Are these really Altecs?

**Audio_by_Goodwill** · October 29th, 2010, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Old Guy

I've seen Jensen and Heppner

I'm speaking of "Magnavox" speakers in general......... I don't think I've pulled a single horn from a Magnavox console. The ones I've found have been all cone drivers. I haven't paid attention to the horns on ebay much. Most of what I was speaking of are the woofers.

Fisher used a lot of Jensen drivers........ I've got a few Jensen horns RP-203's, I think.

**Old Guy** · October 29th, 2010, 01:49 PM

Here is a weird set,,Heppner woof and Foster horn

Magnavox 580088 horns, 581216 woofers & crossovers MINT - eBay (item 160496280201 end time Nov-19-10 18:48:24 PST)

**Panomaniac** · October 29th, 2010, 08:00 PM

Bingo!! My set up almost exactly. Those are my horns, the same crossover and the same foam box. Woofers are different.

ABG. I have a Fisher console and remote speaker doing TV service in the living room. Each cab has 3 Jensen 8" drivers in parallel. No crossover at all.

**Audio_by_Goodwill** · October 29th, 2010, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Panomaniac

ABG. I have a Fisher console and remote speaker doing TV service in the living room. Each cab has 3 Jensen 8" drivers in parallel. No crossover at all.

That's strange. Does it look original?

**Panomaniac** · October 30th, 2010, 12:04 AM

Yes, quite. No sign there was ever any crossover. It could have been removed, along with the tube electronics, but I see no sign of it. No sign there was ever any tweeter, either.

Of the 3 drivers, 2 are the same, 1 has more ridges, IIRC - maybe the "bass" unit. Not bad sounding speakers, really.

**Altec Best** · October 30th, 2010, 01:32 AM

Wasn't there a thread about these Styrofoam console speakers last year.I remember the Styrofoam boxes because I can't imagine anyone making an enclosure out of it.

But I guess it works.Placed inside the console should be protected enough I suppose.

Hey Cal did you score those speaks (Madera's) ??

**Cal Weldon** · October 30th, 2010, 01:37 AM

No response to my offer on those but I will be looking at the 886A's in the morning. Perhaps I'll throw my hat a little farther into the ring tomorrow with the Maderas. Thanks for asking, will let you know.

**Altec Best** · October 30th, 2010, 12:23 PM

Well i hope you end up on top

**Audio_by_Goodwill** · October 30th, 2010, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Altec Best

Wasn't there a thread about these Styrofoam console speakers last year.I remember the Styrofoam boxes because I can't imagine anyone making an enclosure out of it.

The Styrofoam is quite rigid, and I beleive is a higher density than what you'd commonly find used as packing material. I figure if I ever try to remove the drivers, I'm going to have to rig up a heated wire type foam cutter or use a bow saw....... which will make a huge mess, and is reason enough to let them sit. Unlike the ones I've seen online, mine are glued together with what looks like construction adhesive.