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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Blown Speakers | 1/15/2012 | Cleggsan |
| 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 ... | ||
| NO DISPLAY ON MY 2000 FORD EXPLORER HEAD UNITE | 1/15/2012 | Ernesto R |
| Q: I GOT THE RADIO APART AND THE POWER SULLY BOARD OFF IT LOOKS IF THE ONE BIG RESISTORS INSTATING IS ... A: this is a problem on 1998 to 2001 ford radios with the dual media tape and cd All the 1 watt ... | ||
| Car Stereo Error Code | 1/14/2012 | Cleggsan |
| 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 | Cleggsan |
| 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 ... | ||
| AUX input | 1/10/2012 | Ernesto R |
| Q: I have 2001y Jeep Grand Cherokee 2,7 CDI with the original car audio system. Unfortunately there is ... A: Yes there is a way, the plug in the back of the Jeep radio is for the factory cd changer there is ... | ||
| car stereo | 1/10/2012 | Cleggsan |
| 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 | 1/10/2012 | Jerry Mael |
| Q: my 2005 chevy impala says lock on my radio how can i get it off can enany one help me A: If this data is not in the owners manual, you will need to contact a local Chevrolet dealer service ... | ||
| Car Stereo Error Code | 1/9/2012 | Cleggsan |
| 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 | Cleggsan |
| Q: dose anyone know where i can get a powersupply pluge A: Try this company: ... | ||
| toyota camry iPod interface or fm transmitter | 1/8/2012 | Ernesto R |
| Q: I own a 2007 Toyota CAMRY And a corolla 2006 with the 6 dis radio what is the best fm Transmitter ... A: FM transmitter are not that good and they don't work with Toyota radios because the antenna is on ... | ||
| Clean A CD Player | 1/6/2012 | Cleggsan |
| 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 | Jerry Mael |
| Q: Greetings & Happy New Year 2012 ! Hoping I am asking this question as accurately as possible. I ... A: The general consensus on cleaning a CD is to use a soft dry cloth to wipe it. To hold the CD, ... | ||
| Clean A CD ! | 1/5/2012 | Cleggsan |
| 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, ... | ||
| disk cartridge will not eject | 12/31/2011 | Ernesto R |
| Q: I have a 2004 jeep grand cheerkoe and it has a 10 disk cd changer. The model number is Chrysler ... A: YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE CD CHANGER in the other side there is a small gap cut use a small screw ... | ||
| '03 Trailblazer EXT - have had vehicle starting issues periodically | 12/30/2011 | Ernesto R |
| Q: Two years or so ago, I installed a Pioneer stereo into my '03 Trailblazer EXT with the advice from a ... A: The harness interface is gone bad you want to unplug the battery and pull the radio out, plug the ... | ||
| Transmitters | 12/27/2011 | Cleggsan |
| 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 | Cleggsan |
| 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 ... | ||
| sub woofer wiring | 12/22/2011 | Jerry Mael |
| Q: I have rockford r500-1 mono amp. I also have two subs that are svc and rated at 2ohm. How do i wire ... A: Impossible, Hemmo. :-( With those woofers you will have either 1 (parallel) or 4 Ohms (series). A ... | ||
| Static problem | 12/21/2011 | Cleggsan |
| 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 | Cleggsan |
| 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 ... | ||
| 2000 ford explorer sport | 12/18/2011 | Ernesto R |
| Q: hey I just got a 2000 ford explorer with its stock deck and I was wondering what the cheapest way ... A: If you want good sound quality stay away from FM modulators or tranmitters they dont work if you ... | ||
| Car Audio problem | 12/17/2011 | Cleggsan |
| 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 ... | ||
| power amp | 12/16/2011 | Ernesto R |
| Q: Our car(2003 Kia Optima) is equipped with an Infinity sound system. Twice we had the power amp ... A: that is to much current that is a little under 6 amp every 24 hours, it will kill the battery on a ... | ||
| cd changer | 12/13/2011 | Cleggsan |
| 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 ... | ||
| Car Audio question | 12/12/2011 | Ernesto R |
| Q: Good Morning I purchased a used jeep with an aftermarket radio previously installed. Radio is an ... A: Number one problem in that vehicle is the ac condensation behind the radio, that ruins any radio ... | ||
| 2005 Pathfinder Bose Stereo | 12/9/2011 | Cleggsan |
| 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 | Cleggsan |
| 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 | Cleggsan |
| 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 ... | ||
| Panasonic Plasma Audio vs. Apple TV | 12/6/2011 | Wayne Tapia |
| Q: I own a Panasonic Plasma TV TH42PWD7. For cable, I have Cox Communications and they issue a ... A: Not being 100% familiar with AppleTV, is there some sort of setup menu in the device? Since there ... | ||
| Classical piano music on CD and on MP3? | 12/5/2011 | Wayne Tapia |
| Q: I would like to ask whether there is really a quality mismatch between a classical piano CD and mp3? ... A: As far as the "theory" is concerned, it's true. MP3, regardless of the sample rate, is a lossy ... | ||
| Classical piano music on CD and on MP3? | 12/5/2011 | Cleggsan |
| 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 ... | ||
| 2005 Expedition Limited Audio Question | 11/25/2011 | Ernesto R |
| Q: I recently purchased a used 2005 Ford Expedition Limited. It has a navigation system and a rear dvd ... A: I have a very similar suv lincoln with the same radio dvd and headphones press the video turn on ... | ||
| Receiver | 11/24/2011 | Wayne Tapia |
| Q: ..I have a Bose Acoutimass 10 series IV home theater system. It has never really performed well, in ... A: If you have a multimeter, you can just take an ohms reading directly off of the speaker's +/- ... | ||
| Receiver | 11/24/2011 | Wayne Tapia |
| Q: ..I have a Bose Acoutimass 10 series IV home theater system. It has never really performed well, in ... A: Depending on the speaker ratings (in ohms) you might not actually be getting the rated output . ... | ||
| No more audio from TV | 11/23/2011 | Wayne Tapia |
| Q: I have an LG TV. I bought a sound bar because it was so hard to hear the TV speakers, since they are ... A: This is definitely something you'll need to bring up with LG. If you're not getting any volume from ... | ||
| Speakers | 11/23/2011 | Wayne Tapia |
| Q: I have a inexpensive 24" TV. The sound is very tinny. I want to hook up some speakers that will ... A: Well, there are a few things to consider... First of all, does your TV have any other audio outputs ... | ||
| Upgrading Home Hi-Fi System | 11/23/2011 | Jerry Mael |
| Q: I own a mini-component JVC EX-A10 Hi-Fi which sounds good. I'm currently in the process of replacing ... A: David. The speakers are generally the weakest link in most systems. So I would get the speakers ... | ||
| stock 2003 toyota matrix xrs audio | 11/22/2011 | Ernesto R |
| Q: I have a stock 2003 toyota matrix xrs and the audio face head thing is peeling . i want to change it ... A: I don't give prices or recommend shop because i don't know where you are the only thin i can tell ... | ||
| Tube Amp | 11/20/2011 | Jerry Mael |
| Q: I have an Antique Sound Labs tube amp/valve amp (AQ1003DT It is something that I basically ... A: that is VERY low if the unit operates normally. From what I can see it was built in 2002. The ... | ||
| 2002 lexus es 300 | 11/16/2011 | Ernesto R |
| Q: Ernesto, I have a 2002 lexus es 300 with the mark levinson stereo and navigation and would like to ... A: CUT THE LOOM of the CD changer wiring plug at the radio or CD changer location there is a double ... | ||
Audio Systems
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Cleggsan
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Expertise
Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.
Experience
Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.
Organizations
Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society
Life Senior Member of Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers
Publications
Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum
Write occasionally for high-end audio publications
Education/Credentials
BSEE/MSCS/MBA
Past/Present Clients
Past Employee/advisor to several well known audio products manufacturers
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