I'd have to disagree with Chashas 1, you put the ones in a corner and the definiton goes down especially in the bass. Louder is not better in this case IMO. If you like tubby, ill-defined bass, put them close, or worse, in the corners. I had a pair from 1976 to 1989 and taking them outside was a real ear opener for me. They never sounded better than that. After doing that the first time, I put them on the long wall vs. the short wall, away from the corners. I believe those angled faces need room from reflections. Much better clarity and openess. I sold them to a buddy who still uses them that way on a long wall now 34 years since I bought them. Pretty good longevity--and he wasn't interested in buying the ones I had for sale about 2008. He was the guy who got me going on the high end a little, but definitely on record care, plus he has THE best collection of rock records I've ever seen--should write a book on it. By the way, if you want to increase the clarity and airiness, look into the newer Morel tweeters to replace the originals. I think that would help make that classic much better. It is no Bose 901 if you do that--nor was it originally. That's a good thing!
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.