Looking for plans for Altec A-7 (Voice of the theatre)
Hello all,
I've enjoyed reading the postings here and following the progress of the sub/mid JBL cabs. Really nice boxes.
We've built single 18 Jbl boxes ( in 2 sizes), and single & double 12 boxes - we 'stack' them with Altec 511 horns w/ 808 drivers. Crossover w/ Rane (24 Db - usually ~100-150h/1000-1500). In really small rooms we'll use JBL 15's w/ the Altec horns crossed over at 800 (really 'sweet').
We are moving this stuff around always so we like the 'modular' concept for travel and flexibility.
~1970-71 we built Altec A-7 Voice of the Theatres. Plans were obtained by writing to Altec.
We lost those plans long ago, but would like to get a copy again - we've 'got the bug' to build another pair. Anyone have a set of these plans?
Thanks
Bill & Chris - Here in 'arctic' central NJ, USA
Thanks for the Altec plans link
Max,
I totally understand putting 18's in the house!! All our newer 18's are 2242's..........and, well, you know.
I've had the 2226 15"s inside (2way w/ the 511B's and 3 way with the JBL 8" cone mid) and they are pretty impressive.
But the 18 ,12, 511B combo is my favorite.
Thanks again for the quick reply!
PS - what music are you listening to w/ these?
Re: what music are you listening to w/ these?
Hi backbeat,
I grew up the 70's playing in bands in the SF bay area. In high school was into heavy metal and really wanted to be like Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. When I heard the Ramones and Sex Pistols I cut my long hair off and never looked back! It was an awesome time for a musican during the punk scene of the '70s and '80s.
:band:
So the short answer is I like hard rock, but I've mellowed a lot since then.:banghead::)
Really though the main use of these 18's are for subs in my surround sound system with my big screen in the center.
http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbull...&threadid=1421
Hey what do you tune your 18's to? I'm torn between 25hz to go really deep for movies or about 30hz as a compromise for rock and movies. I have 31 band eq's so I could flatten the responce if needed.
Scott