Audiophiles' opinions please

pektel · 06-25-2011, 06:57 PM

So, one of my customers has a LOT of AR towers for sale. He has ar1's, ar2's, 3's, 5's, and 9's I believe. All original. All one owner. I am tempted to wheel and deal On a set of the 3's, and a set of the ar9's. He wants 600 for the 9's and I believe 100 for the 3's. I've read great things about these, and wondering if anyone has any advice to give me regarding purchasing them.
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forgop · 06-25-2011, 07:17 PM

Try these sites:

http://audioreview.com/
http://www.ecoustics.com/

RGD. · 06-25-2011, 09:58 PM

I've never owned a set of AR's - but have known guys that did. From what I understand they need a ton of power. So what you are using to power them may come into question. Look into that. You don't want to be disappointed in them due to lack of drive.

Ron

SteveH · 06-26-2011, 08:42 AM

What amplifier are you going to use to power them ?

From my experiences - AR's are good speakers: for the price. There's other vintage speakers that sound much better to me. As Ron said, they do need some power to drive...So curious as to what you'll use.

I'd probably try to grab the AR3's for $75

Ratters · 06-26-2011, 06:20 PM

I'm a big fan of Bic America speakers. Awesome speakers for the money.

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-Ve.../ref=pd_cp_e_3

GoatLocker · 06-26-2011, 06:47 PM

I'd be a little concerned about the age. Might be tough to find a suitable replacement if any of the drivers dies. There are some forums that cater to classic audio gear. You might ask folks there how these hold up after 30+ years.

06-25-2011, 06:57 PM	#1
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Audiophiles' opinions please So, one of my customers has a LOT of AR towers for sale. He has ar1's, ar2's, 3's, 5's, and 9's I believe. All original. All one owner. I am tempted to wheel and deal On a set of the 3's, and a set of the ar9's. He wants 600 for the 9's and I believe 100 for the 3's. I've read great things about these, and wondering if anyone has any advice to give me regarding purchasing them. Posted via Mobile Device

06-25-2011, 07:17 PM	#2
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Audiophiles' opinions please Try these sites: http://audioreview.com/ http://www.ecoustics.com/

06-25-2011, 09:58 PM	#3
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Audiophiles' opinions please I've never owned a set of AR's - but have known guys that did. From what I understand they need a ton of power. So what you are using to power them may come into question. Look into that. You don't want to be disappointed in them due to lack of drive. Ron

06-26-2011, 08:42 AM	#4
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Re: Audiophiles' opinions please What amplifier are you going to use to power them ? From my experiences - AR's are good speakers: for the price. There's other vintage speakers that sound much better to me. As Ron said, they do need some power to drive...So curious as to what you'll use. I'd probably try to grab the AR3's for $75

06-26-2011, 06:20 PM	#5
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Audiophiles' opinions please I'm a big fan of Bic America speakers. Awesome speakers for the money. http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-Ve.../ref=pd_cp_e_3

06-26-2011, 06:47 PM	#6
GoatLocker Dr of Quantum Inebrionics Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 434 Trading: (1)	Re: Audiophiles' opinions please I'd be a little concerned about the age. Might be tough to find a suitable replacement if any of the drivers dies. There are some forums that cater to classic audio gear. You might ask folks there how these hold up after 30+ years. __________________ "I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form." Winston Churchill