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Acoustic Research AR-2ax Lautsprecher (1 Paar)
Höhe: 60 cm
Tiefe: 29 cm
Breite: 34cm
Zustand siehe Bilder
Die Sicken an beiden Tieftönern wurden erneuert.
Die Stoffabdeckung ist momentan nur aufgelegt, müsste noch verklebt werden.
Die Lautsprecher haben funktioniert, es kann aber keine Funktionsgarantie gegeben werden - die Boxen wurden Anfang der 70er-Jahre hergestellt!
Die Mittel- und Hochtonregler „kratzen“ leicht.
Aus Nichtraucherhaushalt
Es ist kein Versand möglich, nur Selbstabholung mit Barzahlung in
82275 Emmering.
Der Verkauf erfolgt unter Ausschluss jeglicher Gewährleistung.
Die Lautsprecher werden nicht zurück genommen.
Markennamen dienen nur der Beschreibung.
At €80 for parts, this Acoustic Research AR-2AX listing is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €106 and the median of €130 for comparable used EUR listings. While new replacements are nonexistent for these vintage bookshelf speakers, the asking price is roughly 60% of the median market value, making it an exceptional entry point for a restoration project. Even accounting for the parts-only condition, the price is aggressively low relative to the typical used range of €106 to €154.
The AR-2AX remains a well-regarded vintage classic from 1971, prized for its smooth midrange and natural tonality when the sealed-back woofers are refoamed. At this price, the cost of a refoaming kit (around €30) leaves significant upside, and the mahogany or birch cabinets often retain excellent shape even on older units. This is a buying opportunity for an enthusiast willing to do the work, as the speakers sound excellent once restored and the low asking price minimizes the risk of the investment.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Acoustic Research (AR) emerged from Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1954, founded by audio pioneer Edgar Villchur and his student Henry Kloss. Villchur, an inventor, researcher, and educator, developed the groundbreaking acoustic suspension loudspeaker principle, patented in 1956, which enabled compact speakers with deep, distortion-free bass. Their debut AR-1 model, unveiled at the 1954 New York Audio Show for $185, revolutionized the industry by shrinking enclosure sizes by up to 75 percent while delivering superior performance, setting the stage for AR's rapid ascent.
The brand focused primarily on loudspeakers, pioneering acoustic suspension designs like the AR-1, AR-2, AR-3 series, and compact bookshelf models such as the AR-4, which appealed to students and families. AR expanded into turntables, including the enduring AR Turntable still prized by vinyl enthusiasts, alongside other stereo components. This emphasis on innovative speakers with flat response, wide dispersion, and extended bass defined their catalog, prioritizing engineering over aesthetics.
AR commanded peak dominance in 1966 with over 32 percent of the U.S. loudspeaker market—the largest share any hi-fi company has achieved—earning reverence for natural sound reproduction and robust build quality. Now owned by VOXX and shifted toward lower-end accessories, its vintage products remain collector icons, embodying mid-century high-fidelity excellence for discerning buyers seeking timeless accuracy.
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