Audio Database

846B Valencia
Commentary

This is a floor type speaker system which is the successor of 846A Valencia.

In Japan, the 2nd generation Valencia was sold in 2 kinds of variations.
The Altec original 846B Valencia has a different design from the 846A and uses a deep slit on the front grill as a motif. The 846E Valencia is a speaker system with a design similar to the 846A Valencia, and the cabinet is a designated domestic cabinet approved by Altec and sold.

The unit configuration is the same as that of the Voice of the Theater A7-8.
38 cm cone type woofer 416-8A is mounted in the low range, and horn type unit which combines driver 806-8A and horn 811B is mounted in the high range.

N801-8A is used for the network part.

The cabinet uses a bass reflex system.

Model Rating
Method 2-Way, 2-Speaker, Bass Reflex System, Floor Type
Units used, etc. For Low Band : 38 cm Cone Type (416 to 8 a)
For High Range : Horn Type (806-8A + 811B)
Network : N801-8A
Impedance 8 Ω
Playback frequency band 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Allowable input 50W (continuous program)
Output sound pressure level 100 dB (New JIS)
Crossover frequency 800Hz
External dimensions 846B : 673 mm wide x 752 mm high x 514 mm deep
846E : 700 mm wide x 766 mm high x 480 mm deep
Weight 846B:44.9kg
846E:43.0kg