Highest Recommended Crossover
Frequency (all models):2500 Hz.
Sensitivity***:
Enclosure:
8286
816A
817A104.5 dB105.5 dB
Impedance: 8 ohms16 ohms
50 to 4000 Hz
60 to 4000 Hz65 to 4000 Hz
55 to 4000 Hz60 to 4000 Hz
103 dB
102 dB103 dB
210/211: 107 dB .
16.0 inch (40.6 cm) low
frequency horn loudspeaker.
515-166
55 to 4000 Hz
104 dB
108 dB
515-86HP
200 watts
(40 volts)
60 to 4000 Hz
70 to 4000 Hz
65 to 4000 Hz
50 to 4000 Hz
104.5 dB
103.5 dB
106 dB
108.5 dB
8 ohms
m
DESCRIPTION
The Altec Lansing 515-G Series loudspeakers
are designed for unsurpassed performance when
used in low frequency horn and vented horn en
closures. They are the highest performance low
frequency drivers that Altec produces. When the
ultimate in sound quality, efficiency, and response is
needed, the 515-G Series is the answer.
In-depth research into the properties of low
frequency horns and vented horns has produced
three drivers which are optimum for horn applications.
When coupled with an appropriate horn, the
515-G Series loudspeakers provide the best possible
combination of wide response, high efficiency, low
distortion, and directivity control.
The 515-G Series loudspeakers incorporate
Altec's largest magnet structure, an edgewound
aluminium flatwire voice coil, a light cone assembly,
and a low distortion cloth suspension.
The 515-8G and 515-16G carry on the
Altec Lansing 515 tradition. The 515-8G provides
extended bass response and extremely high lin
earity for optimum performance in vented horn
enclosures. The 515-16G is intended for applica
tions similar to those for the 515-8G, but where
16 ohm impedance and increased sensitivity is
needed, as in dual loudspeaker enclosures such as
the Altec 210/211 and 817A vented horns.
Both loudspeakers are constructed of materials simi
lar to 515’s of earlier years to produce the sound
made popular in theater and studio applications.
The 515-8GHP is the most efficient loud
speaker Altec has ever produced. This, coupled
with high power handling, yields a speaker capable
of very high sound pressure levels and good reliability.
The hom-loaded design of the 515-G Series ensures
that the 515-8GHP performs optimally in all
vented horn enclosures.
SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
515-8G515-166
Thiele/Small Parameters-
Voice Coil DC Resistance (R^;
Nominal Free-Air Resonance (f,):
Total Q(Q„):
Mechanical Q(Q„):
Electrical Q(Qjj):
Equivalent Volume Compliance (V„):
Reference Efficiency (t|,):
Peak Linear Displacement (X^):
Peak Linear Volume Displacement (V,):
Effective Piston Area of Driver Diaphragm (S,):
Maximum Excursion Before Damage (Peak to Peak);
Voice Coil Winding Depth:
Magnetic Gap Depth:0.47 inches (1.2 cm)0.47 inches (1.2 cm)0.47 inches (1.2 cm)
30 lbs. (13.6 kg)30 lbs. (13.6 kg)30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
132 oz. (3.74 kgs)132 oz. (3.74 kgs)
edge-wound
aluminum ribbon
Die-cast aluminum
ferrite
15,000 gauss
edge-wound
aluminum ribbon
Die-cast aluminum
14.1 inches (38.4 cm)
15.0 inches (44.0 cm)
#
* AES power rating (measured Power = E^/R, using Pink Noise with a crest factor of 6 dB and a band-limit of 60 to 600 Hz).
** Low frequency limit is the 3 dB down point using the particular cabinet and the Thiele/Small parameters of the loudspeaker.
*** Measured in the free-fieid at 4.0 feet (1.2 m) on axis with one watt (Power = E^/R) of pink noise band-limited from 100 to 1000 Hz.
20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 1: Frequency Response and Impedance of 515-16G in 828G Enclosure
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 2: Frequency Response and Impedance of 515-16G in 816A Enclosure
16 ohms
8 ohms
20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 3: Frequency Response and Impedance of Two 515-16G's in 817A Enclosure
8 ohms
20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 4; Frequency Response and Impedance of Two 515-16G's in 210A Enclosure
The low frequency loudspeaker shall meet the follow
ing criteria. Power rating, up to
E^/R, using a crest factorof 6 dB and band-limited from 60
to 600 Hz. Frequency response, uniform from
4000 Hz when used in the
sensitivity,
field at 4.0 foot (1.2 m) on axis with 1 watt (power E^/R)
of pink noise band-limited from 100 to 1000 Hz. Nominal
impedance,
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_________
dB SPL when measured in the free
___________
___________
ohms. Nominal free air cone reso
watts, measured
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enclosure. Pressure
to
Depth When Front Mounted: 5.9 inches (14.9 cm).
Baffle Opening Diameter: 14.1 inches (35.9 cm).
Bolt Hole Slots: 0.25 inch (0.6 cm) x 0.75 inch (2.0 cm);
8 slots spaced 45° apart.
nance, 37 Hz. The voice coil shall be 3.0 inches (7.6 cm)
diameter of edge-wound aluminum ribbon, driven by a
132 ounce (3.74 kgs) ferrite magnet structure having a
flux density of 15,000 gauss. Dimensions, 16.0 inches
(40.6 cm) diameter x 6.8inches (17.3 cm) deep. Weight,
30 pounds (13.6 kgs).
The low frequency loudspeaker shall be the Altec
Lansing Model
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.
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