Altec Lansing Model 105
A bookshelf speaker system with airtight enclosure and carbon fiber woofer, sold in Japan around 1990
Overview
The Altec Lansing Model 105 is a bookshelf speaker system built for high-fidelity audio performance. It features a two-way configuration with a hermetically sealed cabinet, designed to minimize resonance and improve bass response. Marketed in Japan with pricing in yen, it was offered as a single unit at ¥61,000 around 1990.
Specifications
| Design | 2-Way, 2-Speaker, Airtight Type, Bookshelf Type |
| Woofer | 15 cm cone type using carbon fiber |
| Tweeter | 2.5 cm dome type using a polyimide resin diaphragm with titanium vapor deposition processing |
| Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Rated input | 50W |
| Max Input | 100W |
| Output sound pressure level | 91dB/W/m |
| Crossover frequency | 250 Hz, 3.5 kHz |
| External dimensions | Width 241 x Height 432 x Depth 216 mm |
| Weight | 10.0kg |
| Cabinet type | Hermetically sealed (airtight) enclosure |
| Exterior finish | Walnut natural wood real wood finish |
| Original price | ¥ 61,000 (1 unit, around 1990) |
Design
The enclosure is hermetically sealed to eliminate internal air leakage, enhancing low-frequency accuracy. The exterior features a walnut natural wood real wood finish, providing both aesthetic warmth and structural rigidity.
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