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How do Altec 615b's compare with 604, 605, etc.

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Posted on April 28, 2000 at 08:20:08
highfidelity


 
What are their strengths and weaknesses compared to the more well
known speakers listed. The conical horn vs the flared horn of the
others?

Thanks

 

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Re: How do Altec 615b's compare with 604, 605, etc., posted on April 29, 2000 at 20:53:23
Tom Brennan


 
You know, I never even heard of the 615 till I saw that pair on ebay today.

 

Re: How do Altec 615b's compare with 604, 605, etc., posted on April 30, 2000 at 00:58:46
highfidelity


 
Thanks Tom, they must be pretty rare. I received a private email from an individual who also had never heard of them and was distressed that he couldn't find anything about them in his literature.

I think I've changed my mind though, about going for these speakers. I don't feel that the much smaller horns can portray music with the EASE that you get with a big pair of horns. I've heard VOT's (and liked them) but I've never heard any high performance coaxials. Too scared to put my money where my mouth is until I hear some.

I'm very happy with my Klipsch Cornwalls, but I think I can get even more EASE with some larger horns. I will probably ask for advice on this forum if and when I do decide to go for it.

 

Re: How do Altec 615b's compare with 604, 605, etc., posted on May 1, 2000 at 19:49:34
MTL


 
The 615b has the same drivers as the 605b but the horn is different.It has a conical horn with a "para-toner" ,a tear shaped diffraction diffuser to give a 90 degree conical distribution of sound.One big difference between the 604/605 and the 615 is in the range of high frequencies produced.The former is speced for 20k-22k whereas the latter only goes up to 12K which makes it suitable for PA but not monitor use.

 

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