| power requirements for Altecs [message #17917] |
Sat, 04 June 2005 12:21  |
Manualblock
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Can we look at some anecdotal evidence concerning the Altec A7's and whether they like some power or are happy with the flea power amps? I would say 20 watts or better for a high power scenario. I know I like the sound of my Valencias with some motor behind them. I am wondering how the 7's do in that regard.
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| Re: power requirements for Altecs [message #17922 is a reply to message #17921] |
Sat, 04 June 2005 17:11  |
wunhuanglo
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As I said, all the volume you could want. At one point I had small format drivers and horns spanning several eras - multiple examples of 802/806/902/811/511. In the end I guess I liked the 802D/511 best - it was the last and longest lasting configuration - the 511 was late-production with the vanes parted at the center - not welded - and filled with a silicone-like damping compound. This was pure factory - not an aftermarket modification. But I also hasten to add that imagination could play as big a role as reality.
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| All kinds of philosophy :-) [message #17925 is a reply to message #17923] |
Sat, 04 June 2005 21:05 |
wunhuanglo
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RE: the A7? Ultimately just unsuitable, which is why I sold off all the Altec stuff and headed in another direction. I added the woofer in the reflex area, trying to get some bass out of them - it was OK but not really satisfying. Altec in general? Nostalgic, but not inherently superior. Impressive physically, but equaled in performance by modern production of comparable quality. Worth the money? Hard to say when you have to trade around to get parts that aren't beat to death - fragile, right-angled diaphragm leads being a huge problem. The two way speaker? I'm back to a horn-over-reflex 2-way that really makes me happy right now. The elusive midbass slam is back. Brass sounds like brass, brushed drums sound "scratchy". I think Lansing's Iconic was probably the right idea after all, but... that will last until I'm off on something else again. But for right now I'm considering building a nice pair of cabinets for the current components - put in some effort instead of my usual quick-and-dirty.
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| Re:I can see the black cat... [message #17926 is a reply to message #17925] |
Sun, 05 June 2005 03:22 |
BillEpstein
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...but not the horn. Watchu got dere? Is that an 18" woof?
Had a couple or 9 beers with some friends Fri nite and had to show off the system with first, BB and Eric, "Three O'Clock In The Mornin'" then Boston, "Don't Look Back". 9 Watts??? They said!Amazement at how clean the sound was even at shout-to=be-heard levels. Not quite as clean to my ears as Ella in pentode but this Norh amp can rock!
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| Re:I can see the black cat... [message #17929 is a reply to message #17926] |
Sun, 05 June 2005 12:59 |
wunhuanglo
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Hey, Bill JBL 2225, 40Hz in 4 ft^3 JBL 2435 beryllium driver, 1-1/2" on P.Audio 316 horn happy-happy Dual sealed Altec 3182 (2X18) sub in corner - about 16ft^3 BTW, big fan of port lately - not a cheap date, but excellent sound processing properties
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