ALTEC LANSING Model 14 Studio Monitor Refurb Project
Finished value in 2025 about $1,700
A pair of these would cost about $1,000 in 1980 - It has been said that in the 80's "every recording studio in California used these". Capital Recording Studio in LA of course had the larger - nearly identical Altec Lansing Model 17's hanging in their huge chamber.
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The speakers came to us with water damaged cabinets and torn woofer cones
However they worked and sounded pretty darn good.
The cabinets were repaired and reinforced to be very solid.
A whole new bottom had to be constructed, the speaker still has cosmetic walnut veneer damage on the bottom sides. But hardly noticeable standing in front, looking down at the speaker.
New
Banana Jack, Bare Wire and Lug Connection Terminals added on the back.
An L-Pad control added between the crossover and horn to effectively increase
woofer volume.
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The original Horn Diaphragms
worked well but visibly showed flaws. New ones were installed in the Mantaray
Drivers.
- New higher quality wiring used inside
- Protection Circuit checked and Tested
Woofers
were completly rebuilt with
New Woofer Cones, Coils, Spiders and Surrounds.
The grills were not included when we got them, but they are rather bland in our opinion.
Removable metal
Woofer Grills were then installed for more of a finished professional audio
look.
Separate
11.5" tall Bases with Rubber Feet bring the total height upto 41".
Bases constructed using 2x12 wood, spacers between woofer and tweeter cabinet made of 2x4 wood.
Bases and spacers stained black then sprayed lightly with satin black paint.
Bases
and spacers stained black then sprayed lightly with satin black paint.
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