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Pr of vintage AR(Acoustic Research) AR-4X 2 way speakers, real walnut veneer, incomparable vintage USA 1960s design, craftsmanship, attention to detail, and potential sound quality. They are all original and are working. The tweeter level control is very dirty and it takes some patience to get the tweeters to work, but they  both work. These were known for their excellent sound and musicality. They are quite heavy and very well built. They have the original spec sheets on the back and a variable tweeter control level. They have some small nicks, dings, scuffs and small scratches. The bottom of one speaker shows several nicks that are only on the bottom. They have lots and lots of potential and could easily be restored, The grill cloth shows some wear and is thinning on both speakers. They will be sold as described, no returns, need to TLC and restoration. The shipping cost includes safe packing, insurance, prompt shipping and tracking number. Buy with confidence, see my feedback. Good listening, SonnY :) See specs below:
AR-4xa Specs: Drive units:  8 inch acoustic suspension woofer, 1 ¼ inch high-frequency cone Crossover: 1600 Hz Impedance: 8 ohms nominal Controls: High-frequency level adjustment Amplifier: Up to 100 watts per channel: Size: 10 x 19 x 9 inches Weight: 18.5 lbs Woofer resonance: Free air 30 Hz, in enclosure 65 Hz Volume of enclosure: 18.5 litres (0.65 cu ft) Unfortunately, the three models AR-4, 4x and 4xa are frequently used synonymously when searching for one of these speakers on auction websites. If you wonder what the difference between the AR-4, AR-4x and AR-4xa is, here is a short simple answer: It´s all about the tweeter! The AR-4 is the oldest of the three and by now a sought after collectable made in 1964. The AR-4x is its successor and from late 1965 and 1966. The AR-4x has 2 1/2″ cone tweeters, whereas the AR-4 has 3 1/2″ tweeters. The AR-4x received outstanding reviews and is until today famous for its sound quality. Finally, in 1973, the then AR-4xa speaker had been introduced. The tweeters were switched to the 1 1/4″ tweeters used in the AR-6 and AR-7. This review targets the AR-4x and AR-4xa, but the differences to the older AR-4 are minor. The 4x and 4xa are 2-way acoustic suspension speakers in beautiful walnut veneer with the typical white Acoustic Research cloth grills. The speaker was also available in unfinished birch and pine.Most likely you will find the older AR-4x, as the newer 4xa had not been sold in high numbers. At the time of its release, Acoustic Research sold both, the 4x and 4xa, with the new 4xa being priced slightly above the older model. However, as the innovations of the new 4xa were minor, its higher price caused many customers to choose the older 4x. Also, by 1973, AR had its AR-6 and AR-7 placed in a similar market segment. It is therefor sometimes claimed, that the introduction of the AR-4xa was unnecessary, making the speaker redundant


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Listed2 years ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
  • Pr Vintage AR AR-4X Speakers, 2 Way
Model
  • Walnut Veneer, All Original, Working, Quality, Built, Heavy, 1960s
Finish
  • Walnut Veneer
Categories
Year
  • 1960s
Made In
  • United States

Sonnysound

Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
Sales:2,063
Joined Reverb:2014

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