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  1. G

    Why do Onken & other old enclosures sound so different?

    There are all these antique Altec, Onken, Jensen & other bass reflex enclosures that sound so different & have a certain magic with their huge & very shallow ports. Something has been lost as everyone has shrunk the openings & lengthened the bass reflex ports to increase bass. Some of these old...
    • GregOgil
    • Thread
    • 1940s 1950s altec bass reflex jensen onken shallow ports stephens trusonic
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. dyche01

    Altec 890A Bolero questions

    I just scored a pair of Altec Boleros. They are the 890A model, with the 3000-series horn and the 10" 406A driver. The drivers are in great shape; the cabinets are okay; and one grill cloth is ripped. Interestingly, the big difference between the 406A drivers and the later 406Z's that...
  3. Don Lanier

    Altec VOTT gym find

    Just Pulled these down from a Gym where I installed a new sound system, in great shape and appearance other than 65 years of dirt and dust, they were installed in the 60s in the original gym. Going to clean them up and possibly resell down the road, I want to hear them and clean them up but will...
  4. P

    Alec 604-8G Crossovers

    Specifically, what is wrong with them? I have a pair of 604-8G speakers, and they sound absolutely marvelous to me. But of course I read that the crossovers are a problem and need to be upgraded. Are the old crossovers really that bad? Just has me wondering how much of an improvement I am...
  5. nickdinatale

    Identify these vintage Altecs!

    Trying to decide if I should drag myself out of bed tomorrow morning to try to get these from an estate sale. Can't seem to identify them though... (photo in next post)
  6. dyche01

    Altec 3000G tweeters

    Here's a slightly depressing fact. These Altec 3000G tweeters on eBay have been bid up above $300.00, which is a higher price than some of the intact 890 Boleros are fetching. http://www.ebay.com/itm/pair-of-Altec-3000G-tweeters-GOOD-working-condition/272758680738 This seems like a strong...
  7. ScooterMcTav

    Altec Lansing 401 - Any Opinions

    Hi Folks, I've been offered a set of Altec Lansing 401 speakers and was curious if anyone out here had heard them. This is only the third set of Altec related speakers I've seen locally. Looking for a good full-range 3-way speaker for my main music rig. Not the ones for sale, but they do...
  8. lattiboy

    Altec Flamenco 848a with two door console

    Hey all, I'm am only able to find one other sold eBay listing for $990 for just the speakers. The two door console has a Fischer receiver and unmarked turntable included. Everything works, and they're cosmetically B/B+. Just need a minor refinish. So, what do you guys think these are worth...
  9. Adam Woodard

    Altec 846b's Looking for the Perfect Mate

    I love my Altec Valencia 846b's. They aren't shouty, or brassy, or midrangy; they sing if you ask me. I have had them since I was 14, so for me, it is what speakers should sound like. Led Zeppelin II on any other speakers sounds castrated. But I am ready to up my amp game. I have been...
  10. MadcapLaughs

    Altec Bolero vs Model 15

    Hey there, I am currently using a set of 890c bolero horn speakers in my main system and have the opportunity to get ahold of Altec Model 15s. The 15s have just been reformed by the the tech shop selling then. I really like my Altec boleros and wouldn't trade them for anything except larger...
  11. sasquatch727

    My newly updated setup

    Been working on this setup and progressively upgrading it from a couple bookshelf speakers and a crappy AIWA receiver to what it is now. I was very fortunate to have been recently gifted a couple of Altec A7 V.O.T.T. speakers in custom cabs from a very dear friend of mine who was the main Altec...
    • sasquatch727
    • Thread
    • altec altec a7 pioneer cs-g303 sansui sp-3500 voice of the theatre yamaha a-1020
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  12. jaaronb

    Altec 414z enclosure guidance

    Hey folks - looking for the collective Altec wisdom of some AKers for an Altec project I have in mind. I'm in possession of a working pair of Altec 9844 monitors, with 2 x 414z drivers, 806a/811b horn per side. As the WAF on these speakers is expressed in negative double-digits, I'd like to use...
  13. bberkom

    Altec A7's in Nashville

    If anyone is looking for some large Altecs, there's a great pair in Nashville right now. I have seen and heard these exact speakers when I bought something else from the seller. They are in amazing condition. He doesn't have a price on his listing but he told me $2500 if I remember correctly...
  14. 2325Veepster

    Altec 1609B Biamplifier

    Hello All, After going through the attic at my parents house I came across an old Altec amp, 1609B, that I picked up somewhere a while back. It's older, but a matte black not green. I used to use it to power an unpowered sub in high school (I may have gotten it from the high school auditorium...
    • 2325Veepster
    • Thread
    • altec altec lansing solid state amplifier vintage amp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. pantoramasan

    Altec 803B Question

    I have a pair of Altec 803B speakers recently purchased in odd cabinets. I removed them today and was a little surprised. I was wondering if it is worthwhile getting them re coned due to the fact that they are somewhat stained. Although the sound was great when I hooked them up prior to removal...
  16. LoudInTn

    Any university or altec guys I need some indentification please

    Hi guys! I'm picking these up this weekend on the cheap and the only identifying mark I can see in the pics is the University "presence" knob in the back. He says they sound great and work well. Honestly I really was just intrigued by the knobs on back and I know altec and university did a lot...
  17. lakegville

    Seeburg DDS1 can anyone advise??

    I currently have the Altec model 14 and 846b's and am very fond of them both. To me there is something special about the real Altec's. I see where there are a pair of these Seeburg SSD1's for sale. They look very much like Altec's and use the Altec horn. They are larger than either of the pair...
  18. Lost240

    Anyone in CT with Speaker Box Building Experience?

    Hi, I am looking to have a set of Altec Model 19 cabinets built. Is there anyone in the Connecticut area that has experience with this or speaker cabinet building in general?
  19. MadcapLaughs

    CA 1000...sounds great but should I switch to tubes??

    So I love my CA 1000 amp but I have an opportunity to swap for a HH Scott LK 72 integrated tube amp. My question is regarding the output of the Scott vs the Yamaha. Is a 36 wpc tube amp able to compete at all with the output of the Yamaha's 70 wpc SS output? I like to crank music fairly loud...
  20. lakegville

    JBL 4435/Altec A7 Magnificent/Bozak Concert Grand

    Strange times around here. All three of these are for sale nearby. I would love to own all three but there is just no way with size and space constraints not to mention cash flow. Why i am reaching out for help. Which one of the three would you go for? They are all priced exactly the same, all...
  21. lakegville

    Altec A7 Magnificent Value

    Hi everyone. I sorta hate asking the value of things as a rule because there is data available out there for lookup. That being said this one is tough for me because of it's rarity. Can anyone help me establish a "fair" price to pay for these monsters? I would just want to not loose my shirt on...
  22. MarbleSwitchboard

    My Altec 19 Story

    Recently I found a pair of Altec 19s for an unmentionable price. Let's just say it was a good deal ;) I just barely managed to fit them into my car! I had to remove the woofers and the horns in order to lift them. They are mighty heavy speakers after all. :) After I got them home I...
  23. Aref

    Big Studio Monitors (esp Altec)

    Hi, I've always used small nearfields like Yamaha NS10, Neumann Kh120 and Genelec 8020. Recently, got a nice pair of Studer A732 (three way with 10" woofer) and started to realized what I've missed!! These days I also find even bigger monitors like Altec 19, 9844, Tannoy gold monitor 15", Jbl...
  24. S

    Altec 811B horn damping

    Any ideas on damping this horn its painful in the midrange at high output levels? Clay, undercoat? where to apply?
  25. S

    Seeburg DWS2 with Altec 811B & Utah 12"woof Upgrades

    I just purchased a pair of Seeburg DWS2 speakers in pretty decent shape wondering what I can do to upgrade these babies. The sound is nice decent sensitivity very powerful upper mid range. lacking in the bass though wondering what would bring the bass forward a little more im running through a...
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