Acoustic Research AR90 re-edged, re-capped, pristine!

nathanso
nathanso Posts: 61
edited November 2009 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
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$500. Local pick-up only SF Bay area.
System: PS Audio HCA-2, PCA-2 + HCPS, Acoustat Model 2+2.
Tweaks: Behringer DEQ2496, SRC2496, SU9920.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    I got my ears on some of those at Troy's and this is a great buy for someone local. I wish they were closer to me.

    Somebody in Cali needs to jump on these and get your acoustic suspension on!!!

    Good Luck with your sale.

    Steve, you need to get these. Damnit, I wish I could get those.
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited November 2006
    Those look fantastic, if I were closer, they would be mine.

    CRj
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,634
    edited November 2006
    Wow....like right out of the box...beautiful, and from what I've heard great speakers.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    I got my ears on some of those at Troy's

    You heard the AR9's, bubba. These are the AR90's, which are derived from that design. These are a little smaller. The differences between the two can be found HERE.

    I haven't ever heard any AR90's, but I don't think they are any slouch by any means.

    These are in beautiful shape. Somebody PLEASE get these, you won't be disappointed.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    amulford wrote:
    You heard the AR9's, bubba. These are the AR90's, which are derived from that design. These are a little smaller. The differences between the two can be found HERE.

    I haven't ever heard any AR90's, but I don't think they are any slouch by any means.

    These are in beautiful shape. Somebody PLEASE get these, you won't be disappointed.

    My bad, the 9s have 12's side firing and the 90s have 10s. Still, I'd like to have them.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • nathanso
    nathanso Posts: 61
    edited November 2006
    Here's some more info for those interested:

    Considered by AR lovers to be on the short list of AR greats with such legends as the AR3a and AR9, these AR90's sound fantastic and look almost as they did 25-years ago, mostly due to their longtime position in a shady living room. The walnut cabinets positively glow and have only one minor blemish that I've been able to detect.

    When I acquired these speakers in January their surrounds were disintegrating so I had the six low-end drivers professionally re-edged by www.nealspeakerrepair.com. I also completely re-capped the crossovers so these speakers should be ready for another 25-years of service! The acoustic blankets are intact and in great shape. The toggle switches on the crossovers work as they should. The grills are perfect without a hole, snag, or stain that I can see. The grill frames have all their pins intact and holding firmly. The cabinets' corners are sharp and as I mentioned above, there's only one minor blemish that I see, visible on the side panel of one of the speakers in the links below.

    Originally sold for $1400/pair in 1982, these wonderfully engineered speakers will embarrass most modern speakers costing many times this price, particularly the bass-heavy HT speakers that are so abundant these days. If you're looking for an audiophile-grade full-range speaker with true bottom octave coverage and smooth and precise mids and highs you owe yourself a listen to this pair!

    Pics: http://www.n8software.com/ar90/index.html
    Specs: http://www.n8software.com/ar90_manual/AR90-page27.jpg
    Manual: http://www.n8software.com/ar90_manual/

    Note: AR90's are 4-ohm speakers that only sound their best when paired with a substantial amplifier capable of driving such a load. Garden-variety 100W receivers will not do these speakers justice and run the risk of damaging the drivers, the receiver, or both at high volumes (due to clipping).
    System: PS Audio HCA-2, PCA-2 + HCPS, Acoustat Model 2+2.
    Tweaks: Behringer DEQ2496, SRC2496, SU9920.
    Friends don't let friends drive cones
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited November 2006
    +10 on the AR's. Troys 9's were awesome, especially after they were mysteriously repositioned....Dire Straits (on vinyl) never sounded so good. That officially put AR's on my own again list.

    I used to own some AR towers back in day and they are some tight speakers indeed. I was always impressed with the low end, and mine had either 8's or 10's. Nice speakers!
    UNIVERA
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,546
    edited November 2006
    I had a pair of AR9Lsi, (1985'ish I think) best speaker I ever owned.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
    edited November 2006
    Yep, for a dynamic speaker.....this is tough to beat.

    BDT
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2006
    If I were within 500 miles of these, I'd have them...
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,256
    edited November 2006
    These were one step down in the AR line from the -9, and suffered low sales just as the magnificent sounding AR-5 did in the shadow of the -3a.

    These should be a serious consideration for anybody in the bay area with the money.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2006
    They are beautiful!!!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,985
    edited November 2006
    They sure are Cathy, stunning.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,256
    edited November 2006
    Almost 30 year old side-firing woofs. AR was such a great company, right on the cutting edge.
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  • nathanso
    nathanso Posts: 61
    edited November 2006
    Reduced to $395. Local pick-up only.
    System: PS Audio HCA-2, PCA-2 + HCPS, Acoustat Model 2+2.
    Tweaks: Behringer DEQ2496, SRC2496, SU9920.
    Friends don't let friends drive cones
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2006
    Damn...
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,256
    edited November 2006
    Where are Polk65 and Beardog? This is a fantastic deal for someone.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2006
    my Birthday is the 23rd (thanksgiving)...let me see what I can come up with.

    I`ll pm you with my #`s, and maybe schedual a listen
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
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    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
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    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2006
    You want some seriously solid performers, Dog, HERE THEY ARE... No ****. If I lived closer, these would be mine.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    $395 is a no-brainer!!!

    Come on Robert!!!

    You too Steve. Remember, they're about 40 lbs. lighter..each than those you saw and heard at BDT's.

    Steve, If you end up not liking them, you can always drive them over to Indy for me.:D :D
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2006
    I'm done with speakers for awhile but they look great.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2006
    THe wife hit the roof (and almost me) today when the 9`s arrived..

    I`m gonna have to pass for now..

    Maybe in a few weeks when she cools down , I can try to pull it off

    one spankin at a time....one spankin at a time..!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • nathanso
    nathanso Posts: 61
    edited December 2006
    SOLD 12/3 via Audiogon, but thanks for the favorable consideration, CPers.
    System: PS Audio HCA-2, PCA-2 + HCPS, Acoustat Model 2+2.
    Tweaks: Behringer DEQ2496, SRC2496, SU9920.
    Friends don't let friends drive cones
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,256
    edited December 2006
    Congrats for selling them, condolences for losing them.
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  • hondo
    hondo Posts: 1
    edited December 2007
    nathanso wrote: »
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    $500. Local pick-up only SF Bay area.

    I would love to have your speakers but I am in Virginia Is there anyway you would consider shipping them

    James
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited December 2007
    um...I think they sold on AudioGon.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,619
    edited December 2007
    hondo wrote: »
    I would love to have your speakers but I am in Virginia Is there anyway you would consider shipping them

    James
    ummmmmmmmmmm, your a year late hondo. :confused:
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  • firstfx
    firstfx Posts: 4
    edited August 2008
    Hello, found this site by googling AR-90, I know this is an old thread and did not see an intro section on this site. Also read where have to have 25 posts to sell something but wanted to see if any interest in a set of these is out there, they need refoaming and im in Cleveland ohio.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,634
    edited August 2008
    firstfx wrote: »
    Hello, found this site by googling AR-90, I know this is an old thread and did not see an intro section on this site. Also read where have to have 25 posts to sell something but wanted to see if any interest in a set of these is out there, they need refoaming and im in Cleveland ohio.

    Welcome to the forum. So you're saying you did read that you need 25 posts to sell something, huh?

    Maybe a little slow in reading comprehension today??? :rolleyes:
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  • firstfx
    firstfx Posts: 4
    edited August 2008
    Maybe a little slow in reading comprehension today??? :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]

    Wow that was quick, yeah reading not the sharpest tool in the shed, and why is there no intro section or did i miss that too:confused::confused:
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