Acoustic Research – AR made fantastic speakers during the 1980s. The epitome of the ‘East Coast Sound‘
The ARs, in particular the AR-18s are a firm favourite ’round here. So when AR make a ‘higher end’ bookshelf offering it becomes very interesting…
Connoisseur Series introduced 1985 as part of AR’s participation attempt in the ‘high end’ speaker market. Adding to an already complex & ample range from AR in the mid 80s.
Checked over – crossover & drivers all check out great. Foam surrounds replaced with long-life rubber surrounds.
Specifications:
Type: Bookshelf Acoustic Suspension 2-way. Sealed enclosure.
Dimensions 40.5cm tall / 26cm wide / 17.5cm deep.
Drivers: 6.5″ filled polypropylene cone long-throw bass & midrange. 1″ liquid cooled soft dome high range.
Recommended amplifier output: 10-75 watts
Sensitivity: 87db
Impedance:8 ohms nominal. 5.6 ohms minimum point.
Crossover freq. – 5000hz
Weight: 6.5KG each
