Altec Lansing horn speakers - any owners?

[Wakefield Turntables]

I think this could be my next pair of speakers to try do any forum members own them?

[walpurgis]

What do you have in mind Andy, VOTTs?

I've heard a few of the large Altecs with the big compression driver horns. Very enjoyable!

[Wakefield Turntables]

Not sure which ones as they are pretty rare over here. I've been inspired by some of the posts over at jeffsplace.me I quite like the look of his.

[walpurgis]

If you like that sort of large, powerful, but relaxed and expansive sound, don't rule out the big Klipschorns either. They sound sublime (to me at least :)).

[Macca]

Not sure which ones as they are pretty rare over here. I've been inspired by some of the posts over at jeffsplace.me I quite like the look of his.

Aye check it out http://jeffsplace.me/wordpress/?p=9934

The speakers look...capable.

[Mika K]

Had pair of original Altec Valencias that ended up putting to Hiragas 360l onken enclosures and Jabo horns plus with modern Xo and stupertweeters. The sound was impressive with my Shindo electronics but finally had to go for something smaller due to house move. If you have the space and are willing to do some mods, why not :)

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[Sovereign]

I currently use Lampizator P17 DIY speakers, and I'm about to try their P23's
I the the Altec 420A DC 15" midrange and the whopping Altec 806 horns. I'll keep you posted as to how it sounds compared to the P17's
How are you doing with my Croft Epoch, did you get it upgraded in the end?

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[walpurgis]

Ah. Biflex drivers. You don't see many of those about. :)

[danilo]

Sadly; Never owned but fairly often heard .
Front loaded horns are apparently the 'trick' with the Altecs. (and many other speakers ;) but that's a pointless digression here/now )
IF you have the space, both in room to house the Rascals And the indoor volume to let them work in ?
It would be shameful to not have a pair