AR 11 woofers??
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GD70
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I would post a WTB in BT. Might get get a decent pair needing new surrounds.
thought91
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Thanks, I've done so. Waiting and praying... I really want to get these working.
thought91
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Thank you kindly.
thought91
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Interesting, how much did you pay?
GD70
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The replacement woofer was already in the speaker when they were brought to me. There's currently one listed on fleabay.
Teradacto58
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Go to Parts Express.Com....very good prices!
Should find something!!!
Should find something!!!
GD70
Lunatic Member
The AR 12 inch woofers are specific to AR. Almost all have the flat sides on the baskets. I have not seen a 12 inch woofer on PE with this basket.
Patience is the key if you want get replacement woofers as cheap as possible, as this is how I did it... It took a bit longer than I wanted to, but was worth the wait in the end.
I recommend doing some research on the various AR woofers and which ones went into each speaker. There is an amazing amount of info in the AR3A Restoration Guide found here: http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/...ing_the_ar-3a/restoring_the_ar-3a_full_pd.pdf
Take cues on the do's and don'ts from forum members like GD70 and watch ebay and bartertown religiously!
KC
I recommend doing some research on the various AR woofers and which ones went into each speaker. There is an amazing amount of info in the AR3A Restoration Guide found here: http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/...ing_the_ar-3a/restoring_the_ar-3a_full_pd.pdf
Take cues on the do's and don'ts from forum members like GD70 and watch ebay and bartertown religiously!
KC
larrybody
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I am trying to picture how you install Radio Shack 12 in woofers in a AR11 cabinet. Did they cut the sides down flat to make them fit?
I agree with kcdonahue about patience being the key. Here are two extra sets I currently have in reserve. The set on the left came from some Connoisseur 50 speakers. I found them at a flea market while on my way to Florida. Notice the poly cones. Of course they all needed new foam. The set on the right are service replacements that came out of a set of early AR 3a's I restored. It took me almost two years to track down the correct alanco cloth surround woofers and these were pulled.
I believe both sets were manufactured by Tonegen. Some say that all the different variations are fairey close in performance. The original woofers in my other set of 3a's have round magnets while the woofers in my 9's and 91's have square magnets. Good luck in finding a good set. It will eventually happen. Still would like to know how those RS woofers were mounted.
I agree with kcdonahue about patience being the key. Here are two extra sets I currently have in reserve. The set on the left came from some Connoisseur 50 speakers. I found them at a flea market while on my way to Florida. Notice the poly cones. Of course they all needed new foam. The set on the right are service replacements that came out of a set of early AR 3a's I restored. It took me almost two years to track down the correct alanco cloth surround woofers and these were pulled.
I believe both sets were manufactured by Tonegen. Some say that all the different variations are fairey close in performance. The original woofers in my other set of 3a's have round magnets while the woofers in my 9's and 91's have square magnets. Good luck in finding a good set. It will eventually happen. Still would like to know how those RS woofers were mounted.
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