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  1. Patrick_W

    CL- AR3a $199 in Boston Area

    I have no affiliation. They look to be unfinished pine but they need help with the drivers. https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/ele/d/framingham-ar-3a-acoustic-reaearch/6914394193.html I hope someone from AK can snag them!
  2. David_NC

    Latest Favorite Little Speakers (AR Fun Partners)

    I consider my ADS L300c's to be my favorite small speakers (of the ones I own or have much experience with). I listen to them for almost 8 hours each day at work. I added a subwoofer to the setup, and it's even better. They always impress and never cause fatigue, as I experience from many...
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  3. TheWolf82

    AR4ax Vintage Speakers...Thoughts?

    Hi everyone, Have an opportunity to pick up a pair of AR4ax speakers. The guy has had them for sale locally for a at least a month and he still hasn’t sold them. From what I understand, these are a must for my style and a perfect fit for my collection. Currently running KLH Model Sixes in my...
    • TheWolf82
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  4. David_NC

    AR 'Fun Partner' Question

    I picked up a pair of these today from my favorite GW. One worked fine, and the other appeared to be dead, as in no sound when used with two different amplifiers. The reading multimeter was around 4.6 ohms, which seemed odd for a dead speaker. I tested the working one for comparison, and it...
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  5. Ibemiked

    AR38 Speakers $ Info ASAP! Thanks!

    There's a pair of AR38 speakers available near me. There's only 2 pics one with the Grille on And one of the rear. The listing says Teledyne speakers. I can kind of see through the Grille and it appears to be a 2 way speaker with the AR38 label above the tweeter. It may say AR38B or possible...
  6. Isaac C.

    Reasonable Price for an Acoustic Research XA?

    Hello everyone, I have recently begun looking into purchasing an Acoustic Research XA. I'm wondering what a reasonable price would be for one that works but needs some servicing. Additionally, I would be potentially interested in upgrading the tonearm, headshell, cartridge, and chassis...
  7. P

    AR4X speaker repair--tweeter cone detached from flange

    I'm trying to repair two AR4X speakers. Basically, the pots need to be cleaned, and I've done that for one of the speakers. (I haven't opened the other one yet.) But the tweeter in the speaker that I opened is damaged, also. I've attached a photo showing that the edge of the cone has...
    • Peterchris
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  8. tinkerwalsh

    ARXA plinth plans

    Hey folks, Just wondering if anyone has the dimensions for the ARXA plinth? I have a AR77XB that Id like to swap into a nicer base. Thinking I might as well build a base. All the best, Dave
  9. TheWolf82

    Advent/1 or KLH Model Six - That...is the question

    I have a pair of KLH model sixes that I absolutely love. Being a huge fan of Henry Kloss, I couldn’t pass up a pair of Advent/1 Speakers I came across for 50.00. They’re in amazing shape, and everything is perfect on them so nothing is required to be fixed. However, as much as I’d like to keep...
    • TheWolf82
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  10. tinkerwalsh

    AR77XB questions

    Hey everyone - few questions here. Pretty new to the good audio world. I found an AR77XB in a old house I was working on. The owner gladly gave it to me. He figured it was junk. I didnt know a whole lot about the AR77 but I dug the minimal look of it. It had a grounding issue. That has since...
  11. T

    Acoustic Research AR4x tweeter repair

    Hi guys, I picked up a pair of AR4x speakers over here in Holland. Unfortunately one of the tweeters is dead... At first I thought both tweeters were bad, but on one it was just the tweeter attenuator, that started conducting again after turning it up and down a couple times. I pulled the...
    • tobias2
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  12. nickdinatale

    AR-1 speaker for sale in Massachusetts

    No affiliation, but if anyone is looking for an AR-1... https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/msg/d/acoustic-research-ar-1-speaker/6481292745.html
  13. nickdinatale

    AR2a capacitor oddity

    Yesterday I re-did the crossovers on a mismatched pair of AR2a's. I was a bit puzzled to find that the older speaker (c.1961) had the normal values I've seen elsewhere for 2a's - a 6uf and a 4uf wax covered cap. However, the newer one (probably c.1966) had a capacitor that was marked as having...
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  14. H

    AR1 high res tower speakers

    I have a pair of acoustic research AR1 high res tower speakers one of my side firing 15 is in need of repair or replacement at high volumes it “bottoms out” or cracks loudly at lower volumes it sounds fine. Any help would be great. Thanks
    • Hildo4
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  15. Nexusmusic

    Are these Acoustic Research TSW-310 worth buying..

    Hey folks Did som research and heard that AR had as well some amazing series vintage speakers and I was wondering if the AR TSW-310 They look like this, they look mint and in great condition. Any thought is very welcome
  16. Distances

    Budget Vintage HiFi setup

    Here's my vintage HiFi setup. Recently acquired my dream tt, a 1967 Acoustic Research XA. Setup consists of: Marantz 2215 receiver, Advent/3 speakers, AR/XA tt, Teac A-150 deck. The speakers are pretty powerful for their size and pretty damn loud, I live in a top floor apartment so if I went...
  17. Distances

    AR/XA Super Slow 45 rpm

    Hi Everyone, I'm pretty new to the whole vintage hifi hobby andI just recently bought an Acoustic Research XA turntable. When I put the belt on the 45rpm spindle (which is the bottom one, right?) it's incredibly slow, slower than the 33. The 33 speed sounds fine. I just lubricated the motor...
  18. renzostudent

    AR XA turntable two motors opinions

    Hello everyone As they are, it has been a long time for me to write again, I hope they are well and I thank each and every one of you, because here in audiokarma I have been able to find opinions that have helped me to know the audio. On this occasion I have the opportunity to buy an AR XA of...
  19. nickdinatale

    AR-2a / AR-2ax combo

    Picked up these two today. Matching cabinets and grilles, but unfortunately mismatched speakers. I already have a set of AR-2ax's, but I'd kind of like a set of 2a's... Seems like this mismatched set is pretty common to find? With that said, I'll gladly trade anyone the 2ax for an orphaned 2a.
  20. lakegville

    Acoustic Research AR9 manual?

    Hi, Does anyone have a link or the manual for the original AR9 speakers? I am trying to find the spec of how low the AR9 will go. I have read a couple of different specs? Thanks in advance.
  21. ScooterMcTav

    AR-11 - Welcome opinions

    Good Morning All, After a failed experiment with a set of Klipsch Fortes, I am still in search of a good sounding speaker (vintage or not) that has excellent bass extension, present but not harsh mids, and crisp highs; soundstaging is also important. My goal is to not have to use a sub for...
  22. TheHoovie918

    AR 1 Mids and Tweeters at 24 ohms,?

    AR 3 Mids and Tweeters at 24 ohms,? Had them checked by a repair shop and this is what he stated was wrong and why it took so much power to have any sound out of the pair. Found these at a garage sale, not out much just wanting to know if finding replacement mids and tweeters are the only way...
  23. jritchie1980

    A VERY Specific Problem...

    Longtime Audio Tinker-er just got back into vinyl love my setup for the most part BUT: Marvin Gaye and Willie Nelson vocals are fatiguing and "tinny" maybe not tinney but def fatiguing. Like nails on a chalk board. If a chalk board was really sweet sounding most of the time. Tends to only...
  24. MadcapLaughs

    AR XA compared to the Thorens TD line

    so I had recently traded out a very minty Thorens TD 125 with a nice Rega tonearm in exchange for a Kenwood 600 supreme (which I considered to be a fair trade, the Kenny is currently getting a recap)... And have recently aquired a much cheaper AR XA turntable to take its place in my main system...
  25. mhjmhjones

    AR-3a: What is the importance of having an airtight seal on woofers?

    Also, what would the effect be if your airtight seal was only 95% intact? Thanks for the input!
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