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ARp315ho or AR9

Takoda

Takoda

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I have Acoustic Research p315ho, just saw a local craigslist for a pair of AR9's. I have a Yamaha m80 amp I can use with the AR9's or combine with a Harman Kardon hk6900 and bi amp.

Has anyone had experience with both speakers? The AR9's would need someTLC as all surrounds need replacing.

The one thing I feel with the 315ho's is a boomy mid bass from the 15" subs and not enough energy from the 2 midrange drivers in that mid bass area. I understand they addressed that issue with the AR1 so it was a known problem. I have put thep315ho's on spikes, changed the sides that the subs face (in or out).
 
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Drugolf said:
The 9's are at an entirely higher level compared to the 310's.
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+1 :thumbsup:

The AR9s are still one of the best speakers ever designed. More like scientific instruments, than the typical speakers. The AR HO series were 'I believe' designed by Mike Park, after AR was moved to California. So, not standard AR East Coast speakers.
 
How would AR9s compare against my infinity Rs2.5s or DQ10s or some Thiel 2.4 that I have read a lot of reviews on but have not had a chance to audition.
 
I would rank the AR-9 a bit above the RS2.5
cant go wrong with either though as long as in good order
 
If you have a chance at scoring AR9's at a decent price, do not hesitate. They are large and require the correct amplification to get out of them what they have to offer of course so make sure you have those aspects taken care of.
 
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