Altec LF-2, "coffee table" sub

[Jenkster]

http://redding.craigslist.org/ele/2989458151.html

Here is something you don't see everyday. My uncle used to sell these "coffee table" subs at Jerry's Audio in Yuba City, CA circa early 80's. I remember they had it set up in a living room type arrangement and challenged customers to find the sub-woofer. This one on our local CL has the controller which I believe is pretty rare. I think his price of $800+ is a bit high, at least more than I would pay for it. Anyone have an idea on a fair price? Also, I think the Altec woofers of that era had foam surrounds? Can someone confirm or deny that? I may go take a look just out of curiosity and I have'nt seen or heard one in over 30 years.:scratch2:

 

[bowtie427ss]

The whole thing is fairly uncommon. The woofer shares parts with the model 14 woofer, but one of these, either the LF-1 or LF-2 was a "special" dual voice coil version. I'm sure it's serviceable, but there could be a few hard to find parts.

I think the asking price is about double a realistic value, but our dollar is ever shrinking and doesn't go as far as it used to. I'm really not sure what one of those is "worth", but that's way north of what i'd ever spend on one.

 

[Jenkster]

The whole thing is fairly uncommon. The woofer shares parts with the model 14 woofer, but one of these, either the LF-1 or LF-2 was a "special" dual voice coil version. I'm sure it's serviceable, but there could be a few hard to find parts.

I think the asking price is about double a realistic value, but our dollar is ever shrinking and doesn't go as far as it used to. I'm really not sure what one of those is "worth", but that's way north of what i'd ever spend on one.

Thanks bowtie, my thoughts exactly. I am going to give my uncle a call and see if he remembers much about it. As I recall, they did not sell very well.