Neat-o. 826As in nice shape

**alancohen** · August 13th, 2013, 09:10 PM

RARE Mint Altec 826A Iconic Speaker Pair | eBay

**bowtie427ss** · August 13th, 2013, 10:26 PM

I nearly vomit when i see a pair of those. I had a female on my mind at the time and passed on a pair of those empty but PERFECT cabinets a few years back for 75 bucks.

I still don't know why. I'm sure i had the "deer in the headlights" look. I HOPE SHE'S HAPPY!

**Altec Best** · August 13th, 2013, 11:52 PM

I wonder what the thought was with the way Altec had the components mounted ? They are mounted diagonally.The most common orientation is over under.

GM · August 14th, 2013, 12:13 AM

It's more about being a piece of furniture than a HIFI speaker.

GM

**Altec Best** · August 14th, 2013, 12:31 AM

I suppose.. But you would think that sound quality would have priority over cosmetics. Dunno ?

GM · August 14th, 2013, 01:06 AM

This is rarely the case IME plus lowboy systems are normally used at no more than prime time TV audio levels or less, so the sonic offset is much less obvious due to the way we hear.

GM

**dbale** · August 14th, 2013, 01:37 PM

Bowtie427ss I have altec plans for the 827a cab,dated 5-56 they are dimensionally the same as the 826a
with the 827a having round legs.

If you want a copy let me know.