Does Anyone have any Info on the "RodSpeaker"

[4313B]

there isn't a JBL speaker on the planet that has the CLARITY of Altec.

Unfortunately that's just flat out gross misinformation.

Perfectly fine for posting in DIY though.

Have to wonder where this system is today, if it still exsist at all.

Rod was on Letterman the other night. I wish Dave had asked him.

[Allanvh5150]

Rod was on Letterman the other night. I wish Dave had asked him.

Maybe I could find out...I know one of his ex wives

[Ian Mackenzie]

Perhaps the point not covered here is back then when the Rod Speaker was around the definition of a great loudspeaker was not the hifi diddle dee crap that people associate hi end audio with today.

By virtue of the very high sensitivity of the dual 416's this type of system has massive dynamic range and relatively low distortion. (Even more sensitive than the 4350). Therefore it probably sounded quite good at live levels compared to an AR3. The distortion levels of most domestic hi end audio loudspeakers would still not compare to the Altec..its just the laws of physics.

[srm51555]

No affiliation, not sure if pictures could be added to the thread for reference.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Rod-Spea...item3aa9650428

[hjames]

No affiliation, not sure if pictures could be added to the thread for reference.
(had link to an ebay ad that will be useless in 6 months- thus removed)

Sure enough - I downloaded the pictures from the eBay Ad
and am posting them here, per your request!

[hjames]

And the rest of them (website Limited to 5 images allowed per post)

[HCSGuy]

Quote from listing:

"These are a pair of vintage Altec component speakers custom built for Rod Stewart's house, and are the only other pair in in existence.




You are bidding on a one of a kind speaker system just like the system Rod Stewart had in his house, built and designed by Top Audio Consultant Rick Riccio. The Speakers are setup to be BI –amped and are a wonderful sounding speaker system whether listening to Rock n Roll, jazz or even classical Music."

I interpret this as "These speakers were designed by the guy that did Rod's house, but aren't the ones that actually went into his house" Sound about right?

[Altec Best]

Awesome speakers ! Wish these were for sale a few years ago !

Thank You for posting the links and photos !