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Altec Lansing 416-8B Bass Driver For sale we have a pair of very nice condition Altec 416-8b drivers in custom cabinets from creation Audio.A quick google suggests the sell for almost my asking price for “average” raw drivers and would cost you a surprising amount to build similar veneered cabinets.I have another build in the works which physically won’t even fit in the room with these (cabinets are approx the size of a large front load washer, but taller), and I get itchy to change things. They’re amazing but I can’t quite get the crossover right with the horns and compression drivers so I’m
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Altec Lansing traces its roots to 1927 in the United States, emerging from the merger of Western Electric’s theater-equipment arm, All Technical Service Company, with Lansing Manufacturing, the speaker company founded by James B. Lansing. The Altec-Lansing name reflects that union, and the brand’s early reputation was built in cinema and professional sound rather than consumer hi-fi.
Historically, Altec Lansing was known for loudspeakers, theater systems, and audio amplifiers, especially the legendary Voice of the Theatre systems that became a benchmark in cinema sound. In its classic era, the company also helped define the early hi-fi market by promoting professional-style sound systems for home use.
In market terms, Altec Lansing is best understood today as a legacy heritage brand rather than a current high-end audiophile heavyweight. Its name still carries weight among collectors and vintage audio enthusiasts because of its pro-audio history and classic speaker designs, but the modern brand identity is far more mainstream and consumer-oriented than its mid-century golden age.
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