Altec horn crossover
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roccus
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All ready have them I posted a pic here a few posts back on page 1 of this thread they are 15".... was thinking of building the Z19
roccus
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Considering getting these https://www.parts-express.com/b-52-by-eminence-15-160-15-pro-audio-500-watt-driver-8-ohm--299-2343 to put in the 1235 cabs I just picked up looks like the mids will over lap the horns nicely... yes the crossovers I plan to build will go down to 800hz on the HF
bowtie427ss
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That bass driver will work. But, an example with a lower Qts would be more suitable for an Altec midbass horn like your 816A's(1235 is a system of components, the cabinet/horn is an 816A).
This would be a more appropriate horn driver: https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-pa380-8-15-pro-woofer--295-034
Note that regardless of what woofer you load in the 816A, it's going to roll off pretty steeply below 80hz or so. LF extension will be non-existent without a subwoofer or 3, or 4.
This would be a more appropriate horn driver: https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-pa380-8-15-pro-woofer--295-034
Note that regardless of what woofer you load in the 816A, it's going to roll off pretty steeply below 80hz or so. LF extension will be non-existent without a subwoofer or 3, or 4.
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roccus
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Thanks for this info... I am thinking I will build 2 subs and set the 816's on top of them. Originally I was going to use the horns temporarily with my existing speakers and eventually build model 19 clones but then these cabs came up for $35 for the pair so this is now where I will go with this project...
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roccus
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I got my second horn diver. it is an 802-8G, it will be here tomorrow. I think the only difference are the diaphragms and the 802 does not have the load cap and has felt attached to the cover. So what I will do is make the 808 an 802... anyone know where I can get 1/2" felt to cut for the covers? I've looked everywhere but no luck on that thick... BTW I want to thank all who have given their time and provided opinions and info for this project
roccus
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Thanks I'm building some L88 bowtie speakers
Just picked these up to go with my horns
You’re in good shape.
roccus
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So here is an update on the 816 cabs... I ended up going with a 3 way active Xover for the HF horns, the 15" mids in the 816 cabs cabs and for my sub woofers, I am driving the mids and woofers with Phase Linear 400 amps and the HF horns with a 30W per channel crown amp, this set up sounds incredible here are some pics, I will build some stands to put under them that I will eventually enclose to put 18" subs in...
