Allison AL10 Subwoofer vs. HSU STF-2

rooftop59
rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
edited June 2010 in Speakers
This looks interesting, especially considering the price.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=309-177

Someone in another thread mentioned that they had heard and liked it, and I was curious if any else had heard it, and if so, how do think it compares to the STF-2? I am curious to try it, but might have trouble reselling if i decided not to keep it...
Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited April 2010
    Anyone? surely someone has heard this sub...price has dropped to 175 free ship and I am really tempted to pick up a pair...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited April 2010
    Honestly that sub looks kind of cheap. I'm sure the Hsu would be alot better.
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  • emoxley
    emoxley Posts: 205
    edited April 2010
    Never heard an Allison subwoofer, but Roy Allison has built some outstanding speakers. He's no longer in business, but you can still get Allison speakers on eBay occasionally. The Allison Ones are the most sought after, of his speakers. I have a pair of Allison AL-115 bookshelf speakers, that need refoaming. I'll do it one day, and find a use for them. I won't sell them. Roy used to be head engineer for AR (Acoustic Research) years ago, until he left and started his own business. To me, Allison speakers are some of the best you can buy. As I said, I've not heard his subs. But knowing how well he did with his speakers, I'm sure the subs are very good too. :)
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2010
    this is the deal of the day on parts express today. 150 shipped. If its anything like the old dayton es series (which I own the 8 incher) which it looks exactly like, then this is a hard deal to beat for the money.
    Peace,
    Paul
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited June 2010
    Roy Allison can design a loudspeaker. After he started RDL and got raves for the "Mini-Monitor", a 6" acoustic suspension two-way, when I was in the area I dropped in to the factory and grabbed a pair. Still have them.

    As tempting as it may sound/look, if I thought any of RA's research was present I might bite. But it is a PORTED system, and I don't think he ever messed with those. Pass.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2010
    More likely it was designed by Bubba Allison, grandson of the late June Allison.

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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2010
    George Grand wrote: »
    As tempting as it may sound/look, if I thought any of RA's research was present I might bite. But it is a PORTED system, and I don't think he ever messed with those. Pass.

    Great to hear things about some of these companies and their history.

    I understand not preferring the ported sub. My main sub is a little mirage dual eight inch sealed, and I love the way it sounds especially with music. But if someone just wanted a little extra boom for movies but a sub that can probably also do pretty well on music, seems like this might be hard to beat for the money. I am passing as well, I just figured I would let everyone know!
    Peace,
    Paul
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    Pass.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2010
    I suppose if you were adventurous and are fixed on that price it might be worth a try. PE had a couple PE/HSU or Dayton/HSU subs that took for ever to make it to market, and now seem to be gone. They looked to be along the lines of the STF, and looked interesting at the sale price, but when they were not on sale did not hold much interest. Some of what I heard was ok but was about what you would expect for the price. Only one way to find out.;)
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