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  1. L

    Altec Build with 414a and 811

    Hi, Need some help on a crossover for Altec speaker build. Build will include 811 Altec Horns with 806a drivers. For low end going with Altec 414a’s, focusing more to the mid end. The box is around 3 cubic ft (using an old Electro Voice box for now). Horns will be sitting on top of the...
  2. SgtBilko

    Looking for some Altec A7 VOTT speaker system suggestions

    My first post. Looking for some Altec speaker system suggestions. I have an odd mix of Altec's without a good plan yet … back in the early 1980’s I first fell in love with the sound of Altec VOTT A7’s that I used in a 1920’s era 2,500 seat auditorium. I bought my first pair of vintage A7’s from...
    • SgtBilko
    • Thread
    • a-7 a7 altec great plains audio opinions suggestions vott
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. BabySam

    DIY Speaker Advice

    Hello- Looking for advice on how to realize my speaker vision. I want to recreate an ALTEC 9845A. It's an 811 horn with a 15" woofer in a front ported cabinet. Obviously the original Altec horns are rare and priced accordingly. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a more cost...
  4. Will2225

    Altec 604 driver identification help

    Hi, I recently picked up a pair of altec Big red speakers. I love how they sound but I just took out the drivers and it looks like they're not 604e2 like I thought. Here's some photos of them. Any info is appreciated. Also on one driver I get a reading of around 11ohms for both woofer and...
  5. Will2225

    Altec Big Red

    Hi I'm wondering if anyone can tell me a fair price for a pair of altec Big Red speakers. Seems like they go for a good amount 1500 plus but they also seem rare to the point that it's tough to say what they actually sell for. Any advice on what to offer or whether they're actually worth buying...
  6. Alex McLeod

    altec n501-8a replacement

    Hi, long time reader first time poster :) I've got a set of a-7's, 416a woofer, 511b horn, the sticker on the driver has fallen off. Anyway, I would like to try out a new dividing network but would appreciate some guidance. I don't see a direct replacement on eBay (Canada at least) nor the great...
  7. F

    Must be karma... greeting from Australia

    Hi all, really appreciate all the great info and advice! Ive been lucky enough to get my hands on some really incredible vintage and modern gear to create a world class PA system. Here for advice when I inevitably have to repair stuff. I have a collection of JBL, Altec, B&C, orban, crown...
  8. S

    Altec Bolero 890C OR 9849A/D Speakers???

    Looking for a nice set of Altecs for my small room (9X14). I've considered several sets of 9849 speakers from CL through the years but never went there. I currently see a regional pair of Bolero 890C in nice shape. If you have heard either (or preferably both). What is your take? I've had A7...
    • slev
    • Thread
    • 9849a 9849d altec bolero
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. Altec Audio

    Altec Lansing Model 3 Series II

    Does anyone have any recommendations for after market tweeters for the Altec Model 3's??? The stock high frequency frame drivers are working fine but the upper frequencies seem a little reserved. The high frequency control knob is set to the middle as standard, I find when I turn that up to...
    • Altec Audio
    • Thread
    • altec altec lansing altec lansing model 14 model 3
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. S

    Altec 604 vs Klispschhorn

    anybody have experience with both, any form of altec 604 or klipschhorn, would be awesome to hear peoples opinion listening impressions recommendations on the two. Ive heard Khorns and Altec's Valencia but never altec 604s
  11. D

    Robert E Munger Speaker Boxes (Altec 605B)

    Have an opportunity to buy a set of Robert E Munger speaker boxes with Altec 605B Duplex inside, pics attached. Anyone heard of Robert E Munger?
  12. Brent71

    How to clean old Altec 515B woofer cones?

    I'm looking for some advice on how to properly clean the cones on a pair of Altec 515B woofers. The woofers have a decent coating of dust on the bottom half of the cones, and dad and I are looking for the best way to clean them without damaging or discoloring the cones. Never been around any...
  13. Drummond

    Ling LTV Tweeter ID

    This is my first time seeing a tweeter like this. Does anyone know which speaker system it belongs to? The specs would be nice as well.
  14. El Guapo1

    Altec Model 15 resoration help... again

    WARNING: INITIAL POST LONGER THAN INTENDED Long time listener, first time caller...I've looked through the numerous other model 15 posts and tried to gather as much info to spare the overlap. I'll try and update as I move along. I'm not the handiest person, so forgive me in advance for any...
    • El Guapo1
    • Thread
    • altec cabinet repair crossover dynamat great plains audio model 15 rca 33785 soldering
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. AudioJuice

    Altec Design 20 Repair- worth it?

    Found someone giving away a vintage pair of Altec Lansing Design 20 speakers yesterday. He said they needed new woofers as they were “dry rotted”. At first glance, I see they just need new foam surrounds. I’ve replaced foam once before, so can tackle that project! BUT- as I took out the...
  16. SpeedSmith

    Sansui SP-20000 speakers (see pics)

    I just bought these at an estate sale in Ohio. :jump: Quality-wise looks excellent to me. Loaded with cast aluminum. Nice grills. Just all around good quality and workmanship. Very heavy! 73.4lbs each with grill and stand! The pictures are of the left speaker:rockon: I'm going to be...
  17. A

    Altec 605 + woofer in the same cabinet like Urei 813/5

    Hello I'm planning to add a woofer (maybe Kef b139) to a 140 liters Altec 605 ported cabinet. My question is more about acoustic problems and how the wofer will affect the Altec 605 sound and of course if there is any solution except building separate cabinets. I know that I must use Lpads...
  18. Wickateer

    Repairing Tear in Altec 406-8Y Woofer

    Picked up some well loved Altec Maderas last weekend and one of the woofers has a tear in the cloth surround. Amazingly, I can't really hear any difference from the other speaker with intact surrounds. Still, I would like to find a way to patch it up if possible. Anyone had success with...
  19. lattiboy

    Altec 615B/A duplex?

    Hi everybody, I’m debating picking up a pair of these, there is practically no information about them online except for the original ad flyers. Some people say the 615 is the commercial version of the 605, others say the HF cutoff is 12K, so they’re worthless for HiFi. These are in...
  20. pantoramasan

    Tannoy HPD385 Help! Please...

    I have these two 15" golds which I am preparing to insert into cabinets but am lost as to which tab I need to solder the speaker + & -- to. There are total of four tabs as you can see and I have researched but could not find any info on how to connect the speaker wires to the driver.
  21. Houston

    Complete Altec Setup - Help Please

    I ran across a complete Vintage Altec setup. I replaced the horn diaphragm, ohm’d the sub, and powered up the amp to ensure it’s operational. I Wired in a RCA female, 120 volt switched fan, built a housing for the horn to be closed in, then fixed cosmetics to existing box. The horn sounds great...
  22. H

    Altec 711A - solid state receiver - refurb

    I recently acquired this Altec 711A solid state receiver in "as-is" condition. Handsome. Brimming with potential! Yes, I know the lukewarm response to the Altec solid sate receivers. @Greg Nal was kind enough to send some photos of the 711A manual that he had with schematic and parts list...
  23. H

    Dual ST-70s dilemma

    Hey all, looking for some ideas from the braintrust here. I’ve recently acquired two, original, factory-wired Dynaco ST-70s. I have an Acoustat preamp with dual stereo outs that I originally thought I would just run to each ST-70. Now I’m thinking that I might need something in between that...
  24. S

    Altec Bolero 890c vs AR 3a

    Hi. I'd appreciate some advice regarding choosing one over the other. I'm going to audition the Altecs this weekend. I've read lots of great things about them here at AK and of course there's a great deal about the ARs all over also. I think both offers are on a high side but as condition...
  25. David Barash

    DIY Crossovers

    Hi fellow gear heads. I'm looking for the FRD/ZMA files for Altec 803B & 806A drivers so I can attempt to design and build 2 way 16 ohm 800Hz crossovers. I'd also be open to paying someone to design/build if they open to it. Or if anyone has a spare N800D dividing network they are willing...
    • David Barash
    • Thread
    • altec crossover design
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
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