen television; I believe it is a 52" Cinema Series, purchased in 1998. When ... A: There are many possibilities but the most likely problem is the main power supply. The condition ... | |
| Choosing Car Speakers | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm Buying a new pioneer head system for my car- how do i know what kind of wattage i should look ... A: In an ideal world the speaker power rating should match up with the power output rating of the ... | |
| 1997 Honda Wiring? | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey there. I recently bought a used 1997 Honda Civic Sedan, and noticed that the drivers side front ... A: If you go to a Honda dealer they can supply you with connectors for the door mounted speaker, etc. ... | |
| My sound system kills my '99 Chevy Prizm | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a D3 1000.1 Diamond Audio Amplifier, and 2 Alpine 10" Type-Rs in my 1999 Chevy Prizm. At ... A: The D3 1000.1 amp when loaded with 1 ohm can put out 1000 watts. With a 12v automotive system ... | |