Rare Acoustic Research AR Phantom 8.3 Speakers w/wall mounts. Acoustic Research’s Phantom 8.3 is a high-end, ultra-thin, three-way home theater speaker that can be wall-mounted. It has a plasma hardened 1″ titanium dome tweeter, a 2″ MagAlloy mid-range speaker, and a 8 Illusion long throw, Carbon Series woofer. Perfect as front channel speakers in a surround sound system. The sleek aluminum enclosure that is used enhances any decor, delivering powerful sonic reproduction from an unobtrusive source. The Phantom Series woofers adapt Illusion driver technology that consists of a front-mounted neodymium magnet, a woven carbon fiber cone and an aluminum edge-wound voice coil configuration. The reverse-mount magnet structure geometry reduces mounting depth and weight while increasing overall efficiency. While a die-cast aluminum basket eliminates magnetic field distortion. The MagAlloy mid-range driver utilizes a 2-inch dome configuration that achieves greater accuracy and smoother bandwidth through its ultra-light diaphragm, uniform drive geometry and elastomer surround. This unique driver is constructed of anodized aluminum/magnesium metal alloy for ultra-fast transient response. The rigidity of the metal alloy cone body combined with its monocoque convex shape enhances its strength, minimizing breakup. In addition, the strength of the cone allows it to be edge-driven, resulting in, says the company, accurate and colorless midrange. All AR Phantom models include a plasma-hardened 1-inch titanium tweeter for a linear response out to 20kHz. A titanium tweeter is utilized for its low mass and strength, and the plasma transfer hardening process adds rigidity, thereby extending frequency response. In addition, Phantom speakers feature positional contour circuitry that regulates the speaker’s frequency response according to on-wall or stand placement. Dimensions 28.5″ X 12″ X 3″ deep (4″ in center) About 14 1/2 lbs each. One of the midrange domes has an indentation little fingers. Involved (I said I don’t want to talk about it), but I noticed no change in the sound whatsoever. It may even be that it could be gently pulled out, but I didn’t see any reason to mess with it. Otherwise, all drivers are in excellent condition. There are some minor scratches and dings here and there on the aluminum “cabinets”, but nothing that affects the overall appearance of these beautiful and EXTREMELY well-made speakers. The backs of the speakers have some minor scratches where the wall mounts attach, but, as you can see from the pics, nothing much, especially considering this is not visible when in normal use. Wall mounts (see pics) are included and have some normal wear, but still in great condition. Speaker grills are in very good condition. The item “Rare Acoustic Research AR Phantom 8.3 Speakers withwall mounts. Amazing Quality” is in sale since Tuesday, February 09, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Speakers & Monitors”. The seller is “kota80″ and is located in Nashville, Tennessee. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY.
- Brand: Acoustic Research
- Model: Phantom 8.3
- Features: 3-Way Configuration