I've mentioned in a few places around the Haven that I'm starting to acquire parts to build the 2 way Altec project that the esteemed @je2a3 mentioned in his blog here:
http://jelabs.blogspot.com/2014/01/altec-2-way-horn-system-redux.html
And also in subsequent blog posts since then as well.
So far I have got a pair of the 32c horns and a pair of 414z which are currently in Bill's capable hands at Great Plains Audio. The last pieces needed will be 802/808 drivers, cabinets and crossovers.
I want to follow the recipe as closely to the letter as I can with one exception. I simply can't have exposed wiring and crossovers; they'll have to be mounted internally.
So, 1st question, with the 614 cabinets, am I giving anything up if I mount the horns to the baffle, move the woofer down and change the port shape to accommodate. Perhaps either two smaller round or triangle shaped ports?
http://jelabs.blogspot.com/2014/01/altec-2-way-horn-system-redux.html
And also in subsequent blog posts since then as well.
So far I have got a pair of the 32c horns and a pair of 414z which are currently in Bill's capable hands at Great Plains Audio. The last pieces needed will be 802/808 drivers, cabinets and crossovers.
I want to follow the recipe as closely to the letter as I can with one exception. I simply can't have exposed wiring and crossovers; they'll have to be mounted internally.
So, 1st question, with the 614 cabinets, am I giving anything up if I mount the horns to the baffle, move the woofer down and change the port shape to accommodate. Perhaps either two smaller round or triangle shaped ports?