Acoustic ResearchPhantom 8.3usedAcoustic Research Phantom 8.3 complete 5.1 setPhantom Series From Acoustic Research (AR) Complete, original AR set. Front - 8.3 (Stands or wall mount bracket) MS-1 Aluminum Stands with spike-isolation feet. Center 252 (Stand) Rear 5.2 (wall m...799.00

Acoustic Research Phantom 8.3 complete 5.1 set

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Phantom Series From Acoustic Research (AR) Complete, original AR set.
Front - 8.3 (Stands or wall mount bracket) MS-1 Aluminum Stands with spike-isolation feet. Center 252 (Stand) Rear 5.2 (wall mount bracket) 15-inch Subwoofer - AR S115PS


All front, rear and center speakers come with the original boxe as well. I'm the original owner. Owned since new.
AR's complete 5.1 system offering thin, wall-hanging cabinets, high-end performance.

Acoustic Research created these to achieve audiophile-grade sonics with ultra-thin wall-hanging speakers. Adapting the woofer design of the acclaimed Illusion drivers, AR's line of Phantom speakers feature neodymium carbon fiber shallow mount woofers, MagAlloy midrange drivers and plasma-hardened, titanium tweeters. This series includes two (2) front three-way speaker, the Phantom 8.3; two (2) two-way speaker, the Phantom Phantom 5.2; and the Phantom 252C center channel. All Phantom Series models are voice matched for discrete multichannel applications. Most of the new, thin cabinet on-wall speakers reach as low as 150Hz, but the Phantom Series delivers rich bottom-end, reaching as low as 45Hz, and the overall sonics are on a par with the best conventional floor-standing speakers. The sleek aluminum enclosure that is used throughout the line enhances any decor, delivering powerful sonic reproduction from an unobtrusive source, Illusion, driver technology. The Phantom Series woofers adapt Illusion driver technology that consists of a front-mounted neodymium magnet, a woven carbon fiber cone and an aluminum edge-wound voice coil configuration. The reverse-mount magnet structure geometry reduces mounting depth and weight while increasing overall efficiency and x-max. An open gap magnet assembly provides optimum cooling for power handling, while a die-cast aluminum basket eliminates magnetic field distortion. MagAlloy Driver Technology The MagAlloy midrange driver utilizes a 2-inch dome configuration that achieves greater accuracy and smoother bandwidth through its ultra-light diaphragm, uniform drive geometry and elastomer surround. This unique driver is constructed of anodized aluminum/magnesium metal alloy for ultra-fast transient response. The rigidity of the metal alloy cone body combined with its monocoque convex shape enhances its strength, minimizing breakup. In addition, the strength of the cone allows it to be edge-driven, resulting in, according to Christie Design, Recoton's audio design group, accurate and colorless midrange. Plasma Hardened, Titanium Tweeter. All AR Phantom models include a plasma-hardened 1-inch titanium tweeter for a linear response out to 20kHz. A titanium tweeter is utilized for its low mass and strength, and the plasma transfer hardening process adds rigidity, thereby extending frequency response. In addition, Phantom speakers feature positional contour circuitry that regulates the speaker's frequency response according to on-wall or stand placement. At the top of the line is the Phantom 8.3, an on-wall, three-way speaker, employing a 1-inch plasma-hardened, titanium tweeter, with an 8-inch long throw woofer and a 2-inch MagAlloy midrange driver. Frequency response is rated at 45Hz-20kHz. Sensitivity is measured at 90d8 and total power handling is 250 Watts. These front 8.3's may also be mounted on the spike-isolated aluminum stands. Each stand is sand-fillable in order to provide extra weight and noise deadening. The Phantom 5.2, designed for use as a rear channel speaker in a multichannel audio/video system, is a two-way bookshelf speaker, featuring a 5.25-inch long throw woofer and a 1-inch plasma-hardened, titanium tweeter. Frequency response 80Hz-20kHz and sensitivity is rated at 89dB. Power handling is measured at 125 Watts. The Phantom 252C is the center channel speaker designed to match the voicing of the entire Phantom line. Utilizing two 5 1/4-inch Illusion Carbon Series low frequency drivers and a plasma-hardened, titanium tweeter, the 252C's frequency range is 70Hz-20kHz and sensitivity is rated at 90dB. Total power handling is 150 Watts. All Phantom Series speakers can be mounted on the optional custom-designed MS1 stands, featuring aluminum extrusion with aluminum die-cast base, making them a perfect match to Phantom speaker cabinetry. A wire harness dress, sand fill option and spiked "feet" are included for easy speaker placement. The MS1 stand is available at a suggested retail price of $300/pair. To further enhance the versatility of the entire line, the systems are designed to utilize optional in-wall bracketry. Original suggested retail price: Phantom Model 8.3 - $1250/pr. Phantom Model 5.2 - $500/pr. Phantom Model 252C - $450/ea. Phantom Model MS1 - $300/pr. Manufactured by Christie Design for AR, 535 Getty Court, Benicia, CA.

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