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Altec A7 yay or nay?

I have the opportunity to buy  Altec A7 cabinets ($100 a pair) and Horns ($260 a pair) without any cones to either.
The cabinets and grills are in great shape as is the Horn.
My question is, is it worth a punt? as a DIY project that has to be done on the cheap.
Any suggestions as to alternative cones/crossover would be greatly appreciated. 
The chap does have the crossover also, not sure what he is asking though.
This is more of a whim purchase and not a necessity.
I know one thing, it is going to be hard to slip them into the house without anyone noticing, lol...



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mrdecibel
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Very familiar with the Altecs, and have owned the Khorns and am a Klipsch Heritage fanatic. In a home environment, imo and ime the Khorns are much better. I believe you also own other horns, if I am not mistaken ( Oris ). Enjoy ! MrD.
erik_squires
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The cones are where all the money is.

Assuming you have the space, and willigness to acquire the motors, sounds like a good deal.

But otherwise, maybe take a look at Great Plains Audio for a variety of kits and cabinets you may find more life friendly.

Best,
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gawdbless OP
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I'll check Great Plains Audio, and look at what they have cost wise. I indeed do own Oris 150's, Klipschorns (standard), Nagaoka BLH, and a pair of Impulse H1's orf in another continent. I like the idea/price of the JBL 2225 woofers. I got to say my better half is not smitten with the Idea of another pair of speakers in the house.Thanks for all your responses.!
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gawdbless OP
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Thanks for all your responses and comments, alas it was all in vain as somebody snapped them up before I could get to the persons house. 
On to the next venture......
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tomic601
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but....take the $$$$$ you would have spent and pour it into your K horns....
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