Book leafed pair of mahogany veneered Acoustic Research AR-3 speakers. These are the Acoustic Suspension Loudspeaker System. Patent 2,775,309 and Pat. This was the first production model speaker with a dome tweeter, dome midrange and cone woofer. Today a pair can be found in the Smithsonian. As verified by sticker on back of one speaker serial #C 5658. Although the sticker is missing on the other. The mahogany book leafing of the pair verifies its early production. The grain on the stunning oiled mahogany veneer, is not only from the same tree but from the same plank of mahogany on both speakers. These speakers are from the First U. Patent 2,775.309 not the later model AR-3 patent #. There are small imperfections including some small bubbles(on one side of one cabinet) and small chips, that can easily be improved or repaired. THESE ARE A PAIR OF COLLECTOR SPEAKERS, that are rare in this condition, and don’t come on the market often in this condition. These speakers have ALL ORIGINAL Woofers, Midrange, Tweeter Domes, Grilles and Fabric intact that have never been removed. Wood veneer is a rich brown Mahogany , with red tones and blonde streaks. TESTED these early production AR-3s. Played some, Mint Jazz, Soul and Solo Violin LPs. The sound will WOW you. Everything in good working order. Crisp, clean sound with no distortion!!! These speakers were well keep. The item “Vintage Acoustic Research AR-3 Speakers. SOUND GREAT In Good Working Order” is in sale since Sunday, September 17, 2017. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “vintageone2010″ and is located in Chardon, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda.
- Brand: AR
- Model: AR-3
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States