Older Altec horn speakers

Hello
Anyone familar with the Altec Lansing 890C Bolero speakers?
Is this speaker still considered a great speaker or has time march away for these? I would be using tubes,with em.
Im looking for a GOOD horn speaker.
Thanks

mcgarick06-08-2009 2:39am

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paulfolbrecht Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 603 posts 07-27-2010 at 05:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete FWIW, I bought a pr of (absolutely mint, one-owner) 1977 Model 19s and am very impressed. Especially on a fairly tight budget, these things are very impressive. Only downsize is the weight & size, if you consider those things negatives. You can find pairs in good shape in the $1200-$1500 range.
paulfolbrecht Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 603 posts 07-30-2010 at 03:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No upgrades imminent as my audio budget is now much smaller than before. And I'm discovering the trade-offs need be few. I believe the 19s are generally considered superior to the Valencias.

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