Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Looking for some info on these Altec speakers.

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    United states
    Posts
    4

    Looking for some info on these Altec speakers.

    I am looking for any info on these speakers I picked up. They sound amazing and seem to be in great shape. What year were they made? Is there a model or name for them? Are the cabinets original? Thank you for any input.
    Attached Images Attached Images    

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    GTA, Ont.
    Posts
    5,109
    Home Brew Cabinets populated with Altec 605B Duplexes ( orangeish-red surrounds are the give-away ) .

    Study past ( & present ) eBay sales ( over a period of months ) to determine actual re-sale value.

    This site has a pretty good library that can help establish the general time frame this model was sold ( & when it superseded the 605a, which < I believe > is generally more collectible )


  3. #3
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    United states
    Posts
    4

    Better photos.

    Name:  IMG_2406.jpg
Views: 596
Size:  179.5 KBName:  IMG_2415.jpg
Views: 616
Size:  167.8 KBName:  IMG_2422.jpg
Views: 586
Size:  88.2 KBName:  IMG_2409.jpg
Views: 623
Size:  163.9 KB

  4. #4
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    United states
    Posts
    4
    Thank you for the reply Earl. So is there any value in the cabinets or does a guy just part them out?

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    GTA, Ont.
    Posts
    5,109
    Thanks for the pics.

    If you know them to be 605A's / why are you asking about them ?


  6. #6
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    GTA, Ont.
    Posts
    5,109
    ( Well made & not a disaster in the waiting ) cabinets will always have value to local buyers who can't build for themselves ( ie; apartment dwellers, those with no tools, those with no time, those with no skill etc. ).

    Matching that value ( to the right person ) takes time.


  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    GTA, Ont.
    Posts
    5,109
    Obviously I'm wrong about the distinguishing clues to the 2 model types ( 605a or 605b ? ). Need to up my caffeine level somewhat.

    I would be concerned ( as a seller ) if they have different colored surrounds ( since that implies a recone has occurred at one time ) .


  8. #8
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    United states
    Posts
    4
    I thought the speakers and cabinets as a whole may have a name/ model number. Looking on ebay some of the older Altec cabinets had names. I did notice they were all badged though. Thanks for all your input, very helpful.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Info on Mitchell PA speakers?
    By sbjacob in forum General Audio Discussion
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 09-03-2010, 11:39 AM
  2. Info on little red speakers?
    By kn8243 in forum Lansing Product General Information
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 05-17-2010, 05:58 PM
  3. Old JBL speakers - What if any info.
    By jaminjim in forum Lansing Product General Information
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-08-2008, 04:55 PM
  4. Looking for info on the speakers I just got
    By Meistavonmeiste in forum Lansing Product General Information
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 06-02-2008, 03:38 PM
  5. Altec Lansing Aspen speakers - info required
    By Miket in forum Lansing Product General Information
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-15-2006, 02:44 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •