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    Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers

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    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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    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...

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    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.
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    Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers

    Quote Originally Posted by Old Guy View Post
    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.
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    Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers

    Thanks for the help.

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    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?

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    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.

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    Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers

    Quote Originally Posted by Todd W. White View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Lycoming680 View Post
    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.
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    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.
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    Re: Altec A7 500-8 and Altec 1224A electronic crossovers

    Quote Originally Posted by Old Guy View Post
    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!
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