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Alon/Nola sound

in general, associated amps notwithstanding, how would you characterize the Alon/Nola sound? Bright, warm, open, laid back, etc?

I was in an audio store the other day and in discussing my setup, the salesman felt that the Nola Viper iias were bright, which stunned me. I'v never thought they were bright, but definitely detailed and open. Do we all here that differently? Just curious.
hawk28
hawk28 OP
121 posts
 
I have the Nola Viper iia and I like them. This dealer use to cary Alon/Nola, and one of the shop owners use to rave about them. Jrinkerptdnet, I guess you're right about some sales people, if they don't sell it, its not as good as the stuff they sell.
mitch2
3,714 posts
 
Resolving, fast, and clear are words I would use, but I might also add "slightly dry" unless used with tubed equipment, which is their sweet spot IMO. Unfortunately, the sensitivity is not that high so they require pretty beefy tube amps if you go that route. The open baffle design provides a different perspective compared to conventional dynamic speakers.
ferrari
617 posts
 
I agree, for years I have had the original Alon Model 1, I can't find anything I like better. And should I move on it will be into the current Nola series. These speakers let you quit listening to speakers and involve one with the music. Do need better than average components to really appeciate their performance.
hawk28 OP
121 posts
 
I agree with all of the above. I liked the Alon sound from the moment I heard the Alon I's and II's in the early 90's. I heard them with Mccormack and Acurus power amps at first. Don't recall if I ever heard them with tubes. I would still love to get a pair of the II's if I could find them. Lost out on a pair last year on craigslist. Oh well, maybe next time.
hawk28 OP
121 posts
 
what type of sources are you using? CD, vinyl, Itunes? and what manufacturers. I currently have a Musical Fidelity A5 cdp which I like. Im looking into turntables, but that purchase won't happen until a few months from now.
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