Really nice speakers in great condition considering they are 50+ year old Vintage Speakers. The AR2 was the second speaker AR released after their success with the AR1. Audio Reviews called this speaker the first low cost acoustic suspension speaker with extraordinarily smooth response. Provides a very clear string tone with natural quality totally unlike the metallic timbre that mars so many high end speakers. All speakers controls and audio capacitors properly functioning noise free. Original Lead Military Caps still to specs and POTS were perfect as found. Cabinets are Oiled Walnut veneer, all service labels correct and intact. This speaker is was one of the best available in the 50’s and early 60’s. AR2’s let you experience the outstanding Bass AR is known for. It featured the famous Alnico magnet woofer with the massive cast frame. Original AR2 woofers used cloth surrounds exclusively and are highly reliable. These woofers look new and are properly functioning, all adhesives correct and intact. Woofers were sealed with Vintage AR sealant. The performance is tuned for those listening instruments and vocal artists. ORIGINAL Grills and Badges are in beautiful condition, see pictures. One grill is lighter than the other, it appears that sun may have lightened fabric. Cabinets are in in fantastic condition, Corners, seams, overall furniture grade oiled walnut finish. Speakers were shelf mounted when found in original condition. Remember that on early models the bottom was finished pine and not veneer. These speakers bottoms look very good. Technically the speakers sound great as they should and will operate reliably long term. Original wire wound massive pots are still noise free and operating properly. The item “AR2 ACOUSTIC RESEARCH ORIGINAL RARE MATCHED SET EARLY PRODUCTION” is in sale since Saturday, August 25, 2018. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “arspeakers” and is located in North Grafton, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Bundle Listing: No
- Model: AR2 Oiled Walnut Finish
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Custom Bundle: No
- Brand: Acoustic Research
- Non-Domestic Product: No