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    Are these really Altecs?

    Nothing like a great big pair of speakers to make your day.
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    Re: Are these really Altecs?

    They do have a 391xxx number.

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    Re: Are these really Altecs?

    Yes they are Cal I don't recall the model though 391204 looks like the number to me.

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    Re: Are these really Altecs?

    Buy em Cal

    Those are 406-8C woofers in there !

    Just the two woofers are worth the asking price IMHO .


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    ps; 892a Madera

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    Re: Are these really Altecs?

    Looks like an 892 Madera, an 890 Bolero less its passive radiator (PR).

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    Re: Are these really Altecs?

    Altec bought that horn from Heppner in Chicago. Heppner was a very good low end product. Those will sound great, won't play super loud. Horns cannot be fixed if yo blow them, but you can buy those horns from other OEMs for 30 a pair and up.

    Heppner died when Cerwin Vega absorbed them.

    Most of the value is the woofs. But a nice set to listen to acoustic stuff on.

    Or rears in a theatre setup?
    Your neighbors called. They like your music.

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    Re: Are these really Altecs?

    Quote Originally Posted by Old Guy View Post
    ........but you can buy those horns from other OEMs for 30 a pair and up.
    Who? Where? Are the larger ones still available also?

    TIA,

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    Re: Are these really Altecs?

    The Magnavox are often around for 30 and up...just tuned down a set for 20 complete with woofs

    I should have said "under other brand names"

    They aren't available new anymore. My apologies.
    You need a set? the ones I turned down might still be there...

    By "larger" you mean the longer version that supposedly was a 600 hz horn?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Magnavox-Metal-H...item4cf28653d0

    http://cgi.ebay.com/4-1964-MAGNAVOX-...item255ddbe580
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    Re: Are these really Altecs?

    Thanks for the advice gentlemen, I will put in an offer.
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    Re: Are these really Altecs?

    I have a pair of the Magnovox horns - think they are really Foster - if you need them. Ask Dave D, he knows this stuff.

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