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[mr clean]

Hello im brian from southern indiana. Im a long time fan of altecs and horn speakers. Heard model 19s as a kid hooked from then on. Wanting to build some altec 2 ways using altec and gpa parts and pieces. I have just grabbed some 511b horns. Was wanting a 19 clone so I may have to get some 811s. Im wanting to get my learn on and while I've been listening to music for 40 years on some decent gear this would be a first trying to get some speakers together so please help the slow kid when I hit you with questions!:} Thanks in advance.

[srm51555]

Welcome to the forum!

For me I would use the 511's over the 811's. When I had my DIY Altec's I had them crossed over at 800hz and used a form of the Altec 30904 attenuator.

Now I'd probably look into the Z19 Crossover found here http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/z19-crossover.328530/ .

Here is the link to the Attenuator I was using:
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/using-altec-30904-atteuator-with-511-416.155640/

Good luck and keep us posted,
Scott

[mr clean]

Welcome to the forum!

For me I would use the 511's over the 811's. When I had my DIY Altec's I had them crossed over at 800hz and used a form of the Altec 30904 attenuator.

Now I'd probably look into the Z19 Crossover found here http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/z19-crossover.328530/ .

Here is the link to the Attenuator I was using:
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/using-altec-30904-atteuator-with-511-416.155640/

Good luck and keep us posted,
Scott

Thanks for the info! I was wondering about the size of the 511 vrs the 811 and if a good way to make things little easier would be mount the horn on top of the cab like a CathedralSpeaker.



Im just starting to get things together and the crossover is what I'm most worried about as far as getting it right. So thanks for the tip above!

[mr clean]

Picked up two 811B horns also. Not here yet but should work out. Will have a choice that way.

[Mr. Widget]

Welcome to the forum!

For me I would use the 511's over the 811's. +1

Even if I was going with a Model 19 "clone".



Widget

[Chas]

+1

Even if I was going with a Model 19 "clone".



Widget

Me too, I've been there, done that. Go 511!