lARrybody Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Saw these on CL Metro Detroit for 2 weeks with no takers and the price kept going down. They really didn't look that bad. After talking with the seller I made a offer and he accepted. Made the 4 1/2 hour trip Friday morning and actually got to listen to them. Today it was almost 60 here and I finally unloaded them to take a closer look. All the drivers appear to be correct. They even have the foam inserts in tack. All six surrounds are in great shape. They definitely are dirty and there is lots of dog hair. The veneer is in fairly good shape and will require sanding and a new finish. All six grills will need recovered. Not sure about the crossovers, but I bet they are original. Pulled out a Scott 480A amp, set it to 4 ohm mode (130 watts per), plugged in a Logitech bluetooth adapter and started streaming the Who's Baba O'Riley from my iPhone. For just setting on plywood in my driveway these AR 9 little brothers sound fantastic. They can play really loud. The neighbor came over and I started to apologize, but he said "Man those things sound good" Checked all the drivers with my trusty paper towel tube and everything outputs fine. Was apprehensive about making such a long drive, but now I am glad I did. Will be working on these this winter and eventually comparing them with my 9's and 91's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Congrats on your score. They will blow the 91's away and give the 9 a good run for their money. The 9's are more grandiose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nefertem Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Great find? my Dream Speakers when I was 17 Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimpy Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Those look great! Well, once the dust and hair get cleaned off, they'll look great. All the drivers seem to be in very good shape too. The grills do look kind'a sad, and the veneer a little dry. But, that's an awesome score! As far as recapping, I better not go there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar_pro Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Nice job! - an excellent way to spend Black Friday! Only an American would drive 600 miles for a pair of speakers - well, maybe a Canadian. USA! USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakecat Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Nice buy my friend. Are you starting an AR speaker museum at your home? ..:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 12 hours ago, Stimpy said: As far as recapping, I better not go there... git 'er done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimpy Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 19 minutes ago, DavidR said: git 'er done I'm working up to a slow crawl...! Seriously, I do want to get my 90's finished soon. Hopefully, this weekend, I'll get a chance to run by Lowes. I need some painting supplies. While there, I need to find a small pry-bar. Something to help pop out the old crossover boards. One came out easily. The other must be petrified! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 small flat bar might work wishing you the best of luck isopropanol will soften that old hot melt glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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