Altec Lansing Model Three

Neville · 1st October 2007, 09:28 PM

Not sure if this really belongs here but does somebody have the specs for this ? I have an opportunity to buy it but not sure how it sounds or the specs...I am unable to find anything on google etc....

Thx
Neville

GM · 2nd October 2007, 12:23 AM

This is all I know of, they were only around for a short period: http://www.lansingheritage.org/image...ome/page09.jpg
http://www.lansingheritage.org/image...ome/page04.jpg

Original Burnedfingers · 2nd October 2007, 12:39 AM

I can remember listening to the Altec line when I purchased a pair of model 9's. The models under 7 don't have much to offer. The model 7's and 9's sound pretty good for a 1976 vintage speaker.

I still have my model 9's.

FrankDIY · 2nd October 2007, 12:45 AM

I have the model 7 and need to change the foam surround on the bass driver and the medium driver. I did not find a good foam yet for the 4 inch driver. Looks like the dimensions are not exactly the same as new 4 inch driver.

Nanook · 2nd October 2007, 02:37 AM

well I have a pair of Model 5s and like them. I guess the important question is how much to purchase?

If cheap enough, then I'd say go for it, if big $$s I 'd say don't bother. I bought a beautiful pair of Model 5s for CAD $15.

Neville · 2nd October 2007, 10:43 AM

Seller wants $45. They look to be in pretty good condition.

but it sounds like it might not be worth it from your unfavorable posts....

FrankDIY · 2nd October 2007, 11:48 AM

wow 15$, what a deal! Just the surround for the 12'' is 20$. I think for 45$ it is still a very good deal. Personally I would buy them for the driver and make a new cabinet.

Neville · 2nd October 2007, 05:14 PM

Nice site Frank...whats wrong with the existing cabinets?

How would these compare to a Madisound BK-16 kit which is what I have or previous speakers I owned such as Magnepan MMG, Quad 22L or Linn Keiligh.

FrankDIY · 2nd October 2007, 05:33 PM

There is nothing wrong with the cabinet but I like to build speakers so I would probably experiment with them. When my speaker will be fixed, I will probably try an open baffle.

Cal Weldon · 2nd October 2007, 08:33 PM

Moved to Loudspeakers.

1st October 2007, 09:28 PM	#1
Neville diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia	Altec Lansing Model Three Not sure if this really belongs here but does somebody have the specs for this ? I have an opportunity to buy it but not sure how it sounds or the specs...I am unable to find anything on google etc.... Thx Neville

2nd October 2007, 12:23 AM	#2
GM diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chamblee, Ga.	This is all I know of, they were only around for a short period: http://www.lansingheritage.org/image...ome/page09.jpg http://www.lansingheritage.org/image...ome/page04.jpg __________________ Loud is Beautiful if it's Clean! As always though, the usual disclaimers apply to this post's contents.

2nd October 2007, 12:45 AM	#4
FrankDIY diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Quebec City	I have the model 7 and need to change the foam surround on the bass driver and the medium driver. I did not find a good foam yet for the 4 inch driver. Looks like the dimensions are not exactly the same as new 4 inch driver. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge. knowledge is limited, imagination encircles the world. Albert Einstein FrankDIY's Audio Corner

2nd October 2007, 02:37 AM	#5
Nanook diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chinook Country.Alberta	Altecs.. well I have a pair of Model 5s and like them. I guess the important question is how much to purchase? If cheap enough, then I'd say go for it, if big $$s I 'd say don't bother. I bought a beautiful pair of Model 5s for CAD $15. __________________ stew ☮ -"A sane man in an insane world appears insane."

2nd October 2007, 11:48 AM	#7
FrankDIY diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Quebec City	wow 15$, what a deal! Just the surround for the 12'' is 20$. I think for 45$ it is still a very good deal. Personally I would buy them for the driver and make a new cabinet. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge. knowledge is limited, imagination encircles the world. Albert Einstein FrankDIY's Audio Corner


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2nd October 2007, 12:39 AM	#3
Original Burnedfingers diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002	I can remember listening to the Altec line when I purchased a pair of model 9's. The models under 7 don't have much to offer. The model 7's and 9's sound pretty good for a 1976 vintage speaker. I still have my model 9's.

2nd October 2007, 10:43 AM	#6
Neville diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia	Seller wants $45. They look to be in pretty good condition. but it sounds like it might not be worth it from your unfavorable posts....

2nd October 2007, 05:14 PM	#8
Neville diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia	Nice site Frank...whats wrong with the existing cabinets? How would these compare to a Madisound BK-16 kit which is what I have or previous speakers I owned such as Magnepan MMG, Quad 22L or Linn Keiligh.

2nd October 2007, 08:33 PM	#10
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Moved to Loudspeakers. __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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