iJohnEye

I've just listed them in the For Sale section! Thanks, everyone, for all your advice. Here's a link to the post, if interested.

My uncle died at the ripe old age of 91 and left me his stereo equipment which includes this set of AR3 speakers. I know he bought them new in the mid-60s. They’re all original and have never been taken apart. The cabinets are solid and in great shape. See pics for more details. I tested them and they sound like they’re under water. Good bass and mid-range but no top end. I think the tweeters need to be replaced. Also, the pots on the back don’t seem to affect sound at all. These speakers need someone to love them back to their former glory. I'm not that person but I'd be happy to sell them to the one who is. I'm asking $1200 for the pair. I accept PayPal, Venmo, certified checks, money orders, and cash to be paid at or before the arranged pickup. Please email me at jcinverso@gmail.com with any questions.

Thank you everyone. I really appreciate your guidance. While I’m sure it would be a worthy endeavor (or endeavour, for you Brits), I don’t have time for another project right now. I would be happy to pass these on to someone who can love them back to their former glory. I’ll check out the rules for selling things on this site and will likely list them here for local pick up.

Its taken three years and a global pandemic but I’ve finally decided to sell these speakers. Any recommendations on how? I could list them on eBay but if there are other sites that could be better, let me know. Thanks.

I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you.

NJ

Thanks. I appreciate the warning. Not sure I want to start repairing a Ferrari my first time trying.

Thank you. I'll check out the restoration guide before making any regrettable decisions. I've attached pics so you can see what I'm working with.

Hi all, I’m brand new here and am not that knowledgeable about classic speakers. My uncle died at the ripe old age of 91 and left me his stereo equipment which includes a set of AR3 speakers. I know he bought them new in the mid-60s. They’re all original and sound like they’re under water. Good bass and mid-range but no top end. I think the tweeters are blown. Also, the pots on the back don’t seem to affect sound at all. I’m trying to figure out what to do with these AR3s. I looked up a repair video on YouTube and it scared the hell out of me. Before I go chopping away at the grills and cabinets, I’d like some advice. Should I attempt to repair them or sell them as-is? If repair, then where’s the best place to go for instructions, parts, etc? I appreciate any two cents you chip in. John