AR3

Name: Acoustic Research AR3
Brand: Acoustic Research

Acoustic Research

AR Series1958 – 1969

LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$1,300

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About the AR3

The Acoustic Research AR-3 is a three-way acoustic-suspension loudspeaker introduced in 1958. It combines a 12-inch cone woofer with dome midrange and tweeter drivers, an early commercial implementation of dome radiators. The AR-3 was housed in a wood-veneered cabinet and included level controls for the midrange and treble. It is the original AR-3, not the later AR-3a, which used revised midrange and tweeter drivers.

Specifications

Type: 3-way, 3-driver acoustic-suspension loudspeaker; Woofer: 12-inch cone; Midrange: 2-inch dome; Tweeter: 1⅜-inch dome; Nominal impedance: 4 ohms; Recommended minimum amplifier power: 25 W; Dimensions: approximately 25 × 14 × 11.5 inches (H × W × D); Original price: per speaker ( per pair).

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