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Altec Lansing 601A 12in Duplex (ALNICO) with N-3000A Crossover

Description

Duplex was the trade name name given by Altec Lansing to its line of coaxial loudspeakers, beginning with the first model 601 in 1943. However, the name was most commonly associated with the subsequent model 604 which was a seminal loudspeaker that became a milestone in loudspeaker development. Well over a dozen different models carried the Duplex name over a near 50-year period. The vast majority consisted of a high frequency (HF) compression driver mounted to the back of a large diameter (12"-15") paper cone low frequency (LF) driver.

The path to the Duplex line started with Altec's acquisition of the Lansing Manufacturing Company (LMCO) in 1941. That acquisition brought Altec into the loudspeaker manufacturing business and brought the loudspeaker design services of its principal, Jim Lansing. Shortly after that, Altec was approached by one of its dealers, named Art Crawford, with a request to develop a compact loudspeaker. He was seeing demand for a quality loudspeaker small enough to be used in radio stations for monitoring. The current two way speakers with separate LF and HF drivers were too large for this application and Art suggested a coaxial design whereby a LF and HF driver could be combined in one unit. Altec saw the merit of this concept and began development under Jim Lansing and John Hilliard.

12" Diameter x 5.5" Deep. Weight 14 lbs.

Condition

1 x Altec Lansing 601A with Altec N-3000A Crossover, Made in USA.
Unit is in VERY GOOD condition, shows very minor wear and tear.
Unit is in EXCELLENT working condition and sounds great.
There is a crack or tear in the surround approx 5/8" long, maybe be touched up from back side.
Woofer voice coils measures 6.9 Ohms DCR. Tweeter voice coil measures 19.2 Ohms DCR.

Terms

Buyer to prepay for Altec Lansing 601A/Altec N-3000A and packing/shipping/insurance.
Local pick up is welcome. Sales tax applicable for Arizona buyers.
Actual unit in photos.
Sold as is, with no further guarantee.
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