My very first hi-fi speakers were Altecs, bought sometime in the mid-70s. On the back there was a label that said "Voice of the Theater" but they certainly were not intended for theater. I recall something that said that they were the consumer version of the theater speaker. They look very much like the Altec Valencia ( http://www.wardsweb.org/audio/Altec/Altec129.html ) but not exactly. All corners were mitered and the top did not overhang the edges. It had two ports alongside the woofer. It used a 15" woofer and a multicell horn midrange/tweeter and a foam grille with an Altec nameplate.
I have yet to find this particular speaker listed anywhere in any Altec website, on Ebay or anywhere. My brother has them now. The beautiful wood finish is unscratched and unblemished and in perfect condition. The foam grille has deteriorated but has been replaced. One horn driver had been replaced. I wished my brother would allow me to look at them closer but so far he has been reluctant.
I really would like to find out if anyone knows anything about this speaker and, especially, what it might be worth. He doesn't want to sell but both he and I are curious.
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Originally Posted by JSF13
