Heathkit Altec Legato Speaker Connections HELP

[pantoramasan]

If anyone out there has any information on speaker connections to these magnificent beasts, I would appreciate the information. Strange XO's with 3 leads to the speaker terminals. One of them had the wires snipped. The other was complete and I followed the lead for the second speaker. But I am somewhat confused why there are three leads to the speaker terminal. The terminals are marked 1,2,C. So where do I connect the + & - ???

Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Athalwolf]

If anyone out there has any information on speaker connections to these magnificent beasts, I would appreciate the information. Strange XO's with 3 leads to the speaker terminals. One of them had the wires snipped. The other was complete and I followed the lead for the second speaker. But I am somewhat confused why there are three leads to the speaker terminal. The terminals are marked 1,2,C. So where do I connect the + & - ???

Thanks in advance for any info.

I’m not a technical guy so I will leave the answer to someone who is.

Any chance of a pic or two of those beauties?

 

[WntrMute2]

Post a pic of the connection/terminals.

 

[pantoramasan]

Sorry, should have added photos. Here they are, mismatched because they were usually sold as mono's. Also in the photos they are upright. Not the way they will sit.

 

[Punker X]

Would help with a picture of the crossover connections, where 1, 2 and C connect to. Also think you have those speakers sitting on their sides.

 

[pantoramasan]

Yes, I realize they are shown sitting on the side. That was just to move them easier. They are now Laying face down.
Here is a picture off of the internet. Same XO.

 

[62caddy]

This may be of help.

https://audiokarma.org/forums/index...-order-for-the-heithkit-legato-hh-1-c.821383/

 

[pantoramasan]

Thanks @62caddy!

 

[62caddy]

Thanks @62caddy!

Assuming you'll be using one of the McIntosh tube amplifiers in your signature, you'll want to make connections for a low DF amplifier. For the SS MA6200 use the high DF connections. Of course the most sensible approach would be to let your ears decide which connections to use.

 

[pantoramasan]

Yes, that is exactly what I will do. Just wasn't sure if I would damage any of the drivers with the wrong connections.
Thanks again.

 

[Fran604g]

Congratulations!

 

[pantoramasan]

Thank You!

 

[Steve Smiley]

Thank You!

Absolutely gorgeous, dream speakers! Congrats!

 

[pantoramasan]

Absolutely gorgeous, dream speakers! Congrats!

Thanks!

 

[Blueglow]

Did you ever find the answer to how to wire? If not, send me a message, I have original assembly instructions somewhere.

 

[pantoramasan]

PM incoming.