..... that you have experienced?
Have you heard better for less money?
Last edited by mah; July 8th, 2014 at 04:04 AM.
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I hate my Altecs
I haven't heard all that many different setups yet. Really looking forward to hearing some Model 19s in a well-treated room. But I will say that recently, I've been providing the sound for our neighborhood block parties with my 604 in a thrown-together 612 clone cabinet. For a mono, single speaker cabinet, it pushes some outdoor SPLs (with very respectable SQ) that really impresses the neighbors!
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- Mike
I wish you had used a word other than "accurate".
While i am preferential to many Altecs, and Altec component based systems, they are not the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions "accurate" loudspeakers.
IMO, an accurate loudspeaker in most cases is NOT what i want to listen to for extended periods. There are several Altecs that i can listen to indefinitely, with great pleasure.
Case in point, my Westlake monitors are clinically accurate. On the right recordings they have presented some of the cleanest medium/high level playback i have ever heard. On any lesser recording they make the caveats stick out like a pumpkin in a watermelon patch. I have just completed my final modification/room treatment for them.
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I would put the 604 on stands at ear level and against a wall for better projectionOriginally Posted by Alien_Shore
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Yeah, I started to post that “of the many systems I've auditioned, I consider 'Altec' and 'accurate' to be mutually exclusive, same as virtually all consumer speaker systems regardless of price”, but figured it would generate more ‘grief’ than I have time for right now.
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Loud is Beautiful if it's Clean! As always though, the usual disclaimers apply to this post's contents.
Why anguish over it? I have 19s and 604/620s and I have never considered whether I'm getting the most accurate sound. It's not and I don't care.
So why is accurate the goal? You are going to put them on a set of inaccurate ears. A set that compensates for your ears may be a better choice....
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
I thought there may be an Altec system for home use that can be used as a reference for comparison purposes. I know this is a subjective area but people seem to recognise what 'accurate' is, even if it is not their preference.
Opinion is only as valid as its verifiable supporting evidence.
Many people THINK they know what accurate is....and they don't. I gave up judging MY speakers by others OPINIONS 45 years ago.
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
I don't believe there is a specific model that can become the reference standard for other Altec's. FWIW, I listened to my SIL's Dynaudio monitors and they are very accurate (he's a sound engineer) and I was glad to get back home to my Altec's and other speakers. Flat and accurate are not always the best for enjoyable listening.
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