acoustic research AR3
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| Payment methods |  |
| Ships from | Charleston, SC, 29407 |
| Ships to | United States |
| Package dimensions | ?" × ?" × ?" (120.0 lbs.) |
| Shipping carriers | USPS, UPS or FedEx |
| Shipping cost | Specified after purchase |
 Average | Research Pricing |
Acoustic Research AR3 Speaker Pair
Extremely LOW SERIAL NUMBERS !!
C00016 / C00138
These extremely RARE speakers are from the first batch produced in 1959, and is believed to be the EARLIEST documented pair in existance !
Ser No C00016 is believed to be the EARLIEST documented AR3 in existance !!
Anyone can buy a pair of AR3. Only YOU can buy what is believed to be the EARLIEST DOCUMENTED PAIR !!
True Collectors Items !!
These speakers are ALL ORIGINAL, and have never been opened. Grille Cloth and Grilles are intact.
Grill Fabric and Grill are very fragile and are likely to tear or break. Therefore I WILL NOT removed the grille or fabric.
Please look closely at the pictures. One can see the original tweeter and midrange drivers behind the grille fabric. The orange dome is unmistakable !
AR and "3" brass logo plates are intact.
All drivers work as they should. However, Level Pots are intermittent and exhibit some static when turned. This is common with older AR speakers- and if you are familiar with AR speakers, then you are very familiar with level pot problems.
Strong and solid mono center image. Wide and balanced stereo spread otherwise.
Cabinets appears to be Cherry and Unfinished, but both are stained to be very close color matches. Grain is different, but colors are very very close.
There are edge bumps, and scratches- however, nothing deep or beyond repair.
Please ask any and all questions !!!
PAYMENT:
PayPal ONLY unless in person pick up or delivery, then CASH ONLY.
PayPal payments must clear my bank account before I will release the speakers.
International Buyers are responsible for ALL associated costs and fees.
SHIPPING:
Speakers may be PICKED UP in the 29401 zip code area. Payment in CASH upon pick up.
I will deliver within a a 200 mile radius of US zip code 29401. Payment in CASH upon delivery.
I can deliver these speakers to a "Pack and Ship" store with extensive experience in carefully packing and shipping large fragile vintage audio components (McIntosh, Marantz, JBL Horns, Altec, Klipsh, Marshall, Voxx etc).
The BUYER would contact the store and direct all packing and shipping arrangement.
The BUYER will pay the store directly for all packaging and shipping costs.
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Return Policy
Return Window
Item can be returned within 1 day of receipt.
General Terms
Items must be returned in their original condition, with all included packing materials and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all shipping return costs unless the item was not received as described.
Refunds
Buyer will receive a full refund in the original payment method less any shipping charges.
Special Conditions
All guarantees etc will be stated in item description and will be discussed PRIOR to purchase. I will not accept returns for buyers remorse / wife said no / found a better deal etc. I assume all buyers are adults, and will act accordingly.
