Hullo 605B build by newbie to DIY

**stevieboy** · August 8th, 2012, 03:35 AM

Hi Guys,

Finally got a foot in the Altec door. Got a pair of 605B skeletons waiting for a complete rebuild. To give you an idea of where I am on the knowledge ladder, I have spent last week learning what an inductor does in a crossover, what the capacitor does and I think I know what the resistor does but am not sure

I have also learnt how to translate a crossover design into a layout that can be put together thanks to a good link on the Parts Express site. But its a good project to learn about completely new things and wind up with that wonderful effortless, uncompressed Altec sound. Much thanks for forum member Vyju an old time Altec hand here in India who started me off on the Altec trail and to this forum. He is walking me through my build. Also thanks to member Santhoshl whose Altecs I heard. As things stand Vyju and I are gathering parts for a crossover for our respective 605s. Am awaiting a shipping quote from GPA for the recone kits. The cabinet I wanted to build was a vintage looking cabinet from the lansing heritage site but did not find the port details. Also fabricating it here will be an issue with the quality of carpenters available in my city. So decided to do a cabinet that's similar to the Shindo 604 cabinet, based on the 620 diagram. Simple looks, it appeals to me and somehow I love those corner round stands plus it will be considerate to the GF who will not bump into a sharp edge.

Anyways, great to find a bunch of like minded people. Will keep posting pics and info on the build as I keep progressing and of course asking questions to learn from all the wonderful helpful guys here

Hopefully will be able to give back in help as time goes by.

Cheerio!

**Altec Best** · August 8th, 2012, 03:06 PM

Welcome to the Board Stevie ! Looks like we have another Altec fan in the making !

**cradeldorf** · August 9th, 2012, 11:52 AM

Enjoy the journey Steve.

**stevieboy** · August 10th, 2012, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the welcome Altec Best, yes definitely a fan! I come from a single driver background so the duplex 605 seems like a good bet for me. Thanks cradeldorf, this particular journey is proving to be quite a fun one so far. I like to learn something new every year and this year it's learning how speakers are put together.

By the way Altec Best since you're a mod, could you check out an issue? This forum seems to have an issue with the Tapatalk app for iPhone It says forum is restricting access.

Regards

**Altec Best** · August 10th, 2012, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by stevieboy

Thanks for the welcome Altec Best, yes definitely a fan!
By the way Altec Best since you're a mod, could you check out an issue? This forum seems to have an issue with the Tapatalk app for iPhone It says forum is restricting access.

Regards

Your Welcome ! It may have something to do with your being a new member..New members have restrictions on the forum... They should be lifted shortly...

**donaldpatten** · August 10th, 2012, 01:39 PM

Stevieboy
You are welcome to copy my crossover , and try it out.
This design is corrected for both phase and time delay
The top page has response curves and why
The second page is a DIY.
For some unknown reason I cannot find the server.
Ill let you know when is working
Don