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Thanks for the information, I haven't really decided about the crossover point yet. I wanted to hear from some of the experts on this site first. If I go the 19 xo route, I would replace the N801...

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My cabinets are bigger that Valencias and a bit smaller than the 19, but definitely that style. I believe the N801 was used in the Valencia and other speakers as Altec seemed to do back in the...

I am looking to upgrade the crossovers in my Altec Speakers. As near as I can tell, I have Model 19 drivers (416-8b woofer, 811-8 horn, 802-8g driver) in custom cabinets with N801-8a crossovers. ...

I got the Tangerine plug re-glued, the pots in the crossover treated with DeOxit/Faderlube and the woofers rotated 180 degrees. I placed them on end tables at ear level (12' feet apart and 12' from...

Great diagram Macaroonie, this will be very helpful!

Thanks for the awesome link Bob!

Well the problem is definitely the HF driver. The buzzy sound followed the driver. When I moved the driver I noticed a distinct rattle. It sounds like a piece of plastic rattling around inside. ...

The seller was a good guy, but pretty firm on his price. We agreed on $400 and him helping me load them into my car. Given the drivers that reside in the cabinet, I am very happy we were able to...

Thanks everyone. I finally got into the speaker and was happy to find all Altec drivers and they were all in "as new" condition. The components are:
Woofer- 416-8B
HF Driver- 802-8G
Horn- 811B...

Greetings all, I just acquired my first large Altec speakers and I can definitely sense a lot of potential but there is some work to be done. After many years in this hobby I have learned to "measure...