Altec voice coil

[Elitopus1]

Not to hijack the thread, but something GM said made me think. I have wondered about how speakers and other electronics are affected by heat/humidity. My main listening area is not heated/cooled also. It stays pretty cool in the winter but gets damn hot in the summer. I can't "hear" a difference between the seasons. The only time I have heard speakers sound different is when it was below zero.

Anyways I always wonder about the long term affect of having my stereo in a non climate controlled area. From what GM says it sounds like the woofers are not really affected.

[westend9]

I don't run my Altecs in the shop anymore but do have smaller drivers that see really steep swings in temperature/humidity. I haven't noticed any difference in presentation. I live in MN so if the shop isn't heated (it happens, occasionally in Winter) temps are very low. The shop doesn't have A/C so the Summer brings ambient seasonal conditions. I should remedy that with a spare A/C unit or buy one of the more efficient new ones and work in comfort. Glad I read this thread and added to my to-do list.

BTW, GM--
My MLTL cabs you designed are still singing. I can't thank you enough for your input during the construction. I enjoy them immensely!