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    Question on ALTEC 802-8D terminal polarity

    Hello all,

    I have a pair of ALTEC 802D-8D drivers, black bodied. Looking at the driver from the rear, I see two terminals, one on the left is numbered "1" and the terminal on the right is numbered "2".

    What would be the typical ( stock - untouched ) "plus" and "minus" connections, represented by each terminal, "1 and 2 "?

    TIA,

    Jeff Medwin

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    Re: Question on ALTEC 802-8D terminal polarity

    According to this, '2' should be positive/red;

    http://www.greatplainsaudio.com/vint.../A7-500W-1.pdf

    Edit; here is the one I was looking for;

    http://www.lansingheritage.org/image...ign/page16.jpg
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    Re: Question on ALTEC 802-8D terminal polarity

    Correct.

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    Re: Question on ALTEC 802-8D terminal polarity

    Quote Originally Posted by GM View Post
    Correct.

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    Many thanks to both of you! That is what I "heard" swapping phase...good.

    Now to eliminate the terminal ( different material !! NO ?? ) and CAREFULLY solder directly to the tweeter voice coil wires.

    It was good for less distortion on the 515Bs by a wide margin audible. The 802D, terminals removed, will exhibit the same result, ie Sound Better !!

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    Re: Question on ALTEC 802-8D terminal polarity

    You're welcome!

    Yeah, coming from an industrial electrical background, terminals are the weak link of any electrical ckt. and why so much $$$ is spent annually short ckt. testing them to ensure they remain up to UL spec.

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