I've found some speakers. Now I'm selling all of my Altecs

**juniper** · October 25th, 2012, 08:14 AM

Just kidding.... congratulations! finding what works with our ears and tastes and spaces, can be difficult. It has taken me 3yrs to find an amp for my 19's and I have tried many... good luck, I am sure in Australia you will have no problem reselling your Altecs. If you dont mind saying? What speakers are they?

**theophile** · October 25th, 2012, 08:18 AM

I have been using Altec 846A Valencias for almost 10 years.

**bdblkta** · October 25th, 2012, 08:18 AM

So what did you find?

**theophile** · October 25th, 2012, 08:25 AM

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They are everything I have wanted my Valencias to be at one eighth the size. The only reason I have these, is that I was able to get a pair of them for $1700. The cheapest NEW price I can find for them is $5,900.

They simply sound glorious.

**endeeinn** · October 25th, 2012, 10:17 AM

You will soon find that there is no substitute for SPL!

**bowtie427ss** · October 25th, 2012, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by endeeinn

You will soon find that there is no substitute for SPL!

I concur.

Westlake baby!!! Love my BBSM-10's, and will eventually move significantly up that ladder.

But, i have a large format Altec system to complete first after moving to the new place, and space will be dedicated for enjoying a few pairs of various Altecs for a long time to come.

**theophile** · October 25th, 2012, 10:42 AM

In my listening room they go to higher SPLs than the Altecs.

**hemicuda** · October 25th, 2012, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by theophile

In my listening room they go to higher SPLs than the Altecs.

Something don't sound right about that. Says the new speakers max peak SPL is 115dB. Any big Altec setup should reach that level and beyond. Especially in a smaller space. Anyways, it's all about what sound you like and looks like you've found it. Have fun, I'm sure you'll come back to Altec after a while of using those...

**cradeldorf** · October 26th, 2012, 01:48 AM

And I thought for sure you were gonna say Martin Logans.... Oh well If it's what you want then I say Enjoy. That's what it's all about right?
20 inches high by 14 by 14 and weigh 70 pounds.... Wow.

**voice of the theater** · October 26th, 2012, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by theophile

In my listening room they go to higher SPLs than the Altecs.

I understand that of course what sounds "better" is a matter of personal preference, but I'm wondering if there's something wrong with your Valencias if these 8" woofer speaker systems sound louder than they do?