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  1. Leben

    FLEA WATT Speaker(s). Whatcha using ?

    I have an old mono Altec horn setup in a space I used to work in. It's powered by an Pass ACA amp. It doesn't get much use anymore but with the weight of the tar-filled horn, drivers and cabinet, I have little motivation to move it back upstairs. It sounds clear and smooth, perhaps it's time.
  2. Leben

    JBL SR4732 for home theater?

    Yes, that’s what I meant. I figure it’s a lot like excess horsepower in a car, just because you have it doesn’t mean you have to speed. :)
  3. Leben

    JBL SR4732 for home theater?

    I agree with Mr Brennan. The speakers that get the most use here use components out of Altec A7-500 theater speakers in some homemade Altec based bass reflex cabinets. IMO, there’s nothing wrong with using pro speakers in a home setting, all it takes is some volume control.
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    The Ben Hur Test

    Congrats on your new speakers, Tom. Great combination, how did they do?
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    Lansing Mfg. Co

    Oh wow, that’s the real deal from a Lansing collector standpoint. 1933-35 would be right around the years Lansing was working with Dr Hilliard on the Shearer horn project. Field coil and everything, fantastic!
  6. Leben

    Best cabinet for a 416-8C (flat ferrite magnet), 511B, 902-8T and more

    I’m enjoying following your build. Looks great!
  7. Leben

    Catmanboo is a great seller

    I recently purchased some gear from @Catmanboo , I’ll say that everything about the transaction went great. Great communication with fast responses, accurate descriptions, fair pricing and packaging that was some of the best I’ve ever seen. I would not hesitate to buy from Catmanboo again!
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    Show your Bicycle !

    The bike’s ready for RAGBRAI, but I’d need a tune up first ;) . I’d like to go if I could manage to take off work that week. Either rear bag will carry a small, soft-sided cooler well :)
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    Show your Bicycle !

    Fun thread, I'll have to go back through it when I have time. Here's my old Miyata One Thousand touring bike. I started with the frame only and built it piece by piece. I hope to get a few more trips in with it, while I'm able.
  10. Leben

    FLEA WATT Speaker(s). Whatcha using ?

    The speakers are Stephens B-100 cabinets from the late 1950s, around the same age as your Eames. I ended up with them because of the generosity of a fellow AKer. They were missing drivers so I had multiple paths I could have taken. It took some effort to refurbish the cabinets and come up with...
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    FLEA WATT Speaker(s). Whatcha using ?

    Love your Eames designed Stephens speaker! I have an article on the history on Eames’s involvement with the Stephens brand that I’ll try to find and send to you. It was a neat point in hifi history. Yours is a wonderful speaker, Glad you’re enjoying it!
  12. Leben

    FLEA WATT Speaker(s). Whatcha using ?

    Hey @SixCats!, I’m a Stephens fan too and use low wattage amps in a couple Stephens systems. I’m using 2A3 amps in my main system. I use the cabinets as bass bins with horns on top. When I was using an active crossover, I used the 2a3 amps with the horns only (SS with woofers). I’m now using...
  13. Leben

    GordonW - Great Seller

    I agree with others, I’ve had multiple positive transactions with @GordonW . One of my favorite AKers!
  14. Leben

    ESS Heil Tweeters on Sale

    I’m currently using 4uf but I don’t think I’m done playing around with values yet.
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    ESS Heil Tweeters on Sale

    Since the Heils have similar sensitivity to my Stephens drivers, I’m using a single capacitor to bring them in where the Stephens drivers start to naturally roll off.
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    ESS Heil Tweeters on Sale

    I’m looking forward to hearing what you think of them paired with the Altec woofers.
  17. Leben

    ESS Heil Tweeters on Sale

    ESS AMTs are one of my favorite drivers. IMO, they’re great for DIY and are a great value considering what they can add to a setup. I’ve enjoyed them in AMT3 “rock monitors” in the past and am now using a pair as super tweeters with DIY full range Stephens drivers.
  18. Leben

    Stephens Trusonic Speakers

    Hello, Sam. Congrats on your 206 and Karlson cabinet. It is my understanding that Stephens never made a purposely tilted horn with their coaxial drivers, at least none that I’ve seen in my years of paying attention to Stephens products and collecting old drivers and catalogs. Your’s is most...
  19. Leben

    Good and cheap use for the 4560?

    I’ve used 4560s a fair amount over the last several years. I agree with Tom’s assessment about them being tight and dynamic. IMO, they’re every bit as good or even slightly better (better bracing) than their Altec VOTT bass bin counterparts. I’ve used them with cheaper Eminence woofers and JBL...
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    Happy Birthday Tom Brennan!

    Happy Birthday, Tom!
  21. Leben

    Help me build a set of speakers around these horns

    What’s your location? I’m sure there are several AK members like myself that have extra cabinets. IMO&E I’d be looking for some horn bass bins like Altec VOTT or JBL 4560s. If you don’t want to use subs, You could build or buy large ported cabinets.
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    Stephens coaxial project

    Thanks for the kind words, @-reverb-! I really do love these and am thankful for the opportunity to enjoy them. Yes, if you’re ever near this area please stop by for a visit and a listen. I really hope that we get the chance to meet in person someday!
  23. Leben

    An Audio Meetup for All before Fall - Eastern Iowa - Aug 14

    Wish I could make it but unfortunately I have to cover open hours with my business then. Some good audio friends attending this one, should be a great time for all that attend!
  24. Leben

    The rarest speakers you own or have owned?

    Rectilinear III Lowboys. They do come up for sale occasionally. IMO, they’re a good value for the price they usually sell for.
  25. Leben

    Iowa to St.Pete Florida and back this week

    My wife is interested in getting a stereo console, if it has the right aesthetic. If you have any extra gems down there, PM me.
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