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    Re: Altec 421 woofer

    I have a pair of 421-8H and a pair of 416B. Any comments on the quality of vocals of each, below 500Hz?
    My 15 cu.ft. vented enclosures are almost ready for assembly. WIN ISD shows these drivers to be close with a 32Hz tuning.

    Cheers, Marshall.

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    Re: Altec 421 woofer

    The major difference is the 421 goes non-linear in a reflex like right now, so great for 'stretching out' the bass line which adds some harmonic distortion to the mids of a MI, but not my 'cup o' tea' for vocals. Only one way to know for sure which you prefer though.

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    Re: Altec 421 woofer

    Thanks, GM.

    Marshall.

    PS. Shouldn't you be in bed at this hour?

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    Re: Altec 421 woofer

    Quote Originally Posted by mah View Post
    Thanks, GM.

    Marshall.

    PS. Shouldn't you be in bed at this hour?
    You're welcome!

    Dunno, I mean it's 11.37 pm EST as I type this and typically went to bed between 1-3 am during my working career with its 7.30 am start, but then I've been an insomniac for as long as I can remember. Even in my dotage I only average ~5 hrs/night, though nowadays I do occasionally 'cat nap' during the heat of the day for 20-30 min..

    What are you building? Seems like we've discussed it, but can't remember much of anything for any length of time nowadays.

    Oh well, just took a break from watching Butch Cassidy to browse/post a bit, so back to being a 'couch potato'.

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    Re: Altec 421 woofer

    Hi again, GM,

    Oops. Hostboard showed a post time around 3AM. Should have checked time zones for myself.

    Re my project: yes we have exchanged communications. When I am at the tuning stage I would welcome your input.

    Regards, Marshall.

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