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    Difference between Altec 511 horns A, B, E etc ?

    Whats the difference between the different models of the Altec 511 horn as B and E ?

    Which model would sound best for a home audio hifi set up?

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    Re: Difference between Altec 511 horns A, B, E etc ?

    No difference between the 511A & B the 511E is covered with Aquaplas and is for a large format driver like the 288... I can't tell no difference between the A&B variants. The A's could be green or gray.And the B's are usually black and the E's are gray in color..

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    Re: Difference between Altec 511 horns A, B, E etc ?

    511A is for PA use, it does not have mounting holes drilled in the flange like the B does... The E has the throat cut and a new flange welded on for 1.4 inch drivers.

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    Re: Difference between Altec 511 horns A, B, E etc ?

    i would add that original 511A's came with a proprietary mounting bracket. I think the bracket became optional later on.

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    Re: Difference between Altec 511 horns A, B, E etc ?

    The bracket was for mounting up high like to a ceiling..


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