Vintage Altec Lansing Woofers/w Bi flex tweeters

[fatfoot]

I have 2 vintage Altec Lansing 12" woofers in original shipping boxes. I can't find any numbers on them. I have tried looking them up online and can't really find anything. I am really curious to know when they were manufactured and how rare they are. I would appreciate any info on them including estimated value. Thanks.

[NickH]

Those are a bit odd looking. Im no altec historian, but Ive never seen them before.

[spkrman57]

Maybe Utah or Quam...?

Ron sends...

[timc]

see here for the 15" version: http://www.hostboard.com/forums/f700/179486-420-y-biflex-mounted-tweeter.html

[Don C]

The magnet covers look like Jensen. They might be Heathkit US3. Heath liked the green color.
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?34670-Hello-Everybody-Just-purchased-a-pair-of-Heathkit-AS-21-(Altec)-speakers

Someone could heve upgraded a system and then stored the old speakers in the boxes that the new ones came in.

[Mr. Widget]

The magnet covers look like Jensen. They might be Heathkit US3. Heath liked the green color.
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?34670-Hello-Everybody-Just-purchased-a-pair-of-Heathkit-AS-21-(Altec)-speakers

Someone could heve upgraded a system and then stored the old speakers in the boxes that the new ones came in.:yes:

Untreated paper surround and stamped frames... very likely cast off after the Altecs were put into service.


Widget