Featuring the latest
version of the time-proven Altec 604 studio monitor speaker series, the 604-8G,
the Model Seventeen provides the home listener with the sound quality that been
the reference standard of the recording
industry for over a quarter of a century.
The Seventeen's
duplex speaker system features a 15" bass driver with coaxially mounted
sectoral horn and compression driver which , in combination , are designed to
produce vibrant bass, transparent midrange and brilliant high-frequency
response that is smooth throughout its entire 30 Hz to 20 kHz range.
This high-efficiency
system is the result of advanced research in materials and production
techniques which developed a new lightweight, high-frequency diaphragm
assembly. Additionally, the Seventeen's duplex speaker format offers a
single-point source of sound for all frequencies, which results in the ultimate
in accurate phasing and stereo imagery.
The Seventeen's new
asymmetrical dividing network design features a 12 dB/octave low-pass filter
and an 18 dB/octave high-pass filter which adds to the improved response
increases the system's power capacity and limits distortion to a minimum level
in the mid frequencies.
Developed
specifically for the critical, professional studio monitoring applications, the
Seventeen's enclosure is rigidly reinforced to functionas a single, inert
cavity. Internal volume is approximately 9 cubic feet and the vent is tuned for
tight, crisp, low bass tonal quality.
The cabinet is
finely crafted of furniture-grade, rift-cut oak, hand-rubbed with pure, natural
oils. Its acoustically transparent removable grille is beautifully shaped of
cocoa brown knit fabric, framed in solid oak.
Specifications
Speaker
Components: 15" bass driver with
coaxially mounted sectoral horn and compression driver
Nominal
Impedance: 8 ohms
Crossover
Frequency: 1500 Hz
Enclosure Type: Vented
Sensitivity: 100 dB
SPL
Frequency
Response: 30 Hz - 20 kHz
Dispersion:
60° at -6 dB
vertical
70° at -6 dB
horizontal
Long Term Broad Band
Max. Power: 65 watts
Operational Power
Range: 10 watts to 350 watts
Long Term Max
Acoustic Output: 118 dB SPL at 65 watts
Finish: Hand-rubbed oiled oak
Grille: Acoustically
transparent brown kint fabric mounted on removable frame
Dimensions (W x H x
D): 660 x 1016 x 457 mm (26" x
40" x 18")
Weight: 62,6 kg (138 lbs) net