Altec Horn Single Cell dimensions/patterns

[macaltec]

I am thinking I may want to look into the 808. I will likely 3D print the collector and adapter for the driver. Modeling both is simple enough. Finding time is the difficult part.

 

[trainbuftony]

I like where you are going with this. I would pay good money for a modern knockoff of this classic design. With modern CNC technology a person could make an affordable alternative to antique horns, and then mass produce it for everyone to enjoy. I have an old JBL H1000 horn, and I'd love to try something like this to make a replica

 

[macaltec]

Made a quick prototype out of cardboard and tape. It occured to me that this wouldnt be difficult to cover with fiberglass.

 

[gdmoore28]

Looks good. Are those perfectly square at the mouth, or are they 1" wider on one edge? That's one part of the horn-making article posted above that confused me. Where does the extra one inch come into play? Or am I completely misunderstanding the instructions in the article?

GeeDeeEmm

 

[macaltec]

It is completely square. I undersrand what the article is saying about making one side wider. For the sake of simplicity of parts I am choosing not to do that. I sent the model of the single side pattern to the laser shop this morning. I will get 4 pieces cut and prototype one cell in metal before having the total quantity cut.

 

[macaltec]

In my haste to make these horns I never thought to look into how much a set of drivers would cost. Damn things arent cheap. This revelation brings me to two questions. First, any recommendations on after market/new drivers? Second, any chance a 1" compression driver will work?