So, If you want a 'Turnkey' System and don't have a BIG room for Khorns with proper corners, an Altec 19 will probably sound better. But the Altec 19 will only go so far.So if you want to go beyond an Altec 19 and have the BIG room and Proper Corners, superb electronics go for the Klipschorn. The very first thing to realize is that the K33 woofer as used in the Cornwall will operate higher than the 400 Hz upper limit of the Klipschorn woofer horn. Altec-Lansing A7-800 "Voice of the Theater" series (all versions, home and pro) Altec-Lansing Model 9846-8A (studio monitor) Altec-Lansing Models 14, 15, 19; Altec-Lansing 501; Altec DIY & Done. wide, flat, smooth. Posted by Vinnie (A) on November 12, 2009 at 17:50:19 Wondering if anyone has ever had the oppurtunity to hear these two classic speakers Found 200 records in Search of High Efficiency Speaker Asylum.. 1: Forth horn for the Khorns (8.85) Posted by djn on 2003-11-09, 15:37:04 (68.41.195.0) I was cruzing the(I think) klipschorn forum late a couple of nights ago and saw a pic of what looked to be a speaker cab below the khorn. There will be a reasonably integrated inpulse response compared to the Auditorium 23 and the Klipschorn where the tweeter leads the mid by so much. When I was a teen, a buddy of mine's dad had a Klipschorn. An expertly restored pair of Altec Lansing A5 Voice of the Theatre loudspeakers can be bought for around $5000 USD, and for an even more cost effective project, an expertly Also Read: Concrete Speakers that Promise Best Acoustics and Longevity. I also loaded a K-Horn with the EVM15L, and it too performed admirably. 1" aluminum tweeter with HDI (High Definition Imaging) waveguide technology. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. The K-horns play The Klipschorn is 50% efficient. level 2. I loaded a 2220A into a Klipschorn several years, and was quite impress with the results. Stock to stock I prefer the Altecs. Thought I'd show you guys the active x-over system I put together - Rick Barton 14:35:16 03/31/07 ( 2) A suggestion - jeff mai 20:33:44 03/31/07 ( 1) Additions and corrections - jeff mai 20:39:18 03/31/07 ( 0) analog recorder) using a pair of REAL Altec-Lansing A7 "Voice of the Theater" folded horn speaker systems actually pulled from theater that was being torn down. He had the drivers re-coned by Altec and was quite proud of them in their green-grey enamel paint finishes (they were impressive looking). Reply Among the speakers I am familiar with that exhibit this trait most intensely are all horn speakers made by Altec Lansing especially A7 and Valencia, JBL, and the large Klipschorn. Why? They can take power better than an original Altec 19 network. Thanks for the suggestions. I can listen to my Klipschorns for 12 hour stretches, or more, and not be "worn out," and experience no listening fatigue. In Boy was I disappointed! Wonderful midrange and tight bass. Something that needs to be mentioned is that the Altec A5, A6 and A7 use the same main cabinets, the 828. Altec A7 voice of theater speakers, CONSIDERING TRADES Vintage Cerwin Vega VS-120s. I built some troels Gravesen TJL3W's some years ago. The iconic Klipschorn is the original, three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker that laid the foundation for the Klipsch brand. Harbeth 40.1 or Klipschorn. Xovers: The K-horn did this very well considering they had 3 drivers to contend with. For our Founder, Paul W. Klipsch has packed more than 70 years of acoustic technology into our superior bookshelf speakers. Altec-Lansings A7, Bozaks Concert Grand, the Klipschorn, the James B. Lansing Paragon and EVs Patrician (using a 30 driver) were among the best of the best. dual 5-1/4" polycellulose woofer for punchy midrange and bass. Although I like Fostex supertweeter that I have, I am not in a hurry to add full range since I am happy with Altec A7 now. The Klipschorn AK6 is a three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker of considerably greater-than-average size and sensitivity: It measures approximately 53" high by 31" wide and Very few "hi-fi nuts" had full-size Altec "Voice of the Theatre" A-7 systems, Bozak B-305's, 15" Tannoys, or Klipschorns. which have a Voice coil reads 1320 ohms. On big music, played loud, the Wilson / Audio Research system casts a degree of shade on the bass dynamics of the Altec A7 system speakers driven by the wonderfully musical 15 wpc Heathkit UA2 amplifiers (using old stock Amperex Bugle Boy EL84/6BQ5 output tubes). I use an Altec Horn and Driver that is bigger than the Model 19 - With the Khorn Bass Bin and Tweeter. Kevin and I have been on the phone for the last hour talking speakers. Luckily, this Vintage Altec 806A 806-A Green VOTT Tube Amplifier Horn Speaker Driver for 811-B Here is a Beautiful Vintage Altec 806A 806-A Green VOTT Tube Amplifier Horn Speaker Driver for the H-811-B's. Altec Lansing VS-2120 Powered Computer Speakers $10 (sea > West Seattle) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. It was a big value for the price, and Hafler sold zillions of them. I use a combination of an Altec and Khorn. Original owner. !Cash on pickup!Call or Text 760 685-4143Old speakers and stereo equipment wanted ! The result is speaker pairs that are indistinguishable from one another. Diy Horn Speakers-ALTEC LANSING A7 by man_ca Field Coil Lowther Horn Speaker. altec a7 altec a800 lansche 4.1 magico Promoted Threads. At least the JBL 4560 cabinet is a much better midbass cabinet than the A5 or A7 have. #1 hmm both altec and klipsch are decent speakers, they price are similar too the mx5051 is THX certified btw (though, it doesnt really matter IMO) I really need your opinion We both wanted to get the general feelings of the Phoenix community on speakers. Free shipping. Details; Or something like Klipsch LaScala, which is actually very close to the system I saw. Quart amp (PSE EL34 15W, wHITE AUDIO 30W, PP CV4055, D-amp 200W) Preamp: 6J5Altec 806A, 416B 8ohm, JBL075 A company out there called Great Plains Audio makes and sells Altec Lansing Magnificent A7-500W-1 Speaker System - VOICE OF THE THEATER $0 The largest and most sought after speaker from Altec Lancing produced for studio or home use. There will be a reasonably integrated inpulse response compared to the Auditorium 23 and the Klipschorn where the tweeter leads the mid by so much. i can perfectly visualize what you are describing thank you for taking the time to help me understand something that maybe fundiment Honestly, I think you can do a lot better with a more modern design. The difference between A5 and A7 is the HF horn: the former uses one of the Well you'll see lots of guys around here modding their Klipsch speakers with various Altec compression drivers, horns and woofers but I've NE Several feet of distance between the woofer and the tweeter in most of the Altec models makes this a very serious problem for use outside of a theater. The typical enthusiast had to endure University, Jensen, or Electro-Voice 12" coaxial drivers in large resonant plywood boxes with a single layer of fiberglass on the rear wall. Voice of the Theatre A7-500-8 For smaller theatres, or where space is at a premium for multitrack systems, the A7 is the choice. $125. None the less smoothness in transition goes to the 811 horn & 802-8G driver set up. Floor-standing speaker. "Are the Vintage altecs as desirable as the klipsch seems to be?" ..not around here they ain't! [] crossovers, they can also be used down to 500-Hz. Not saying they have to be the huge theater-system size but a Klipschorn was an amazing economy of space back in the day . WTB Old Home Stereo Gear Today! If they had 802s and 511 horns they would be much more appealing Toggle signature. designs like the original Klipschhorns, The newer Klipsch Reference 7 MKII, or the classic Altec-Lansing A7 "Voice of the Theatre" speakers or those from Audio Note, like the AZ1. You could put some calm music on these and go to sleep. Absolutely not.what a silly question.[] Again, no bass. High Efficiency Speaker Asylum. but in comparison with the Klipschorn the Schmacks is always said to have more slam. The iconic Klipschorn is the original, three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker that laid the foundation for the Klipsch brand. Recent Classifieds. 705-698-0665 In other words, they are never going to sound like A7's or K-horns. Also note that those A7s have the 806 drivers which are the smaller, less desirable type for that application. These speakers came from the Beckley Cinema 6 at the Crossroads mall in Beckley, West Virginia.This is quite an excellent sounding speaker system. The A5 speakers use a comparable bass box but are a little Info about vintage tape recorders, phonos, and hi-fi. Klipsch : Klipschorn Lansche : No.7 Magnepan : Tympani / MG 20 Maxonic : TW7000R Mcintosh : XRT 26 / XRT 28 Nola : Grand Reference Raidho : D-5 Rockport : Mira Grand / Hyperion / Arrakis Sonus Faber : Stradivari Homage Tad : Exclusive 2401 Tannoy : Kingdom / Located in Verner ( lake Nipissing). Item #: 109SA170AM. I want to make a klipschorn by my self. Re: is the Altec A7 cabinet tuneable ? - Bill Fitzmaurice 06:12:25 12/24/06 ( 0) Front horn - how do I boost the highs? I buy 7 days a week. Klipschorn Klipsch La Scala Cain and Cain Abbey. To During the "Quad Craze," I did a demo of my Heresys for an Altec Dealer's Salesman. They are even more efficient than the Altec A7's, which have a maximum efficiency of 103dB. Normal wear and tear. I may go as high as $1000 if you guys know of something that is "head and shoulders" above what I have listed. He could have bought the Altec 19's at dealer cost, but he chose 4 Heresys instead. favorite this post Jun 8 Altec Lansing 100 High Fidelity Home Floor Speakers, Great Condition The A7 horn is The final A7 Stack is on the right and despite the bookshelf This was before speaker prices really exploded, and even top end speakers of that vintage can be had for extremely reasonable prices that can't be beat for price/performance. The A-7 was available A nice, "modest" tube amplifier, will take a bit of the sting out and mellow them considerably. People reported better bass. The Klipschorn is all horn-loaded (the Heresy is not in the woofer), weighs 175 lbs (each) and stands 51 inches tall. Search and compare second hand Hifi equipment from 400+ sources world wide. Mackie Thump 12 (1000 Watts) Electro-Voice ZLX-12P (1000 Watts) Yamaha MSR400 (400 Watts) Peavey PVXp 12 (800 Watts) Mackie SRM450v2 (400 Watts) I'm looking to buy a pair of 12s in the $600 to $900 range. Forums. Altec Model 19 vs Klipsch La Scala. Call or Text (76O) 6 8 54 1 4 3 Today! Older, top end speakers perhaps from the 90s on are IMO the pinnacle of affordable audiophilia. Altec-Lansings A7, Bozaks Concert Grand, the Klipschorn, the James B. Lansing Paragon and EVs Patrician (using a 30 driver) were among the best of the best. You didn't specify in your posting what particular Klipsch speakers you are thinking of, and most respondents have referred to various herita I have several, but the 1028be's would be the best I've A-B'd with these. clio09. Something that needs to be mentioned is that the Altec A5, A6 and A7 use the same main cabinets, the 828. The difference between A5 and A7 is the HF horn: the former uses one of the multi cells, the latter the sectoral type horn. By definition, then, the one on the left is an A7 type. For the Some, like the Altec A7, have stayed in production for half a century. He's also been using Dyna MK III power amps with another pair of A-7's. Designing loudspeakers is not necessarily rocket science. Altec Lansing Eico Nakamichi The Fisher Western Electric Luxman Tannoy Bose Klipsch Garrard Thorens Studer and others. Second Generation of Altec Lansing's kshelf Models aps more than any Other single audio the speaker-on-the-shelf has to represent Hi Fi. - hollowboy 19:08:39 12/23/06 ( 5 ) Currently run both Model 19's and Klipschorns. That was about 45 years ago. No bass below 50Hz (even with 15 woofers), highs so distorted as to be unlistenable. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; Altec A7, finest speaker at any price. Extremely low distortion. If you had $2,500.00 or $5,000.00 burning a hole in your pocket, would you buy a pair of Altec A-7's or a pair of Klipsch Kornerhorns? There's a pair on Audiogon right now I believe that are selling just south of $3000. I've been building a small collection of Altec, JBL, Klipsch, and Dukane speaker drivers and complete speakers. wouldn't suggest that any BRAND of In stock. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Vinyl Archaeologist, Mar 13, 2018. Luckily, this was in the very early days of stereo, so only one of these giant Altec Lansing Eico Nakamichi The Fisher Western Electric Luxman Tannoy Bose Klipsch Garrard Thorens Studer and others. Video Games. The 75th Anniversary Klipschorn speakers will set you back quite a few grand, landing at Certified Klipsch Heritage Dealers with a price tag of $25,000 per pair (MSRP). $299.95 -$120.00. On listening to the two cabinets there is a slight difference in what passes for low bass (50 Hz), the Altec design going a bit lower. This allows you to 1) Good horns tend to sound more like other good horns than non-horn speakers. Both of these are good brands, IMO. As always, it's One thing that both the A7s and the Klipschorn had in common though you fill the room with sound from a 1960 6-transistor radio with the speaker plugged into the radios earphone jack! I am considering now something like Altec A7 - with a 12" front loaded and bass reflex loaded - maybe with a bit of EQ. The cavity volume and throat area were right on the money. 2) In a side by side comparison (actually, in opposite corners of the same room) of the Altec Lansing Voice of the Theater A-7 vs. the Klipschorn in about 1965, the Klipschorn The subwoofer helps in subtle ways, but the bass of the Altec A7 speakers is quite good on its own. I had expected that the aluminum tweeter diaphragm would result in shouty highs. Nothing could be further from the truth. The tweeters provide a very smooth top end, ranging from 500 Hz to about 12 kHz. In recent decades the trend towards metal dome and cone tweeters that beam their high frequencies in a narrow angle produces a similar effect. The Size of the A7 Speakers: The A7 speakers are large, with a height of 56 inches, a width of 30 inches, and a depth of 24 inches. He uses a pair of Altec A7 speaker systems with it. This board uses 2 12AU7's and 1 12AX7 in the middle vs the original board that uses 2 7199 tubes. The iconic Klipschorn is the original, three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker that laid the foundation for the Klipsch brand. 40 reviews. They pound and sound great! I don't measure the efficiency of loud speakers, but Klipsch speaker's have 250 watts RMS. Altec a7 Hi, I am a new member to this forum but have been an audiophile for over twenty years. The tweeter with Crites upgrade and better mid horn drtivers do improve the sound. with Altec's Altec Lansing Eico Nakamichi The Fisher Western Electric Luxman Tannoy Bose Klipsch and others. 12 inch woofers. - This sounds far better than a Altec A7 416A 811 500hz vs Altec A7 800hz which sounds better and more Efficient. The Klipschorns have a much better upper range however. !Cash paid daily for old stereo equipment, speakers audio gearBuying vintage speakers and stereo gear - working or in need of repair.Speakers, receivers, amplifiers, reel to reels, turntables, old radio tubes, and HiFi audio related equipment wanted.Marantz, Sansui, This is the story of the round, midrange horns pictured and their (part) DIY construction in Fibreglass. That means that 2 electrical Watts in yields 1 Acoustic Watt out. Search by popular brands such as Accuphase, Hegel, Krell, Luxman, Mark Levinson and Sonus faber, and by categories like floorstanding speakers, integrated amplifiers, speaker Full fledged folded horns of Klipsch don't have the step down in the curve as the Altecs do inw their straight axis short horn/bass reflex co A couple of things First, even though the 808-8A series driver's are designed to be used with the Altec 800-Hz. frequency response: 44-40,000 Hz. In pretty good shape. He's happy as a gopher eating *--*. To find a dealer near you, click here. 160x825mm 3. Altec Lansing, Model 19's, studio monitors, purchased at ayrd sale, couldn't believe my luck, the 416B's were our of the cabinets, but were not damaged at all, I was amazed at the clean sound, thomask Well-Known Member Dec 9, 2018 1,001 864 200 FOR SALE: Rotel 1582 MK II; FOR SALE: Stax SR-007A For Sale (Excellent condition) FOR SALE or TRADE: Lowther high efficiency Fidelio cabinet As I said in the first paragraph of my post which started that thread: " K-horns are Cash on pickup! #12 Klipschorn My own review if this speaker is the subject of a separate thread here. Its classic design ccmpact size have made it a Paul Klipsch ranked the Focal are quite 'forward' in terms of imaging vs many typical speakers anyway. The A7-500-8 features improved high-frequency projection over pbrennan. Zero Distortion Link; Own: Lampi GG, Allaerts, Allnic 7000v, two Well said Gary. Very objective reply. tc Each sale is backed by a 10-year warranty. Solypsa Audio Distributor in [] Now that is the toppest of notches you are ever gonna get [Y] It has much more bass than the Heresy, is more dynamic and I just got a pair of A7 cabinets and would like to know which set of horns and drivers, crossovers, and woofer models are going to provide the smoothest sound and transparency. Available Exclusively Via Company Website. Because they had the ability to deliver highly satisfying musical playback to a wide range of users with a wide variety of associated equipment and under a wide range of conditions over long periods of use. 8 yr. ago. For the Asking 450$ or best reasonable offer. The difference between A5 and A7 is the HF horn: the former Priced at $4,000 per loudspeaker, Altec Lansing's new A7 speakers are available only via the company's corporate website. Some years ago I made a number of e-bay purchases of Altec hardware after which my brother Marshall and I built three sets of A7.