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  1. Kingsin7

    Werner Jagusch Crossover Schematic?

    Hey AK I purchased some custom solid teak speaker cabs that already had a Werner Jagusch 2-way XO installed. They were bought to accommodate my Altec 288-8G and 515B drivers. I had a buddy come over with a directional mic, pink noise generator and some software installed on his laptop to try...
    • Kingsin7
    • Thread
    • altec cabinet design cabinets crossover ports xover
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. M

    Altec 605a

    Hi team, I just finished building a 2a3 SET that is amazing, and I have it paired with Cornwalls. Great pairing. Love it. But, looking on CL, saw a pair of Altec 605a's for $750. One hf diaphragm needs to be replaced, and one of the woofer cones looks fine, but not in perfect condition...
  3. Drummond

    Finally tuned the JBL 075 tweeters!!

    Finally tuned the JBL 075 tweeters with horn lenses from another set of speakers and a 4.7uf capacitor added to the existing crossover network. The Altec crosses over at 18k and the new capacitor takes the 075 to the comfortable zone with added tweeter lens. The JBL LE 175 smooths everything out...
    • Drummond
    • Thread
    • 075 4.7uf 414 427 altec jbl le 175 stonehenge tweeter vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. angelaudio

    How good are Altec 9845A’s?

    I’m in negotiations with a local seller to trade some equipment for a NM pair of Altec 9845A’s with what appear to be all original components. Included in the trade will be two early version McIntosh MC30 mono blocks and a pair of ~1980 La Scalas with AL crossover networks and all original...
    • angelaudio
    • Thread
    • altec klipsch la scala mcintosh mc30 trade
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. F

    Help finding data on vintage Peerless Transformers

    Hello, First post here, but regular reader ;) i got a set of 2 x input and 2 x output transformers that i pulled from a working Westrex cinema PA tube amp ( it was impossible to keep it and restore it... ). They seem to be Peerless / Altec Lansing corp. Transformers, with references : T-101...
    • flavien+8
    • Thread
    • altec peerless tranny transformers tube xformers
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  6. konsl

    Altec 416-8A enclosure design

    I'm currently trying to design an enclosure for the 416-8A, and experiencing some challenges. First, I can not find any T/S parameters for this speaker. I can find them for the 416-8B (incorrect in original documentation, and correct numbers derived in the 1980's found here...
  7. Altec Audio

    Altec Lansing Model Three Series II

    Hello I’m a member from the UK. We don’t see many original Altecs here so when I saw a pair of the well received Model Three’s at auction I decided to take the gamble. I managed to get them for £150. They are the Series Two models. Overall I’m really impressed, they possess a big, deep...
    • Altec Audio
    • Thread
    • altec altec lansing model model 3 three
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. David_NC

    Southern California AK Winter Meet-up Info & RSVP

    As we discussed in the thread for the meet-up held this past September, the winter meet-up will be on January 18 in Santa Ana near the 5. This should make for a central location that's easy to get to. Details will follow; I'll let those members who are bringing music and equipment discuss...
  9. jaaronb

    Altec 604-8g recone question

    Happy New Year! Quick question for the Altec crowd here: I have (and love) a pair of 604/8gs, both of which have been reconed by Bill and co. at Great Plains Audio within the past few years. They're currently in original 620 cabinets that I've sealed and rehabbed as best I can. I've been...
  10. H

    Altec Valencia 846-A Crossovers

    I was just given a pair of Altec Valencia 846-A speakers in good condition. I have taken out the drivers so I can refinish the cabinets. I would like to replace the N-800-F crossovers, but don't think I want to attempt to build new ones. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase...
  11. Riki

    Heathkit AS-101: Thrift Store Score!

    I just scored a pair of Heathkit AS-101 speakers from a local thrift store. They are in pretty fair nick and have matching serial numbers. The insides look untouched. The crossovers are wired for a single amp And what is really neat (at least to me) is that each of the...
  12. pantoramasan

    Altec N801-8A Identification help

    I recently purchased these Altec Networks off the big auction site for a project. Does Anyone have an Idea what improvements if any were made by replacing these components in the N801-8A Crossover network? And is this something that its common? Any information would be appreciated.
  13. Johnny_Law

    Help ID a strange crossover box?

    These came out of a pair of ancient DIY speakers, mated to an Altec 803B and 802D/811 horn. Any idea what they are? I don't see an easy way inside.
  14. R

    Altec Cabinets, 825/828 I thought they were knock-offs of the venerable design ....but NO!

    Hello from Western Australia, I've started to clear out some collectables from my garage where they've been housing spiders. A pair of front-loaded horns, with reflex bass loading, each house an Altec 421-8H (Bass instrument driver from the 70's). I have never put them to work. My...
  15. pantoramasan

    Need Altec Valencia Help

    Does anyone know which is the positive wire coming from the xo (yellow or Brown) to the speaker connection on the binding post? Thanks
  16. Z

    Altec 755E

    I have a pair of 755E's in good condition. What would these be worth?
  17. plschles

    would some help identify the Model of these Altec Speakers?

    It says on the back of the speakers N-1285-8B. Thx.
  18. J

    What does the "a" mean? 205 vs 205a

    Hello JBL enthusiasts, finding out very little about today's find for $10. a pair of Altec Lansing model 205 speakers with the carbon fiber cones, 3 ways with an 8" woofer. I believe they were made in 1990. most of what's on the internet are model 205a and would love to know the difference...
  19. O

    Altec Polarity question

    I have a set of Altec Magnificent speakers. 802d, 416a woofer, N-500-G crossover. I noticed that one of the connections to the horn has the positive cable on the left connector, but the other was reversed. From what I have read, it seems like Altec would have polarity reversed between the...
  20. JPJ

    pulled the trigger on some model 14's

    running out of space in the living room, but i'm pretty excited. they're my first pair of horns and it sure is a different sound, been really enjoying them this morning. woofers were reconed at GPA and the HF drivers were sent there and given the seal of approval by Bill.
    • JPJ
    • Thread
    • altec c2500 kef 107 mistubishi da-a15dc model 14
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: The Lansing Legacy
  21. zim bida

    Altec 604c crossovers?

    Hi Everyone, so it looks like I have stumbled into a pair of Altec 604c's with Altec N-1600A crossovers, and I'm over the moon about my luck. Since I got the first one I have been reading everywhere about how best to hear what these drivers have to deliver. My plan at the moment is to put...
  22. jaaronb

    Altec Phase Plugs - Radial (Tangerine) vs. Circumferential?

    Hey folks - I happen to have a pair of Altec 604-8gs, one of which has the newer radial/"Tangerine" phase plug, and the other has the older circumferential. I DO hear a distinct difference between the two, and despite having swapped diaphragms, crossovers, R/L sides, amps, pre-amps, sources...
    • jaaronb
    • Thread
    • altec altec 604 altec lansing
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. H

    Altec 19 Refurb project

    I walked into my favorite junking spot yesterday to see a giant stack of two altec 19’s, minus woofers. Bringing home two washing machine sized speakers seemed slightly less dumb than letting two such highly revered speakers slip from my grasp. They’ve got some nicks but a good wipe down...
  24. JPJ

    Altec 1234 for PA use, amp suggestions

    Have a friend who is getting a nice looking pair of 1234's and he wants to use them in place of his regular PA for certain dj gigs. He's looking for an amp to push them. He's got a pretty high end rotary mixer that I assume with be acting as the preamp. From what I found online, it looks...
  25. MadcapLaughs

    Altec Model 14 Cabinet refinishing

    So, my Altec model 14s are sounding fantastic overall, but there is a final phase I would like to complete on these...it appears I have two different generations of 14s, one with a lighter cabinet finish and one with a darker cabinet finish. All other components are the same for these and the...
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