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Allison Speakers - Modern Kentucky Company

Okay, I'm a bit of an Allison 'ho, and what with the demise of the new Allison* I've decided to look into the possibility of getting a pair or more of these discounted speakers discounted. Problem is, I have absolutely no idea if these are any good. They're going for something like 1/6th the retail, so I'm willing to take a chance, but I'd like to have at least some sense on if these speakers measure up at all to the older Allisons.

This brings me to my second query. I've been able to find the conventional box speakers, but none of the more innovative designs such as the Allison One or Four. I am almost sure both were rereleased--albeit at VERY high price points--but haven't seen any for sale new or used. So I'm curious about if anyone got to see or hear these speakers and if anyone has found a NEW version of these speakers around?

Thanks, Aaron

*-For those of you completely unaware, Allison Acoustics was revived in Kentucky, only to subsequently got belly up roundabout 2007. The speakers they were selling were really quite expensive, and with the economy in the dumps, it wasn't surprising that such a small and poorly established speaker manufacturer would go under. So, that's the story as I know it. Feel free to elaborate.
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lrsky
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Aaron,
Great clarification. I didn't realize that you actually loved their 'house sound', to me the critical element in making any loudspeaker choice. OF COURSE, if you love the sound, go for it.

Good luck.

Larry
zeuxis76
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I purchased a pair of Allison CD9s today from a friend who bought a pair of Maggie 1.7s. He was the only owner of these for the past 18 years. They are in excellent condition, except the grill on one is torn a little. They sound super. The low end is terrific and the sound stage is tall and wide. The separation is very good. I plan to spend some time with these but may be willing to list them here on the Gon in the future. Also, I may post a more detailed review of them, if I find the time.
jamsessions
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I love the Allison Speakers. They sound fantastic! I own two pairs of CD7s. Worked for Roy Allison in Natick, MA. in the mid 80's. He was a great man.
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