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Richard Allan CG10 Woofer Richard Allan CG10 10" bass drivers. In good working order. 8 Ohms Made in 1974. Condition: Good Payment Method: Cash on pickup Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Frank02 0 Comments AUD $50 Date: August 17, 20241 yr
A$50 is strong value for a Richard Allan CG10 woofer if it’s genuinely working cleanly; these vintage 10-inch drivers usually trade more as niche enthusiast parts than as cheap commodity woofers, and that puts A$50 at the “grab it” end of the market. Comparable listings show good-working CG10 examples from the early 1970s, so this is well below what I’d expect for a healthy pair-level vintage driver in the current used scene.
What makes it worthwhile is the CG10’s reputation for efficient, lively bass in the right enclosure, with enough vintage character to suit classic two-way or DIY restorations. It’s a sensible buy if the cone, surround, voice coil, and terminals are all intact, and if you can confirm it hasn’t been rubbed, reconed badly, or cooked; at this price, a clean original driver is the upside.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Richard Allan Loudspeakers emerged in 1949 as Richard Allan Radio Limited, founded by a group of friends in Batley, West Yorkshire, UK. The brand name cleverly combined the forenames of the sons of two key founders—Richard, son of Jack Garfield, and Allan—rather than honoring a single individual. Evolving through the decades, it transitioned to Richard Allan Audio Limited in the 1990s and later integrated into the Magnum group of companies, preserving a legacy now spanning over 75 years with ongoing repair facilities for its products.
The company focused primarily on loudspeakers, producing a range of models from compact bookshelf designs like the RA8 to floorstanding towers such as the Dimension Five series. Early offerings emphasized robust cabinet construction, as detailed in their 1960s leaflets, while later models incorporated custom amplifiers sourced from specialists. Speakers dominated their catalog, with distribution extending to markets like Australia via partners such as Radio Parts.
Richard Allan occupies a niche in the vintage hi-fi collector's domain, prized for affordable British engineering from the mid-20th century. Models like the RA8, once retailed at £369 but discounted to £229 direct, earned praise for value in period reviews. Today, they appeal to enthusiasts seeking characterful, repairable classics rather than cutting-edge high-end gear, though detailed performance data remains scarce online.
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