Something Different

**voice of the theater** · April 6th, 2011, 02:05 PM

Never heard of these before--or the manufacturer "Klein and Hummel"--interesting design incorporating Altec drivers and crossovers. Pricey but if I had money to burn they'd be a cool/unique addition to my collection......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALTEC-K-H-tube-s...item4aa9dbb56e

I'm wondering if these would be prone to microphonics--having the amp and speakers in the same cab--could that be a problem at high listening levels?

**Vint_age** · April 6th, 2011, 03:15 PM

Here is some additional info;

thomas-schick.com/Kleinhummel.htm

**tomt** · April 6th, 2011, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Vint_age

Here is some additional info;

thomas-schick.com/Kleinhummel.htm

and some pictures -

http://photo.qip.ru/users/ffinikk/15...#mainImageLink

Originally Posted by voice of the theater

I'm wondering if these would be prone to microphonics--having the amp and speakers in the same cab--could that be a problem at high listening levels?

an active speaker with tube amps.

that really is rare ...

**AltecLansingFan** · April 6th, 2011, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by tomt

and some pictures -

http://photo.qip.ru/users/ffinikk/15...#mainImageLink

an active speaker with tube amps.

that really is rare ...

That's German perfection, what I have heard is, these amps are extremely good sounding!

**voice of the theater** · April 6th, 2011, 07:44 PM

Looks like he's just pulled the listing after receiving only one offer? I see they're re-listed at $1.00 with no reserve....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ALTEC-K-H-tube-s...86344974469644
Still wondering if these would be prone to microphonics--having the amp and speakers in the same cab--could that be a problem at high listening levels?

**bowtie427ss** · April 7th, 2011, 08:22 AM

Still wondering if these would be prone to microphonics--having the amp and speakers in the same cab--could that be a problem at high listening levels?

Not a concern in a well braced and damped enclosure. Also, considering the system as a whole, high listening levels aren't going to happen. These are what i'd call "medium" sensitivity loudspeakers, driven by medium power(20-30 watts?) tube amplification. They're going to run out of gas before it gets very loud.

But, i'd love to spend some quality time with them in a familiar room. I am intrigued by the 411 woofer in that fairly "loose" appearing bass reflex alignment.

**Panomaniac** · April 7th, 2011, 09:59 AM

Very interesting indeed! Nicely built.
Yeah, I'd be worried about microphonics, but maybe it's not a problem. You could always pull the amps and put them somewhere else.

It will be interesting to see how much these sell for. Nice find.

**David Yost** · April 7th, 2011, 10:24 AM

I have seen active 3-way K+H monitors with EV drivers, but never with Altec. They are probably very nice sounding, but I would be surprised if he gets within 50% of his asking price.

**voice of the theater** · April 7th, 2011, 01:26 PM

I emailed the seller this morning to ask who reconed the woofers and what recone kit was used. I figured it would be someone in Germany who did the recone and I was hoping he'd say it was a GPA kit. He just replied saying "Hello! It was re-coned from German firm "Klangmeister": http://www.klangmeister.de/index.html I don't know what kit was used, but a have the invoce form them. Regards, Radiobar36"

**voice of the theater** · April 13th, 2011, 10:06 AM

Current bid $3050 with seven hours left in the auction. I have a feeling the seller will be very happy later today......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALTEC-K-H-tube-s...86344974469644