Alta Audio Alec Speakers

Description At-A-Glance Design: 2-Way Floor-Standing Point-Source Loudspeaker Voicing: Natural, neutral, and dynamically alive Drivers: Ribbon tweeter XTL Bass woofer Sensitivity: 93 dB (easy to drive) Bass Extension: Down to 32 Hz Finish Options: Piano Black (standard), Rosewood High Gloss, Beech High Gloss Built-to-Order: Custom crafted in the USA What They’re Saying “I must confess, I’ve never heard any other speaker—at any price—do as many good things as does the Alta Audio Alec. When you consider the engineering, the construction, and the sound, I have no choice but to recommend the Alecs, if you can afford them.”— Glenn Young, Secrets of Home Theater & High FidelitySeptember 2020 – January 9, 2023 “At $10,000 per pair, Alta Audio has pulled off something special with the Alec. Positioned between the Adam and the smaller Alyssa, it retains the unique Alta sound while beautifully bridging the two.”— Karl SigmanSeptember 2019 The Essence of Alec The Alec was created to answer a deceptively difficult question:How do you build a true full-range, floor-standing loudspeaker with a compact footprint that preserves natural scale, tonal neutrality, and spatial realism—without dominating the room? Alta Audio’s answer was not to miniaturize sound, but to engineer the cabinet, drivers, and bass system as a unified instrument, capable of disappearing into the space while performers appear fully formed in front of you. Whether placed in a large dedicated listening room or a modern urban living environment, Alec delivers a presentation that feels effortless, dimensional, and emotionally convincing. Imaging That Sounds Like Music, Not Hi-Fi Alec reproduces performers with correct size, placement, and timbre, allowing instruments and voices to occupy real, believable space. The result is a soundstage that: Locks images in place without spotlighting Preserves natural body and harmonic structure Invites long listening sessions without fatigue This is the quality listeners often describe simply as “live.” Ribbon Tweeter: Speed Without Edge Alta Audio’s 5.75-inch neodymium aluminum ribbon tweeter is central to Alec’s character: Ultra-fast transient response Extended high-frequency reach to 47 kHz Exceptional detail without glare or grain Unlike conventional domes, the ribbon’s low mass allows it to start and stop instantly, preserving micro-dynamics and spatial cues that give music its sense of air and realism. XTL Bass: Tuned Like an Instrument* The 8.75-inch woofer works in concert with Alta Audio’s patented XTL (Extended Transmission Line) Bass system*, which applies sonic geometry to tune the cabinet as if it were a musical instrument. The result: Deep, floor-moving bass to 32 Hz Fast, articulate low-frequency response Seamless integration with the ribbon tweeter Alta’s DampHard™ multi-layer, multi-density construction suppresses cabinet resonances, allowing bass to remain clean, controlled, and harmonically complete, rather than thick or overblown. * Extended Transmission Line — Alta Audio proprietary technology Amplifier-Friendly by Design With 93 dB sensitivity and a 4-ohm load, Alec pairs beautifully with a wide range of high-quality amplifiers — from refined Class A/B designs to modern high-current Class D. Recommended Power: 50–150 watts per channel Specifications Height: 39 inches, 40.5 inches with spikes Width: 8.5 inches at top, 15 inches at bottom Depth: 10.5 inches at top, 12.5 inches at bottom Weight: 75 lbs ea. Design Features Driver Complement: – One 5 3/4 inch ribbon tweeter – One 8 3/4 inch midrange woofer Sensitivity: 93 dB / 2.83 Volts @ Frequency response: 32Hz to 47kHz ±3 dB Impedance: 4 Ohms Requirements: 50 to 150 Watts per channel Alta XTL Bass with DampHard faceplate