Allison Acoustics Speakers

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There's a couple of pair here:
Allison speakers, Home Audio, Vintage Electronics items on eBay.com
The CD-6 speakers have a damaged driver. The PB 8.2 speakers are the new version of my AL-115's. I love my AL-115's!

In case you don't know about it already, there's an Allison forum here:
The Classic Speaker Pages Discussion Forums (Powered by Invision Power Board)
You may find something around there. Do you already have some, and want more, or are you looking your first pair?

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If I had the money, I'd be all over those PB 8.2's. They'd be a perfect match with mine. I'd use them as my rear speakers, and then all I'd need would be an Allison center.

I've tried to tell people about Allison speakers. Because they've never heard of them, they just ignore them. Their loss! It's really a shame........ Several people at AudioKarma.org, have Allisons, and have raved about them. Some found their's at Goodwill Outlet stores, or Salvation Army Outlets. Keep an eye on Craig's List too.
Good luck!

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I have a pair of Allison CD6 if you are interested.

The tweeter are fine but the woofer foam is falling apart. The cabinet is in good condition and still have the grill. Let me know if you are interested.

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I have a pair of CD-9 speakers for sale. Fine working condition, one of the grills is damaged. Asking $250.

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Yes, it's the top grill(e) from one of the speakers. It's beat up pretty bad, has a couple of long cracks and is missing a chunk off the edge, about an inch wide. It's been detached from the speaker and I haven't bothered to glue it back on. These plastic grills are pretty brittle, so if you have any kind of damage, it's probably a goner. I think I've seen a link somewhere where you can purchase a replacement. The exposed tweeter and midrange paper cones are a bit knocked in, but I don't detect any difference in sound from the other speaker. As far as function is concerned, no issues that I can tell.

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hi,
i have a pair of excellent condition Allison CD-6 speakers/purchased 3-14-88 in Walnut.
I will take digital photos later today, chore to do now.
I am at shaneensed@sbcglobal.net.
They have been well taken care of and used little, mainly for radio theatre.
David

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Yes, I have a like new pair of Allison two's which I am about to put on ebay. I am the original owner and they have been in my living room all their life. All 4 low frequency drivers have been profesionally restored. Speakers look and sound like the day I bought them aprox 30 years ago. I will be looking for $600- Mike -email if interested to mbesso@verizon.net

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Pair of AL-115 in PERFECT CONDITION, never touched, used, or refurbished. These are rare and very hard to come by.

$1000

I also have a pair of AL-120s in PERFECT CONDITION, never touched, used, or refurbished. These are rare and very hard to come by.

$1600

My prized possessions...

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You don't know how much I would love to have the AL-115s. I have a pair I've had for about 15 yrs. (oak finish), and I love them. The foam is falling apart on them now. Heck, I can't even afford the $20+ refoam kit right now, so I definitely can't buy a pair of speakers. Good luck selling them. Whoever buys them will be getting one heck of a speaker.

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How about a trade? I have the pair of AL-115s in my possession for either some cash or a good trade. Also have the AL-120 speakers (pair). Would be willing to trade if there's something i need or want. Also, I have a couple of actual "bookshelf" speakers. It's model number is REF-303BK made by Stanford Advanced Acoustic Technology (SAAT). I think SAAT was part of Allison or may have been owned or did own Allison before, not sure though. But anyways it's a pair of speakers that looks like actual books. Amazon used to sell them for $150 + shipping. Pretty good speakers if you ask me...

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How much are a pair of Allison I worth?

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You can keep an eye on eBay, to see what Allisons usually sell for.
allison speakers, Electronics, Floor Standing items on eBay.com

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have same question here..

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Have the same answer here..

Allison Ones show up on eBay every once in awhile.
Y'all can go to audiokarma.org and ask there too. Several people there have Allison Ones, and other models.

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This thread has a lot of action for speakers that supposedly no one has heard of . I'm vaguely familiar with them but maybe I should investigate a little more. I'm mostly happy with what I have but there's no harm in learning something new!

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I, personally, think Allison is some of the finest speakers that's been made. I've always wanted some Allison Ones, but couldn't afford them. Back in the 60s (I think), Roy Allison was the chief engineer for AR speakers. He was in that position when he left to start his own company.

Here is a good review that was for Allison Fours, but would really fit about any Allison. Check it out........
Classic Loudspeaker Review #1...The Allison Four Loudspeaker And The Return Of Acoustic Suspension - Important Speaker Characteristics - Epinions.com

I have a pair of Allison 4 speakers, I believe they're in good condition, yet sold as is.   $300 OBO plus s/h by usps, which is about $30 per speaker, but will get price if you are serious.

That is a very tough question Allison One's where out of my budget in 1978 when I bought my Allison Fours which were $375/pr. When the Allison One's where re-released in about 2006 they were  $5350/pr. I currently have both the One's and the Four's which I would NOT sell. If ericrk still has his Four's for $300. you should buy them they sound sublime when set up properly ... vocals are stellar. FYI: Do not replace the woofers on any of the old Allisons for $25 you can re-foam them they are not replacable everything in the box was custom designed by Roy. Roy Allison left AR with the former president Abe Hoffman to create the best speakers in the world ... they don't have a "sweet spot" like all the flat baffled speakers so you can be most anywhere in the room and get great sound. Roy's main objectives was to eliminate the dip in power in the 100-300Hz range and that makes for full and rich vocals etc.

David

I have a pair of allison CD6 good working condition $150

I have a pair of Allison Acoustics speakers...floor ones in very good condition.  Serial number C 6073  measures 40" by 10".  Are you still looking for some?

I have an early pair of Allison 1's for sale. 1st 30 made acording to serial # and sequential #'s.  I also have Crown 150 pre and 150 amp 4 sale.

I have a pair of Allison Six's in very good condition... $350 for the pair.
Let me know if you are interested... and where are you located?

Hi The Ween,

Still have the Allison Ones? I'm interested if you do. Where are you located? Thanks.

I have a pair of Allison Ones that I bought new. These are the big floor standing model 40" high. They are in excellent condition and sound spectacular. No mars on cabinetry or issues with screen. I can send photos if you like. I was thinking of $1000 for the pair? Let me know or call me at my cell 703.517.1345

I have a pair of Allison speakers. I bought them around 1990. Perfect condition. No scratches on cabinet. Grill is perfect. Oak cabinet

I am not sure of the model. They are about 18 inches tall.

ser numbers 11225 and 11226

Washington DC area. $150 for pair