Altec 805B horns, anyone here heard them?

**Steve Mac** · November 12th, 2022, 01:49 PM

I’ve wondered how the 805B sounds versus the 511E.
Any of the experts here have an opinion?

**Old Guy** · November 12th, 2022, 05:04 PM

Caveat emptor, I'm not a big fan of the 511e. I think the 805's have a much clearer and smoother mid. Just my opinion...

**Phil-G** · November 12th, 2022, 08:38 PM

I have a pair of 805s. they seem to be more evenly spread sound than the 511s I've had. i can't imagine that putting a larger driver would change that.

**Steve Mac** · November 13th, 2022, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by Phil-G

I have a pair of 805s. they seem to be more evenly spread sound than the 511s I've had. i can't imagine that putting a larger driver would change that.

You want to sell them?

**Phil-G** · November 13th, 2022, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Steve Mac

You want to sell them?

Not really, but a guy on Facebook is looking to sell a pair.
I'm not sure if this link will work, but here's a link.

Link doesn't work on this forum.
Look on Facebook
Vintage Altec Lansing loudspeaker GPA forum.

**Steve Mac** · November 13th, 2022, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Phil-G

Not really, but a guy on Facebook is looking to sell a pair.
I'm not sure if this link will work, but here's a link.

Link doesn't work on this forum.
Look on Facebook
Vintage Altec Lansing loudspeaker GPA forum.

The link worked then didn’t but I found it, thank you.
Waiting for acceptance…

GM · November 16th, 2022, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Phil-G

I have a pair of 805s. they seem to be more evenly spread sound than the 511s I've had. i can't imagine that putting a larger driver would change that.

Your ears didn't fail you.

Note the 511B Vs 805B polar responses.

http://alteclansingunofficial.nlenet...ers/TL_255.pdf