My current Altec project - 1235c horns

[bowtie427ss]

I think the tangerine plug drivers are going to be difficult to find and cost an arm and a leg too.

Patience Grasshopper!

Seek 808-8B's individually, dead or alive. They can be sourced individually for very little money if you're willing to put in a little time waiting for them to be offered. Once you have a pair, send them to GPA for full rebuild and update to 802G. If nothing is out of whack, and there's no broken studs or screws, it will cost you for the parts and shipping. You will have a pair of 802G's performing electrically and sonically as new along with the assurance that they'll continue to play that way for years to come. The best part is, if you buy your basic assemblies right, the whole shebang will cost you less than a pair of 30+ yr old heavily used 802G's sells for on ebay. This is what i would do/have done multiple times.

[jcricket]

I knew there was a reason I listened to you. Thanks Tom, I'll start my search now. BTW - I am a cricket not a grasshopper - just sayin.

[bowtie427ss]

Don't hesitate to put a "wanted" in the classifieds here. It wouldn't surprise me if you might be able to source what you need from members right here. Be patient, it can take some time for people to see your ad as well as some members don't log in all that often during the nice weather months. We're just about at the tipping point right now where activity should start to pick up a little.

[Alien_Shore]

Other alternatives to look into:
The GPA 902 $200
or the B&C DE250 $130

You'll have to cross that DE250 over at a min of 1k though...
Recently stated here, if you intend to use 511s and cross over at 500Hz, you're probably best off going with a large format driver...all that extra weight gives 'em the OOMPH you'll enjoy.

[jcricket]

I thought the z19 crossover was closer to the 1200hz mark. Anyone know what it really is? I'll go read up on that z19 thread and post for sure It may be next week though with the length of the thread.

[zelgall]

Other alternatives to look into:
The GPA 902 $200
or the B&C DE250 $130

You'll have to cross that DE250 over at a min of 1k though...
Recently stated here, if you intend to use 511s and cross over at 500Hz, you're probably best off going with a large format driver...all that extra weight gives 'em the OOMPH you'll enjoy.

511's are small format horns.

[GM]

The relatively rare 511E is large format. Personally, I prefer a stacked pair of 511s, which yields more piston, mouth area than a 288/805, but with superior HF and pattern control if you roll off one of the 1" drivers to create a 1.5 way horn system. Historically, it's also been a cheaper solution.

GM

[jcricket]

The relatively rare 511E is large format. Personally, I prefer a stacked pair of 511s, which yields more piston, mouth area than a 288/805, but with superior HF and pattern control if you roll off one of the 1" drivers to create a 1.5 way horn system. Historically, it's also been a cheaper solution.

GM

Stacked 511b's? I would have never thought of that. Cool idea for sure, really cool. I mean really super cool.

I am going to look into that for sure.

[VolvoHeretic]

For stands, how about a box filled with a pair of 411-8A 12" subs to compliment that pair of 511's your now dreaming of?

[Panomaniac]

Stacked 511b's? I would have never thought of that. Cool idea for sure, really cool. I mean really super cool.

I think Cal Weldon was running 811s stacked on 511s. Seemed to work for him. I could try that, I have the horns and drivers.