In full working order with new rubber surrounds. The cabinets were refinished with clear varnish and they look great. One back corner is slightly repaired. - see pictures-

The speaker surrounds are made of high quality rubber, pliable, anti-aging and durable. They are very close substitute for surround foams but with plenty of life in them.

Over 200 pairs of Acoustic Research Speakers restored and sold. 

The feedback received for these speakers will best describe them.

"Exactly as described, great neutral sound and excellent value for money. Probably need to spend well over a grand to get a modern equivalent. Just need to get a decent DAC now."

''Very nice speakers expertly packed by the seller''

"Excellent speakers. Incredible for age. Restored & packed well."

 Mr. Edgar Villchur, the founder of the original Acoustic Research Company invented the acoustic suspension ( infinite baffle) principle in 1953, just as they invented the dome speaker. What AR had always been famous for was the neutrality of sound. A good speaker was good with everything and anything, either you play rock or classical music they deliver amazing sound. There is some grain of truth in AR's motto'' High Fidelity''

Specifications:

System Type

Bookshelf acoustic suspension 2 way system with drive units in a vertical array.

Drive units

200 mm/ 8'' acoustic suspension woofer 25 mm dome tweeter.

Voltage Sensitivity

2.83 volts produce 88 dB at 1 metre on axis

Efficiency

1 watt produces 88 dB SPL at 1 metre on axis

Power Handling Ability

May be used with amplifiers capable of delivering up to 100 watts continuous power per channel, being driven into clipping no more than 10% of the time on normal speech and music source material in non-commercial applications.

Crossover Frequency: 2000 Hz

Cabinet Internal Volume: 18 liters

Cabinet Dimensions:  249 x 500 x 217 mm deep

Frequency Range: 48 Hz - 23 kHz

Impedance: 8 Ohms

Weight: 9.5 Kg each speaker