I’m looking for opinions and thoughts on a project I’m considering. This is a bit of a nostalgia kick. I would like to build a set of speakers that have the look, feel, and sound (within reason) of the Altec Model 19.
My thought is to build the cabinets much to the specs of the original 19, but include a JBL 075 ring radiator for HF. Keep the 811 horn and 802 driver, but use a JBL woof (something that's readily available like a D130). I can build something like the Altec N501-8A x-over and add in the 075. Which specific model JBL woof would be best suited? I think the 19’s in a rose wood veneer would be stunning.
Ok, any thoughts? Don