Altec 416 B , best enclosure .

[joaquin]

Hello ,

I need information about what enclosure sounds best with the 416 8B Altec Woofer . As far im considering these options .

* 825B Too big . WAF impossible .
* 816A smaller , i dont really understand the benefits of the woofer horn .
* 612C smaller , same as Iconic . Could be , unless 816A is superior .

Any other would be appreciated .

Please opinions .

Joaquín .

[robertbartsch]

You might want to explore a box similar to the Altec Model 19 which I beleive used the 416 woofers; it is a large vented (ported) enclosure. Obviously, the correct tuned big box will allow the driver to go low and produce the best overall response.

I believe the 816 horn loaded box was not used with the 416s, but I could be wrong. Bass horns increase efficiency but were primarily for sound reinforcement not Hi-Fi.

Search here for specs on Model 19 boxes.

[rgwalker]

You might want to explore a box similar to the Altec Model 19 which I beleive used the 416 woofers; it is a large vented (ported) enclosure. Obviously, the correct tuned big box will allow the driver to go low and produce the best overall response.

I believe the 816 horn loaded box was not used with the 416s, but I could be wrong. Bass horns increase efficiency but were primarily for sound reinforcement not Hi-Fi.

Search here for specs on Model 19 boxes.

I have 416-8Bs in 620A boxes and they are outstanding as bass (not subs) speakers in my three way system.

Bob W

[Cyclotronguy]

Altec 1234 box works well.

Cyclotronguy