Altec Voice of the theater worth the hassle?

[DJNUBZ]

So There is a guy selling some VOTT speakers that isn't to far from me. The problem is that the speakers look a little beat up and I am sure they are not worth the hassle. You can see some pics here

Altec VOTT Speakers pictures by schmikka - Photobucket

Are these worth the hassle if I could get them for about $400?

[tomtt]

they may be.


looks like the low fz drivers may be mis-matched.

might want to find out what's in these first

and what the high drivers are ...

[Zen Mod]

obviously different bass drivers ( I see 421-8LF) - one have Aly dust cap ( later - more powerful version , but also less musical )

other one have paper dust cap , but I can't be sure which one is it

compression drivers aren't originals ; they can be anything - picture isn't enough informative

in any case -inspect boxes - are they worth repairing ; they are if needed work is cosmetically

also - those big horns (511B) demands proper drivers

if you're willing to start Altec journey - that's good start .

but just that - start

[DJNUBZ]

Sounds like way more hassle then its worth for me at this moment. If anyone else is interested I can post the link for them.

[Zen Mod]

Big Cal is always looking for Altec bargain ;

but - I suppose - wrong country this time

[GM]

Originally Posted by DJNUBZ

Are these worth the hassle if I could get them for about $400?

Maybe for a DJ if he has a separate sub system. For HIFI, the cabs/horns need tweaking and both the LF and HF drivers [$$$] will need replacing.

GM

[Cal Weldon]

Originally Posted by Zen Mod

Big Cal is always looking for Altec bargain ;

You bet but...

Originally Posted by GM

For HIFI, the cabs/horns need tweaking and both the LF and HF drivers [$$$] will need replacing.

What he said.

I'd pass unless you happen to have the right gear for them. Altec cabinets, horns and one LF driver doth not make a VOTT. Mind you for 400 bucks it is a good starting point.

[60ndown]

no one could build those boxes for $400 (time and materials) + you get some drivers and electronics, if the boxes/cabs/horns are a good design, i see nothing some sandpaper and paint wouldn't make pretty in a couple of hours.

if you have room and the desire for speakers like this (and they work) i think $400 is a great price, id bet the seller would take $300 cash, not to many peeps ready to trade in their bose for those bohemoths

[Pano]

Agree with the above. Time and material to build would cost you much more. However, the empty cabs in better shape do turn up often.

These will need work and $$$

[WSJ]

Originally Posted by DJNUBZ

Are these worth the hassle if I could get them for about $400?

You could buy a new pair for $8,000, plus $600 for shipping.

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