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Old 07-03-2015, 01:43 PM
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Default Altec Valencia vs Flamenco
Hi guys
I know that several of you had one or the other speaker mated with Shindo at one point.
I have a chance to get either for about the same price. The Valencia is about extra 20 miles drive but a bit nicer shape so I am leaning towards that one.
It is the A version.

Any suggestion/experience would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 07-04-2015, 07:16 PM
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I believe they are exactly the same other than the grills. I would certainly drive the extra time to get the nicer pair. I also prefer the grill cosmetics on the 846A, but that's up to you. I would still double check on my info, but that is my understanding. What would you use to drive them?
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Old 07-04-2015, 10:39 PM
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Actually, they are slightly different in size, but other specs appear similar:

http://www.lansingheritage.org/image...ome/page15.jpg

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Old 07-04-2015, 11:26 PM
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Thanks guys. It would be a Montille / Aurieges / A23 step-up/Kuzma TT.
Also have a pair of Quicksilver mono blocks but likely no need for extra power.
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Old 07-05-2015, 09:55 AM
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I read somewhere that Jonathan, aka Tone Imports, has or had a set of Flamenco speakers. Perhaps email him directly.
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Old 07-05-2015, 02:21 PM
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thanks for the suggestion. Looks like the flamenco has some caps done. The Valencia looks better though overall.
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Old 07-05-2015, 04:20 PM
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Many people seem to like these updated crossovers from Germany:

Crossover Frequenzweiche FÜR Altec Valencia | eBay

I haven't heard them myself, although I have friend with a set of Valencias with original non updated crossovers, whom I am trying to convince to get a pair so I can hear them ; )


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Congrats on your acquisition! Both have great synergy with Shindo gear. I have an 846A and eventually came to love the grill. But the Flamenco's grill is beyond cool in an Art-Deco-ish way.
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Old 07-05-2015, 07:59 PM
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Well someone snatched-up the Valencias. They were one owner with original boxes. So now the Flamencos are left - without the original grille, but supposedly upgraded caps.
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