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Hallo,
biete hier meine Acoustic Research AR-25 zum Verkauf an. Die Sicken wurden vor meiner Zeit mal gewechselt. Es läuft alles einwandfrei.
LG Simon
Condition is doing a lot of the work here: if these are genuinely clean and fully functioning, €199 is a fair ask rather than a stretch. The AR-25 is a respected late-’70s/early-’80s Acoustic Research two-way acoustic-suspension bookshelf speaker, and in the current used market that places it in the solid enthusiast purchase category rather than bargain-bin territory.
What you’re buying is classic AR balance: a sealed-box low end, decent 86 dB sensitivity, and a smooth, easy-to-listen-to presentation that suits modestly powered amps well. The upside is best when the cabinets are original, the drivers are intact, and the tweeters are healthy; a tidy, working pair at this price is attractive for someone who wants vintage AR character without chasing a restoration project.
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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