Altec Lansing Drivers

Altec manufactured some of the most iconic drivers in audio history. From the legendary 515 and 416 woofers to the ubiquitous 288 and 291 compression drivers, these components powered countless professional and home audio systems.

Woofers

15" Professional Woofers

• 515 Series - Voice of the Theatre woofer, used in A7, A5
• 515B - Early version with Alnico V magnet
• 515-8G - Later version with improved suspension
• 416 Series - Studio and home speaker woofer
• 416-8B - Used in Model 19 (early production)
• 416-8Z - Used in Model 19 (later production)

12" Woofers

• 414 Series - Used in VOTT A4 and studio monitors
• 414A - Common variant with excellent performance
• 414-8B - Later version

8" Woofers

• 8" Home Series - Used in Model 83 and smaller speakers

Compression Drivers

1.75" Diaphragm Drivers

• 288 Series - Classic cinema and studio driver
• 288B - Common VOTT driver
• 288-8G - Later version
• 291 Series - Updated design
• 291-8A - Professional studio version
• 291-8K - Later production

2" Diaphragm Drivers

• 802 Series - Used in Model 19 and home speakers
• 802-8G - Most common version
• 806 Series - Professional drivers
• 808 Series - High-frequency extension

Duplex HF Sections

• 604 Series HF - Integrated with 604 coaxial
• 416-8A (HF) - HF section of 604E

Horns

Sectoral Horns

• 811B - Iconic 90° x 40° horn used on VOTT and Model 19
• 511B - Compact sectoral horn
• 811B Horn Lens - The legendary "snout" horn

Multicellular Horns

• Early 604 Horns - True multicellular design (2x3 cells)
• Manta Ray Horns - Later professional designs

Duplex Horns

• 604 Horn - Integrated coaxial horn with vanes
• Sectoral with Vanes - 40° x 90° coverage pattern

Driver Specifications Summary

Resources

• Driver Datasheets - Technical specifications
• Lansing Heritage Altec Specs - Comprehensive specifications
• Altec Lansing Unofficial - Historical documentation