ALTEC 211 type

Front-horn enclosures for 8-inch drivers

A pair of front-horn speaker enclosures designed with reference to the ALTEC 211. The curved laminated horns are finished with Honduras mahogany veneer and oil. Enclosures only; drivers, damping material and mounting hardware are not included.

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Enclosures only. Drivers, damping material and hardware are not included.

Front-horn construction and sound

The front horn is formed by laminating and bending thin plywood. The intended sound is natural and easy to listen to, with expressive vocals and brass instruments. Results depend on the drivers and listening environment.

Watch the making on YouTube
Honduras mahogany veneer horn, top panel and corner detail

Sound

In listening, the sound had a sense of presence, with a rich midrange on brass and vocals and a natural, easy-to-listen-to character. Listening impressions vary with the drivers and the room.

Materials and finish

Reddish-brown veneer on the curved horns contrasts with the lighter cabinet. An oil finish leaves the grain visible. Grain and colour vary between pieces.

Driver mounting

The driver opening is 170mm in diameter. Please check mounting dimensions and frame shape before purchasing, including when using a nominal 20cm (8-inch) driver.

Front view of both enclosures, showing driver openings and curved horns
Front — horn geometry and driver openings
Enclosures viewed from above at an angle, showing top, side and horn depth
Angled view — top, side and horn depth

Specifications

ALTEC 211 type — Specifications
ProductWooden front-horn enclosures
Made bySinrin Works — an original build inspired by the ALTEC 211
Sale unitOne pair (two enclosures)
Dimensions (each)W320 × D340 × H596mm
Cabinet materialLauan and shina plywood composite
Cabinet thickness20mm
HornLaminated plywood / Honduras mahogany veneer
FinishOil finish
Intended drivers20cm (8-inch); check mounting dimensions before purchase
Driver opening diameter170mm
IncludedEnclosures only; no drivers, damping material or hardware
ShippingThe pair ships as two separate parcels

Compare drivers and frequency response

Choose a 20 cm driver to compare its modeled response in this front horn. The simulator controls are in Japanese.

ALTEC 211タイプのフロントホーンに20cmユニットを取り付けたときの周波数特性を比較できます。登録ユニットを選ぶか、お手持ちのユニットの数値を入力してください。

板厚 20 mm計算容積 32 Lダクト同調 40 Hzホーン換算fc 299 Hz
グラフの読み方

「ホーン前面」と「ダクト」は、それぞれの開口から出る音の音圧です。「合成」は、両方の音を位相まで含めて足し合わせた結果です。比較用のユニットを選ぶと、その合成音圧が破線で重なります。

紫の縦線は、ホーンの広がり方から求めた換算カットオフ(約299 Hz)です。

ユニットごとの音圧差を見るには「同じ電圧で比べる」、カーブの形を比べるには「200 Hzで音量を揃える」を選んでください。

計算条件

この箱のホーン形状と直径170 mmの音響開口を使い、正味容積を32 L、ダクトの同調周波数を40 Hzとして計算しています。入力は2.83 Vrms、距離は1 m、放射条件は半空間です。

ユニットのT/Sパラメータを使った小信号モデルです。振動板は一体で動き、ホーンの各断面内で音圧は一様と仮定しています。ユニット固有の分割振動、指向性、開口端の回折、高次モード、部屋の反射、大音量時の歪みは計算の対象外です。

この箱に取り付けたときの周波数特性(計算値)

周波数特性

2.83 Vrms / 1 m
表示帯域・比較ユニットを選ぶ

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Qts —Vas — L換算fc 299 Hz
ALTEC 211タイプのエンクロージャー入力したデータは外部へ送信されません。

Questions & answers

Are drivers or mounting parts included?

No. These are empty enclosures, with no drivers, damping material or hardware. Please confirm compatibility with your intended drivers before purchasing.

How can I check pricing and availability?

Check the linked Yahoo! Auctions listing for price, availability, shipping and dispatch terms, and complete the transaction there. For specification questions, contact us by email or social media DM.

How and when do you ship?

The pair is packed as two parcels and taken to a Yamato Transport service centre within 1–2 days of payment. Shipping costs depend on the destination.

Do you ship internationally?

International shipping is being prepared. Please include your country and postal code in your enquiry.

Contact

For product enquiries, contact us by email or social media DM.

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