Alon/Nola sound

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hello ,

I had the opportunity to here the Nola grand last night and did not find the top end bright at all played thru McIntosh/ AR tube gear. The room was well treated with traps et al and source was 24/192 via PS audio CD transport.

Positives:

The sound was open and powerful with a smooth delivery and with good presence. Very good dynamics with good recovery with a solid feel. I did like the remote x-over setup and the cabinet finish was first rate.

Negatives:

The bass was not extended and there was some mid/upper midrange smearing causing a softening of air around instruments and voices . Imaging was good , not great and not as good as one would expect from speakers in the lofty 50K+ price range.... IMO

Overall a pleasant sounding setup , nothing offensive regardless of the recording and with the big macs the power was immense, of course the usual configuration/room caveats apply, worth a listen for sure if you are shopping in that price range.

My 2 cents ....

Regards,