How good is the Altec 511B horn compared to todays tweeters

[Old Guy]

What's the best car? depends on your driving habits, budget, taste, and the roads you drive on... Whats the best tweeter? Depends on your listening habits, budget taste, and the room it's in.

[Alien_Shore]

I am no expert, but agree with GM.
The 511 horn isn't a 'tweeter' by a long shot. Coupled with a compression driver capable of handling the 500-800 Hz range, and you'll hear the difference. There is so much richness of sound in those low-mids up to high-range that just sounds fantastic.

[fpitas]

I agree with that. I assumed by "tweeter" the OP meant the upper half of a 2-way system; but if it's really just a tweeter he's looking for, there are better choices than a 511.

I am no expert, but agree with GM.
The 511 horn isn't a 'tweeter' by a long shot. Coupled with a compression driver capable of handling the 500-800 Hz range, and you'll hear the difference. There is so much richness of sound in those low-mids up to high-range that just sounds fantastic.

[cbooch]

What's the best car? depends on your driving habits, budget, taste, and the roads you drive on... Whats the best tweeter? Depends on your listening habits, budget taste, and the room it's in.

The room for sure ...and for some reason sometimes tuesdays sound better than thursdays......I know that sounds weird but .......