Altec Lansing Model 617-8A Duplex Speakers - $100

[analog addict]

Here on the Raleigh CL....

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/415776866.html

Altec Lansing Model 617-8A Duplex Speakers - $100
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Date: 2007-09-06, 6:46PM EDT


I have a pair of vintage Altec duplex speakers. They have a 12 inch woofer with a horn tweeter built into the middle. These were built for PA use, but could be used in a home too. I have a pair, but only 1 is good, the other is siezed. These speakers are going for around $350 a pair average on Ebay, but I dont want the hassle of shipping and listing fees, Paypal, etc.

First $100 takes them both. You can download the manuals and box sizes online.

Please call Seth at 919-971-5593


The usual disclaimers apply.....

[bfish]

Just a precaution for any interested. "Seized" is generally an indication of a shifted magnet or pole piece, which is generally considered unrepairable.

[Old Guy]

The woof part is good. the HF is actually University Sound, kinda second rate compared to REAL Altec.

Not BAD, just not great.

[Todd W. White]

The 617 is a GREAT ceiling speaker - it is able punch the HF down through room noise very well.

That said, it's NOT a hi-fi speaker, and was never intended to be.

BUT, you know - it DOES sound surprisingly good in a properly tuned box...

SO - if you can't afford a 604, then...

[Old Guy]

You're right, to be fair to the unit, it wasn't a hi-fi speaker, so it does better than expected actually.

And for the price they usually go for- I've seen numerous pairs at $160 or so- pretty darn tough to beat.

The HF is a bit rolled of for my taste.

So with that qualification- the price- a judgement would be a lot different from one where base on performance alone. Different strokes and all that.

[Old Guy]

The "going for $350 on Ebay" is a bit off, Cut that in half. I've seen them cheaper.

This is only an opinion, supported by watching Ebay.

Here's a super clean pair, at $271 about the most expensive I've seen on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pair-Altec-Lansi...QQcmdZViewItem

Frankly at $100 plus repairs, not a super deal. Please, no offense to the OP. Not meant that way.

[analog addict]

Once again, no worries....I just threw them up because I saw them, and wasn't interested in them myself because of the 806A/511 combo I just bought...I also am unfamiliar with them, so I figured it would at least be worth the time to let others have a look....