Altec Lansing Five

The Model Five utilizes a novel technique; It employs three drivers in a two-way system; a single bass driver, but two drivers for high frequencies instead of one. The result is increased midband sensitivity, 91.5 dB SPL at 4 feet, which is quite high for a speaker system i the Five's price range.

And, since the high-frequency energy is evenly divided between two drivers instead of just one, system power capacity is increased over single driver designs. The drivers are positioned on the baffle in a manner that produces uniform dispersion and an accurate stereo image whether the cabinnet is placed vertically or horizontally.

The vented enclosure and 12-inch bass driver combine to produce excellent low-frequency energy response to 45 Hz. Fundamentals are tight and clear, with a minimum of distortion, and without doubling or artificially accentuated upper bass frequencies. The Five eliminates the "boominess" soprevalent in other speaker systems in its price range.

The hand-rubbed, genuine oiled walnut cabinet is tastefully styled with finished baffle and removable knit grille.

Specifications

Speaker Components:  

Low Frequency : 12" bass driver

High Ffrequency : 2 each 4" frame cone drives

Nominal Impedance:  8 ohms

Crossover Frequency:  1500 Hz

Enclosure Type:  Vented

Sensitivity:  91,5 dB SPL

Frequency Response:  45 Hz - 20 kHz

Dispersion: 

90° at -6 dB vertical

120° at -6 dB horizontal

Long Term Broad Band Max. Power:  45 watts

Operational Power Range:  12 watts to 150 watts

Long Term Max Acoustic  Output:  108 dB SPL at 45 watts

Finish:  Hand-rubbed oiled walnut

Grille: Acoustically transparent black knit fabric mounted on removable frame

Dimensions (W x H x D):  368 x 648 x 305 mm (14½" x 25½" x 12")

Weight:  14,5 kg (32 lbs) net