Is there a modern equivalent of Allison Ones
I have a 30 year-old refurbished pair of Allison 3's, placed in the corners of my study. They are fantastic in terms of ease of placement (:):), take up no
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
Are you an Allison Krause and Union Station fan
FYI, a new album is due for release on 4/
Mose Allison anyone know a vinyl source
I heard Mose Allison back in the 1970's (yeah, I'm old!) but can't seem to find any records (vinyl) by him. Anyone heard of him or, better yet, know where I
Allison Moorer Mochingbird
If you liked Shelby Lynne's "Just a Little Lovin" CD, you'll love this one. Allison Moorer's new CD "Mochingbird" is so good you'll want
Allison Six Great but gone
I remember hearing these beautiful speakers in a high end store in Chicago in the late 70's. I sat listening to Beethoven for 30 minutes. Sold. Then picked
Allison Speakers Modern Kentucky Company
Okay, I'm a bit of an Allison 'ho, and what with the demise of the new Allison* I've decided to look into the possibility of getting a pair or more of these
Allison 3 information, please
I am using my 1976 vintage, re-furbished Allison 3's as a stop-gap while I decide on a replacement for my Kharma 3.2 FEs, just sold. I am driving them with
Allison One : woofer replacement
Need some advice as to where I might find a compatable replacement for the woofers in an original set of Allison One speakers (patent pending, must be early '
Is there a modern equivalent of Allison speakers
I have just acquired a later version of the Allison Fours (2002) - made by the "re-vamped" Allison Acoustics, which is now out of business. I found
Allison 3's, anyone
A very deft and handy A'goner (Doug) refurbished my 30 year old Allison 3's. They are in the corners of a 12X 10 X 7.5 ft room and sound incredible! They don't
allison one or two
i just got a pair of allison's and i'm lokking for all the info i can get. they are 3way with 8in. woofers and they look just like the new series one's.serial #
New Mose Allison Record The Way of the World
Picked this up this morning. If you dig Mose's old Prestige sides you'll like this. Good solid bluesy album. Sound quality is good, with very natural sounding
Have an old pair of Allison Acoustics CD 9s
I really loved these things back in the day but they have been abused over the years. I've been having a hard time giving up on the idea of refurbing them,
Allison CD 9 parts needed
I was given a set Allison CD-9 speakers I would like to set up for the home theater fronts. They need total reconditioning. I can handle the woofer re-foaming,
Allison Acoustics CD 9 Tweeter
I need to replace the tweeter in my Allison CD-9's. Anyone have one for sale or could point me in the right direction?
Whats on your turntable tonight
Allison Krauss & Union Station-
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em
i compared them the fj oms and classic allison CD7's, and they bested both.
The best speaker you ever heard
't in the same league, I simply love my Allison Fours. They were my first speakers. I sold my first pair to a good friend and recently acquired a new pair that I
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Allison Series 9 & 8 speakers very musical and worth grabbing if you ever see them.........
Personal speaker evolution
t know what I'd think about them now.4) Allison floorstanders (forgot the model); nicely finished - upwards firing driver. Great sound! My first foray into the
Most achingly beautiful music
1) Allison Krauss' "Ghost in the room" - better have a box of handkerchiefs on hand! 2) The entire CD of
Best female vocals on CD
check out Aimee Mann ('til Tuesday) and Allison Moyet (Yaz/Yazoo). Don't rely on what you've heard on MTV or the radio to judge these two.
What's your favorite lyric from a song
is working overtime!" The great Mose
Top Ten Speakers of All Time
dvent,the dahlquist 10,the bose 901,the allison 4 ,the rogers ls 3/5, the epi 100,the spica 50,the shahinian arc,the vandy 2ce,the klipch heresy....honorable mention
Designer Hall of Fame
e a few),Matthew Polk of Polk Audio,Roy Allison of Allison Acoustics,Paul Klipsch of Klipsch,Amar Bose of Bose,Didn't a fellow named Marconni invent FM radio,Dr. Hsu
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
t that room treatment might entail. Roy Allison had interesting products to address these very issues. Some Allison speakers actually slanted a down firing woofer
Best lines in a song
Lyrics to “Stop this World” by Mose Allison --------------------------------------------- Philosophical: “I want to know what promises to keep. I
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
relly like - Eva Cassidy, Karla Bonoff,Allison Kraus, Margot Timmins. I'm sure I'm missing one or 2.
Legendary audio equipment
what has not been mentioned yet... The Allison speakers, which were designed to fit directly against the wall. The original Hafler amps and the APT preamp certainly -
Modern day female jazz recommendations
Allison Krause should deserve some mention; though more country style; but her voice fits in with many of the others suggested.
Most Impressive Live Recording
a recent discovery for me Bernard Allison, Energized, Live in Europe. Smokin blues , marries the tradition to the current, elements of SVR with
Your favorite recent discovery
Allison Moorer. "The Duel" (most recent) and "Miss Fortune" are both great.
What companies, out of Business, did you LOVE
......i miss the real deal the original allison,british built quad,cizek,counterpoint,hales,duntech,ae,clements,revolver,ar(turntables),audiolab,synthesis(cj speaker
The Best Live album
Allison Krauss Live with Union Station Three Dog Night Live at the Forum The Bodean's - Joe's Dirt
I need a female jazz vocalist No Krall, No Norah
llen, Mary Stallings, Holly Cole, Karyn Allison.
A Unique Voice
for sure, but definitely not "ugly"). Allison Krauss, Gillian Welch, Aaron Neville, and others - not to pick on anyone specifically, but all of these voices are
I need help with my Equipment addiction
I've got a pair of reconditioned Allison Three's that you can buy - I'm sure there are 2 corners of your house that need speakers. Just walk through your house
Anyone here using vintage speakers
Allison 3s & 4s. Still wonderful.
Looking for an acoustic guitar recording
eagy, Alison Krouse,Pat Methany.All but Allison and Bruce have all guitar albums.Also like Ralph Towner, as well. Nothing new here, but wanted to vote anyhow.
Omnidirectional speakers The future
ng room speakers were a pair of classic Allison: One towers, with their V-shaped front baffles that sported a dual compliment of their ultra-wide dispersion dome
Best Concert Film
Bruce Springsteen - Live in NY. Allison Krauss: Live. U2: Live at Slane Castle.
The most haunting music you ever heard
t "Polly Come Home" by Robert Plant and Allison Krauss. The opening bass line creeps me out.
Speakers you regret selling
allison 4'
Best Live Recording on LP
Allison Krauss and Union Station Live on Mo Fi. I great recording and great music.
The Audiophile's Wife
Loved the Allison Krause piece! Already forwarded the link to my equally subjected wife. Thanks for sharing!
DVD music concerts
Allison Krauss and Union Station Live James Taylor at the Beacon Theater The Who Live at the Royal Albert
Who is your favorite blues guitarist
SRV, Buddy Guy, Luther Allison.
How's this for a dose of reality
Roy Allison in High Fidelity.
Good DVD Concert
tuesday, Music Direct will be releasing Allison Krauss and the Union Station /Live, one of their best selling SACD`s ever, on a 2 DVD set recorded in all the popular
One Song Before You Go
Allison Krauss, It Doesn't Matter.
What does more power do for Magnepans
ncy sections. Playing tracks of Allison Krauss (acoustic ensemble) and Dandy Warhols (bass heavy psychedelic) with fairly narrow dynamic ranges at levels I
What made you select audio as your hobby
l.I almost purchased them but chose the Allison one speakers instead. i really cant say were better then the Yamaha's.But they were floor standers which I felt
Best sounding cd in your collection
Not into vocals much,but yeah,Allison Krauss Live album is excellent.Then soundstaging/imaging,it's a tossup between Ray Brown Live at Scullers and probably
Name a couple of HOLY GRAIL LPs
Joni Mitchell Blue Allison Kraus + Union Sration Live
1 piece of audio gear I really regret selling is
, marantz 778b combo in mint condition, allison fours, yada yada...I'm tearing up as i write this.
5 CD's on your current permanent rotation
g, Jorma Kaukonen 'Blue Country Heart', Allison Krauss & Union Station Live, and The Beatles Yellow Submarine- the later one with the compilation, not the soundtrack.
Favourite Guitar CDs
Bernard Allison: Hang On! He's the man now for blues.
Blues "must have, top 100" list
e's a few of my favorites: 1. Luther Allison: "Luther's Blues", and "Reckless" 2. Albert Collins: "Sold Snap" 3. Albert
Any bluegrass fans
school stuff never gets tiresome. (The Allison Krause & Union Station LIVE DVD is a must have for any Bluegrass fan)… But there are some great young musicians out
I need more Funk
Checkout Benard Allison's Funkafino. You can buy it from his website, as it is an import.
What speaker for being close to rear wall
Van Schweikert V-33 and Allison One (if you can find a pair on the used market). Both were designed for rear wall placement. My Zu Definition 2s are
Beatles covers: better than originals
it on BluRay - great flick! Also Allison Krauss does several nice covers on her CD's.
what cover versions are better than the original
l start this response. I really love Allison Krauss. Her version of, "Now That I've Found You", is far better than the original! Also, Sheryl Crow's
Am I crazy Try THIS
th the exception of Klipshorns and some Allison (sp?) speakers that were designed with room boundries in mind I find that the bass augmentation due to walls and floor
Great lost lps the 80s synth pop and others
suggestions above, also Yazoo - Allison Moyet and Vince Clarke OMD Depeche Mode (were even better once Vince left - Construction time was a landmark
Recommend some Blues music to a newbie
anything Hooker, SeaSick Steve, Luther Allison, Little Ed, and ....Hell listen to it ALL!!!
Best Cheap Speakers New or Old
jbl 4312's or century 100's, snell j's, allison 4's o 7's
Why has audio become so specilized over the years
luxman integrated for 1000.00, a pr of allison ones for 900.00 dollars and a b and o 3000 tt for 300.00 dollars. today i have a compete emotiva system [pre, cd,
Best Song or AlbumTitles
Mose Allison - "Your Mind is on Vacation"
Shelby Lynne
ic childhood history as did her sister, Allison Moorer. Her pictures on the CD have a fairly cold stare which isn't the look of love. She looks to be a force to be
WHAT RECORDINGS MAKE YOUR SYSTEM SHINE
Jennifer Warnes-"The Well" Allison Krause and US- anything Nickle Creek-"Nickle Creek" Mumford and Sons-"Sigh No More"
live dvd/v concerts
Who- “Live at the Royal Albert Hall” Allison Krause & Union Station Live Talking Heads “Stop Making Sence” I can't wait to try some of the above
The best small bookshelf speaker you ever heard
lso have other ProAc units and some Roy Allison units. And yes, you will need a sub to get the bottom, but that is a small price to pay. Of course you need a small
Audiogon "SACD's TO DIE FOR" list
Allison Krouse,,Now That Ive Found You,is a very good sounding
Best Speaker Placement Rules you've used
, I've gotten a bit of mileage from the Allison rule as described in TAS issue 127. There the author describes the rule as follows: "The distance
5 legendary speakers
Allison Model 1 Large Advents Dalquist DQ 10 Vandersteen Model 2 (2CI and 2CE for me) Infinity Kappa
Best vintage Marantz receivers
thoughts. I'll be pairing with a set of Allison Four's or Allison 7's. model 2270 Model
I'm totally confused about Hi Rez formats
t Merritt, and hope to soon get the New Allison Krauss and Patricia Barber. If funds weren't limited, I'd get the new Joss Stone, U2, all the White Stripes LPs, Diana
Hallelujah by Lenard Cohen
Allison Crowe, a Canadian singer/songwriter, does a great version on her album Tidings. You can listen to it on her web site
I need your advice on system for a non audiophile
wave, and that is a good thing....the 'allison' twins and i do our own thing without mrs jaybo.
Floorstanders with a large sweetspot
eikert VR-33 and, if you can find them, Allison One. WAF is so subjective involving size, shape, color/finish, detailing, decor of the rest of the room, etc.
Undiscovered blues gems
son- Lifetime Luther Allison- Reckless Luther Allison- Soul Fixin Man Luther Allison- Serious
Great country music recording
ALLISON KRAUSE THE VOICE OF A COUNTRY
Floorstanders designed to be against the wall
the old days there was Allison, who designed great floorstanders to work perfectly against a wall. I need a modern equivalent of Allison Ones, to
Blue Ridge Sound Engineering Speakers
t where they state that their reference Allison IC-20 speakers are "Widely considered to be one of the finest, if not the finest sounding loudspeakers ever produced".
Sealed Loudspeakers
know that still produce as speakers are Allison and Cambridge SoundWorks: http://www.allisonacoustics.com/index.html http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/
Metrum Octave Mod and cable suggestion
ovement in the low end. robert plant / allison krauss please read the letter from raising sand is playing now - the opening has never sounded this powerful and
Music that really stirs your emotions
t;The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Corn", Allison Krause and Union Station, off the "New Favorite" release. I don't know what it is about it that gets me
What kind of music did you/will you get married to
d the deed and recorded herself singing Allison Krauss' 'When you say nothing at all'. She then had it played for our first dance ... ...and she's been
Best speakers circa 77 79'
Allison speakers, Advents
Help with bluegrass music
ready. A few more thoughts: The Allison Kraus live sacd/cd is great and features a nice little mini-set by Jerry Douglas. "Popgrass", but awfully
Help Where to start with jazz
t few minutes I've enjoyed songs by BEN ALLISON, BABATUNE LEA, AKIRA TANA, LEE MORGAN, DONALD BYRD... Where does the good news stop! I did see Ken Burns
Great sounding close to back wall speakers
in front of the front wall. The Allison Model 3(?) is designed to go directly in the corner. Never heard them, but they're certainly friendly to the room :-)
Audiophile blues
er listen to my very worn Prestige Mose Allison records on Prestige - even with all the noise - than the CD version any day. That's just my odd opinion of course. No
Two subs in a small room
Look for a passive sub. RA Labs (Roy Allison) made some good ones and they show up in the used market at very low prices. Essential they pull out the lows and
Annoying Sibilance Problem
us. But there's nothing wrong with that Allison Kraus LP.
What am I missing Americana
ve alvin's solo albums and Mrs earle....allison
Favorite live LPs
t;Live At The Village Vanguard" Allison Krauss & Union Station "Live" Eva Cassidy "Live At Blues Alley" Frank Zappa And The Mothers
Advice: My first SACD
not a country music guy but there is an Allison Krauss and Union Station Live album that is kind of chilling. Dianna Krall The Look of Love is pretty decent but take
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