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In Reply to: RE: Just got some Altec 19s. first impressions posted by DAK on September 27, 2016 at 22:00:38
Make sure the foam is in place around the horns and hasn't deteriorated. It makes a difference. You might also want to put in new high quality caps in the crossovers. They are nice speakers alright. Had a pair for several years then sold them because i thought we were moving. We didn't and I have missed them ever since.
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My speakers dont have that. And they way they project past the plane of the speakers indicate that they are custom.
I think the 19 came with the foam originally.
The link below is for aftermarket replacements.
"These are custom factory cut inserts to replace deteriorated foam around the horns of Altec Lansing 19 speakers.
Once installed they are virtually indistinguishable from the originals, though the foam is a modern version."
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Have Fun and Enjoy the Music
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They used to be available on the big auction site?
I would say foams make a pretty big difference in linearity and precision of the stereo image.
I ended up making my own from foam I bought, but I think I heard they are supposed to be available. Might take a lot of time on the web though.
Ah yup, that's the stuff. It isn't just window dressing.
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Search epay, there's a couple out of canada that sells them......I htink they sell them for ~$35 USD.
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You're welcome!
Your post reminded me I need to order some too.
Yes, they are available. Good feedback from users on an Altec specific forum.
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With stock diaphragms (aftermarket ones are horrible), properly working woofers, correctly set crossover adjustment, these speakers have traits that no new speaker any price does. Smooth, natural, dynamic, low distortion / high resolution sound.
Have fun with them.
thank you for the tip. The mounting seal seems to be ok.
DAK, Model 19 loudspeakers are GREAT loudspeakers. If the drivers are not new then don't worry about breaking them in. You may have to allow for a slight period of hearing adjustment, though.
I have pretty much the same speaker but with a 14 cu.ft. cabinet for lower bass tuning.
Good luck and happy listening.
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About 9cu ft net internal.
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The 19s are 19" deep x 30" wide x 37" tall. That works out to roughly 12 cubic feet.
DAK, I think you are referring to 'external' volume.
I should have made it clear that I was referring to the interior volume.
http://www.hostboard.com/forums/f700/174087-altec-19-a.html?highlight=model+19+cu+ft
Some good Model !9 info here:
http://home.earthlink.net/~jmarkwart/id14.html
C'mon mah, DAK's measurement was a decent estimate of the internal volume as well. Granted it's not spot-on and wouldn't for pass military specs, but it's close enough for a " rough " idea of what the internal volume is as well!
I'm listening to: Strawberry Fields Forever -- Songs By The Beatles by Daria
Thetubeguy1954 (Tom Scata)
Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society
Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers
Edit: Eephus not Seephus - typo.
Tom, that felt like a Seephus pitch.
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Thetubeguy1954 (Tom Scata)
Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society
Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers
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