1: Altec crossovers (4.46)
Posted by drafter on 2000-09-12, 12:30:18 (208.26.130.238)
Anybody out there know where I can find a schematic of an Altec 8 ohm. 800 cycle crossover. I am using an Altec 515 8-G and an Altec 806 8-A driver/811 B horn in an Altec 828 cab. I know.... biamp is .......

2: Re: Wooden replicas of Altec horns--Anyone know about this? (4.46)
Posted by djn on 2004-02-01, 12:48:46 (68.41.195.0)
Dave, those are not altec or share any resemblance to altec. For wide distribution purposes the guy put altec in the title so more people would see the listing. .......

3: RE: Info seeking for Altec A5 (4.30)
Posted by Boli46 on 2017-08-26, 11:24:04 (90.235.47.151)
An Altec Lansing A5 has an Altec Lansing 288 compression driver, an Altec Lansing 805, 1005 or 1505 multicell horn and an Altec Lansing 515 woofer. Period. .......

4: Did Altec ever actually make this speaker? (4.28)
Posted by Steve Eddy on 2006-08-28, 09:47:27 (70.133.19.222)
A friend of mine sent me a URL to an eBay auction for a pair of "Altec Vintage Loudspeakers." I'm wondering if Altec actually made these or if they were made by some DIYer using Altec components. Than .......

5: Yes! Altec 9848 A and Altec Malibu Are Identical (4.27)
Posted by ka7niq on 2019-07-01, 17:00:02 (173.169.67.157)
For the sake of the thread, I posted a link to the Altec 9848 A Studio Monitors. It would appear that my Altec Malibu's are domesticated versions of the 9848 A .......

6: Re: Altec 3 and 4-way Monitors (4.25)
Posted by Mikey D on 2002-03-20, 10:21:42 (63.64.185.4)
Not the Sparkomatic..... When Sparkomatic bought the Altec name they only bought the right to build Consumer speakers under the Altec/Lansing name and could not associate themselves with the Real Alt .......

7: Re: Altec and Altec lansing, are they the same thing? How is the KLH six speakers of 1960's? (4.23)
Posted by Doug Eisemann on 2000-05-19, 12:43:48 (153.42.78.73)
To add to this discussion, (Correct me if I am mistaken) Altec is now part of ElectroVoice International, which means that though the Altec name is still alive in pro audio, much of what made Altec tr .......

8: who compared Altec 515(A) and Altec 515G? (4.18)
Posted by vbrient on 2009-02-13, 10:07:54 (77.206.4.165)
Wo compared Altec 515(A) and Altec 515G? I am currently using a pair a Altec 515G in my bass horns: http://vincent.brient.free.fr/main.htm I also tried the 515B, 416A, 2226H, PD18, Fertin15"... but th .......

9: Re: Altec and Altec lansing, are they the same thing? How is the KLH six speakers of 1960's? (4.18)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2000-05-18, 20:38:35 (209.240.200.162)
Rich---Yeah, Altec and Altec Lansing are the same. Back around 1940 when Jim Lansing went to work for Altec it's name became Altec Lansing and stayed so even after Jim Lansing left to start the compan .......

10: Re: Altec 511E (4.18)
Posted by Todd W. White on 2001-03-03, 10:45:43 (209.141.81.14)
If they're really Altec 511E's, they're designed to be used with the 288/291/290-series drivers. If you use the 288, you will not be dissappointed in the sound. However - if you are looking for pristi .......

11: Yes, They are Altec Malibu's - Any Good ? (4.13)
Posted by ka7niq on 2019-07-01, 15:57:53 (173.169.67.157)
I ran Altec Malibu on Google, and this is what they are, except my horn is black I think. .......

12: RE: Altec newbee: what models - How 'bout Seeburg? (4.13)
Posted by freddyi on 2009-12-03, 09:29:06 (173.80.163.220)
I'm not hip on Altec but remember from Marshall college, large Seeburg with 511 and two Altec woofers. The hornys here should know the Seeburg-Altec lineup and their driver compliments - perhaps they .......

13: Re: 2" Altec drivers for 500hz and up... (4.11)
Posted by Don McR on 2002-10-19, 17:48:06 (24.66.94.140)
If you still want to print out old Altec catalogs, you can always go here: Regards Don McRitchie Webmaster Lansing Heritage Website http://www.audioheritage.org .......

14: RE: Yes! Altec 9848 A and Altec Malibu Are Identical (4.11)
Posted by ka7niq on 2019-07-01, 19:20:36 (173.169.67.157)
The altec 9844 has the 2 12 inch woofers side by side The Altec Malibu has the 2 - 12 inch woofers vertically aligned, like the altec 9848a monitor. .......

15: RE: Phasing an Altec Valencia HF Horn (4.09)
Posted by edorts on 2009-10-29, 13:19:31 (130.76.32.145)
I have Altec 416A, 806A and N800G components in cabinets built from Altec Valencia plans but 6" taller. Are these different components than Altec delivered in factory Valencias? .......

16: Re: the "new" Altec (4.05)
Posted by castironandtubes on 2006-10-21, 08:41:31 (64.131.214.224)
The new Altec is not the old Altec. The new company shares nobody from the one that went bankrupt in the 90's, they bought the trademarks and then began manufacturing replicas in China. Offerings from .......

17: here's the Altec User's board (4.04)
Posted by Oface on 2010-02-03, 13:58:03 (98.21.219.10)
People here with plethora of experience on all things Altec....... -chris .......

18: RE: Altec 604s in NJ/NYC? (4.03)
Posted by gortnipper on 2009-06-04, 19:00:11 (222.154.184.206)
You may want to try over on the Altec User's forum - I think there are some folks there in Jersey. As an aside, you will have fun if you do. I really like my GPAs. David .......

19: RE: Playing with Altec 811 (4.03)
Posted by BillWojo on 2017-09-18, 05:58:55 (73.215.192.8)
Can we get some pictures of your mono setup? Sounds like your having a lot of fun with that. There is more than one Altec fan from your area, mah (Marshall) has a nice Altec system and post a lot on t .......

20: How good (or bad) is Altec 906-8A? (4.02)
Posted by iodemus on 2012-04-11, 23:18:22 (90.149.115.79)
Altec 906-8A's are fitted to Altec Mantaray 594 horns. The sound is a little harsh, but I don't know if they are guilty. Anybody with knowledge of the quality of these drivers and how they compare to .......

21: Re: Altec Cabinet horn fitment question (4.01)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2007-03-12, 09:43:00 (74.140.141.202)
It's probably OK, Altec made several cabinets with the horn set back a little and open areas at each end of the horn that acted as the bass-reflex vents. Did you look at the plans at this link? ::: TO .......

22: RE: Who likes Altec Valencias? (4.01)
Posted by triodesteve on 2023-05-14, 13:25:27 (97.113.144.202)
A bigger Altec? I'm not sure where one goes after Altec. Maybe JBL? You could keep the Valencia and make it better I guess. .......

23: RE: find a pair of those Altec Valencias that you remember and dont look back.nt (4.01)
Posted by Hornlover on 2007-09-05, 13:37:19 (128.115.27.10)
Altec Valencias here .......

24: Re: Altec 3000B and 402B (4.00)
Posted by Audiorecycled on 2000-05-16, 05:10:20 (206.8.118.2)
i have a pair of altec aldera which has an altec 3000 horn tweeter and a 10" woofer. thien. .......

25: RE: Altec this, Altec that (3.98)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2008-07-14, 06:32:42 (74.140.141.202)
"I am not speaker designer and just do not have the time to learn at the moment, so what's a bloke to do?" I suggest you get Altec Model 19s and be done with it. .......

26: RE: Altec 288c (3.93)
Posted by Hornlover on 2012-12-11, 07:42:21 (128.115.27.10)
Try here: .......

27: Hard choice ALTEC 290 or ALTEC 288 (3.93)
Posted by ustas on 2003-10-26, 17:19:53 (192.114.47.54)
Hi, ALL. I have exelent pair of Altec 290E in Altec 311-90 horns. Sound is good, but somebody want to sell me Altec 288. I never heared that drivers, what difference between 290 and 288. I mean SOUND .......

28: RE: Electromagnetic woofer for Altec A5 (3.92)
Posted by Joe Roberts on 2017-09-21, 08:14:32 (98.218.92.140)
An Altec 287 in name only. Who knows, it might be decent at 10% the cost of originals. Might be even better with a real Altec diaphragm. .......

29: Altec 815... (3.91)
Posted by Don Bunce on 2006-04-15, 22:24:44 (71.115.49.133)
Perhaps an Altec 815 cabinet might work for you.Could be made as two separate cabs to make moving them easier. .......

30: Re: Altec and Altec lansing, are they the same thing? (3.89)
Posted by richard on 2000-05-19, 13:18:56 (192.193.210.40)
So when I look for an altec, is the Altec-lansing brand also high efficient, good sound and considered vintage? I am new to the vintage stuff, I do not want to buy a "golden watch" instead of "gold wa .......

31: Re: kenny youre right (3.87)
Posted by Kenny Brant on 2003-06-25, 13:41:54 (64.71.96.184)
Excuse me, but I have used and heard Altec's and Klipsch's of all types, and they both are very good sounding. But with the Altec's, you also need to use the right amp, as this is important. If you wo .......

32: Altec 920-8Bs? (3.86)
Posted by Jim Hodgson on 2011-11-14, 08:18:16 (38.108.242.82)
Has anyone here ever built with these? I'm not too familiar with Altec 12" duplexes (which obviously get overshadowed by their big brothers). But, despite what looks like a poor freq. resp. curve on p .......

33: Re: Design Help Sought for Altec Components (3.86)
Posted by Art J. on 2004-12-26, 10:36:48 (24.151.92.85)
Altec used so many cabinet designs, its incredible. The guys over at the Altec Board really know their stuff with first hand experience. They would know the optimum for the 416a. Check them out ::: TO .......

34: RE: Electromagnetic woofer for Altec A5 (3.85)
Posted by SuperB on 2017-09-21, 07:10:12 (112.120.26.26)
Actually this is the Altec 287 I want to give a try. As the woofer section, I guess the Fertin's EMS B15EX still a very good for Altec 828 bass bin. .......

35: RE: Electromagnetic woofer for Altec A5 (3.85)
Posted by edgilfus on 2017-09-08, 19:02:30 (74.194.236.193)
If you in Europe this ight be an option, as Altec stuff is hard to there. In North America I would opt for Altec or GA drivers. .......

36: Re: Anybody using Altec 605B ??? (3.85)
Posted by Altec605 on 2004-04-10, 14:45:58 (172.157.124.203)
Hey Ian, as You may have gathered by My moniker, I utilize a pair of 605A Altec Duplexes. Without taking-up too much of the forum's room, I have seen Altec's Old spec-sheets on both the A and B varien .......

37: RE: Altec 515-E cone numbers (3.85)
Posted by BillWojo on 2017-08-28, 18:42:30 (73.215.192.8)
The best place to get Altec info is at the Altec Users Board. BillWojo .......

38: Re: Altec 886A (3.85)
Posted by markmac on 2001-09-15, 07:58:22 (63.57.215.146)
I don't know much about Altec products. But Todd R. White does. Try to find his e-mail through a search. He operates a website known as the "Unofficial Altec Lansing Homepage". He has probably forgott .......

39: RE: Altec Model 19 or Tannoy Arden's? (3.84)
Posted by mnawaz3@aol.com on 2017-12-08, 15:48:00 (72.79.79.78)
actually, the better comparison might be altec bolero with tannoy arden. bolero is physically smaller (10" woofer ) but actually sounds a bit bigger than arden. assuming both were in perfect conditi .......

40: Re: I want to join you--help me start (3.83)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2002-05-20, 17:22:04 (12.251.30.190)
Matthew---I like the Adire He 10 and the Pi that uses a 15 and horn is better yet. Better yet would be used Altec Valencias or Altec Model 19s or build a DIY Altec with the components used in those sp .......

41: RE: Help with Vintage Altec crossover ID (3.83)
Posted by sootshe on 2012-06-03, 15:26:32 (124.186.99.145)
Probably more info available on the Altec userboard. http://www.hostboard.com/forums/f700/altec-users-board.html I've never seen any like these before...sorry .......

42: ALtec 806A (3.83)
Posted by alexi on 2003-03-24, 09:29:19 (67.17.201.100)
Does anyone know what a pair of Altec 806a Horns cost? Also, is anyone familiar with Altec 879A Sanatana speakers and possible price? Thanks. .......

43: Re: Altec, Stonehenge series ....... (3.82)
Posted by Tightwad on 2004-03-16, 17:48:09 (149.142.163.200)
I managed to find this page on the Lansing Heritage website. You might want to poke around on your own. .......

44: Altec 605 impedence values (3.82)
Posted by chaslieb on 2001-05-21, 15:43:43 (63.250.21.131)
Picked up some altec duplexes and was told they are 605. Gray painted alnico magnet with the altec name in raised print on back. What is the impedence of these speakers, woofer and horn. If I use the .......

45: Torn between Altec vintage compression driver vs (3.79)
Posted by Jon L on 2024-11-21, 17:58:18 (76.87.201.57)
modern ones. I happen to already have a pair of Radian 475PB compression drivers, so I'll try them on the altec 511b once I can find some shorter bolts that will fit. I know that many people with Alt .......

46: No-No-No-No! - DON'T Use Radian Diaphragms in an Altec 902!!!!!! (3.79)
Posted by Todd W. White on 2001-01-29, 16:38:42 (209.141.81.14)
Freddy, Whatever you do, DON'T use Radian diaphragms to rebuild your ALTEC drivers! Their parts are WAY - WAY - WAY too inferior to justify their use! Though many people will give you their reasons fo .......

47: Altec 288C vs. Altec 292-8A (3.79)
Posted by EduardG on 2015-12-27, 18:25:14 (104.175.177.184)
Folks, I'm well familiar with Altec 288C and I love the sound it produces in my 370Hz horn. Recently, I was offered a pair of Altec 292-8A in good condition with original diaphragms for $400. Anybody .......

48: Expensive Altec 604Cs!!! (3.78)
Posted by Gariver on 2000-04-20, 10:53:16 (206.99.218.242)
Hello Altec aficionados! I've been following an auction over at eBay! Antique Classic and Modern Electronics of Dayton, Ohio has a pair of mint Altec 604Cs at auction over there. So I e-mailed them wi .......

49: Altec and Altec lansing, are they the same thing? How is the KLH six speakers of 1960's? (3.78)
Posted by rich on 2000-05-18, 20:04:03 (166.44.172.7)
I am new to the vintage speakers. would like to know if the Altec Lansing speakers are the same as the altec mentioned here. Plus how is the KLH model six speakers, in terms of sound quality and effic .......

50: Re: Altec 602A (3.77)
Posted by GM on 2001-01-17, 21:09:42 (198.211.214.17)
Ex-Altec employees have bought tooling, etc., to repair, replace OEM components/drivers. Probably pricey, but for those of us who prefer the Altec 'sound'...... :^)) GM Great Plains .......

51: RE: Altec question (3.76)
Posted by rogerh113 on 2019-07-18, 06:55:15 (198.144.203.126)
Altec User's Board is an excellent resource. http://www.hostboard.com/forums/f700/altec-users-board.html .......

52: Re: Altec Compression horn drivers. (3.76)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2002-12-27, 21:54:21 (12.211.170.142)
Dave---You wanna drive a basshorn with an Altec compression driver? I've never heard of such a thing, might be doable though. Altec made a 3" diaphragm, 1.4" throat driver with a phenolic diaphragm, 2 .......

53: RE: hi-efficiency/SET owners in Toronto Area? (3.76)
Posted by cids on 2012-04-01, 10:22:00 (173.33.186.185)
There are many hi-efficiency/SET or hi-efficiency/PP owners in the Toronto Area. I knew there is at least one pair of Tannoy Autograph, JBL Hartfield, plenty of Altec horn speakers system using Altec .......

54: RE: So no-one likes Altec amps (3.76)
Posted by Uncle Mike on 2009-12-22, 06:17:09 (207.224.236.4)
Altec amps are not all that common as they were mostly sold to theaters and such as part of a system. I don't think they sold electronics on the consumer side. Since Altec speakers, especially horn lo .......

55: Altec fan moving into smaller house (3.76)
Posted by dBurino on 2004-11-08, 16:32:35 (65.121.149.93)
Friends, I'm downsizing from a house to a condo in a few weeks and I'm certain I'll need to downsize my Altec enjoyment too. Right now I'm listening to a pair of Altec VOTT that sound so great. It's j .......

56: RE: corner loaded a5? (3.75)
Posted by rogerh113 on 2019-09-10, 07:45:07 (198.144.203.70)
Give the Altec Forum a try - great guys with lots of info on Altec... http://www.hostboard.com/forums/f700/altec-users-board.html .......

57: Re: Altec cabinet plan details (3.74)
Posted by John on 2000-07-01, 10:12:14 (63.23.0.85)
I don"t know if this will help, but there is a page of downloadable plans in pdf format for the altec 606 at www.soundpractices.com. Click on the altec info on the home page. .......

58: Altec 604 (3.74)
Posted by Homme De Terre on 2004-11-28, 03:16:25 (217.94.221.250)
Those are coaxial speakers and are being manufactured agaain by Iconic Manufacturing and by Altec Pro too. Sensitivity is around 98dB/W/m and they come with a decent crossover that includes an MF/HF e .......

59: Re: Altec Horn reflex (recent)? (3.73)
Posted by Charles Chance on 2002-09-03, 17:33:53 (216.111.20.5)
You may be talking about the 816V1/816V1X. See the 1993 Pro catalog at the following link. .......

60: ALTEC VALENCIA'S (3.73)
Posted by DR. DANO on 2002-04-05, 13:01:14 (65.43.22.183)
Im restoring a pair of altec v's...speakers and horns are like new........but I have to replace the grill cloth and Im missing the altec logo's..Is there any place one knows of where these could be f .......

61: Re: P.Audio Drivers (3.72)
Posted by freddyi on 2001-02-16, 19:39:17 (63.39.100.17)
Hi - only thing I've heard was that the 1" bolt-on driver sounded 'better in HF than Altec' from a guy on Ebay who had a pair bolted on Altec 511 - think he also said it couldn't go as low as the Alte .......

62: Re: Altec question (3.72)
Posted by Audiobarn on 2004-04-22, 18:46:45 (24.17.171.61)
The Lansing Heritage sight is quite good though it leans much more to the JBL side than ALTEC. To plug into the ALTEC obsessed guys go to: http://www.nleinternet.net/alteclansingunofficial/index.html .......

63: RE: Who likes Altec Valencias? (3.72)
Posted by lokie on 2023-05-14, 05:29:46 (71.146.61.219)
Altec 2-Way .......

64: ALTEC 820C SPEAKERS-What can you tell me bout these (3.72)
Posted by 711smilin on 2007-03-14, 14:14:53 (208.57.220.92)
I am getting a new house that has corners, finally, I know I have a pair of highly modded Khorns, waiting for me. I am still interested in Altec, et. What can you experts tell me about these? ALTEC 82 .......

65: Found some Altec Iconic boxes--what drivers might be inside? (3.72)
Posted by Bill F. on 2005-09-08, 08:48:20 (216.163.33.106)
Just saw some Altec Iconic boxes in a local warehouse. They look to be in good original condition in unscathed Altec gray paint. The grille cloth is too thick for me to see what drivers they contain, .......

66: Re: Klipschorns...? (3.71)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2007-02-04, 21:49:46 (74.140.141.202)
George---I'm using plain old Altec Model Nineteens. Best all-in-one-box turnkey speakers I've had and very satisfying to this old horny. Not quite as good as my old A5 setup augmented with tweeters an .......

67: altc 602-A (3.71)
Posted by karlsonkit on 2002-01-13, 22:31:18 (195.93.33.174)
Hi! I bought in a garage sale an Altec vented cornerhorn about 90cm high with Altec logo. The speaker is 15" Altec 602-A, with a small crossover. I found no info about this reference. Thanks for help. .......

68: RE: Playing with Altec 811 (3.70)
Posted by kyle on 2018-02-06, 12:25:34 (209.204.198.72)
It doesn't look like any Altec I've seen. It's certainly not an 811 or 511. Even if they were modified for the screw on driver, the mounting holes are too far toward the outside of the horns and there .......

69: Whoops!! posted Altec question at wrong forum. (3.70)
Posted by RC on 2004-06-25, 20:11:48 (152.163.252.99)
Had question about how many pairs of Altec nineteen systems were built by Altec. I guess no one really knows. I figure it'll be while before I can shop for a pair. It seems that when I have the extr .......

70: Re: Update on Altec Speakers (3.69)
Posted by Audiobarn on 2004-04-23, 21:47:57 (24.17.171.61)
You could go with some Altec 604's, which we also have available as the Iconic 704 www.iconicspkrs.com If you want the drivers you have fixed (assuming they are Altec) send to Bill at Great Plains Aud .......

71: ALTEC LANSING NINETEEN (19) (3.69)
Posted by audiophilewannabe on 2018-10-03, 17:57:56 (99.247.57.45)
So a buddy of mine purchase a pair of Altec Lansing 19 brand new back in the 80s. Now he is asking me if I'm interested on them. I am interested on them but I already have a pair of Edgarhorns Titan 2 .......

72: Who did the R&D for the Altec 511 horn? (3.69)
Posted by freddyi on 2000-12-16, 15:25:08 (63.21.19.197)
Dear group - After all these years, the Altec 511 still seems to be quite a good horn - who specifically designed it and other horns at Altec in that era? Freddy .......

73: Altec 288C with Azura horns (3.68)
Posted by amandarae on 2011-09-14, 20:40:07 (173.51.167.113)
Hello folks, Quite a newbie here (on horns) and would like to inquire what people are using for crossover with Altec 288C (16 ohms)and Azura 425H horns or other conical horns. At present, I am using 1 .......

74: Re: JBL 4560 or A7 cabinet? (3.68)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2003-12-22, 13:05:42 (24.14.139.5)
David---I've used both and they are comparable, don't expect much difference. If I was going to use Altec 515s or 416s I'd use the Altec cabinet and if I was using the suitable JBL drivers I'd use the .......

75: Re: 511B driver substitutes (3.68)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2001-06-03, 10:36:58 (209.240.221.116)
Todd--I love Altec gear too but I wouldn't go so far as to say that only Altec drivers sound good on Altec horns, the JBL 2420 and LE-175 both sound great on 511s. .......

76: RE: SET friendly but not so big good for jazz and small ensemble recs please! (3.67)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-23, 07:01:43 (206.197.111.27)
Altec? This Altec? They look like toys. What am I missing? .......

77: Question about damping material Altec 614 (3.67)
Posted by Alpha Al on 2008-01-26, 16:07:38 (65.6.252.185)
Greetings: I have just completed building a pair of enclosures copied from the Altec 614 design. The speakers are Altec 414 12". Can anyone tell me how much damping material the original Altec's used? .......

78: Re: Klipsch Cornwall v. Altec Valencia (3.67)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2003-08-12, 17:37:24 (12.249.207.80)
Both sound very good and share some common virtues; low distortion, excellent dynamics and clarity. I think the Cormwall sounds a little "zippy" compared to the Altec but others hearing that same diff .......

79: RE: Horn Drivers & Phragms - Alternatives to Altec? (3.67)
Posted by lokie on 2021-06-18, 03:37:56 (71.146.61.219)
I switched from Altec 802 variant to a Radian 475PB and am very happy. Working on another build and selling a pair of Altec 291B's to buy 2" Radian drivers. BTW... I found a nice bump in SQ with dum .......

80: Funny, I went the opposit direction (3.67)
Posted by Paully on 2010-04-14, 17:00:26 (70.105.130.56)
Have a pair of Klipsch Chorus II and have migrated to Altec. Sometimes I wonder if the desire for something new and different doesn't make one feel that it is better, hard to say. Anyway, I will be pu .......

81: Altec Recone Quality and Verification (3.66)
Posted by Bob P. on 2002-09-03, 13:29:20 (205.238.206.19)
I am looking for a pair of Altec 515s (B,C, or 16G) and am running into examples with rather new looking cones. Is there some way of identifying original cones, Altec recones, and aftermarket recones. .......

82: RE: Orignal Altec x-over schematics (3.66)
Posted by kyle on 2021-06-22, 09:37:51 (99.243.152.200)
The Altec N501 crossover schematic is available at Lansing Heritage or the Altec Hostboard. Your crossover will depend on whether you're using 8 ohm or 16 ohm 515s. .......

83: Altec (3.65)
Posted by sergio p on 2008-02-02, 01:32:32 (213.156.52.121)
I am looking for a pair of Altec 414 woofers, 802d drivers and 511b horns: Is there any shop in US, Canada or in European countries where I can purchase Altec stuff in perfect conditions? Thanks Sergi .......

84: Orignal Altec x-over schematics (3.65)
Posted by Maril555 on 2021-06-21, 10:08:26 (173.161.252.168)
I'm looking for the schematics for the original Altec crossover for the following design: Altec 817 cabinet with dual 515 woofers and 288 tweeter in 1505 horn. X-over point is 500 Hz .......

85: EV 15" spider can be use for Altec 416 8a? (3.65)
Posted by lovetube on 2007-11-15, 19:53:15 (220.239.96.208)
I need to replace my Altec 416-8a spider and the man doing the job don't have the altec spider but he do have some NOS EV 15 inches spiders. do you think it can work in the 416 altec without any chang .......

86: Re: Taming the Altec 511 - try this page (3.63)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2001-01-14, 09:44:05 (209.244.87.138)
Hi Freddy, Have you tried this link? Go to the Altec Page. Choose "More information on Altec-Lansing and links to Altec related web pages can be found here" Go down the page to "Third part Sources" an .......

87: Re: Altec 416 (3.63)
Posted by Gary C on 2000-04-23, 23:01:03 (205.188.192.173)
Please check Triode Electronics's Altec page and read the artical about "small" VOT by Jim Dickinson and you will get a lot of info about 416 and other fine drivers from Altec. Gary .......

88: Re: Altec VOT A-7 500 variations (3.63)
Posted by prof.2 on 2000-06-14, 15:19:44 (152.163.197.196)
Ive noticed that you have some questions about Altec...check out the Altec section of Soundpractices..it has a great section on VOT as well as cabinet specs mods to improve,weaknesses etc. ::: TOPIC:: .......

89: Re: ALTEC 416A - 416Z ... difference ? (3.63)
Posted by Bill Lee on 2003-08-11, 19:44:16 (61.66.57.68)
416A is the ALTEC OEM product for other company. 416Z don't have the green cover is for owan's ALTEC canbinet. Both structure is same. .......

90: Altec 816 (3.63)
Posted by Don Bunce on 2006-04-11, 17:42:56 (71.115.49.133)
Sounds like this might do what you want. .......

91: RE: SET friendy Monitors (need suggestions) (3.63)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2009-02-27, 10:45:26 (74.140.141.202)
Altec 604s or 605s, GPA 604s come to mind. Altec 19s, A7s or 9844s. Many other Altec and JBL monitors as well. .......

92: Altec Fans! Link for old pics (3.63)
Posted by Rex Mills on 2002-11-04, 16:40:56 (172.150.109.114)
Found this site cruising the web. Great old photos of Altec plant and other interesting stuff. .......

93: Re: Help Identifiying Altec corner speaker please (3.63)
Posted by Kevin Jaggars on 2004-11-03, 13:45:30 (204.73.55.90)
Hi Dave. I think you have an Altec 606 cabinet. It probably contains an Altec coaxial of some kind. Here are two URLs for plans: http://www.lansingheritage.org/images/altec/plans/1960's-lf-design/page .......

94: ALTEC Vott 300Hz horn (3.63)
Posted by coresta on 2006-08-16, 07:46:59 (84.5.237.7)
Hi Altec lovers ! I just used yesterday in outdoor a DIY vott with 418 and 290/803B horn , wwwwwoooaaaaa !!!!!!!!! Astonishing even in mono ! Thank you Altec LAnsing !!! .......

95: RE: Altec 414Z efficiency (3.62)
Posted by oldgears on 2009-03-03, 19:04:55 (205.174.8.4)
Thank you Jim and AstroSonic for the information. I am now very confident to purchase this setup using these Altec 414z speakers. Thanks again gentlemen. I will soon be in heaven driving this altec se .......

96: Re: altec 4156-8a (3.62)
Posted by Todd W. White on 2003-03-24, 17:12:42 (65.56.169.135)
How can you tell? They haven't sold any of the Chinese knock-off's yet. The one's the pre-1998 Altec Lansing made were fine speakers. Price/ No one seems to know... - Todd See the messages on the Alte .......

97: Re: 79 la scalas for $1K? (3.61)
Posted by Russellc on 2003-05-01, 06:57:02 (12.134.7.91)
If you already have jbl bass and altec high end, consider this: I have no major axe to grind about klipsch, almost bought lascalas at one time, BUT, nothing made by klipcsh will ever approach your alt .......

98: Re: ALtec 806A (3.61)
Posted by spkrman57 on 2003-03-24, 13:29:51 (65.24.235.128)
Alexi, The Santana's have a 15" Biflex woofer(failed Altec project-but liked by some), and a phenolic tweeter, Are you referring to Valencia's with 416 Altec woofer/806/811 horn/driver combo??? Ron .......

99: Your listening to Altec (3.60)
Posted by Steyr on 2010-04-07, 17:34:43 (96.230.225.242)
Well the important midrange. With his budget a Altec loudspeaker with Fostex t500amks tweeter would be possible. Tell me now how K horns with mods are the best bet for 4k? Do not see lots of interest .......

100: search opinions about altec 3124 (3.60)
Posted by olivier on 2001-11-04, 07:42:25 (213.44.19.31)
I've a pair of altec 3124, does anybody knows those drivers and where there are good (up 300hz?, up 1000hz?). Altec send these drivers in a box number 8124, anybody knows the caractéristic of it and t .......

101: Re: Altec 3 and 4-way Monitors (3.60)
Posted by Don McR on 2002-03-20, 08:08:51 (205.200.189.2)
Hi David I'm pretty sure I know what they were. They were Altec branded speakers produced by Sparkomatic after they purchased the former Altec Lansing consumer division in the mid 80's. Since that fir .......

102: Re: Altec Duplex Cone Treatment (3.60)
Posted by klausesser on 2006-06-05, 12:54:19 (62.143.46.56)
If you mean an Altec-Duplex: PLEASE dont´t do it! It`s pure voodoo-bullshit! Only idiots would "treat" an Altec-Duplex cone with this ridicuolos stuff. Sorry. best, Klaus .......

103: RE: Altec info (3.59)
Posted by edgilfus on 2021-05-20, 10:42:22 (50.249.66.6)
Lots of Altec love over at Hifi Haven. https://hifihaven.org/index.php I have Vott 825 cabs with mulicel horns A lot of examples there of smaller ( a relative term with Altec ) cabinets and horn combo .......

104: Re: Ping Magnetar re: G2si + Altec 406-8Y (3.58)
Posted by used-hifi on 2004-09-28, 18:42:12 (24.15.185.219)
The Eff of the old altec 406-8y is 94db@ 4 feet distance with 1 watt input pinknoise altec did there measuring alittle different... goodluck Lawrence .......

105: Re: Altec 299-16a versus 288-8K (3.58)
Posted by solidcore on 2003-10-13, 09:57:58 (80.161.46.143)
Hi Todd Thanks again Could be interesting to see how Altec designed their cross overs. I use a simple 12db/oct filter for the 299+MR64 now. Does the Altec VIH qualify for hifi ? Rgds Jan .......

106: Re: Heresy magic (3.58)
Posted by djk on 2005-09-23, 00:59:31 (208.252.113.125)
I was using the Altec 290 (Giant Voice) driver on that MCM horn, what a sound! I traded a pair of JBL 2440 for eight of the Altec, we both thought we got a good deal. I bought another pair of the Alte .......

107: Alternatives to Altec? (3.58)
Posted by je2a3 on 2021-06-23, 11:49:16 (71.162.161.215)
FWIW, I've done a bit of comparison between 1" Altec, Emilar and Renkus Heinz compression drivers and diaphragms. Personally, I love the old 20275 Altec aluminum diaphragm with aluminized voice coil .......

108: RE: Horn Drivers & Phragms - Alternatives to Altec? (3.58)
Posted by EL Cheapo on 2021-06-18, 23:40:23 (68.107.127.142)
i feel like i should just stick with the 802's i have. they are just big and make the horns protrude a bit. i could live with it. would like a little better FR though. Emilar was what inspired my ori .......

109: but Altec never.... (3.58)
Posted by Joao on 2003-11-09, 22:48:50 (217.185.21.149)
Terry if I remember in the right, Altec never made a backloaded horn? Has anyone just built a backloaded horn with an Altec 416? Joao .......

110: RE: Altec 414 (3.57)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2008-08-25, 09:20:01 (74.140.141.202)
I'd make each cabinet a half of a 9844, a monitor that Altec made using twin 414s. Just use half the volume and venting. I'd cross at 800-1200 hz to an Altec or GPA 902 on one of several good horns--- .......

111: Re: What drivers do you listen to that are made in California? (3.57)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2005-09-25, 17:37:35 (24.12.65.189)
Well I have a set of Altec 605As, co-axials, and a pair of Heathkit AS-21s which are Altec 4844s (dual 414s and a 806-811) in furniture cabinets and I have a pair of Altec 890C Boleros (406 woofer and .......

112: Altec - But still horns of course (3.57)
Posted by Paully on 2011-09-07, 05:54:14 (184.15.242.63)
Well, just a thought, the harshness in Klipsch caused me to move to Altec. I may move on again but perhaps you would find Altec to be a lot smoother than Klipsch. You probably have already thought of .......

113: Dayton (gasp) drivers in Altec cabinet (3.57)
Posted by Doug Eisemann on 2000-05-23, 20:55:45 (153.42.78.73)
I was just comparing T/S parameters of various 15" drivers to those of actual Altec 416-8A/B/C 's and I realized that the Dayton 15 from their professional series comes the closest of many to the actu .......

114: so, what do they do, just re-badge altec drivers of yore? (3.57)
Posted by Ed Sawyer on 2005-05-02, 21:26:36 (24.34.46.96)
That's all it looks like. the site sucks so bad I can't get any real info from there. Looks like altec drivers, with different numbering scheme (but not that unique). ala ALtec 515-8G, 604, et al. ??? .......

115: Check these out (3.56)
Posted by djn on 2005-06-01, 19:55:00 (68.40.156.50)
Here is a link to a guy that is selling Altec 19s. I like them best out of all the altec stuff. .......

116: Re: lowther as midrange only in Altec 604s (3.56)
Posted by GM on 2005-06-24, 08:19:12 (4.137.208.3)
Greets! Why Altec, of course! Before there was the Unity, there was the ~ultimate duplex: GM .......

117: Help!!! - Best enclosure for Altec 601C??? (3.56)
Posted by mrobison on 2001-04-15, 19:27:16 (12.46.80.124)
Hello to all you Altec fans! Does anyone out there know of, or have, detailed plans for the best enclosure for Altec 601C duplex speakers? I recently acquired a pair and I want to build the optimum en .......

118: RE: Altec Valencias, etc...which is most desirable home model (3.56)
Posted by Steve Mac on 2008-10-30, 08:01:50 (98.27.84.56)
The biggest and most impressive home offering was the Altec Magnificient. It will make a model 19 cower. :) Seriously though...the best altec model will be the one best matched to the environment it's .......

119: Re: Altec 604E enclosures (3.56)
Posted by Rick H on 2002-01-02, 08:58:33 (24.26.191.51)
Hey Will, If you haven't already, check out the Altec page on the soundpractices.com website. Scroll down to the bottom. They don't have the actual plans for the cabenits you are asking about, but if .......

120: Re: If it is really a 515 (3.56)
Posted by eso on 2006-11-23, 10:05:02 (66.214.20.129)
All of the Vintage Altec drivers I've seen are are of US origin. Does the driver say Altec on it? Model and serial number matching is also suspect. I would inquire at the unofficial Altec Board, as th .......

121: RE: who compared Altec 515(A) and Altec 515G? (3.56)
Posted by Steve Mac on 2009-02-13, 23:19:31 (98.27.84.56)
http://www.wmeckle.com/INTRO/LARGE/Altec.htm This link provides a comparison that may prove useful. I use the 515Gs in mid bass horns and I'm completely satisfied. YMMV... good luck! .......

122: Re: Bad sound from an Altec Carmel set up????? (3.56)
Posted by Greg B on 2004-10-25, 19:42:15 (4.243.173.110)
It's the crossover, and everything else. Sound's a little - a lot - too ad hoc. I've heard Altec Carmels run with a 2A3 SET and they sounded wonderful. IMO, run them parallel off the 8 ohm tap with co .......

123: Re: Can this Japanese takeoff of altec/jbl/urei coax be repaired? (3.56)
Posted by Steve Schell on 2004-08-19, 08:31:19 (209.178.189.125)
Hi Christopher, That looks so much like an Altec cone, I wonder if they built the driver with an Altec cone kit originally? Unless you can find a Maxonic expert over there to tell you, you will have t .......

124: Altec Iconic speaker questions (3.55)
Posted by Doug Eisemann on 2000-05-19, 13:48:57 (153.42.78.73)
Hello, I suppose any Altec fan that surfs ebay regularly has noticed the auction for the pair of ALtec Iconic speakers. Way too expensive for me, but I was wondering if anyone has experience with them .......

125: Altec 605B in 620 cabinets (3.55)
Posted by vyju@airtelbroadand.in on 2010-07-29, 06:17:38 (122.164.153.130)
Hi, Will an Altec 605B work well in the Altec 620 cabinet? Was thinking of something like Billforts corner cabinets,but am not sure of the port dimensions. Regards Rajiv .......

126: Re: need info on altec model 19 1976-home series (3.55)
Posted by TinEars on 2001-03-08, 19:03:02 (63.170.28.215)
OOPS! Should have been: http://www.audioheritage.org/images/altec/catalogs/1976_home/page09.jpg (Altec Lansing 1976 Home Loudspeakers catalog page) .......

127: RE: Altec Lansing Model 19 (3.54)
Posted by Cut-Throat on 2019-12-11, 16:54:03 (107.2.79.94)
I certainly don't agree... They are 'OK', but I've heard plenty of other Horn speakers that I much prefer. A friend of mine owned the 19s for awhile, but got rid of them in favor of some Oris 200 Horn .......

128: RE: Corner loading full range speakers?????? (3.53)
Posted by djgaloot on 2009-09-25, 17:41:17 (71.193.154.203)
I am curious if Altec 414z are candidates for open baffle. I have a pair in each large Altec Malibu enclosure along with a 806A/811 horns. I have some spare 414z's and also Altec 406's needing a proje .......

129: RE: Cornwall II Upgrade (3.53)
Posted by Paully on 2012-09-11, 09:56:32 (64.139.90.250)
It was help. The change from my Klipsch to Altec wasn't as cut and dried for me as it is for some, I thought the Chorus II sounded really good. But in the end I went with the Altec and have been enjoy .......

130: Re: Altec 515-8LF vs 416-8b (3.53)
Posted by Charles Chance on 2002-12-12, 04:58:54 (152.86.133.139)
If you post this question on the Altec Users' Board, I'm sure you'll get an answer from some of the Altec guru's. Best I can remember, the 515 doesn't work as well in a bass reflex as a 416, but they .......

131: Re: Altec Model Nineteen, anyone knows? (3.53)
Posted by BrianG on 2000-04-17, 15:23:40 (216.176.7.213)
My speaker of fantasy from the mid 70's is the altec 19. A large "lowboy" design witha 15 inch woofer and a horn. Good quality, high efficency,vintage altec's. I envy you as I have been wanting to her .......

132: Altec horns: Mantaray vs multicell and sectoral horns (3.53)
Posted by Solidcore on 2003-05-19, 11:07:22 (80.164.72.223)
Hi Can´t find much info on the Altec Mataray. Any of the Altec guys here having any opinions regarding these horns. The Mantaray´s dos not get much attention compared to the multicells...... How do th .......

133: Re: Altec 416-8 > Backloaded Horn or TQWT ? (3.53)
Posted by Tim Moorman on 2001-09-03, 16:00:32 (64.12.104.43)
Hans, Many use older Altec, JBL, and Jensen enclosures to horn load the 416. You might want to try the Altec Lansing or JBL sites for archives and older enclosure designs. Also search here and google .......

134: RE: Altec 604-8G versus Tannoy 15" Golds (3.53)
Posted by CharlieV on 2007-08-11, 11:01:31 (67.172.123.8)
I just sold my coveted GRF's and have gone the Altec route. Looks like your boxes are similar to a GRF. Anyhow, the Altec sound is more upfront/dynamic with bigger dynamics to the vocal/ swings. The T .......

135: RE: altec non shielded question---Alnico magnets (3.52)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2007-12-06, 09:13:27 (74.140.141.202)
If the magnets are Alnico, and the 806 uses Alnico, stray fields are so well contained that a paper clip won't even stick to the pots or magnet covers. Same goes for Alnico Altec woofers. Such drivers .......

136: Re: altec 602C (3.52)
Posted by djn on 2005-10-01, 14:17:55 (68.40.156.50)
You might want to ask some of the guys at the unofficial Altec site. Link below. .......

137: Re: Altec 12's - is there a 515 eqv. or what's the best one? nt (3.52)
Posted by Roland on 2003-06-23, 20:00:29 (4.72.34.165)
Hi: The Altec 414 is the Hi resolution 12" often used in studio monitors, the 417 is the musical amp version. Please refer to Unofficial Altec website or the Lansing Haritage site for more details. Ro .......

138: RE: Need help with RARE old Altec Lansing horn! (3.52)
Posted by Altec Best on 2012-05-21, 10:03:59 (173.72.14.126)
This is the adapter you are looking for.It is a bit pricey but.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Altec-21216A-1-driver-1-4-horn-throat-adapter-EV-JBL-/350384269510?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item519487a .......

139: Altec 806A - First Order Crossover (3.52)
Posted by Don M on 2005-05-23, 12:37:23 (69.156.114.80)
I have seen many recommendations for a first order passive crossover with an Altec 806A in the archives. If the driver is rated at 15 watts what frequency would you crossover with the Altec 811 horns? .......

140: Re: Altec 825's (3.52)
Posted by ALFREDO on 2003-02-07, 17:51:39 (12.250.40.95)
If you use only the Altec 825's you will lose a lot of the bottom end. The Altec 825's doesn't have much under 100hz. On the other hand from 100hz on up (using the 515b) you will get some very good mi .......

141: RE: Altec (3.51)
Posted by doodlebug on 2008-02-02, 05:42:11 (67.162.192.182)
Here's a place in the US that is making brand new Altec drivers, some of which you are looking for, using the original Altec tooling. Bill Hanushack (sp?) is a great guy, knows his Altecs, and used to .......

142: RE: Smaller, Vintage Altec Lansing Speakers (3.51)
Posted by Joe Roberts on 2016-10-02, 10:15:17 (98.218.92.140)
I say skip the Spanish name home stuff and go for the more pro models. Model 15 is a good target. 414 woofers and 802s is good (preferably not with 511/811 horn, if you ask me). 414s kill on Starker .......

143: RE: Altec newbee: what models (3.51)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2009-12-02, 08:05:03 (24.1.58.96)
You're on the right track; 19s, Vals, Flamencos, Iconics, 14s and 15s, Malibus and Carmels: look for boxes with driver sets that use 802-804-806-902 compression drivers and 803, 414 and 416 woofers. K .......

144: RE: Where is the Altec forum at Hostboard? (3.51)
Posted by Steve Schell on 2011-05-29, 23:22:00 (71.165.217.202)
Things are up and running again. My old link didn't work: try the one below. .......

145: Re: Altec 416-8A, how low can they go. (3.51)
Posted by Audiobarn on 2002-12-25, 22:31:35 (12.229.247.178)
If you want an ALTEC woofer that really goes down there the 411 is pretty flat to 20hz. The down side would be that by using this option you would be giving up a fair amount of efficiency. You would a .......

146: Check this out Altec freaks (3.51)
Posted by Wojciech on 2012-06-20, 07:00:57 (184.78.17.24)
Learn crossover design and score big :) Seriously cool looking altec , even the second hand price doesn't bother me. Custom cabinets cost a lot to build. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/shindo-latour .......

147: Re: Vintage Altec Iconic Speakers (3.50)
Posted by Steve Schell on 2005-03-25, 00:06:13 (66.245.207.35)
Hi John, Your link is of course to the Lansing Heritage site article that describes the original Lansing Iconic, produced by Lansing Mfg. Co. beginning in 1937 and on through the Altec Lansing era unt .......

148: Altec Malibu AKA Altec 843b See Video (3.50)
Posted by ka7niq on 2019-07-01, 17:33:44 (173.169.67.157)
See Video .......

149: Re: ALTEC MODEL NINETEEN (3.50)
Posted by Art J. on 2004-12-22, 10:30:08 (24.151.94.234)
Go over to the Altec Forum. Their are many active threads concerning the 19's and High frequency extention. You might even find some tech tips by me. .......

150: Re: How rare are Altec 19 speakers? (3.50)
Posted by Cal Weldon on 2005-02-19, 09:23:26 (24.81.76.160)
Russ, I don't have the answers but you might check the Altec site Cal .......

151: Re: ELectro-Voice Empire sound better then Altec Valencia (3.50)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2007-03-03, 17:54:03 (74.140.141.202)
"If you own an Altec and love it, do not asked for an A/B with an Electro-Voice you might not like what your hear." I was using EV while you were in short pants and prefer Altec. Not to dispute your .......

152: Altec 804B horn (3.49)
Posted by djn on 2003-11-25, 06:20:20 (68.41.195.0)
Has anyone heard the Altec 804B horn? Does it sound as good as the 811? Way did Altec go from the 804B to the 811? .......

153: Altec 288c drivers wanted (3.49)
Posted by sergio p on 2013-04-19, 02:48:53 (195.36.3.2)
I am looking for a matched pair of Altec 288c drivers, with serial numbers closed, with original Altec diaphram 24 or 16 ohm, good cosmetic condition and perfectly working. I have already called Jammi .......

154: 515-G series was designed strictly for horn use!! (3.49)
Posted by Roland on 2003-06-22, 07:23:52 (67.75.66.165)
As apparently you are getting started on horns and horn design. The first rule may be don't bet your life on simplistic theory of what T/S #s you need for horn use. Refer to Sound Practices Magazine s .......

155: Re: Y junctions (3.49)
Posted by Neil on 2001-05-14, 18:00:38 (24.7.51.44)
Thanks Bill. Is this detrimental effect noted in Altec products (and any jbl's) that used Y's on horns? (I have really only seen them so far on altec muti-cells...) So you think this Y scenario is bes .......

156: RE: or a 515B :) (3.48)
Posted by rogerh113 on 2022-07-05, 06:17:58 (198.144.203.117)
515b is a woofer, and the 604 is a coaxial. Not the same thing - depends on what you want to accomplish. If you like Altec, you might want to visit - https://www.hostboard.com/forums/f700/altec-users- .......

157: Anybody using Altec 605B ??? (3.48)
Posted by Ian L on 2004-04-10, 10:55:37 (66.183.175.219)
Does anybody have any detailed info on Altec 605B Thiele-Smalls, box, port, & crossover designs etc.? Several hours of trying every search word I can think of have yielded only two Altec sheets that m .......

158: jbl 123a or altec 414 woofers (3.48)
Posted by timp on 2007-11-29, 21:03:52 (68.218.106.69)
I just got altec 806a with 811 horns. I already made a small A7 like enclosure that is about 4 cubit ft. I am trying to decide to go with jbl 123a, le14a, or altec 414s. Reading from the archs I am su .......

159: RE: Did Altec make a WE753 version with 802/32A (3.48)
Posted by gilmorneau on 2010-12-23, 16:56:02 (70.96.9.136)
The later model Altec A6 had the 32 horn with 802 and a 416 woofer. Didn't have the 753C's furniture-grade cabinetry, though. The A6 was in a somewhat larger cabinet painted plain old Altec Gray. ::: .......

160: UPDATES TO ALTEC LANSING'S (unofficial) HOMEPAGE (3.48)
Posted by Todd W. White on 2001-08-10, 17:20:15 (4.48.208.232)
Greetings Friends! Just a note to let you know I have completed another phase of major updates to ALTEC LANSING'S (unofficial) HOMEPAGE! Everything from new pictures and new logos to a LARGE section o .......

161: RE: Electromagnetic woofer for Altec A5 (3.48)
Posted by pushpulltriode on 2017-09-21, 13:29:48 (112.120.26.26)
I have listened to several Altec A5 system with Alnico drivers many times, and WE horn system couple times. I found the approach of both systems are very different, the Altec sounds more "raw" and mor .......

162: questions about my first A-7's (3.48)
Posted by drafter on 2000-09-13, 21:38:16 (208.26.130.47)
Hello everybody, I am getting a pair of Altec horn speakers together and need advice on what crossover freq. to use. I am using an Altec 515 8-G in an Altec 825 horn enclosure with an Altec 806 8-A/81 .......

163: Anyone Hear of Altec 1217 A's? (3.48)
Posted by 2x6spds on 2002-12-17, 22:40:13 (68.67.142.215)
A friend has a most amazing pair of Altec horn speakers, they have 6 x 7" woofers and an intricate and large looking horn assembly - stand about 5.5' high, rear cross over controls - anyone ever hear .......

164: Re: Anyone Hear of Altec 1217 A's? (3.48)
Posted by Charles Chance on 2002-12-18, 05:23:52 (152.85.133.62)
You might want to post this on the new Altec Lansing Users Board. .......

165: altec lansing 817 bass cabinet sutable drivers (3.48)
Posted by meganumb on 2005-12-22, 18:22:05 (216.171.198.222)
What is/are a suitable driver for the altec lansing 817 dual 15" horns? I have some eminece delta 15s I'm not using - how about that? I need more power than the altec traditional drivers.... andrew :: .......

166: altec outdoors compression drivers? (3.48)
Posted by xcortes on 2007-06-21, 20:44:32 (189.139.40.133)
The Altec multicell horns were specified as outdoors and weatherproof: http://www.lansingheritage.org/images/altec/specs/components/sectoral-horns/page1.jpg but what about the drivers used to drive t .......

167: Re: Opinions of Altec vs JBL vs Tad Compression Drivers (3.48)
Posted by guyser on 2003-04-30, 07:33:47 (81.134.81.175)
My favourite is the Vitavox S2 which is to my ears gentler and more natural than the TAD drivers. I haven't heard Altec 288's on Altec horns though or any of the field coil drivers like WE555 or 594. .......

168: Altec Bolero Tweeters (3.47)
Posted by Michael V8 on 2008-11-05, 15:39:25 (98.17.3.147)
There are some Jensen horn tweeters up on ebay that purport to be out of an unknown Altec speaker system. I don't think that these are the Hepner tweeters. Or are they? .......

169: For JBL, Altec, and Western - Field Coil conversions (3.47)
Posted by Deon C on 2012-04-21, 15:57:57 (41.121.107.229)
Hi guys I hope this isn't inappropriate, but since there are so many Altec fans on this board, I just thought I'd point you to a thread on the diyAudio forum. It is called 'Field Coil conversion for J .......

170: Altec 604-8G on Altec 612C size cabinet(you can build)! (3.47)
Posted by amandarae on 2014-01-17, 14:22:24 (71.177.133.153)
Or, Altec 414 and 802/811 horn combo on top(or JMLC type horn) using 614 cabs similar to the Altec Valencia To me,from my experienced, no single 8 or 6 incher driver can touch them in dynamics, and ba .......

171: Re: Help Identifiying Altec corner speaker please (3.47)
Posted by FlaCharlie on 2004-11-03, 16:35:39 (24.250.217.106)
Thanks for posting this . . . I recently found that same Altec cabinet at a thrift store. Mine has the Altec logo on the front like the one in the picture and even has a little "union made" sticker on .......

172: Re: Altec 825/825 cabinet improvement (3.47)
Posted by Don Bunce on 2007-02-03, 13:10:05 (71.120.42.63)
Hi! The JBL 2205a sounds better than the Altec 416-8a in either the cut down Altec 825 or my round horns.Maybe I need to send the Altecs to GPA for refurbishing? Altecs sound muddy... The Altec horn s .......

173: Re: Co-Axial Drivers (3.47)
Posted by Smoothplate on 2001-03-22, 09:53:47 (63.11.77.237)
Altec made one that was a 515-8G/299 combo. Don't remember the number on it though. I've got one in storage that Gary Jones (the old Altec applications manager) sent me to do some prototype work with. .......

174: Re: Choice of Altec woofers? (3.46)
Posted by JanB on 2001-01-28, 14:37:40 (194.239.186.14)
Hey GM You people in USA are just lucky! , here in Denmark(Europe) Such Altec's are rare! People here are focused on Yamaha , Sony etc. :( I will use LR-Filters as well! BTW..Do you know a horn called .......

175: Re: Help Identifiying Altec corner speaker please (3.46)
Posted by mentalmonkey on 2004-11-03, 14:08:17 (69.240.65.226)
Thank you Kevin! I have not purchased them yet. I wanted to find some more info on them first. Like I said, it was strange to me for there to only be one Altec and one Heathkit speaker. I've since fo .......

176: Re: Problem resolved (3.46)
Posted by TnTn on 2007-03-31, 23:04:23 (71.107.147.31)
Adrian, I am a big Altec fan myself but have always heard that the TAD is the better performing driver. Actually much better. Anyway, according to a good friend who's ears I trust, he would rate the w .......

177: Help/Advice finishing an Altec horn project (3.46)
Posted by CharlieV on 2007-07-06, 13:03:06 (67.174.45.126)
Ok, I've admittedly gone nuts and sold my Tannoy rectangular GRF's to do an Altec/JBL project. I have a pair of: Altec 288c drivers, Altec 311/60 Horns, JBL 075 bullet tweets and a custom Jean Hirago .......

178: Woofer and midwoofer with Altec 511B Open baffle (3.46)
Posted by Quad2905 on 2012-04-01, 07:25:56 (81.170.148.168)
Hi Building an open baffle speaker around Altec 511B horn. Any recommendations for Altec woofer or woofer + midwoofer for an open baffle to be used with the Altec 511B horn (GPA 902 driver) Thanks for .......

179: Re: Klipsch Cornwall vs. Altec Valencia (3.46)
Posted by Hornlover on 2005-12-09, 09:31:32 (128.115.103.221)
The Valencia is the dressed up version of the VOT, so looks should be quite nice. The Altec certainly has higher quality drivers than the Cornwall. Just add a supertweeter to add the sheen lacking in .......

180: Re: Altec 825/828 vs Onken with Altec 511/802 (3.46)
Posted by Jaco Pastorius on 2003-02-02, 03:53:22 (217.70.229.196)
Nice speakers Magnetar! I have just bought Altec 1505B's with 288-8G,so I will need good output up to 500Hz,and it probably has to be very good as well to really "melt in" with the top... By coloured, .......

181: Re: Question about Altec multicell horns (3.46)
Posted by Steve Schell on 2003-08-20, 14:11:12 (209.179.143.62)
David, I think you've got it! The earlier ones are gray or silver, the later ones are green. They are usually mounted to those long, skinny adapters, as djn has reported. Four of these mounted to Alte .......

182: Re: Subwoofer recommendations for fe206e backhorns. (3.46)
Posted by Audiobarn on 2005-01-10, 12:17:40 (67.182.158.44)
What altec drivers were you using? Where is the breakdown in sound. For a sealed box, how about an Altec 411 if you cand find one. comfortable down to 25 hz in relatively small sealed box. Only about .......

183: Altec fans help please identifying these mystery drivers branded image dynamics cde3 ultra. (3.46)
Posted by tubebuilder on 2011-01-06, 03:28:50 (58.106.21.252)
I am hoping these are altec 909's or 901's. I got them on ebay motors for $40 Who looks for altec drivers on ebay motors? I did anyway. Hoping I got a bargain. They sure look like altecs. Dont even .......

184: Altec 604c .vs. 604G (3.46)
Posted by JeLL-O on 2001-04-10, 12:02:23 (203.148.176.126)
Im making an Onken box for an Altec 604. I need some suggestions on which ALtec 604 to plunk my money on. People tell me 604G has better bass response as it goes lower and that the mids/highs are abou .......

185: There are a few who use the GPA 604 series II and III (3.46)
Posted by Oface on 2009-02-25, 15:36:21 (98.21.96.68)
Drivers with great results. Also the Altec 604's have been used as well. Google Altec 604/OB or GPA/OB and you will find a good bit here and on the Altec forum. -chris .......

186: GPA replacement for Diaphragm Altec 288 (3.46)
Posted by cids on 2012-03-14, 07:16:45 (173.33.186.185)
I'm interested in getting a pair of GPA replacement Diaphragm for Altec 288. How is the sound when comparing with the original Altec one. Thanks.... .......

187: Re: ALTEC DRIVER ID?? (3.46)
Posted by John V.S. on 2003-10-31, 18:30:48 (64.228.45.173)
The 15" Bi-Flex 420 was last used in the Altec 897A infinite baffle enclosure in 1975 or 1976. The Santana ll used a 12" bass driver of a completely different design. You can get more information on t .......

188: Re: Voice of the Theatre Altec (3.45)
Posted by jnorv on 2003-04-07, 14:49:16 (216.103.104.218)
Check out this site. .......

189: RE: LA Scala with an Altec 515 (3.45)
Posted by claudej1@aol.com on 2022-05-10, 05:02:46 (75.216.212.49)
Yes. The altec is the wrong woofer for that horn based on physical dimensions alone and the required modifications to the lumber. The 15C is a simple swap without any mods with a SIGNIFICANT +4 db imp .......

190: Re: Altec A7 help needed... (3.45)
Posted by munna on 2006-09-15, 16:43:54 (70.111.175.163)
hello, i like the A5/A7 sound.. it is outstanding in the region 300-800 hz . altec woofers are invariably great. even though the altec compressor drivers are excellent (espeically the 288x), i never f .......

191: can a 1" driver w. adaptor be used with good results on some Altec multicell? (3.45)
Posted by freddyi on 2001-07-22, 00:05:36 (158.252.25.85)
wondering if anyone here has mated their 1" Altec drivers to Altec multicell with good results? - if so - which horn/driver and how did it compare to 511? Freddy .......

192: ALtec 15" model 420 fullrage ? (3.45)
Posted by peter on 2003-04-24, 01:59:41 (198.142.132.25)
can some one tell me if the model 420 _15" from ALtec is a fullrage driver ? it look like an Altec 755 in the midlle of the drive . thanks for any input. Peter .......

193: Re: Altec Lansing Model 14 & 15 (3.45)
Posted by Todd W. White on 2001-06-18, 10:37:48 (209.141.81.14)
That is an in-house ALTEC factory stock number. If that came from your ALTEC Model 14 woofer, then that is factory part number for it. It means almost nothing to anyone else. What do you need to know .......

194: Altec 416z mount hole size ??? (3.45)
Posted by cids on 2010-12-22, 12:29:19 (173.33.186.185)
Anyone here know the mount hole size of the Altec 416z ? IS it the same as the Altec 515B at 13 1/4in. ? Thanks..... .......

195: Double-blind (3.45)
Posted by Todd W. White on 2002-11-04, 16:01:55 (65.56.175.253)
Hi Tom! I've found that ALL of us will prefer what we THINK sounds better until we do a double-blind test. Then, we find out what REALLY is going on! :-) We saw this with the acoustical consultants - .......

196: Replacing Altec A7 diaphragms? (3.44)
Posted by soundbound on 2006-12-22, 09:09:51 (130.13.21.21)
I'm in the process of rebuilding a set of Altec A7 speakers. Will these diaphragms selling on ebay work well enough? http://cgi.ebay.com/FreeShip-Diaphragm-for-Altec-604-802-804-808-908-8-ohm_W0QQitem .......

197: RE: Altec Drivers for a build (3.44)
Posted by jad on 2011-09-28, 20:55:55 (24.210.157.76)
Try asking your question at the Altec users forum .......

198: Re: Altec LZT..... (3.44)
Posted by MikeyD on 2001-07-17, 15:34:59 (63.64.187.2)
OK....So it looks like I may not be able to find the Altec LZT drivers and horn... So what do you people think about using the JBL 2404H instead???? I'd rather like to use a Horn speaker instead of a .......

199: Re: altec a-7 passive crossover Pi or Hiraga type? (3.44)
Posted by tdc on 2003-04-28, 18:49:18 (66.75.211.173)
Thanks, but I am using the 416a 16 ohm altec woofer in the big horn box (826?). I am not trying to use the 4648a JBL woofers which stay with the pseudo 4 pro Pi. I am trying to get an improvement in a .......

200: Re: Altec 419a parameters...? (3.44)
Posted by valvecue on 2004-09-13, 02:57:35 (202.164.182.26)
Try this link http://www.lansingheritage.org/html/altec/specs/components/419-8b-420a.htm I put mine in an altec 614 cabinet. You can use a supertweeter to augment north of 10khz. I have been extremely .......

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