ictwoody
I like vintage gear — my preamp is from 2007.
Hey guys.
I have a bunch of Altec drivers I've been collecting to do some DIY box projects with, one of which is a copy of the JE Labs 414/32A/802 speakers — see link here.
http://jelabs.blogspot.com/2014/01/altec-2-way-horn-system-redux.html
With his crossover detailed here.
http://jelabs.blogspot.com/2014/01/altec-2-way-xo-update.html (attached pic is his with updated cap values for 8ohm option. The woofer is run full range.)
I will be making a quick day trip down to Great Plains Audio which is only about 2.5hrs from me to drop off my 414-Z's and some other stuff for repair and service soon and I have the opportunity because of having them reconed, to choose if I want 8ohm or 16ohm VCs installed. I also have some 802's which need new diaphragms and a remag, so again, I have the choice of 8 or 16ohm phrams.
My suspicion is to have them both made 8ohm... but I wanted you guys to weigh in. Is there any reason I would want to keep them 16?
Thanks!
- Woody
I have a bunch of Altec drivers I've been collecting to do some DIY box projects with, one of which is a copy of the JE Labs 414/32A/802 speakers — see link here.
http://jelabs.blogspot.com/2014/01/altec-2-way-horn-system-redux.html
With his crossover detailed here.
http://jelabs.blogspot.com/2014/01/altec-2-way-xo-update.html (attached pic is his with updated cap values for 8ohm option. The woofer is run full range.)
I will be making a quick day trip down to Great Plains Audio which is only about 2.5hrs from me to drop off my 414-Z's and some other stuff for repair and service soon and I have the opportunity because of having them reconed, to choose if I want 8ohm or 16ohm VCs installed. I also have some 802's which need new diaphragms and a remag, so again, I have the choice of 8 or 16ohm phrams.
My suspicion is to have them both made 8ohm... but I wanted you guys to weigh in. Is there any reason I would want to keep them 16?
Thanks!
- Woody