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In the Forum: Horn-Loaded Speakers
In the Thread: Altec Model 19 in Boston.

Post Subject: The Morons are unhappy.Posted by Romy the Cat on: 12/26/2010

I always thought that I have to have a dedicated thread where I would upload all those unhappy emails that audio-morons from around the world send me. This is so entertaining and surprisingly demonstrable! Here is I got just now. It comes from Kerry somebody from California:

“I read all of your stupid comments about the Altec model 19, Granted they don't sound the best without the addition of a tweeter and some EQ adjustment, but with it they sound quite good. I had Altec Valencia's. which were basically the early version of a model 19. I had to add tweeters and a 1/3 octave EQ and with this combination it was the best sounding stereo I and everybody else have ever heard to date. I'm speaking of hundereds of people that to this day still talk about that sound system and all say it was the best system they ever heard! I have been an audiophile since the early 70's and have heard probably a thousand sytems and "none" of them match that system. I am presently building prototype speakers for pro use and have decided to re-create the Valencia system to use for a reference system. I can't say that the model 19's will sound as good as the Valencia's because I never had a set to use long enough to tune it in, but i'm sure it wouldn't be too much off. There is nothing wrong with the 811b horn or the 416-8b woofer. The Altec 806A hf driver is great with the addition of tweeters and some serious EQ work, but that's it. I can tell by your comments here that you're an idiot and should never write anything more of your stupid opinion!”

What can I reply? Kerry, sweetheart, stick your Valencia, along with your 40 years audiophile experience in your own ass. If you pay me $50K then I descend myself to make my Cetla loudspeaker to sound in the way I think it shall, and then you will have opportunity to learn something that you can’t comprehend and that your “hundreds of retards” will not teach you . Otherwise, stick to prairie’s free grass and keep goggling.

The Cat

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