Hi All, I just picked up a pair of Altec 816 cabs with Pyle drivers. I will replace the drivers, but was wondering if there are any good tweaks or mods that might help these cabs. I will be using them and bass bins.
Also, has anyone ever used them standing on end? That would put the midhorn at ear level.
I believe turning them such that they are taller than they are wide is how they are most appropriately used*. That's how my late version of the cabinet, with factory hardware was flown.Originally Posted by djnagle
*I'm no expert....... that's my recollection of secondhand knowledge.
Audio_by_Goodwill
Michigan, USA
Oh....... I'd like to see pictures since your plans seem to parallel my own plans. I've only got one cabinet so it's being stored currently.
Audio_by_Goodwill
Michigan, USA
This is a pic from my old system. We are moving into a smaller house so I want to replace the JBL scopes with the 816 on end and put the Edgarhorns and Heils on top of it. I am replacing the Pyle drivers that are in the cabs now with Lambda TD15Xs which are all most identical to the Altec 416 which is what, I think, went in these cabs from the factory.
The 816 cabinets are smaller than the JBL Scoops? I wouldn't have guessed that from the pictures.
816's have been loaded with several drivers. My single has a a large format Duplex...... 90's design by Bill of GPA called the Acoustic Engine. It's woofer is 515GHP derived. My late model 816VIX is a bit different, Though. Other 816VIX's did have 515GHP's in them.
My avatar is a cutaway of my 9864-8a........ hard to see, I know, but it's my 816 cabinet.
Audio_by_Goodwill
Michigan, USA
Come to find out that these are actually cut down 828 cabs. So they are just the top horn section of the A7 system.
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