administrator Posted October 29, 2000 Report Share Posted October 29, 2000 I'm looking for information on the speakers mentioned above. Specifically I would like to find specifications, crossover schematics, replacement part information, and possible upgrades. I know there is a large community of people still enjoying the Allison speakers, many of whom would like to upgrade them or just get repair services and replacement parts.Thanks!Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2001 Report Share Posted January 28, 2001 Hey! just found the RDL and IC-20 brochures you just posted...awesome. You should publicize this site better. It's a real find to us speaker freaks. I've got a pair of A-3s and a pair of CD-7s.Nick>I'm looking for information on the >speakers mentioned above. Specifically I >would like to find specifications, >crossover schematics, replacement part information, >and possible upgrades. >>I know there is a large >community of people still enjoying >the Allison speakers, many of >whom would like to upgrade >them or just get repair >services and replacement parts. >>Thanks! >>Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
administrator Posted February 3, 2001 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 I could use help advertising the site. I've submitted my URL to the major search engines, but for some reason it's still not showing up!In any case, if you frequent other audio websites that don't have a link here (http://www.arsenal.net/speakers) please ask the webmaster to create one! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 Have you had any information on service/repairs i.e.Where to go? Who to approach?We are in the UK and have a pair of Allison Four speakers, one of which has developed a "popping" sound when heavy bass tracks are played. The speakers are terrific and we would love to get them repaired. Perhaps the fault could be the cross-over network rather than one of the actual speakers.Does anyone have any experience of repairing these speakers.Our records showed Allison Acoustics Inc. at 7 Tech Circle, Natick, Massachusetts 01760. But on the internet we find Allison only at 470 Stanford Rd. Danville, KY 40422Are these the same people? We have e-mailed to them but they have not responded and pictures on their web site don't look like the Allison we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 >Are these the same people? We >have e-mailed to them but >they have not responded and >pictures on their web site >don't look like the Allison >we have. Yes, they are, sort of.They are the same company but, as you've come to realize, they don't sell the same lines of speakers.However, they do have parts for most any Allison product yet. They are a bit slow on the e-mail, so give them a chance. Also, their ISP (searnet.com) isn't the best in the world...I know, I used to use them. I actually used to live in Danville, KY about 3 miles from Allison. They are nice people over there and WILL help you out if at all possible. If you are very desparate, I would suggest a phone call...Good luck,Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
administrator Posted April 24, 2001 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2001 Hi Wendy!Here's a response I got on the Allison mailing list from Howard Ferstler, who is extremely knowledgable with the Allison's. dreadnought@arsenal.net wrote:>There's a post on the Allison section of my discussion forums >about a problem someone in the UK is having with Allison >Four's. Here's a portion of the post:> >"We are in the UK and have a pair of Allison Four speakers, one >of which has developed a "popping" sound when heavy bass tracks >are played. The speakers are terrific and we would love to get >them repaired. Perhaps the fault could be the cross-over >network rather than one of the actual speakers."> >If someone could reply to the message I'm sure the poster would >be grateful. (Not having owned a pair of Allison's, or ever >using replacement parts or services from the current Allison >acoustics, I'm not in a good position to reply.)Hi, Mark,You can forward the response below to the group, if youwant. I tried logging in, but I am not sure what my passwordis, or if I ever had one to begin with. I am really prettybusy doing editing work on book, and so I have not muchspare time right now.Probably, this person needs to replace the foam surrounds onthe woofers. The crossover is probably OK. If they have rotted away (normally, this takes 10-15 yearsfor the foam to break down enough to be a problem) therewill be a serious air leak and the cone will also bebottoming and rubbing the voice coil with high-power inputs.The systems should not be run until this is done, in orderto prevent damage.I have four A4 systems in place as surround speakers in mymain system, and before I could use them I had to replaceall the woofer foam surrounds. I have replaced the foam onanother A4 pair owned by a friend, and have replaced foam onmaybe a dozen other Allison systems, including A8s, CD-8s,AL-125s, AL-110s, LC-120s, and LC-130s.I do not know if foam-replacement kits would be available inthe UK, but certainly there must be outfits over there thatcould do the work. Note that the upward-facing woofers are probably stuck inthere pretty good, and after removing the screws it willtake a bit of care to get the drivers out. If one is unsureof their abilities, it might be best to take the systemsinto a proper shop and let the repair guy there pull thewoofers. Also, unless one has access to new foam gaskets,care should be taken to not damage them during the removal.Once removed (taking care to note the wire polarity, andunplugging the wires carefully), the foam surrounds can bereplaced.However, the speaker cones will have a LOT of dust on them(facing upward, after all) and the sticky coating Allisonused will make it impossible to get all of it off. However,enough can be removed by careful brushing (with a smallbrush and not with a rag) to get the cones looking OK. Then,the old foam should be peeled and picked off and replacedwith new foam. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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