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Acoustic Research AR-1 pair with Altec 755A drivers. Hard to find and in good condition overall. The Altec 755A measure almost identical as you can see in the photos. They sound incredible along with the big woofer. The cabinets were nicely refinished prior to my ownership, and the grills were redone as well. The grills are stained but otherwise in ok shape. One cabinet has a veneer crack several inches long on top that I tried to photograph. Perhaps you’ll want to refinish or just touch up or enjoy them as is. A prior owner thoughtfully scribed what appears to be their Social Security # in the back of each cabinet yikes! I covered each with blue tape in the photos but didn’t want to do a permanent fix by sanding it away. You can do that, of course, when they are yours. Again, these are good looking speakers–From the listening seat, I think they are extraordinarily attractive! I’ve been in the hobby for decades and share your passion. While these are not perfect, they look far better than most other pairs I’ve seen. Cheers, DougI’ve added photos of Serial Numbers from back of each speaker. They are 17178 & 17180 which makes them a near-consecutive pair.

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Vintage Mellotone grille cloth Saran net fabric. Very close to original design for. AR3 AR1 acoustic research or Altec JBL. The color is white cream white crème. It is the cellophane wrap. Approx 36 inches x 36 inches.

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Vintage Mellotone grille cloth Saran net fabric. Very close to original design for. AR3 AR1 acoustic research or Altec JBL. The color is blue with Jackson Pollack design. Approx 36 inches x 36 inches. Still has the cellophane factory seal.

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Vintage Mellotone grille cloth Saran net fabric. Very close to original design for. AR3 AR1 acoustic research or Altec JBL. The color is light blue silver. Approx 36 inches x 36 inches.

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Vintage Mellotone grille cloth Saran net fabric. Very close to original design for. AR3 AR1 acoustic research or Altec JBL. The color is blue with Jackson Pollack design. Approx 36 inches x 36 inches. Still has the cellophane factory seal.

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Very desirable color style. About 35 x 35 inches. New old stock full roll from 1950 1960s. I use flash photo in some pics and no flash to show difference. Jbl hartsfield Altec melodist etc ar3 ar1.

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Very desirable color style. About 35 x 35 inches. New old stock full roll from 1950 1960s. I use flash photo in some pics and no flash to show difference. Jbl hartsfield Altec melodist etc ar3 ar1.

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Pine bodies, made in Japan, Western Sound Inc. This is a 1:1 replica of Altec 618C, the optimal acoustic design for this driver. The speakers are intact, not glued, not torn, without jambs, matched.

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Up for sale, an empty AR1W speaker cabinet. This cabinet was professionally modified to match an AR1 cabinet, which would allow it to accept an Altec 755a speaker. The project was abandoned when I couldn’t locate an Altec 755a driver or an AR1 crossover. Uou will get what is pictured, the cabinet with original insulation and an original unmodified grill. View my other auctions for an array of interesting items at great prices. Please ask for additional pictures or videos if needed. The vintage stereo gear that I sell IS vintage, meaning that it is 30, 40, or even 50+ years old. With that being said, I can not offer any warranties on it. If I have a piece of gear that is questionable in any way, i will either list it as “Parts or Repair” or I will note the issues that I have found. Thank you very much for your business. I make every effort to package your items securely, so they arrive safely and undamaged. We are not responsible for any damage done in transit. I often use recycled or repurposed boxes and packing material. Many of the items we sell are used. While we make every effort to accurately describe items, sometimes it is not possible for us to test every function of a particular item. When stock photos are used, item packaging may differ from what is shown. As with all used items, you should expect your item to have signs of wear i. Scratches, dents, scrapes, wrinkles, stains, etc. Again, we make every effort to document any issues as best as possible. What you see is what you get; nothing more, nothing less. Unopened, new, sealed, with tags, undamaged, etc. No warranties, express or implied, are offered with your item unless otherwise specified. Tracking info is uploaded when available. We also cannot be held responsible for you not reading the item’s description.

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