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pair Altec 416A 16 ohm matched tested 1960s 15" alnico woofers MINT

List price: $2,400.00
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 Legendary LF reproducers the Altec 416A 16ohm version -- very early ones..  And, in perfect condition, exceptionally original & matched pair! ...From the same run, dated production, Altec #s 391805. MINT CONDITON.  ... From early production 1960's ... genuine and about 45-50 years old. Absolutely beautiful cones and original Altec green paint, tags, cones and identification. This is an examined, matched & tested MINT set.  Study exhibit (c, d) to see an actual unit(s) playing music & signals -- nice sounding drivers!

DCR also confirmed, and PERFECTLY MATCHED 12 ohms DCR on calibrated Fluke meter. 

Impedance was tested with audio signal, found to be PERFECTLY MATCHED, both units.  Sound is clean, clear, no rubs, buzzes or distortion. Spyder (dampers) are all centered, no sag (see reports exhibit C & D).

Very difficult to find in MINT Condition, all ORIGINAL matched cones, and completely tested. . This nice pair will sell QUICKLY. Buy now to avoid bidder's war. 

 QUALITY is EXCELLENT.  Cones are supple, original edge is tacky, clean and fresh feeling. These woofers were kept as a pair in an estate. Stored in climate control. 

See reports (Exhibit A,C,D,E). These are the real McCoy. The Altec 416A, alnico woofer - in this early variety from the 1960s -- is an excellent choice if you are using vintage tube amps. From the early days of HiFi -- as Altec decided they needed a more comprehensive woofer option. For almost any listener & for many conditions, the 416A will deliver the goods in it's dept. -- that's tight & accurate bass. Originally installed in USA, cinema type A7 systems & ultra high end late 50-1960s era home hifi installtions. Where they performed wonderfully.

If you are using vintage horns & drivers of any brand, with moderate power -- the high efficiency 416A, 16ohm version is a wonderful choice. The high gauss alnico V magnet gives this amazing woofers exquisite detail in almost any cabinet. On open baffles w/wings, or almost any kind of projector baffle, many bass reflex - - all good ways to use one of the best ever woofers made in America. 

  For LF in your system, it's hard to do better -- ever. Many owners of rare Klangfilm, JBL, & Western Electric drivers -- opt to utilize vintage Altec for superior LF tone & reproduction. 

The mose throughly tested and nicest condition you will see anywhere. Buy now to avoid a bidder's war.  

  Vintage Altec is now sought after by listeners all over the world. Excellent for projects where audio quality is crucial.  

All 100% happy customers, see feedback & testimonials. Professional packing, hardboard & double box packing. Fast overseas dispatch. 


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Save 47%

pair Altec 416A 16 ohm matched tested 1960s 15" alnico woofers MINT

List price: $2,400.00
$1,280.00
You save: $1,120.00 (47%)
rcvrpraltec416a1
Out-of-stock
Add to wish list

 Legendary LF reproducers the Altec 416A 16ohm version -- very early ones..  And, in perfect condition, exceptionally original & matched pair! ...From the same run, dated production, Altec #s 391805. MINT CONDITON.  ... From early production 1960's ... genuine and about 45-50 years old. Absolutely beautiful cones and original Altec green paint, tags, cones and identification. This is an examined, matched & tested MINT set.  Study exhibit (c, d) to see an actual unit(s) playing music & signals -- nice sounding drivers!

DCR also confirmed, and PERFECTLY MATCHED 12 ohms DCR on calibrated Fluke meter. 

Impedance was tested with audio signal, found to be PERFECTLY MATCHED, both units.  Sound is clean, clear, no rubs, buzzes or distortion. Spyder (dampers) are all centered, no sag (see reports exhibit C & D).

Very difficult to find in MINT Condition, all ORIGINAL matched cones, and completely tested. . This nice pair will sell QUICKLY. Buy now to avoid bidder's war. 

 QUALITY is EXCELLENT.  Cones are supple, original edge is tacky, clean and fresh feeling. These woofers were kept as a pair in an estate. Stored in climate control. 

See reports (Exhibit A,C,D,E). These are the real McCoy. The Altec 416A, alnico woofer - in this early variety from the 1960s -- is an excellent choice if you are using vintage tube amps. From the early days of HiFi -- as Altec decided they needed a more comprehensive woofer option. For almost any listener & for many conditions, the 416A will deliver the goods in it's dept. -- that's tight & accurate bass. Originally installed in USA, cinema type A7 systems & ultra high end late 50-1960s era home hifi installtions. Where they performed wonderfully.

If you are using vintage horns & drivers of any brand, with moderate power -- the high efficiency 416A, 16ohm version is a wonderful choice. The high gauss alnico V magnet gives this amazing woofers exquisite detail in almost any cabinet. On open baffles w/wings, or almost any kind of projector baffle, many bass reflex - - all good ways to use one of the best ever woofers made in America. 

  For LF in your system, it's hard to do better -- ever. Many owners of rare Klangfilm, JBL, & Western Electric drivers -- opt to utilize vintage Altec for superior LF tone & reproduction. 

The mose throughly tested and nicest condition you will see anywhere. Buy now to avoid a bidder's war.  

  Vintage Altec is now sought after by listeners all over the world. Excellent for projects where audio quality is crucial.  

All 100% happy customers, see feedback & testimonials. Professional packing, hardboard & double box packing. Fast overseas dispatch.