Altec 1006 (1977–1980)

The Altec 1006 is a 3-way bookshelf loudspeaker produced from 1977 to 1980. The documented record is thin, but what exists is fairly solid. It was a compact three-way with an 8-ohm impedance, 92dB sensitivity, and a rated frequency response of 45Hz to 22kHz. Crossover points were set at 800Hz and 2500Hz, power handling was rated at 50 watts, and each cabinet measured 380 x 660 x 280mm at 15.6kg.

The speaker earned an "Excellent" rating in Stereo Review's equipment test report program, as listed in the 1979 annual directory. The exact test commentary is not preserved in the record. The rating column placement does confirm the 1006 was well regarded in frequency response and sensitivity categories.

Pricing sources disagree slightly. The 1979 directory lists the speakers at $150-$170 each, while the Hi-Fi Database lists the original price at $340 per pair. Those figures are plausibly consistent if the higher per-unit price applied late in production. No driver complement details, cabinet construction notes, or collector market data have surfaced.

Known specifications:

- 3-way loudspeaker, bookshelf configuration

- Frequency response: 45Hz – 22kHz

- Impedance: 8 ohms

- Sensitivity: 92dB

- Crossover frequencies: 800Hz, 2500Hz

- Power handling: 50W

- Dimensions: 380 x 660 x 280mm (WxHxD)

- Weight: 15.6kg