Originally Posted by Panomaniac
IMHO there is no better mid horn than the multicell. The others may have advantages for full range.
IMHO there is no better mid horn than the multicell. The others may have advantages for full range.
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
Some recent 1003 prices on eBay
1003B S Good 215 2009-05
1003B P Good w Dual Throat 450 490 2009-10
1003B S Exc 75 85 2010-06
1003B P Good no Throats 300 335 2010-07
1003B/288CP Exc 860 965 2010-08
and 803B horn
803B (H) P Exc Sgl Throat 200 245 2010-07
803B (H) P Exc w throat 710 775 2010-08
803B (H) P Exc 450 480 2010-09
803B/288C P Good 1200 1420 2009-09
803B/288C S Exc 300 325 2010-08
You may want to consider the 'sleeper' of the Altec multicells, the 203B. There is a pair for sale in the classified section. For the phenolic based drivers they sound good, preferable to my ears compared to the 1003.
If you have basic woodworking skills you could build a pair of conical horns. A large pair of conicals sound very open and natural with the phenolic drivers. Kudos to Steve Schell for showing me the light on the conical horns! :2thumbsup:
The ones that belong to Audio by Goodwill? I thought he did not want to ship. Great price, tho. Never heard the 203, would be very interested to.
Re: Horn recommendation
Looks like the multicell's have it!
Panomaniac....I'm using APT200's....nothing too fancy, but they sound quite good to me.
This project is for an upgrade to my modded La Scala's.....for the mid range. This is their weakest link. If I can improve this then I believe it will improve everything else as well.
They just don't have that effortless mid sound that a big speaker needs.
The search begins!! Thanks all.
None of the 300 hz multicells were designed or marketed for the size of rooms we have in our homes. We can disagree on personal preferences, but not that one horn is for long-throw and the others not.In a small rectangular room of average size (Most peoples Listening Room)the 203's aren't real good.They work well in long narrow rooms.They are designed for outdoor installations(Long Throw) for distance. IMHO
Any of the 300 hz multicells will dwarf your LaScala bins.... The 311-60 is better suited size-wise to that cab, and does perform admirably well with the Altec phenolic midrange drivers. They will do your 400hz. with ease. Plus, they would be much simpler to ship to the "Land of Oz". Enjoy!
Not sure what you are saying, but 10 cell muilticells are not long throw, and 203's are.
I've used 1003's in small clubs, only complaint was about the size. 203 would NOT have worked. At least not without multiples.
Are they all kinda big for the average living room? Yes but the issue is much more pronounced with 203's and the tight pattern.
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
Re: Horn recommendation
Isn't it so hard to make a decision?
Yes, I had a look at the size of these things (1003's) & they are quite large, but that isn't really a problem in my room. The issue is, as you say, with getting them here. One E Bay seller wants $1600 for shipping! Outrageous - half as much again as what the horns are worth.
I looked at the 311-90 & the 311-60 from the Altec Pro web page & they look much more suitable.
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