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LA-

788

2CH amplifier

2 X 75W

2 X 125W

2 X 500W

1 X 1000W 

2-4 OHMS

4-8 OHMS

20 A

11.38 X 2.48 X 12

(289 X 63 X 305)

6.6(3)

LA-

588

2CH amplifier

2 X 50W

2 X 75W

2 X 400W

1 X 800W

2-4 OHMS

4-8 OHMS

15 A

11.38 X 2.48 X 9.25

(289 X 63 X 235)

5.28(2.4)

specs

Features and Specifications

Congratulations

• Soft turn on/off circuit
• Variable gain control
• Remote turn on/off
• Hi/low level inputs
• Power on LED indicator
• LED protection indicator

• Fully adjustable electronic crossover network
• Remote control Bass boost ( 0 – +18dB @ 60Hz )
• 2 ohm stereo stable
• Bridgeable into 4 ohms
• MOSFET PWM power supplies

table of contents

USER MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS
LA-488/588/788/988/1488/1888/2088/2288
FEATURES & CONTROLS
LA-688/1088 FEATURES & CONTROLS
LA-2488D FEATURES & CONTROLS
ELECTRICAL WIRING, INSTALLATION & SETUP
2 CH STEREO INPUT CONNECTIONS
4 CH STEREO INPUT CONNECTIONS
BRIDGED INPUT CONNECTIONS
BASIC STEREO SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
MONO-BRIDGED SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
MONO BLOCK INPUT & SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING

1~2
3

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1 2
1 3
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Legacy amps are some of the most advanced car amplification products 
available. These quality audio products are designed and engineered to afford 
you years of uncompromised musical service. Legacy has utilized the latest 
electronic technologies in order to deliver a superb listening experience.

This innovative system has been designed utilizing a 12 V DC Negative Ground 
power supply. The LEGACY AMERICAN  Series  amps incorporate two to 
eight MOSFETS in the different models. 

This design produces enough available voltage to supply the main amplifier 
sections, and still have a huge amount of reserve voltage for peak “high 
demand” situations.

The Legacy line has been designed to ensure adequate headroom for even 
the most demanding peaks and dynamic ranges found on today’s CD’s and 
recordings. Used properly, these amplifiers will provide you with years of 
listening pleasure.

Specifications

OUTPUT POWER

RMS  @ 4 OHMS

RMS  @ 2 OHMS

MAX OUTPUT 

BRIDGE MODE

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

INPUT IMPEDANCE

LOW LEVEL INPUTS

HIGH LEVEL INPUTS

INPUT SENSITIVITY

LOW LEVEL INPUTS

HIGH LEVEL INPUTS

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE

MATCHING SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

STEREO MODE

BRIDGED MODE

MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAW

DIMENSIONS, W x H x L, inches

(mm)

NET WEIGHT, LBS (KG)

LA- 488/588/688/788/988/1088

1488/1888/2088/2288 also feature:

LA-

488

2CH amplifier

2 X 40W

2 X 60W

2 X 300W

1 X 600W

10Hz-30 kHz

10 k-Ohms

100 Ohms

250 mV

2.5V

14.4 VDC/NEG GD (10.5-16V)

2-4 OHMS

4-8 OHMS

15 A

11.38 X 2.48 X 8.25

(289 X 63 X 209)

4.84(2.2)

Legacy American Amplifier Features

1

LA-

688

4CH amplifier

4 X 35W

4 X 55W

4 X 250W

2 X 250W+500W

OR 

2 X 500W  

2-4 OHMS

4-8 OHMS

20 A

11.38 X 2.48 X 12

(289 X 63 X 305)

7.15(3.25)

LA-

988

2CH amplifier

2 X 100W

2 X 150W

2 X 600W

1 X 1200W  

2-4 OHMS

4-8 OHMS

30 A

11.38 X 2.48 X 13.5

(289 X 63 X 343)

7.59(3.45)

on your purchase of a new 

          

Legacy  American  Series  amplifier !

Summary of Contents for American LA-1088

Page 1: ...1204 IMPORTANT Pack carefully in original carton if possible We are not responsible for damage incurred in returning items for repair A letter stating your exact street address daytime phone number and the problem you are experiencing should be included You must also enclose a copy of the original receipt as proof of date of purchase FOR YOUR PROTECTION Completely and immediately mail the Product ...

Page 2: ...ative system has been designed utilizing a 12 V DC Negative Ground power supply The LEGACY AMERICAN Series amps incorporate two to eight MOSFETS in the different models This design produces enough available voltage to supply the main amplifier sections and still have a huge amount of reserve voltage for peak high demand situations The Legacy line has been designed to ensure adequate headroom for e...

Page 3: ...he shutdown occured because of an input overload or speaker short circuit be sure to correct these conditions before attempting to restart the amp To reset the amp turn the REMOTE power off and on again Power LED Indicator This LED is illuminated when the REMOTE ON system is turned on 1 1 This unit is provided with gold plated RCA input jacks Using RCA RCA type patch cords connect these inputs to ...

Page 4: ...N CONTROLLER which can be conveniently mounted on or under the dashboard of your car Allows you to change the phase of your subwoofer from 0 degree to 180 degrees to help compensate from timing difference between drivers 1 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 12 Protection LED Indicator The protection circuitry in the amp will disable it if it senses an input overload speaker short circuit or thermal overload c...

Page 5: ...lly in an accident Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire connections are unprotected or in a pinched condition or likely to be damaged by nearby objects Be sure to select a location inside your vehicle which has adequate ventilation Before making or breaking power connections in your system disconnect the vehicle battery Confirm that your head unit or other equipment is turned off while con...

Page 6: ...rom 2 CH Audio Source Low Level 4 CH Stereo Input from 4 CH Audio Source inputs Input Connections Bridged Input Connection L A 6 8 8 LA 1088 4CH AMPS 2CH AMPS L A 4 8 8 L A 5 8 8 L A 7 8 8 L A 9 8 8 LA 1488 LA 1888 LA 2088 LA 2288 4CH AMPS L A 6 8 8 LA 1088 ...

Page 7: ... floating ground connection High Level 4 CH Stereo Input from 4CH Audio Source common ground connection 2CH AMPS L A 4 8 8 L A 5 8 8 L A 7 8 8 L A 9 8 8 LA 1488 LA 1888 LA 2088 LA 2288 4CH AMPS L A 6 8 8 LA 1088 L A 6 8 8 LA 1088 4CH AMPS Speakers Speaker Connections inputs Input Connections ...

Page 8: ...tion 2 CH Mono Bridged Output MONO CHANNEL AMPS LA 2488D Bridged Mono Output 2 CH Stereo plus Mono Bridged Subwoofer Output Speaker Output Connection 2CH AMPS L A 4 8 8 L A 5 8 8 L A 7 8 8 L A 9 8 8 LA 1488 LA 1888 LA 2088 LA 2288 4CH AMPS L A 6 8 8 LA 1088 Speakers Speaker Connections ...

Page 9: ...el is correct Check for speaker shorts Check that there is good airflow around the amplifier In some applications an external cooling fan may be required Distorted sound Check that the Level control s is set to match the signal level of the head unit Check that all crossover frequencies are properly set Check for shorts on the speaker leads STOP YES NO 2 c hannel Amplifier Operating in Stereo 4 oh...

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