Acoustic Research, AR3a - Still Amazing, After All These Years!

Ranked Number 1 on the list of “Top 10 Most Influential Speakers of All Time,” the Acoustic Research AR3a is not only significant because of its revolutionary and relatively compact acoustic suspension design, but because it still delivers extraordinary sound even after 60+ years since its introduction. 

The AR3a, and in particular this later model AR3a, set the bar for acoustic suspension speakers for decades.  The high power handling of the tightly sprung 11.5” paper pulp cone woofer produces low, powerful bass down to 30Hz.  The marquee Acoustic Research soft dome midrange with fiberglass diffuser, and hard paper cone dome tweeter combined for a very sweet, laid-back high end that can be listened to all day long.

This pair has been completely serviced.  New woofer foam, new crossover capacitors, and new rheostats have been installed.  The tweeters have each been serviced by an AR specialist to last for many more years.

There is a bit of fading on the top of one speaker with a couple of "nicks" here & there which are not clearly noticeable outside the “5 foot test.”   Close-up images have been provided.  The veneer & badges on this example are all original. Replaced the grill cloth with true Irish Linen, just an all & all fabulous presentation. Even with these oh so minor visual imperfections, the beauty of this speaker is in the sound!

In person demos are available here in Andover, MA. We can ship these but know, they are heavy.

Acoustic Research Corporation, AR3a Classic Audio Icons: $1799 + sales tax and shipping when applicable

* Solid walnut logo'd stands are NOT included but can be for an additional $199