New to the forum but grew old with Altec.
I am attempting to build my own model 19 clones and need to know what the difference is between all the components.
I just purchased a pair of 416-8A Woofers. I also purchased a set of 811B horns & drivers listed as having been removed form 19s.
I found the Heritage site and in my search I learned there are 416-8As and 416-8Bs. What is the difference between the A & B 416s????
I am assuming the 811 horns from the 19s will have the symbiotic drivers but would love to know what the difference is between all the different drivers I see being sold on Ebay and at Audiogone.
I see 802-Gs and 808-Bs and a host of other drivers being offered but have no idea what it all means and how I can work with them.
So where is the info???????????

I think I will have some fun here and hope to run into alot of knowledgable audio nuts like me.
My expertise is in cabinetry and to be frank, I do not posess the apptitude for all the electronics. Sure, I can hook up the speakers but knowing all the ins & outs of cross overs and horn drivers and 416s is a bit past my skill level.
With a little help from some of you I just might make my dream speakers become a reality.
I owned model 19s for 30 years, absolutely loved them and have missed them ever since we down sized the home and had no room for them.
My plan is to build them a bit higher and less wide to fit FIXED wall space and try to acheive as close as possible the great sound I loved.
I am also a furniture builder and I want very much to build my new speakers in the Mission or Stickley style to match existing decore. MDF on the inside and quarter sawn oak out.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks. Gary L