Mid Century Modern Speakers Vintage Acoustic Research AR - 3 AR3 Set




Item History & Price

Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:126892Color: Medium Wood Tone
Style: mid century modernDepth: 11.5
Sub-Style: danish modernHeight: 25
Type: AR-3 SpeakersMaker: Acoustic Research
Width: 14Material: Walnut, oiled walnut
MPN: AR-3Original/Reproduction: Original
Original Description:
Matching mint condition set of AR-3 speakers with serial: 09041 and 09039. The set comes from the original owner. Since purchase, they were in a sealed wood case. The Set comes in oiled walnut and all original markings and paperwork is intact on the back. No boxes are included. These are the cleanest set of speakers I've seen to date. 2 small scratches on the bottom of the speaker, otherwise mint. We tested them out and they sound great. I am not willing to pull the grills off as they ...could get damaged. Due to this, I cannot guarentee the functionality of all components. Most of the time, these speakers need some sort of re-working or fixing, although these could be used as is. For all we know, they may be fully functional but are not willing to garentee it. What we can say is that these cabinets and grills are about 9.75/10 condition rating. Truly outstanding set for the audiophile or hifi collector. These are sold as is and there are no returns or guarentees of any kind. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Please see all photos to ensure you know what you are buying. We include FREE SHIPPING in the listing price. Some exceptions apply, so please read the full shipping details below.

The AR-3 Speaker is among the most collectable out there. The look was pure and clean, just a plain, wood-veneered box, but lurking behind the knit-cloth grille was the world’s first production dome tweeter and dome midrange drivers, and a 12-inch cone woofer. By today’s standards, the AR-3 wasn’t all that small—it came in at 25 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 11.5 inches deep, and weighed 47 pounds. In 1958, it sold for $216 a pair, making it a very expensive speaker for its time.The plywood cabinets, crossover networks, and drivers were all made at the company’s factory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Build quality far exceeded industry standards, and AR was the first speaker company to provide a five-year warranty!

Condition report: Mint condition. They sound good. These were kept within a closed cabinet since purchase. Wood is almost perfect. 2 small scratches on the bottom, otherwise perfect cabinets. We tested them and they sound great throughout the highs and lows. We did not take off the grills and left them as original. Everything appears to work but cannot guarentee anything as I am not going to take them apart or remove the original grills. I am leaving this to the buyer to test or restore. 9/10 condition rating.

Measurements: 14 W x 11.5 D x 25 H

Exceptions to free shipping:
Overseas, incl. HI & AL (location dependent, but shipping charged at cost)

With this item, we will ship via Greyhound Shipping Service, FedEx, or Courier.

For Greyhound, we will need your nearest station and your phone number so they can call you when it arrives. You will have to pick this item up within 3 days of its arrival to your local Greyhound station.

For FedEx, we ship via FedEx ground, and will provide you with a tracking number as soon as we ship the item.

For our professional and fully insured shipping company, we will need to confirm your shipping address and phone number so the driver can coordinate a date and time with you and deliver your item directly to your desired address. Upon shipment, we will be unable to provide a tracking number, but I will provide you the courier’s contact information for you to call and check on your item. I cannot ship the item without your communication.

Since we offer the free shipping, we reserve the right to choose the option that ensures the best shipping service.

We also offer pickup at our main office in Sacramento, CA for a discounted rate.

At Mid Century Sacramento, we source, restore, and carefully curate iconic 20th century/mid century modern designs to time capsule condition. We view good furniture design as the same as functional art and our goal is to put that art into your hands. Our services include staging, restoration, and reupholstery services. Per request, we can make any changes or updates (such as upholstery or restorations) to your item at cost through professional contractors.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in my item.


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