{"product_id":"acoustic-research-ar3a-yet-another-vintage-audio-icon","title":"Acoustic Research AR3a - Yet Another Vintage Audio Icon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNumber 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eon the list of “Top 10 Most Influential Speakers of All Time\" - That should say enough!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic Research AR3a \u003c\/strong\u003eis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAR3a \u003c\/strong\u003eset the bar for acoustic suspension speakers for decades.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe high power handling of the tightly sprung 11.5” paper pulp cone woofer produces low, powerful bass down to 30Hz.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis pair has been completely serviced.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNew high-quality mylar film crossover capacitors throughout, and new potentiometers have been installed.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe tweeters and midranges all been tested and confirmed for exceptional playback.  The original walnut veneer is in impeccable condition, barring a few small \"dings\" in and around .  Otherwise, even the bottoms are clean! The new poly-linen grille cloth is an absolute perfect match for the original.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a speaker that is equally as beautiful visually as it is acoustically. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIn person demos are available here in Andover, MA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLocal sale only as they are too delicate and heavy to ship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2,249\/pair (sales MA sales tax)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Hill Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67705461211203,"sku":null,"price":2249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2197\/6387\/files\/AcousticResearchAR3a_1301.jpg?v=1792093707","url":"https:\/\/holthill.com\/products\/acoustic-research-ar3a-yet-another-vintage-audio-icon","provider":"Holt Hill Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}