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For being 50 years old, these are one of the nicest pair I’ve personally seen, definitely the nicest pair I’ve owned. I got them from a widow, with some other hifi equipment a few months ago, re-foamed the woofers, cleaned them, and re-oiled the original walnut veneer cabinets with dark wood oil. They look outstanding, and they sound outstanding! All individual speakers/drivers are original and work as they should. They may have been recapped at some point, but I’m not sure, I didn’t open them up. The nice thing about the AR-2ax is that they share many of the same parts with the Flagship AR-3a speakers, sound almost as good, but are 1/3 – 1/2 the price of the AR-3a.

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These speakers sound excellent, they’re very heavy, and well-built, with solid oak for the tops and bottoms. They were re-foamed fairly recently. I do not believe the cross-overs need rebuilding at this time – they’re clear and precise at all frequencies, and the bass is very good. Only issues to mention – one of the dust caps has cracked off partially on one woofer (see picture). And, I do not have the grilles, but in my opinion, they look much better without them. The TSW-510 is a 3-way sealed (acoustic suspension) tower speaker from around the late 1980s. Specs from a vintage brochure: 10? Woofer, 6.5? Midrange, ¾? Titanium dome liquid-cooled tweeter with acoustic lens. Frequency response of about 44 Hz to 40,000 Hz at -3dB. Power range 15-150 W. Build quality / finishing: The model is noted to have solid hardwood top and base panels, black vinyl laminate cabinet, felt around mid/tweeter for acoustic diffraction control, hefty design. Sound impressions: One owner notes the midrange is very clear, “more like listening to live music than a speaker system, ” highs are detailed/open/airy, lows go deep without sounding boomy. Verdict & Use-Case Thoughts. If I were summarizing: This is a very good vintage high-fidelity speaker for its era, with excellent build and strong sound potential – particularly if you get a pair in good condition or are willing to invest in refurbishment. If paired with a capable amplifier and decent setup, you could get very satisfying results. However: They’re best suited for someone comfortable with vintage gear, possibly doing some maintenance (driver checks, possibly re-foaming, ensuring the amp can drive 4?? loads), and who has the space (and likes the aesthetics) of older-style towers.

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From a recent estate find, here is a pair of AR-2aX speakers from 1968. These speakers were play tested at the estate and the only problems I found were that the one speaker had a loose grille cover and the woofer surround had come loose from the speaker cone causing distortion when played at a higher volume. Otherwise, all the speakers were working, just needs TLC and refinishing.

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Acoustic Research Limited Loudspeaker Model Three Crossovers.

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SO WE ASK FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE ORGANIZE AND RECONFIGURE EVERYTHING. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS WILL ONLY BE TEMPORARY AND WHILE SOME ORDERS MIGHT BE DELAYED WE ARE TRYING OUR BEST TO GET EVERYONE’S ORDER OUT IN A TIMELY MATTER. PLEASE BE UNDERSTANDING IN THIS TIME THAT I WON’T BE ABLE TO RESPOND TO EVERYONE’S MESSAGE IMMEDTIATELY AND THAT YOUR ORDER CAN BE DELAYED BUT YOU WILL GET IT! PLEASE DO NOT OPEN A CASE WITHOUT TALKING TO ME FIRST! THANK YOU AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE IN THIS TIME. ACOUSTIC RESEARCH-Two 6” x 9” three way GPS 300 Automotive Loudspeaker RARE! HURRY UP AND SNATCH UP BEFORE THESE DISAPPEAR FOR ETERNITY!!! 100 WATTS PEAK POWER. NOM 35 W, Range: 30Hz – 30KHz, Impedence 4 OHMS. This is the Infinite Baffle single driver full-range dual cone system! Main Cone being mica-filled with polypropylene! This thing will last for an eternity!! This Sale is for the Pair. We do not accept P. We advise you to use a reputable carrier service when returning your goods. We guarantee that your issue will be solved quickly. We usually respond within 24 hours on weekdays. Thank you for visiting our. This thing will last for an eternity!!! We will try our very best to remedy any problem you may have with your order. If you have any problems with your item please MESSAGE US! We Want our CUSTOMERS to be 10000% SATISFIED! We won’t stop until you are happy! Please give us up to 48 hours to respond to your message and we will make it right! For the Postal Service, and the spike in parcel volume can cause delays. Please be patient during this time. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vehicle Electronics & GPS\Car Audio\Car Speakers & Speaker Systems”. The seller is “wolfsbigbadgarage” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Germany, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Gambia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, Suriname, Kenya, Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Togo, Ireland, Burundi, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Equatorial Guinea, Thailand, Aruba, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Israel, Liechtenstein, Benin, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Swaziland, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Panama, Singapore, Switzerland, Djibouti, Chile, Mali, Botswana, Republic of Croatia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Cyprus, Seychelles, Rwanda, Australia, Austria, Gabon Republic, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kiribati, Grenada, Greece, Haiti, Montenegro, Bahamas, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Angola, Western Samoa, France, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Denmark, Guatemala, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Sierra Leone, Nauru, Anguilla, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guyana, Macau, Tonga, San Marino, Eritrea, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Morocco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mauritania, Belize, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Western Sahara, Colombia, Spain, Estonia, Montserrat, Zambia, Vanuatu, Ecuador, Albania, Ethiopia, Monaco, Niger, Laos, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Moldova, Madagascar, Liberia, Bolivia, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Guinea, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, Chad, Andorra, Romania, Costa Rica, Mexico, Serbia, Lithuania, Trinidad and Tobago, Malawi, Nicaragua, Finland, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Uganda, Brazil, Tuvalu, Egypt, Latvia, Jamaica, Niue, South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, Honduras.

• Type: Component Speaker System
• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Model: GPS
• MPN: 300
• Speaker Size: 6\
• RMS Power: 100W
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

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ACOUSTIC RESEARCH-Two 6” x 9” three way GPS 300 Automotive Loudspeaker RARE! HURRY UP AND SNATCH UP BEFORE THESE DISAPPEAR FOR ETERNITY!!! 100 WATTS PEAK POWER. NOM 35 W, Range: 30Hz – 30KHz, Impedence 4 OHMS. This is the Infinite Baffle single driver full-range dual cone system! Main Cone being mica-filled with polypropylene! This thing will last for an eternity!! This Sale is for the Pair. We do not accept P. We advise you to use a reputable carrier service when returning your goods. We guarantee that your issue will be solved quickly. We usually respond within 24 hours on weekdays. Thank you for visiting our. This thing will last for an eternity!!! We will try our very best to remedy any problem you may have with your order. If you have any problems with your item please MESSAGE US! We Want our CUSTOMERS to be 10000% SATISFIED! We won’t stop until you are happy! Please give us up to 48 hours to respond to your message and we will make it right! For the Postal Service, and the spike in parcel volume can cause delays. Please be patient during this time. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vehicle Electronics & GPS\Car Audio\Car Speakers & Speaker Systems”. The seller is “wolfsbigbadgarage” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Germany.

• Type: Component Speaker System
• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Model: GPS
• MPN: 300
• Speaker Size: 6\
• RMS Power: 100W
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

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Acoustic Research set of three wall speakers TESTED WORKS. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\TV, Video & Home Audio\Home Audio\Home Speakers & Subwoofers”. The seller is “arrowresale” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Driver Size: 3.5 in
• Shape: Rectangular
• System Configuration: 3.0 Channel
• Manufacturer Color: Black
• Bundle Description: Will Also Come With Etra 5 Ar Wall Speakers
• Color: Black
• MPN: na
• Surround Sound Formats: 5.1 Channel
• Smart Home Compatibility: na
• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Type: left/right/center
• Audio Inputs: Stereo L/R RCA
• Model: AR
• Connectivity: Wired
• Features: na
• RMS Power: na
• Impedance: na

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Acoustic Research set of three wall speakers TESTED WORKS. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\TV, Video & Home Audio\Home Audio\Home Speakers & Subwoofers”. The seller is “arrowresale” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Driver Size: 3.5 in
• Shape: Rectangular
• System Configuration: 3.0 Channel
• Manufacturer Color: Black
• Bundle Description: Will Also Come With Etra 5 Ar Wall Speakers
• Color: Black
• MPN: na
• Surround Sound Formats: 5.1 Channel
• Smart Home Compatibility: na
• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Type: left/right/center
• Audio Inputs: Stereo L/R RCA
• Model: AR
• Connectivity: Wired
• Features: na
• RMS Power: na
• Impedance: na

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