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Hi everyone, I have a pair of Altec 604-8H Duplex drivers. One of them is missing the fabric ring that sits between the woofer cone and the base of the Mantaray horn — the piece sometimes called "dust bib" or "top spider". I know this part is not included in any recone kit (Speaker Exchange...

I recently acquired these nicely constructed cabinets (I overlayed dimensions) that currently have 12" Allied triaxial drivers in them. Is it worth any effort to try and repurpose these cabinets with Altec 601C? I probably won't be able to get the bass tuned too low, but I'd be fine...

Picked up a pair of massive vintage speakers and I have questions. Cabinet dimensions are 35"H x 24.5W x 19"D. Tweeters are Altec 806A with H 811 B horns. But the 15" woofers have no markings other than the "866" printed on the inside of the cone. Any ideas on the maker/model? They appear to be...

Hi AKers, First post here. I hope someone can help me out or explain me how to measure the correct port depth for my enclosures? I feel that with the current port size I am missing something in the lower end. I recently build a pair of cabinets for my Altec 416 8b’s based on the Lansing...

Hello AK community, I'd like to ask for some guidance here. I have a chance to purchase a set of JBL 2402H locally and was wondering if anybody has tried adding these as supertweeters to Altec Model 19s. I believe 2402H are ferrite but my 416-8B on the Altec are alnico afaik. is this...

I have an opportunity to purchase a pair of Altec 15 crossover locally and I own a model 19. I wish to keep everything stock for my 19s. (was planning on recapping but couldn't find time). would it be possible to modify an Altec 15 crossover to use in my 19s? (with original spec). I'm...

Oops I think I forgot to edit my title. But it's not entirely out of the question regardless. I was working at a church last night and installing a new Leslie for them that I rebuilt and I saw this rather generic looking speaker box over in the corner but it had a shape kind of familiar so I...

Hi Audiokarma community, Im about to undertake an experimental speaker build and would like to get the groups perspective and advise moving forward. The plan is to build 2x Altec 816VI cabinets which I read crossover at around 2kHz. For the drivers I currently have a set of altec 414 16ohm 12”...

I inherited this pair of speakers, and near as I can tell from my reading they seem to be Magnificents but I can not find any pictures or posts mentioning the decorative molding that these have. Anyone have a clue whether these cabinets are made by Altec, and what model they might be?

Hi, just acquired a pair of Altec 755e drivers. Unfortunately both cones are severely damaged. Speakers both sound fine, coils apparently good. Question is, can I replace just the cones? Any input or advice appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I need help with some bookshelf speakers they’re Altec Lansing ALS 85 need to find a piece for the crossover. If anybody has any spec sheets or schematics for the speaker that would be helpful. Or if anybody knows the name of the missing part and where I could order it..

Hi Everyone, i Have been looking for a long time now to buy 1970s Altec 428-8A 10" guitar speakers for my Ampeg VT-40. These speakers were an upgrade back in the day. I'd appreciate any feedback on how to find them. I keep endlessly searching ebay, craigslist and facebook. But no listings. I...

Rialto Theater Raleigh NC is renovating into a performance venue with the occasional movie, so these are going RaleighCL today. I don't think they will fit in my Outback...

Hi Gang, I have the option of purchasing a pair of Altec 515-B 16ohm woofers or a pair of 515-8G HP 8ohms woofers. The plan is to use them in an 816 VI 2-way speaker build to go along with my current 511B horns with 808-A 8ohm drivers. Both woofer options poss potential problems? 1. Will the...

Hello ak community. the highs my model 19 is starting to sound a little to harsh and out of place. I do suspect maybe its the crossover as its never been serviced nor recapped. (100% original) is the GPA 19 crossover a big improvement vs a freshly recapped 19 stock 19 crossovers? I'm...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for some info/advice on a pair of Altec A5b speakers I'm looking at buying. I can't find a ton of info on that exact speaker system and if they would be good for home audio use. They are the 828H cabinets, MRII 594 horns, 288-8k drivers, 515-8G for bass and the N1285...

What were the very earliest solid state amplifiers made by Altec? And what years were they first made?

In my retirement I run a little repair shop for vintage hifi. 1980's and older SS and tube equipment of any vintage. I got in a late 60's Altec 711B receiver in for service. The unit is complete, though pretty dirty. Both channels, all inputs, are heavily distorted. Output transistors were...

Hi all, I recently acquired a pair of Altec 808-8A drivers with N809-8A crossovers from an old railway clear out up north. Needless to say they looked pretty rough but I felt they might be worth a gamble for 100 bucks. In fact “rough” might be a slight understatement, they appear as though they...

As the title says, looking for information about the HeathKit AS-101 production timeline Came across some historical data in Stereo & Hi-Fi Times winter 1974 magazine: Altec 846B $399.00 each, weight 99 lbs also available in sanded unfinished Birch w/ cloth grill for $349 each Heath AS-101...

A couple of interesting CL listings, BA for $300, local, Altec for $500 includes gas for a 550 mile round trip. Any thoughts ?

Search not working here yet, not a bunch of info, metal dust cap and cast white basket screams Altec. Can't seem to attach pic, but surf to CL, Raleigh NC, for sale, enter PAS speakers. Links here seen to be interpreted as an ad. I am afraid to pay $300 for a pair and find out its CTS or ask...

Ok, I admit it, I am a sucker for the look of the green face Altec gear. Does anyone know if there is a 100-200watt version of the 1593B? Or know of a definitive list/site for these models. Just trying to put off Googling every model number/letter combo. Thanks. - Rob

Any good? Magical? Sound like an old speaker, meh? Any thoughts, I had a pair of 416Z ( I think ) way back in the day, what was I thinking???, anyway have kept an eye out for anything Altec old school ( or Sparkomatic like 301 ), there is a set of these on the radar for $350 in cabinets, grab em...