Simply speakers real AR replacements?
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The short answer is "no"...
It has been quite some time since oem replacements have been available. Btw, ALL retailers of these drivers are purchasing them from AB Tech Services, which used to be an excellent source for these parts:
http://www.abtechservices.com/index.html
Roy
It has been quite some time since oem replacements have been available. Btw, ALL retailers of these drivers are purchasing them from AB Tech Services, which used to be an excellent source for these parts:
http://www.abtechservices.com/index.html
Roy
fred soop
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The newer ones may actually be better as they have been improved for better power dissipation. I replaced mine in AR-3A systems about 5 years ago. Rebuilt the crossovers at the same time. The terminals are on the back, so I had to cut a notch in the front panel to get them mounted. Just make sure that the final installation is air tight because the trapped air controls the woofer.
They are different enough to not match the original, so should be used in pairs. The ABT tweeter is much brighter than the original, with more extension into the midrange frequencies. The original tweeter has a smoother response.
AB Tech does not have any in stock, and may no longer stock them. They have been referring people to Vintage AR, who may still have a few. Btw, Simply Speakers is out of stock as well.
Roy
The $129 one may be an AR original, hence the higher price.
