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    Altec 720As

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    Re: Altec 720As

    That seller always has some rare and high end stuff.

    I am also curious about those WE midrange drivers

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    Re: Altec 720As

    They weren't a midrange driver, but voice range. There's a difference.
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    Re: Altec 720As

    Final iteration of the KS-14704 loud speaking telephone receiver.

    You can find KS-14704's that are identical to the 720A, and rarely you can find early versions with a threaded snout.

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    A REAL 32A with 720A/KS-14704:

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    Re: Altec 720As

    I suspect the original may be flatter, but the Altec versions had a sizable peak at 2k that makes them unsuitable for Hi-fi. Sizable as in maybe 12 DB.
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    Re: Altec 720As

    Is this the same driver as the h.f. in a leslie speaker ? (different magnet, phenolic diapragm)

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    Re: Altec 720As

    Jensen V-21 in the leslie.

    Striking similarity in the front assembly.

    Remember, folks used to be friendlier and more cooperative with each other, no doubt Peter Jensen knew people at WE, and vice versa.

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