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

**mah** · October 26th, 2012, 03:11 AM

Gone Troppo?????

Australian Slang Dictionary See under 'G' in this link.

**theophile** · October 26th, 2012, 03:16 AM

Blissfully happy.

**hemicuda** · October 26th, 2012, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by cradeldorf

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.

You have to remember that this speakers have 2 power amps inside each one. That's why they "look" so heavy on paper. I don't think they have anything magical in them to make them sound like the best thing since sliced-bread though. They are flat sounding monitors and that blows peoples minds when they hear flat response sometimes. I personally think they are overpriced but that's just me. If I'm going to invest in something that expensive, it will be Altecs all the way. As long as it's the sound he wants, that's all that matters.

**bdblkta** · October 26th, 2012, 05:24 PM

Im guessing the 70lbs is for the pair?

**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?