Acoustic Research AR3a - Iconic, Classic, Etc, Etc.

We obviously have seen, heard, owned, purchased and sold hundreds of speakers. We have spoken in tongues on some loudspeakers, extolling their virtues and using adjective after adjective to describe what they do to music.  Here's one loudspeaker which has become so iconic that we've run out of adjectives.  It is ranked Number 1 on the list of “Top 10 Most Influential Speakers of All Time" - That should say enough!

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 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 are a couple of "nicks" here & there which are not clearly noticeable outside the “5 foot test.”   Close-up images have been provided.  The veneer, grille cloth, & badges on this example are all original. 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. Local sale only as they are too delicate and heavy to ship. 

$1799/pair (sales MA sales tax)

* Solid walnut stands are NOT included but can be for an additional $240/pair