Overview
Altec Lansing Corporation was a U.S.-based manufacturer of professional and consumer audio equipment, known for loudspeakers, amplifiers, and sound systems used in theaters, studios, and public address applications.
Description
Altec Lansing Corporation operated in the United States and became a major name in high-fidelity and professional audio. The company produced a wide range of audio equipment including loudspeakers, compression drivers, amplifiers, and complete sound systems. Altec Lansing products were widely used in motion picture theaters, recording studios, and commercial sound installations.
History
- 1936: Altec Service Corporation formed following acquisition of Western Electric’s sound system business
- 1941: Altec merged with Lansing Manufacturing Company, forming Altec Lansing Corporation
- 1940s–1950s: Growth in theater sound systems and professional audio equipment
- 1950s–1960s: Expansion into consumer high-fidelity speaker systems
- 1960s: Association with Gonset as a subsidiary brand in communications equipment
- 1970s–1980s: Continued production of professional and consumer audio systems
- Later years: Brand ownership changed through multiple corporate transitions