Guest molecules Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Is Allison still a real company ? I saw some Allison bookshelf speakers heavily discounted in the Parts Express catalogue. Are they likely any good ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 >Is Allison still a real company ? no>I saw some Allison>bookshelf speakers heavily discounted in the Parts Express>catalogue. you did? I can't find them online. do you have a catalog number I can search?>Are they likely any good ?IF they really are Allisons, YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 >>Is Allison still a real company ? >>noAfter sleeping on it I realize that response was a bit terse. Here's the story: The Allison company was revived in Kentucky, with new versions of their old speakers at MUCH higher prices, but it failed. Writing in the Yahoo! Allison forum 4 months ago, Roy Allison (himself) wrote:"To sum up, there's no chance that the Kentucky operation will be revived. There may be some other avenue for a revival, but I'm not able to speak further about that."That last part is a bit tantalizing, but the short answer to your question is still "no"cheersKent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I was interested. so I emailed PE. Here's what they said:----------------------------------------------- Thank you for contacting Parts Express. In answer to your question, we only have a few (21) of the 309-108 remaining in stock. Here are the details: 309-108 Allison REF402 SAAT Right/Left Speaker PairThe SAAT loudspeakers were designed for solid bass reproduction and focused stereo imaging. A 6-1/2" woofer in a tuned-port enclosure ensures an extended frequency response while the offset paper-cone tweeter minimizes edge diffraction. Specifications: *Power handling: 30 watts RMS/60 watts max *Impedance: 8 ohms *Frequency response: 50-20,000 Hz *Sensitivity: 88 dB 1W/1m *Dimensions: 23" H x 9-1/4" W x 7-5/8" D. * * Pricing per pair:1-3: $35.00 4 or more: $32.00This item is not currently being advertised and is not available on our website. However, please feel free to place an order by phone and specify part number 309-108. --------------------------------------------------------So...I phoned. Nobody there could tell me who they were made by or what they looked like. No pictures. Sales transferred me to tech and they don't know either. Said they "might" have photos up on the web within the next few days. I sorta doubt it if they only have 21 in stock.My best guess: They aint Allis. Never heard of model "REF402" and as far as I know, Allis were all AS, not ported. And is there ANY way an Allison could be had for $16 each???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tennismonger Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I happened to pick up a few brand new pairs of SAAT REF-303BK Bookshelf Speakers (Stanford Advanced Acoustic Technology). They look like actual books and sound pretty good to me. A friend told me that they were related to Allison Acoustics in some way, but wasn't very clear. Owner's manual doesn't say much except that they are located in 470 Stanford Avenue Danville, Kentucky 40422. That's the same address as Allison Acoustics... Allison may have started up as SAAT, I don't know... Any info would be appreciated.REF-303 BKnominal power - 20wmax music power - 50wS.P.L - 86dB/W-mimpedance - 8 freq. range - 130Hz~20KHzresonance freq - 130HzStanford Advanced Acoustic Technology U.S.A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tennismonger Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I happened to pick up a few brand new pairs of SAAT REF-303BK Bookshelf Speakers (Stanford Advanced Acoustic Technology). They look like actual books and sound pretty good to me. A friend told me that they were related to Allison Acoustics in some way, but wasn't very clear. Owner's manual doesn't say much except that they are located in 470 Stanford Avenue Danville, Kentucky 40422. That's the same address as Allison Acoustics... Allison may have started up as SAAT, I don't know... Any info would be appreciated.REF-303 BKnominal power - 20wmax music power - 50wS.P.L - 86dB/W-mimpedance - 8 freq. range - 130Hz~20KHzresonance freq - 130HzStanford Advanced Acoustic Technology U.S.A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpk_1 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 As Allison in Kentucky was closing shop a few years ago, I was all over the web trying to find out what I could. Several audio companies were run out of the same building at 470 Stanford Ave. ; S.A.A.T. ;possibly "Stanford Acoustics" too?, Allison Acoustics, a pro audio company(?) maybe more? All run (owned) by the same people. I'm thinking the combined effort was to revive Allison, unfortunately that didn't happen and they all closed up. At least that's what it looked like to me. I never did get to see or hear any of the new Allison's. The pictures looked real sharp!JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tennismonger Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yea I talked to a few people saying that they bought their pairs for $120-$150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 On 1/28/2009 at 4:43 AM, Guest tennismonger said: I happened to pick up a few brand new pairs of SAAT REF-303BK Bookshelf Speakers (Stanford Advanced Acoustic Technology). They look like actual books and sound pretty good to me. A friend told me that they were related to Allison Acoustics in some way, but wasn't very clear. Owner's manual doesn't say much except that they are located in 470 Stanford Avenue Danville, Kentucky 40422. That's the same address as Allison Acoustics... Allison may have started up as SAAT, I don't know... Any info would be appreciated. REF-303 BK nominal power - 20w max music power - 50w S.P.L - 86dB/W-m impedance - 8 freq. range - 130Hz~20KHz resonance freq - 130Hz Stanford Advanced Acoustic Technology U.S.A I want a pair of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newandold Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 9 year old thread but yeah, STILL once in a blue moon a pair show up on EBay. By now the woofs will probably need the little surrounds even if they are new old stock in a box. (Actually, an 11 year oldie!)thread Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboylesjc Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I bought two pairs for my kids years ago. They sound rather good and do well with a subwoofer. My daughter uses them as her main speakers with a sub. I believe my son has his set up in his bedroom. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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