Altec Lansing 891V (c. 1975)
A 2-way bookshelf speaker system used as a sub-monitor in U.S. recording studios
Overview
The Altec Lansing 891V is a 2-way bookshelf speaker system produced around 1975. Known also as the 891 v, it was designed for professional monitoring applications and saw use as a sub-monitor in recording studios across the United States. Despite its compact form factor, the system houses a 30 cm woofer and 8 cm tweeter, supporting an allowable input of 40 watts. It weighs 15.9 kg and was built to meet the demands of studio environments where accurate midrange and vocal reproduction were critical.
Specifications
| System type | 2-way / 2-speaker / bookshelf type |
| Woofer | 30 cm cone type |
| Tweeter | 8 cm cone type |
| Allowable input | 40W |
| External dimensions | Width 368 x Height 648 x Depth 309 mm |
| Weight | 15.9 kg |
Context
The 891V was used as a sub-monitor in recording studios all over the United States, indicating its role in professional audio environments where engineers required reliable, compact monitoring solutions for secondary listening positions or quick reference checks.
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