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Allison One speakers

Does anyone out there have any background on the Allison One speakers? I recently purchased a set and upon trying to research, the Blue Book price guide states they were made in 2001, but these seem a bit older to me. The ones I have match in appearance to the Allison:One shown on the Classic Speakers website and utilize the same configuration of 2-10" woofers, 2-midrange and 2-tweeters mounted in a walnut finished cabinet that is triangular (if viewed from above) shaped. Very heavy. Were these perhaps an earlier version of a speaker system that was reissued in 2001 or could these be of that vintage and just "feel" older to me? Let me know what you think or know. I would like to get some background on these for myself if I decide to keep or for the next owner if I decide to sell. Thank you in advance for your help.
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paladin
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I put a system together for my ex & 2 sons back in the early 80's using a pair of Allison One's, SAE receiver, Tandberg cassette player & a Phase Linear turntable.
If I remember correctly the speakers cost me $700 back then.
I think you are correct in thinking that your speakers are older.
apachef1
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If I recall the Allison one was reissued around 2000. The original I think was from the 70's & 80's time line
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jgiacalo
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I remember the Allison Ones from the mid 70s. So unless they are a reissue they are certainly 'vintage.'
Pull any driver and there should be a date stamped on the magnet.
jeffb28451
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Mid 70's. The other salesman at the audio store I worked in bought a pair in '76 and pushed them with his Yamaha 2020 receiver/
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yogiboy
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I owned a pair back in 1978,they were made to be placed against wall,they were $800 new and they needed lots of power to get cooking,and yes they sounded very close to AR which was known as the east coast sound Advent,AR,ADS,etc.They did fill the room with real nice sound.
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