Altec 414A
A 12-inch low-frequency loudspeaker with a frequency range from 30 to 4,000 Hz and a 25-watt power rating.
Overview
The Altec 414A is a 12-inch woofer made by Altec Lansing for professional and high-fidelity audio systems. It first showed up in a 1963 catalog. Altec designed it for full-range or horn-loaded use, and it was often paired with parts like the Altec 802-8G or JBL 2405, or put in custom enclosures such as the "Petite Onken Design." Some drivers of its day needed a crossover. The 414A was sometimes run without one, up to its natural limit of 4,000 Hz.
Specifications
| Diameter | 12 inches |
| Frequency response | 30 to 4,000 Hz |
| Power rating | 25 watts |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm |
Context
The Altec 414A first appeared in a 1963 Altec catalog, which puts it in the early 1960s professional audio market. It went into horn loudspeaker systems and full-range setups, in both studio and high-fidelity use.
Market
Used pairs of Altec 414A speakers have turned up on eBay and HiFi Shark.
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