Review: Alon Point V Speaker

Category: Speakers

Have had these speakers for about a month now. When first received and connected to my system. Was totally unimpressed with them. Plus the fact I was not that familiar with Alon. However the ensuing days and weeks have changed my mind about the Alon Point V.

At first I compared them to the Acoustat Model 2 Speakers. I know grossly unfair. The Acoustats clearly had the upper hand there. So in this test was actually comparing Apples to Oranges,not a fair comparison.

So I continually tried to like the Alon's. After some time finally found the correct placement that the Alon's liked. Very critical to get the correct distance from the back wall. Once I finally found the correct placement was able to do a fair comparison.

First up was the venerable DCM Time Windows vs Alon Point V. The Time Windows remain very good indeed and have always enjoyed their sonics. The Alon Point V in my opinion had greater detail and transparency than the Time Windows. However the Time Windows sound stage and clarity were right on par with the Alon Point V. The Time Windows are much easier to tune to the room,and are not as finicky in this regard.

Next up to measure against the Alon Point V, were the Polk SDA 2 speakers. These SDA 2 are the first generation, the subsequent SDA 2A or other variations. The Polk SDA 2 are very special speakers indeed,with their SDA system in operation. One can literally pick out each instrument in an orchestra and where it is. Plus the Polks go much deeper into the bass region. This comparison was much harder than I had thought.Clearly both speakers brought much to the table.The Polks with definition,clarity,and depth,plus a very wide soundstage. However the Alon Point V did very well against these venerable performers. The Alon Point V continued to impress with depth,detail,and clarity.

So on to another test. I used at first Piano solos to help determine which was better,then guitar solos. After a while I found I was listening to the Alon Point V more than the Polk SDA or DCM Time Windows.

The Alon's have a way of sucking you into the music and many times I forgot I was listening to box speakers. The Alon Point V weakness is the bass region is not quite as deep as the Polk or Time Windows. But the bass that the Alon's have have a silky texture that is very pleasing and with enough authority one does not need a subwoofer with them.

When the DCM Time Windows were new they were $800.00 the pair in 1979 and the Polk SDA 2 were 1250.00 the pair in 1983. The Alon Point V were 1095.00 the pair in 1995. So price wise the comparison is right on. Apples to apples so to speak.

At this point in time I am now using the Alon Point V speakers all the time in the Forte System.

All listening test were done with a Forte Model 4a(Class A) amp.,and Forte Model 40 PreAmp.

The Alon Point V are indeed a very special speaker and fully worthy of being considered for any high end audio system.They have a magical way of getting one into the music at a very personal way. A way that does not shock your senses but involves you to a higher degree in the music.

Would I have bought the Alon's,probably not. It takes time to appreciate this speaker and I am very fortunate to have acquired these and to have the patience to really listen to them. The Alon Point V are very special indeed and will have a very long time in my system.

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