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Amplifier Speaker Outputs

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At a low volume, the plus (+) and minus (-) speaker outputs circuits measure approximately 2-7V AC or 7-8V DC at the speaker connector when testing a normal working system. If a plus or minus for any speaker output is shorted to ground or voltage, the amplifier circuitry will turn OFF the front outputs or rear outputs for component protection.

Repeat speaker failure can be caused by a damaged amplifier. Test for a damaged quad bridge output in the amplifier if the wiring between the amplifier and speaker test negative for a short to voltage. Prolonged exposure to DC voltage can cause a speaker coil to short. An early indication of a shorted speaker coil is distortion/noise and eventual failure.