The Altec Valencia 846A is a vintage classic that’s as much a piece of audio history as it is a high-performance loudspeaker. Introduced in the 1960s and aimed at audiophiles and music enthusiasts, the Valencia combines Altec’s legendary horn-loaded technology with a large-format design that delivers high efficiency, effortless dynamics, and a sound that’s full of character and life. Built to bring the Altec Voice of the Theater performance into the home, the 846A has a cult following among fans of vintage horn-loaded speakers.
These speakers are unapologetically old-school—big, bold, and brash—but for the right listener, they offer a musicality and presence that’s hard to match with modern designs.
This is a beautifully high-end restoration. You're not likely to hear another pair of Valencias look and sound this good.
We've been waiting on replacement grilles to be produced. They are $400 if you'd like them, but we like the way they look naked.
- Production
- 1966-74
- Condition
- 10/10
- Serial No.
- 913/904
- Orig. MSRP
- $333
- Restoration
- Crossovers Recapped with Mundorf Evo Oil
- Cabinets Refinished
- New Attenuators
- Cardas Solid Copper Terminals
- Upgraded Dampening
- Replaced Diaphragms
- Factory Specs
Type Acoustic suspension floorstanding loudspeaker
Low Frequency Driver Altec 416-16Z
High/Mid Frequency Driver Altec 806A
High/Mid Frequency Horn Model Altec H-811B
Dividing Network Model Altec N-800-F
System Impedance 8-16Ω
Dimensions 27.5"W x 30"H x 19.5"D
Weight 98 lbs/ea.
- Documentation
Altec Lansing 1971 Catalog
- The History of Altec Lansing
- A young electrical engineer, fresh out of Texas A&M, had gone to work for the Bell Telephone Co. in Houston the year the “Jazz Singer” was produced. Seeing his first sound movie in 1923, he applied for a transfer to Western Electric, eager to become a part of this exciting application of the science of sound. His name...
[ Read More ]
- Liner Notes
"Introducing the Altec Valencia 846a. See the glory of Spain, hear the glory of the world's finest speaker systems! Their carved fretwork façades tell of a courtyard, ambuscadoes and Spanish blades. A fiery tale augmented in lustrous grain of hand-rubbed walnut. Behind the fretwork, the same playback speaker components that have made Altec the standard of the nation's broadcast and recording studios for 35 years. The Altec 846a will accommodate any room requirement, from the grand hall of a mansion to the limited space of an apartment." -Altec, 1966
- Shipping
- To ensure safe arrival, we often use private couriers. These are transporters in Sprinter Vans or pulling covered trailers often moving art and antiques across the country. Absolutely the safest way to ship short of you picking it up yourself. This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $380, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8857854214365
The Altec Valencia 846A is a vintage classic that’s as much a piece of audio history as it is a high-performance loudspeaker. Introduced in the 1960s and aimed at audiophiles and music enthusiasts, the Valencia combines Altec’s legendary horn-loaded technology with a large-format design that delivers high efficiency, effortless dynamics, and a sound that’s full of character and life. Built to bring the Altec Voice of the Theater performance into the home, the 846A has a cult following among fans of vintage horn-loaded speakers.
These speakers are unapologetically old-school—big, bold, and brash—but for the right listener, they offer a musicality and presence that’s hard to match with modern designs.
This is a beautifully high-end restoration. You're not likely to hear another pair of Valencias look and sound this good.
We've been waiting on replacement grilles to be produced. They are $400 if you'd like them, but we like the way they look naked.
Production
1966-74
Condition
10/10
Serial No.
913/904
Orig. MSRP
$333
Restoration
- Crossovers Recapped with Mundorf Evo Oil
- Cabinets Refinished
- New Attenuators
- Cardas Solid Copper Terminals
- Upgraded Dampening
- Replaced Diaphragms
Factory Specs
Type Acoustic suspension floorstanding loudspeaker
Low Frequency Driver Altec 416-16Z
High/Mid Frequency Driver Altec 806A
High/Mid Frequency Horn Model Altec H-811B
Dividing Network Model Altec N-800-F
System Impedance 8-16Ω
Dimensions 27.5"W x 30"H x 19.5"D
Weight 98 lbs/ea.
Documentation
Altec Lansing 1971 Catalog
The History of Altec Lansing
A young electrical engineer, fresh out of Texas A&M, had gone to work for the Bell Telephone Co. in Houston the year the “Jazz Singer” was produced. Seeing his first sound movie in 1923, he applied for a transfer to Western Electric, eager to become a part of this exciting application of the science of sound. His name...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
"Introducing the Altec Valencia 846a. See the glory of Spain, hear the glory of the world's finest speaker systems! Their carved fretwork façades tell of a courtyard, ambuscadoes and Spanish blades. A fiery tale augmented in lustrous grain of hand-rubbed walnut. Behind the fretwork, the same playback speaker components that have made Altec the standard of the nation's broadcast and recording studios for 35 years. The Altec 846a will accommodate any room requirement, from the grand hall of a mansion to the limited space of an apartment." -Altec, 1966
Shipping
To ensure safe arrival, we often use private couriers. These are transporters in Sprinter Vans or pulling covered trailers often moving art and antiques across the country. Absolutely the safest way to ship short of you picking it up yourself. This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $380, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
8857854214365
