1" driver recommendations for Altec 811 horns

[Yaho]

Hi

I am looking for a pair of compression drivers for altec 811 horns. I would appreciate your recommendations. I am planning on spending less than $400 for a pair.

I want to cross them around 1k-1.5k.

Thanks very much

 

[dnewma04]

BMS 4550/4552 seem to be highly regarded.

 

[Yaho]

thanks

Hi

I will put them high in the list. I have heard many good things about them.

I am also thinking about b&c de400. Has anyone tried them yet?


Thank you

 

[Pano]

Why not pick up a pair of vintage Altec drivers?

In your budget you could get new diaphrams and remagnitized - if you want.

 

[Zen Mod]

ask over at audiokarma

they use Selenium DH210Ti and 220Ti with great results , on both JBL Wave guide and 811B . you'll find also compensated x-over schematic there ; good to almost 20K

now I'm waiting for my WG , 811 I already have ........

 

[Yaho]

Hi

Thanks for the replies. I will look into the Selenium drivers. Currently, I am using vintage altec drivers. And I am out to try different things. I am looking to add a little high.

Many thanks for the replies. I would love to hear from others as well.

Yaho

 

[GM]

Faital HF10TX, $165.95 at US Speakers: http://www.faitalpro.com/products/schede/cd.php?id=502010200

GM

 

[Pano]

That Faital driver is a crazy looking thing. Love the orange phase plug. Or is it "tangerine?"


FWIW, I've used the Selenium 210Ti on the 811 horn and wasn't impressed. But it was a home made adaptor, so maybe that was the problem. Worth another try.

Cal Weldon uses Selenium drivers on 811 and 511 horns. And he plays LOUD!

 

[Cal Weldon]

Yes he does and yes he does, thanks Michael

I bought the Seleniums on a recommendation so I have little to compare with but I am happy with the results.

 

[Pano]

Oy Cal!

What's with the new avatar? Seleniums weren't loud enough???

 

[Cal Weldon]

I wanted a woofer with some REAL thrust.

 

[Yaho]

How about BMS 4550? Has anyone tried that one?

Faital drivers at US Speakers are in back order!

Thanks Guys

Yaho