Altec Valencia Iconic 846A (16 ohm)I have a pair of virtually mint Altec Valencia’s purchased from the original owner if it were not a space issue and WAF issues I would figure a way to keep them. However, new relatively large speakers are due so I must attempt to find these beauties a new home. As you can see from the photos provided the speakers are unmolested with the exception of the speaker inputs which the owner had replaced the screw terminals with a more robust dual binding post which will allow for a banana or spade lug. Please also note the only flaw is a chip on the upper top left edge. As you can see the finish is spectacular and again, the speakers have not been refinished. The fretwork grills are also in unblemished condition with not so much as a crack.
Musically the speakers are as outstanding as their outward aesthetic condition. Driving with an 845 based SET amp and the sound is simply glorious dynamics and imaging are fantastic. There will be no disappointments if you are looking for a well above average pair of vintage speakers. Given the sheer size and weight shipping is not an option local pick-up in the Charlotte, NC area only, no exceptions! The Valencia Iconic is a two-way speaker with 15" inch woofer/midrange driver 416-16z and the frequencies from 800 Hz up are handled by 806A driver installed to H-811B type horn made from heavy cast aluminum. Both of the drivers use Alnico V magnet system and the dividing network N-800F sports an output level adjustment knob for the horn system.
Altec Valencia Iconic Technical information
Low Frequency Driver: Altec 416-16z (size: 15”, Magnetic Structure: 10 lbs. 8 oz. Alnico V)
High/Mid Frequency Driver: Altec 806A 16 ohm (Frequency Range: 500Hz to 20 kHz (800Hz to 20 kHz with H-811B horn, Magnetic Structure: Alnico V)
High/Mid Frequency Horn Model: Altec H-811B (Frequency Range: 800Hz to 22 kHz; Distribution: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 40°; Construction: heavy cast aluminum)
Dividing Network Model: Altec N-800F (Crossover Frequency: 800Hz)
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