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  1. R

    Resurrecting High School Jensen Model 3 and Altec Challenger 1 - Help?

    My siblings found my first speakers, Jensen Model 3's, in our parent's attic. They were popular in New Haven in the early '70s, if I recall. There were also Altec Challenger 1's, which I don't recall. The first inspection shows all the cabinets are in amazing shape but refoaming is desperately...
    • RJHJR
    • Thread
    • altec challenger 1 jensen model 3
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. nohiss

    Carmels?

    I responded to an ad for a pair of Altec Carmels. The seller revealed that inside each cabinet is 1 605 A speaker. A quick search indicate Carmels should have 2 x 414 plus an 811 horn. Could someone shed some light on this? Thanks
  3. David Bright

    Altec 602D Duplex crossovers

    Hello, I have a chance to get a pair of these, but both are missing the crossovers. Can I find a modern day alternative, or should I look for original crossovers? Thank you! David
  4. Myers9090db

    Altec Model 14

    The back story: Since I was a kid I can remember thinking that Altec was the be all-end all in speakers. My Dad had a pair of Model 7 series 1’s paired with a Sansui 9090db. My grandparents had a pair of Model 9’s paired with a Yamaha CR-1020. I remember as a kid thinking both setups sounded...
  5. pantoramasan

    What is this MOD to Heathkit Legato Altec Peerless network ?

    Does anyone know what possible purpose the silver caps have in this network? The bottom photo is stock.
  6. W

    Kanazawa KT-500

    I'm wondering if anyone could lend some insight (please keep in mind I know very little about speakers). I got these from my dad a number of years ago, and my understanding from him (as best as I can remember) is that they were high quality, 60s vintage Altec speakers that a relative had built...
  7. carter314

    advice on Altec Biflex 412c speakers

    Hi, I recently bought four speaker cabinets for 40 bucks, each one had an Altec Biflex 412c in really good shape in it (plus pretty cool triangular cabinets). All the speakers seem to be in pretty good shape except one. The outer cone of one has a small little hole in it, I will attach some...
    • carter314
    • Thread
    • 412c advice speakers altec biflex recone speaker repair vintage speaker
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. pantoramasan

    Heathkit Altec Legato Speaker Connections HELP

    If anyone out there has any information on speaker connections to these magnificent beasts, I would appreciate the information. Strange XO's with 3 leads to the speaker terminals. One of them had the wires snipped. The other was complete and I followed the lead for the second speaker. But I am...
  9. sean sweeney

    Anyone know how to identify the source of this JBL N800 crossover?

    Ok... as usual this thing ate my post... lol... Just found this cool, very old JBL N800... typically made with the altec name... Saw some stuff on line that these may have been used in the giant Ampex monsters they made for theaters in the 60's... not sure but were they in the 50's??? The JBL...
    • sean sweeney
    • Thread
    • altec ampex crossover jbl n800 vintage vott
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. gabfont

    Grandpa's Setup "restoration"

    After quite a while studying the audio world after my grandfather gave me his old setup, i feel that i have the minimal info required to try this project out. Yes, I know it would be easier and probably smarter to pay someone who does this for a living, but I havent found in my city someone with...
    • gabfont
    • Thread
    • 301 602 602b altec duplex garrard ge general electric tm2g vr22
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  11. morfeora

    Best cabinet for a 416-8C (flat ferrite magnet), 511B, 902-8T and more

    Hello friends, A year ago my Altec Journey, started with the acquisition of a non-matching pair of possible 802B-802C (Still for identification, I might create a thread for this) compression drivers. I just bought them because I realize they were of value but with no idea of what to do with them...
  12. Will2225

    Altec Big Red- CT

    https://www.auctionninja.com/eclectic-estate-sales/product/audiotechniques-studio-monitors-known-as-the-big-reds--1472.html No affiliation to the sale, just wanted to let people know about theae speakers. Could be a good deal. It's a pair of altec 604 big red speakers up for auction right now...
  13. H

    Help!! Old stereo equipment value/appraisal

    Hi Everyone! Please bear with me as I have no audio experience at all. My uncle died recently and left me a ton of old electronics. I am looking for help in trying to figure out what these pieces are worth. If anyone has any idea I would greatly appreciate any insight you can give me! I have...
    • Holly Degraw
    • Thread
    • altec dbc marantz old stereo equipment pioneer power amp proton reeltoreel speakers teac
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  14. turnitup

    University Audio Mediterranean

    Ugly...check Big & Ugly..check Big & Ugly & 60’s look...check Looks like something out of grandma’s house...check Make in Oklahoma City...check A subsidiary of Altec...Hmmmmm... Ok, had this one on ice for awhile and decided to crack it open, a University Audio Mediterranean. Built in the...
    • turnitup
    • Thread
    • altec mediterranean university audio
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. Will2225

    Altec Carmels-MA-Estate Sale

    The sale is tomorrow in southern Mass, looks like a pair of altec Carmels. No affiliation to the sale and no idea if the speakers work. Sorry for posting this heads up so late, I was planning on going there early tomorrow morning to buy these but decided against it due to lack of space and not...
  16. K

    Vintage Altec Lansing Valencia Mystery crossover

    Hello all and seasons greetings!! I have been a Altec Lansing and JBL fan for many years. I've had and seen many types of Altec and JBL crossover types. I've never seen this one before. I am guessing these were made in the last 50's or early 60's.There are not names on them anywhere...
    • Kennyson
    • Thread
    • altec altec 511 altec 806a altec woofer jbl lansing vintage speakers
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. MissionX

    New or vintage crossover for A5 VOTT

    I have a pair of Altec VOTT A5's I pieced together some years ago with 288B and 515B. I have only 1 crossover N-500-C. For the most sonic pleasing display, would you build a pair of crossover networks or get another N-500-C? The Altec networks are available on ebay for $200-$500. I definitely...
  18. B

    Valencia 846U - what does the U signify?

    I just found a mint pair of 846U Valencia. When I try to research them, I keep seeing 846 A and B. What is the difference between the A, B and U? Are the U worth less? thank you.
  19. James Cox

    Altec 811b horn driver ID help

    Hey guys, I scored a beautiful set of altec 19s in near mint condition for song (don't want to say an exact number to avoid being moved to D&S but let's just say waaay below market value) a few days ago! I love their sound and honestly have never heard anything that even comes close to these. I...
  20. detroithifi

    Klipsch Cornwall 1 or Altec 605a in 620 cabinets

    I have a nice pair of 605a duplex speakers, but I need to have cabinets made for them. And I have the chance to purchase a pair of 1977 klipsch Cornwall 1 ,For $2000 Cdn dollars. I am having a hard time deciding. Anyone have experience with both of these speakers ?
  21. gabfont

    Altec 602B - original horn?

    Hello!! i´m new here and full of doubts hahaha I was given some fine vintage set, wich belonged to my grandpa, who bought it in a trip to the US in his early army days. I´m from Brasil, this sort of gear was insanely expensive to buy here at the time. It consists in a Garrard 301 (oil bearing)...
    • gabfont
    • Thread
    • 602 602b altec duplex horn
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. C

    Altec 1233

    Please be kind to this newbie. I just acquired a set of Altec 1233 PA speakers. I am trying to refurb and use them for PA, not hifi speakers. The XO are in very bad shape. Does anyone have a schematic for the 1233 XO? If not, can you recommend someone who can rebuild them? I would like to lower...
  23. Will2225

    Altec Speaker cabinet-MA-150 Already sold

    I'm just curious if anyone from here picked up this killer deal I saw last night. It's an altec Speaker cabinet,606, I think. Supposedly sat untouched since the 70s. I'd imagine it has an altec 604 in it or something similar. I sent the seller a message but by the time I woke up in the morning...
  24. A

    Found a clean pair of JBL D140F's, what should I use them for?

    Recently had some vintage speakers fall in my lap, a matching pair of 8ohm JBL D140F 15", I believe from the 60's? I'm a guitarist so I'm vaguely familiar, but the genres I play don't really serve these all that well and I'm scared to blow them up hahaha. Some people pointed me in this direction...
  25. A

    Found an Old Unused Pair of JBL D140F 15" Speakers From The 60's, What Do?

    Sup friends, first post. Recently had some vintage speakers fall in my lap, a matching pair of 8ohm JBL D140F 15", I believe from the 60's, unused (or at least in immaculate condition). I'd comfortably call them NOS. I'm a guitarist so I'm vaguely familiar, but the genres I play don't really...
    • Altarofpigs
    • Thread
    • 15 inch altec fender jbl jbl d120 jbl d130 jbl d140f lansing sunn vintage
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
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