Acoustic Research AR18S Speakers (Pair)

Why Buy New is pleased to offer this used Acoustic Research AR18S Speakers (Pair) for sale.

It has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery with speaker grills included.

This has been tested and is in full working order. It is sold with a 3 month warranty.

The general cosmetic condition is ok. There are some marks and scratches on the speaker cabinets, and the speaker grills are showing some wear. Please see the images for further details.

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The Acoustic Research AR18S is a highly regarded two-way bookshelf loudspeaker, a cult classic from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Originally designed for home audio, its impressive performance led to widespread adoption in professional recording studios, where it served as a nearfield monitor for notable producers. Its reputation for accuracy, speed, and musicality made it a favoured choice for critical listening and mixing tasks. This speaker features a simple, effective design that contributes to its distinct sonic character. The acoustic suspension enclosure provides tight, natural bass response, avoiding the artificial boominess sometimes found in ported designs. The driver configuration is straightforward, with the woofer handling a broad frequency range before its natural roll-off, and the tweeter augmented by a minimal crossover network for a smooth, detailed midrange and clear treble.

• Two-way bookshelf loudspeaker
• 9.86-litre sealed acoustic suspension enclosure
• 200mm (8-inch) paper cone woofer
• 32mm (1.25-inch) paper cone tweeter
• Crossover frequency: 2000 Hz
• Frequency response: 62Hz - 22kHz
• Nominal impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 88dB
• Recommended power handling: Up to 100W
• Dimensions: 419 x 244 x 167 mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 5.9 kg per speaker