Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
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Lycoming680
So I opened up the 808's, they have Radian 1228-8 diaphragms.
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Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
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Todd W. White
Lol! I'm so new to all this that I don't know if it's good or bad. My head is swimming and I dream of amps and active crossovers...
-Brandon
Is there a support group with counseling?
Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
This will be a rare case where I disagree with Todd. The Radian diaphragms are far better that he Symbiotiks that came in the 808's. Both were designed by Jonas Renkus.
Renkus felt Altec intentionally sabotaged the Symbiotik.
I used literally dozens of them.
Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
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Old Guy
This will be a rare case where I disagree with Todd. The Radian diaphragms are far better that he Symbiotiks that came in the 808's. Both were designed by Jonas Renkus.
Renkus felt Altec intentionally sabotaged the Symbiotik.
I used literally dozens of them.
Well, I don't like the Symbiotik diaphragms at all, but now, with the Pascalite diaphragms (909/299), that's the route I take.
Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
Old guy, how much do the Altec 9444 amps weigh and where would they be shipping to OKC from?
Thanks,
-Brandon
Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
I'm listening to my 890C's this afternoon, they do it too!
Altec knew what they were doing. Glen Campbell & Bobbie Gentry were a hell of a duet.
Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
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Todd W. White
Well, I don't like the Symbiotik diaphragms at all, but now, with the Pascalite diaphragms (909/299), that's the route I take.
The Pascalite is probably the best compromise. The Radian handles more power.
My preference is the standard aluminum for home use. But hey, the Radian was designed by an ex-Altec employee. Renkus designed the 2 inch Alnico version of the Western digital driver for Altec. Had Altec brass seen fit to mass produce it, the 70's might have turned out differently.
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Originally Posted by
Lycoming680
Old guy, how much do the Altec 9444 amps weigh and where would they be shipping to OKC from?
Thanks,
-Brandon
Specs:
http://greatplainsaudio.com/wp-conte...6/9444B-01.pdf
I'm in Central Ohio. Near Columbus.
Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
Considering the drivers, cheapest route is likely pick up a second crossover, and one amp.
Concentrate on amp quality. 35 watts/channel at 8 Ohms is enough.
Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers
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Old Guy
The Pascalite is probably the best compromise.
My preference is the standard aluminum for home use. But hey, the Radian was designed by an ex-Altec employee. Renkus designed the 2 inch Alnico version of the Western digital driver for Altec. Had Altec brass seen fit to mass produce it, the 70's might have turned out differently.
WOW! Never knew about this! What a shame! :(