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Acoustic Research AR-3 – early production with Alnico magnets and cloth surround woofers. Serial Numbers: C36110 / C36189. Finish: Rare factory Mahogany – beautiful reddish-brown color. · All original drivers. · Level controls deep cleaned – quiet and smooth. · Perfect working condition. · Cabinets very well preserved – no major scratches or damage. · Original grilles and badges included. Sound: Warm, detailed, effortless. The classic AR-3 performance.

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This listing is for 1 potentiometer, this is a brand new, custom-made wirewound potentiometers designed specifically as high-quality replacements for the original level controls used in Acoustic Research speakers. Construction: Ceramic body for improved heat dissipation. Type: Precision wirewound potentiometer. Condition: Brand new, never used. Bonus: Complimentary installation instructions and schematics in PDF format. Unlike the original controls, these new units are built to handle higher thermal loads and provide smooth, consistent operation over the full rotation range. The ceramic housing ensures excellent durability and helps dissipate heat efficiently, extending the life of the control and preserving sound quality. Each kit comes with detailed installation instructions and original schematics in PDF format, provided as a complimentary bonus to assist with a smooth and accurate restoration process. Perfect for restoring your AR speakers to top performance – or upgrading other vintage AR models that use similar 16? Level controls. We also offer a great selection of. And other rare/unique parts. Make sure to check our store. (Use the search bar inside the shop to find what you need faster). We may also be interested in purchasing your audio equipment.

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AR-3 Speakers ULTRA RARE UNFINISHED VERY FIRST VERSION BRONZE ONE PAIR. The item “AR-3 Speakers ULTRA RARE UNFINISHED VERY FIRST VERSION BRONZE ONE PAIR” is in sale since Friday, January 31, 2020. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “chaotui29″ and is located in Westminster, California. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Model: AR-3
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Acoustic Research AR3 Speakers – All original parts and in good working condition. One speaker has water damage on the wood from a planter but otherwise they are both in excellent condition. All original paperwork and boxes. The item “AR-3 Speakers” is in sale since Wednesday, July 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “mebulmer” and is located in Hayden, Idaho. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Model: AR-3
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: Acoustic Research

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Please note this listing does not include the Chrome stands. I chose to display with strands because they look so darn good that way, even though they aren’t original to these speakers. Based on the serial numbers on both of these speakers it appears it would have been between 1965 and 1970 early. Most likely late 60s from what I can tell. I will be happy to include that PDF as it also shows a diagram of the speakers by era of release if requested. It was found on a forum via a Google search. Condition: Cosmetic-Speakers are in good cosmetic condition. Both of the grills have some slight fraying possibly from being taken off of the speaker at one point. Both speakers have the AR and 3 badges. The cabinets themselves have some scuffs on them which are included in some photos. There is also some white goo on one side of the speakers not a huge amount and should come off okay. There is a picture which shows this on the bottom front of one speaker and it continues on the wooden side. Please let me know if you have any questions on this. Sound test- These have been tested my hooking up only and have not been cracked open. What I found is the #1 speaker sounds as though it is functioning normally with both the high and the low sounds. The #2 speaker sounds less loud and also like it’s only getting the high sound which leads me to believe the subwoofer is probably out. The speakers will need a professional or hobbyist to restore to original. Again, there will be some work if you want them back to original. Another option might be via the Greyhound service. The item “AR-3 Speakers Acoustic Research Late 60s Audiophile Tested Working Read Desc” is in sale since Tuesday, December 4, 2018. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “upcyclestation” and is located in Shawnee, Kansas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Model: ar-3

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The speaker is in good condition, Works great, Sounds great. Has some minor wear to the wood & cloth (see pics). Measures 25″ tall by 14″ wide by 11 1/2. The item in the photos is what you will receive so please look at all pics! The item “Vtg AR-3 Acoustic Research Walnut Wood Case Speaker Suspension Loudspeaker HiFi” is in sale since Monday, June 27, 2016. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “yinzers” and is located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Model: AR-3
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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AR 3 ACOUSTIC RESEARCH VINTAGE SPEAKERS. Classic vintage collectible AR 3 speakers. This version has the heavy grill cloth. SERIAL #27451 & 27461. Both speakers are producing sound and are in working condition. Look very good considering their age. There are some signs of wear- scuffs, marks, scratches , bumps etc. All logos are intact but are somewhat tarnished. Grills look good, fairly clean and fit well. There is some wear to the grills – please see photos for actual condition. Ships in two boxes. Will be carefully packed to arrive quickly and safely. The item “AR 3 AR-3 ACOUSTIC RESEARCH VINTAGE SPEAKERS” is in sale since Friday, January 15, 2016. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “littlehorsevintage” and is located in Louisville, Colorado. 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, ZA, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, TR, BR, CO, PA, JM.

• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Model: AR3

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