My DIY Altec/JBL speakers

**Wardsweb** · July 30th, 2012, 10:16 AM

I posted about these back in 2009 but wanted to add a few pics.

**Wardsweb** · July 30th, 2012, 10:16 AM

the back

**Altec Best** · July 30th, 2012, 10:20 AM

Yes I remember these ! Very Nice Ward ! I love the Sapele, Pommele veneer, it is just beautiful... Now that you have listened to them for some time how do they sound with the Altecs in them ? I'm curious have you tried an Altec 416 for the woofers ?

**Wardsweb** · July 30th, 2012, 10:33 AM

I started with Altec 416-8C but the bass just wasn't "right" for me. The JBL 2235H gives me the low end punch and keeps it tight. I have five systems at home and these are my favorite. When I want to do serious listening, this is the system I listen to.

**Altec Best** · July 30th, 2012, 10:37 AM

Nice ! Looks like you are using 802-8G's from the photos.

**Wardsweb** · July 30th, 2012, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Altec Best

Nice ! Looks like you are using 802-8G's from the photos.

Give the man a C-GAR.

Altec 802-8G on a 511 mid
JBL 077 tweeter
JBL 2235H woofer

**Altec Best** · July 30th, 2012, 10:50 AM

Should have some very nice mids & highs as well ....

Very nice. Would like to hear that system

**Wardsweb** · July 30th, 2012, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Altec Best

Should have some very nice mids & highs as well ....

Very nice. Would like to hear that system

As we all know, the Altec mids are sublime. They are open, airy, liquid and smooth. I did coat the back of the horn and have lead weight both in the top lip and hung around the throat. The horn does not ring.

The 077 gives the top end "sizzle" that I like.