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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
A$2,500 is ambitious for a single used 416-8B unless it’s exceptionally clean, fully original, and locally scarce. Without condition details, that price sits toward the upper end of what a buyer should expect for an older Altec 15-inch woofer, so I’d want proof of originality, voice-coil health, and cone condition before treating it as fair.
What makes it attractive is the classic Altec pro-sound character: high sensitivity, big effortless dynamics, and a presentation that rewards efficient cabinets and the right crossover setup. If it’s a matched, unmolested driver with strong cosmetics and no rubbing or recone history, the upside is real; if not, the price leaves little room for restoration risk, so I’d only lean in at this level with solid verification.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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