Posted by Wayne Parham on September 04, 2003 at 15:15:27

In Reply to: Altec Pi again, more questions wayne! posted by Russellc on September 04, 2003 at 06:44:18:

The Altec 515G (8G, 16G) works well in the Professional Series four π or seven π loudspeaker cabinets. Response is just what you want for home hifi, slightly overdamped, much like the curve that results from a JBL 2226.

The 515G is suitable for use in vented cabinets from 2.0ft³ to 5.0ft³ tuned to 40Hz to 50Hz. The lower tuning makes the cabinet slightly overdamped. A slightly higher tuning is best if the cabinet is used outdoors or in large spaces.

Note that not all 515 drivers have similar electro-mechanical specs. The 515B and 515C, for example, work best in larger boxes up to 15ft³

The Altec 416 needs a cabinet between 6 and 18 cubic feet tuned to 30Hz. PiAlign suggests 8.5ft³ for the 416, which makes is a good fit for the Theater Series four π or seven π speaker cabinets.

• Re: Altec Pi again - Do it! - Russellc 09:36:03 09/05/03 (1)
  • Re: Altec Pi again - Do it! - Wayne Parham 14:00:08 09/05/03 (0)