Altec Lansing Model 205
A 3-way sealed bookshelf speaker system with carbon fiber drivers and a polyimide-titanium tweeter, priced at ¥97,000 around 1990.
Overview
The Altec Lansing Model 205 is a 3-way, 3-speaker bookshelf system built with an airtight sealed enclosure. It features a 20 cm woofer, 8 cm midrange, and 2.5 cm dome tweeter, all designed for balanced full-range audio reproduction. The cabinet is finished in real walnut natural wood across its entire exterior, contributing to its refined aesthetic and acoustic integrity.
Specifications
| Woofer | 20 cm cone type |
| Midrange | 8 cm cone type |
| Tweeter | 2.5 cm dome type |
| Tweeter diaphragm material | Polyimide resin with titanium vapor deposition processing |
| Woofer and midrange diaphragm material | Light-weight carbon fiber |
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Rated input | 75W |
| Maximum input | 150W |
| Output sound pressure level (sensitivity) | 91dB/W/m |
| Crossover frequencies | 250 Hz, 3.5 kHz |
| External dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 305 mm x 559 mm x 229 mm |
| Weight | 17.0 kg |
| Cabinet finish | Real wood, walnut natural wood for the whole exterior |
| Enclosure type | Hermetically sealed (airtight) |
Design
The enclosure is hermetically sealed, supporting tight bass response and minimizing phase distortion by preventing rear-wave interference.
Market
The Altec Lansing Model 205 was priced at ¥97,000 for one unit around 1990.
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