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Saw some empty cabinets in a place where I could get them if I wanted. Are the cabinets worth picking up and rebuilding with vintage or new components?
I decided to pass. I am just going to hold out until a pair of Model 19 that I can afford comes along. The longer I wait, the more I can afford to spend so I think that is just what I am going to do. And getting those cabinets to my house was going to be a bigger pain than it seemed they were worth. But thank you everyone for the input!
I think so, if you want to get into Altec. It will probably cost more to piece it out than to find complete speakers. Might be worth waiting until a pair of 19's come by.
Just as an aside, I had new cabinets built using the drivers, horns, crossover and front plate from my 846. I had the bass box narrowed deepened and a bit taller to increase the volume. I turned the LF face plate on end so that I have mirrored speakers. The horns are in their own box akin to the 19 sitting on top. This gave more volume for the LF drivers and I believe a little deeper bass. The HF is also a little higher, closer to ear level. My next move is to build a model 19 crossover for them.
Edits: 11/05/09
Hi Paully.
I have a pair of 416As (Valencia)with the original components. They are very nice looking but sound is boomy. I am still undecided as to what to do with them but I'm pretty sure there's better cabinets for the 416s.
And I missed a pair for $500 and haven't been able to find another pair for under $1,500. But I thought that this could be fun and maybe even be able to build a pair that could beat out my Klipsch Chorus.
Condition, condition,condition! If the cabinets are in decent enough condition they definitely have potential. Check out this recently completed ebay auction #120484373550 and decide for yourself.
But I would only offer $50 or so.
Could be an inexpensive way to "back into" Altec sound that piques your interest - pick up the cabinets, get the 416's, 811's, 802's and 19's crossover (or build one). I doubt that the project can be wrapped for $500, doubt that very much in fact, but you'll get to experience Altec sound, and when empty 19 cabinets come along, all your goodies will bolt right in!
Never know until you try.
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