altec crossover setting

[emasssound]

I have a pair of Altec Model 19 speakers. Where should the crossover knobs be set?
They are running on a Kenwood KA-7300 amp.

 

[Ruggo181]

All the way to the right for the HF and where it says optimum for the LF.

 

[soundguruman]

I have a pair of Altec Model 19 speakers. Where should the crossover knobs be set?
They are running on a Kenwood KA-7300 amp.

Crossover: highest possible frequency for horn or tweeter.
Volume of high frequency: low as possible for balance w/ bass.
This prevents blowing the high frequency drivers.

The higher the frequency, the less the tweeter moves. This prevents damage to the horn or tweeter.

 

[americanaudiophile]

Here's the owners manual
https/www.usahifi.com/sites/default/files/product/515/manuals/Altec%20Model%2019%20and%2015%20Manual.pdf
Basically where you think they sound best is the correct setting. Be careful with the volume as they are very very efficient and can play quite loud with only a few watts of power.