I found a nice set of custom built speakers loaded with Altec goodies and cabinets that were allegedly built to some Altec build plan about 30 years ago. The cabinets are relatively well built with an internal 1" thick wall surrounded by 3/4" oak ply.
The driver contingent is as follows:
Altec 802D HF Drivers
Altec H-811-B Horns (Gold in color)
Altec 414A woofers - 2 in each
Altec N-500-E Network.
All 16ohm
External cabinet size is 39" high, 26.5" wide, 21" deep.
Internal size is 8.4 CF
Port is 4" x 11.5" deep.
Rotary switch on back for network adjustment.
No insulation.
NO internal bracing.
Back panel is removable and needs more screws.
Cheap Screw terminals.
The Oak is not my cup of tea, but once buffed out again should look fine.
Came with fairly primitive grilles that need new material if I keep them in the same configuration.
Sound quality is impressive. Big and lively being run with my Dynaco St70.
Two of the woofers have cracks in the seem of their accordion surrounds that will need to be addressed unfortunately.
So what do I have the makings of here? I really am digging the sound so far and gotta think with some other refinements these could be really good. I am not sure what if anything has been done with the HF drivers over time.
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