Yup. They are good.
The 900 series is an evolution of the 800 series. Basically, newer systems tend to use a higher crossover frequency. Compared to the 800 series, the response band is shifted upwards.
I'd welcome other opinions, but mine is I would use the 900's from 1200 Hz up, where the 800's can be crossed lower. My listening perception is the 900's have a little more up top. Not enough to make me change to them. Lots of folks cross the 902 at 800 and are happy. I wasn't. IMHO the 802 is much heavier and works better at 800. But get other opinions, and the only way to know is try.
My friend is dropping off the 800 series drivers tomorrow. He wants $100. But they will need new diaphragms, and he said the screws were covered in a horrid green powder. He trashed them. You will spend $200 or a little more to get them going.
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
The 808 has a Symbiotik diaphragm. In a nutshell handles more power, less highs.
The 902 should have the same diaphragm as an 802- better highs.
The 802 and 808 are the same magnets. But likely buying working 808's and switching out to 802 will be pricey.
If you get a good deal go for it.
Be aware many used Altecs have knockoff, as in not real Altec diaphragms. I would not pay a lot unless you know the seller well.
Yes 800 series can go to 500. But again, opinion, I think one inch drivers sound better at 800. 416's have no problem doing 800.
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
Well, I got the 808's and a pair of 511B horns for $400. I've got everything wired directly out of my Mac 1900 and it all works. Looks like the paper cone on one of my 416-8A's is separating from the black rubber surround, can this be re-glued or do I need a re-cone?
Thanks old guy,
-Brandon
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
Thanks Phil and old guy, I'll get some pics tomorrow as I've put them in their stored position for the night to allow the Mrs to put her car in the garage.
It's right where the grey-ish cloth or paper material connects to the black, rubberized pleats on the outside diameter
. The black, rubbery pleats I'm guessing are a "suspension" of sorts...? I was blown away by the sound. Had the LF's running off the main speaker outs and the horns on a "B" remote channel out the back of my Mac 1900, full range on everything I guess.
-Brandon
So I opened up the 808's, they have Radian 1228-8 diaphragms.
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