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    Need input!! AR3a or Klipsch Forte 1

    Just purchased a pair of mint AR3a speakers but also have an opportunity to purchase a set of Klipsch Forte 1, also in pristine condition. I know I could buy both and make the choice on whichever I prefer but not a Rockefeller over here. Hoping to get some input on whether or not I should...
    • shport
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    • acoustic research ar3a klipsch forte
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Speakers
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    AR3 grille warped

    My AR3 grilles are warped enough that the support piece in the middle is contacting the woofer and causing sound distortion with heavy bass even at lower volume. I tried some different speakers and took off the grill and it took away the “distortion” vibration. Besides just using them...
    • biminyrd
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    • acoustic research ar3a ar3 ar3a
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
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    Acoustic Research AR3a Help

    Hello, Hoping for some help here. Purchased a restored set of AR3a’s recently. Speakers sound great except at medium to high volume, the cabinets start to distort. None of the drivers are distorting however. It’s more of an air resistance or leaking sound. Think (pfffffffff). If the midbase...
    • hake0015
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    • acoustic research ar3a
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
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