2-ways

[89-300ce]

Most of the threads I've searched are people matching an already owned component for a two way. In my case I have nothing. If I where to assemble a large altec/jbl based two way from components with an emphasis on clarity and extention what should I use? There are no restrictions on cabinet size.

Thanks

[louped garouv]

Here's a pretty large Altec two way system....

[89-300ce]

Ok. Ok.
By large I was thinking of a single 14" - 19" woofer based system.
I forgot where I was.

[Robh3606]

Hello

Thinking JBL For the woofer the one that comes to mind would be a 2235. It gives you good lowend with a high crossover point up to 1K. Le-14h-1 or -3 would be nice but they are not readilly available. You can get any number of cores with new cone kits and have essentially brand new drivers for about $500.

Rob

[Tom Brennan]

I'd clone an Altec Model Nineteen.

Good choice of compromises and good extension on both ends.

I figure they moved the crossover up from the 500-800hz of earlier Altecs to 1200hz so there wouldn't be as much distortion with the more extended highs.

Use a 416-8B woofer, 802-G or 902 compression driver and the 811B horn. And build the right crossover, that's a key element as the crossover EQs the system. Plans for the Nineteen crossover are easily available online.

[Zilch]

What Rob said, though of late, I'd spend the additional $100 to work with a new pair of LE14H-3 for a more modest-sized outcome, and arguably better response in the region of 1 kHz.

For HF, it's PT Waveguides and any one of a variety of compression drivers, depanding upon budget and availability.

http://www.jblpro.com/ae/pdf/PT_WaveGuide.pdf

Mega-system? 2235H in 5 cuft (2507) plus 2352 horn on top, 2435HPL or 2452H-SL compression drivers.

Those horns too big? Look at 2381, which will fit in the box with the woofer.

[Tom's doin' the Time Warp, apparently.... ]