Altec Lansing 879A Santana 15-inch Speakers (Pair) – Professionally Restored – 1-Year Warranty
Professionally Restored by HQaudios – Fully Tested – Backed by Our 1-Year Warranty.
Up for sale is a beautiful pair of Altec Lansing 879A (Santana) vintage 15-inch speakers, professionally inspected, serviced, and tested by HQaudios. The Altec Lansing 879A “Santana” is a sealed 2-way floor system built around the 15″ 420A “Bi-Flex” full-range woofer with Alnico V magnet, topped by a signature polished stone plate.
This pair is ideal for buyers who appreciate authentic vintage audio, detailed presentation, quality build, and the peace of mind of purchasing from a trusted restoration-focused seller.
Key Highlights
- Matched pair of Altec Lansing 879A Santana speakers
- 15″ (38 cm) 420A “Bi-Flex” full-range woofer, Alnico V
- 7.5 cm (3″) cone-type tweeter; crossover at 2.5 kHz
- Very high 100 dB sensitivity; 35 Hz – 18 kHz
- Sealed cabinet with polished stone top plate
- Professionally inspected, serviced, and fully tested by HQaudios
- Backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Warranty
Sound Character
The 879A delivers Altec’s big, effortless, high-efficiency sound: powerful yet controlled bass from its 15″ Bi-Flex woofer and clear treble from the cone tweeter, with a very high 100 dB sensitivity.
Cosmetic Condition
This pair is in Excellent restored vintage cosmetic condition. The cabinets, drivers, controls, badges, labels, and terminals are shown clearly in the photos.
As with most vintage audio equipment, there may be normal signs of age and previous use, including small marks, light scratches, or minor finish wear as shown. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
Technical Condition
These speakers have been professionally inspected and tested by HQaudios technicians under real listening conditions.
Service / inspection may include:
- All drivers tested for proper operation
- Crossover network inspected
- Level controls checked and treated (if equipped)
- Input terminals checked and cleaned
- Cabinet structure and driver surrounds inspected
- Grilles and badges inspected
- Real-world listening test completed
- Final quality check before shipment
After inspection and testing, these speakers perform properly and are ready to enjoy.
Specifications
| Brand | Altec Lansing |
| Model | 879A (Santana) |
| Type | Vintage 2-Way Sealed Floorstanding Speakers (Pair) |
| Woofer | 15″ (38 cm) 420A Bi-Flex full-range, Alnico V |
| Tweeter | 3″ (7.5 cm) cone-type |
| Crossover | 2.5 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz – 18 kHz |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/W |
| Power Handling | 45 W allowable input |
| Enclosure | Sealed (airtight) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 520 × 650 × 430 mm (20.5 × 25.6 × 16.9 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 35 kg (77 lb) each |
| Year | From 1970 |
| Made In | USA |
| Condition | Excellent – Professionally Refurbished |
| Included | Pair of speakers only, unless otherwise clearly shown in the photos |
Note: Specifications are provided from published manufacturer and reference documentation for the Altec Lansing 879A and should be verified using the rear labels or original manual when exact figures are critical.
Suggested Pairing
Its very high efficiency makes it ideal for low-power tube amplifiers as well as quality solid-state amps.
Video Test & Sound Demo
Please contact us through our store contact page if you would like to hear a video test of this pair before ordering. We are happy to provide additional video, sound demo, or photos upon request.
Trade-In Program
Do you have vintage audio equipment that you would like to trade in? We may accept receivers, amplifiers, speakers, cassette decks, reel-to-reel decks, turntables, and other classic audio gear. Please contact us with photos and details.
Shipping & Packaging
We understand that vintage speakers require careful handling. This pair will be professionally packed with strong protection to help ensure safe delivery.
- Careful protective wrapping
- Strong boxing and internal cushioning
- Extra protection for cabinet corners and driver areas
- Tracking information provided after shipment
- Freight shipping may be used for heavy items
1-Year HQaudios Warranty
This item is backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Warranty covering proper functional operation under normal home use.
Warranty does not cover misuse, physical damage, unauthorized repair, damage caused by incorrect connection, improper matching, or shipping damage after delivery.
HQaudios – Vintage Audio Restored with Care.
Professionally Restored – Fully Tested – Carefully Packed – 1-Year Warranty.













































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