The Altec Valencia 846A isn’t just a speaker—it’s a time machine straight to the golden age of hi-fi. Introduced in 1966, these 15-inch, horn-loaded monsters were designed to bring concert-level sound into your living room. And boy, did they deliver. Think of them as the muscle cars of vintage hi-fi—big, bold, and unapologetically old-school. If you’ve ever wanted to know what a proper, full-bodied, effortless sound system feels like, this is it.
This pair has been completely refinished, restored and upgraded. They're magnificent.
*please ignore the wheels. We put them on dollies to make them easier to photograph.
- Production
- 1966-74
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 2087
- Orig. MSRP
- $333
- Restoration
- 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...
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- 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.
- 8939455971549
The Altec Valencia 846A isn’t just a speaker—it’s a time machine straight to the golden age of hi-fi. Introduced in 1966, these 15-inch, horn-loaded monsters were designed to bring concert-level sound into your living room. And boy, did they deliver. Think of them as the muscle cars of vintage hi-fi—big, bold, and unapologetically old-school. If you’ve ever wanted to know what a proper, full-bodied, effortless sound system feels like, this is it.
This pair has been completely refinished, restored and upgraded. They're magnificent.
*please ignore the wheels. We put them on dollies to make them easier to photograph.
Production
1966-74
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
2087
Orig. MSRP
$333
Restoration
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.
8939455971549
