@ all,
is there something going on - or is it just a joke?
I heard something curious, that there is a 'new' E from GPA with alnico and 604H series III horn?
regards
link: http://www.greatvintageloudspeakers..../604-e-ii.html
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@ all,
is there something going on - or is it just a joke?
I heard something curious, that there is a 'new' E from GPA with alnico and 604H series III horn?
regards
link: http://www.greatvintageloudspeakers..../604-e-ii.html
Dunno, maybe the retailer has worked a deal for a proprietary custom.
GM
In the computer industry, there is a term called "vaporware"
As long as it's coming soon, it doesn't exist....:)
I suspect GM has it, that at least negotiations are going on for a custom run..
Why call it an "E" though is beyond me since I doubt it will have the old radial phase plug, and if it has the later horn it certainly isn't an "E"
I smell marketing...and that always smells like my neighbor's field...:nosepicker:
Well, it's an Alnico E, but with a new twist that's really old...
I'll give you a hint: it's not a Mantaray, not the new radial, and not the C through G horn...
Are we finally going to get a horn big enough for a 900-1 kHz XO? Frankly, anything less is much ado about nothing from my apparently 'deep fringe' POV.
GM
We're working on it we'll see...
Okay..I am assuming it will have the new phase plug, and you seem to indicate it won't have an "E" horn...Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd W. White
So why call it an "E"? It certainly isn't...:confused:
Large format HF driver?Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd W. White
Looking at that pic of the E face down, I'm still struck by the beauty of it's backside.
(insert gaffaws here)
Of course, this has nothing to do with sound reproduction, just sayin'.
Love the color scheme of Grey + White.
I expect to see it spinning with 'Blue Danube' playing in the background.
Speaking of, follow the link for a fun and groovy version of Also Sprach Zarathustra:
Lala - Where music plays
What enclosures would it be suited for? This sounds like a great start for a DIY project!
1200 Hz xover, Hmmm.
GM I know where there are a bunch of these at a reasonable priceQuote:
Originally Posted by GM
http://www.altecpro.com/pdfs/vintage...%20Speaker.pdf
These cross at 1K
AIUI the xover rolls of the highs but I would go active anyway.
Redhead says I can replace the home theater system if the old ones go.
I already have that....... The Engine in my 9864-8AQuote:
Originally Posted by GM
I'm confused about the name since there already was a 604E-2 supplied stock with Big Red monitors.
http://www.hostboard.com/forums/hbmc.../2009/07/9.jpg
Dave
Hmm just when I was deadset on the III's, this comes along...
Any info Todd on the likely release date/pricing?
As for the older 2's - those weren't issued with that number by Altec, as far as I can see.
As for the III's - they are THE BEST 604 ever made: it's going to be pretty hard to beat the HF response, as they really DO play out to 20 kHz (the new horn is AMAZING!).
This is going to be one of GPA's "Classic Series" - Alnico V with a few twists, including the modern phase plug, as someone mentioned, and (perhaps) a different horn (it won't be the Mantaray or the new Radial). We're testing a version of it with the true multicellular horn used in the original 604 through the 604B to see how it performs. While nothing will outperform the new radial horn of the 604-8H-III, we have high hopes that the Carrington-designed multicellular horn will perform VERY nicely. Of course, with the white frame, Altec green magnet covers, the multicellular horn just "makes" the look.
More as soon as test are finished...
Could be but they exist as "604-E2" nonetheless, and in reasonable quantity, thus making it an odd name for a new product.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd W. White
Dave
I figure this driver never eventuated/made it to production, will it still be released sometime in the future?
E 2 Brute? (E Tu Brute?)
Now those are way cool. If the price is right, I would certainly pick up a few. These would be perfect for the newish installation technique of ceiling and wall mounted HT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Guy
Very interesting concept - really hope to see some prgress on this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by omodo
Reviving an old thread..
Heard from GPA last night that the spec sheet is now available, and about one month until the 8ohm version is ready... The true 604b style multicellular looks the goods..
http://www.greatplainsaudio.com/down...ec%20Sheet.pdf
She's real pretty.
I want.
Has the unit been designed for solid state amps?
Why have they used the 604B horn? I thought the horn design for their 604-8H-III was supposed to be smoother and more extended?
I believe the general consensus is that while the UREI horn is superior to the 'eggcrate' multicell found on the 604c and later, the true multicell horn of the 604b is betterQuote:
Originally Posted by gortnipper
Hey Todd - care to chime in with the diffs you guys found?Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd W. White
Here are the curves out of the pdfs
Any more details on the Alnico 604 E 2s, prices, comparisons vith the GPA 604 8H II and III.
Regards
KjartanB
Has anyone tested the 604 E2s, and are they in production? I ask because I have 604-8Gs that I use daily and would like a second set of 604s so I can have the 8Gs remagnetized and possibly reconed. .. And have a reserve set of 604s for the future :)Quote:
Originally Posted by KBergsson
Regards
Kjartan