In Reply to: Hard choice ALTEC 290 or ALTEC 288 posted by ustas on October 26, 2003 at 17:19:53:
Hi:290s provide an efficient smooth MR sound from 300Hz to about 7K. You will need a tweeter like a JBL 2405 above this for HIFI full range sound. You likely will find this combo preferable to a 288 by itself.
288s use an Aluminum diaphragm which will not fit a 290 and will also give a nice MR sound with higher freq output depending on the model. The G series or later with Tangerine plug will likely not need a supertweet where earlier models may depending on your HF hearing ability/tastes.
Both provide superior MR sound in your 311 horns.
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- Re: Hard choice ALTEC 290 or ALTEC 288 - Roland N 10/26/0319:37:27 10/26/03 (7)
- Re: Hard choice ALTEC 290 or ALTEC 288 - ustas 03:39:04 10/27/03 (3)
- altecs, lowthers... - JeffreyJ 10:46:17 10/27/03 (2)
- Re: altecs, lowthers... - ustas 14:02:27 10/27/03 (0)
- 288s for 300 Hz?? - Rolando Rozas 11:54:18 10/27/03 (0)
- Re: Hard choice ALTEC 290 or ALTEC 288 - Mike Bates 21:55:23 10/26/03 (2)
- Re: Hard choice ALTEC 290 or ALTEC 288 - Roland N 11:42:43 10/27/03 (1)
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