L.T. Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 I recently acquired a really nice pair of AR17's with new foam surrounds and near perfect cabinets, but no grills. Does anyone know where to find a pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Unless you can find them on “Ebay” or some other like site you my have to make them. Others here have done so. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR55 Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 If you want foam grills to match the original look, http://foamspeakergrilles.com/ can make them for you. Below is a link to my AR-17 restoration post that has pictures of the finished speakers & grilles that Foam Speaker Grills made for me. https://community.classicspeakerpages.net/topic/11600-ar-17-restoration/?tab=comments#comment-129612 Another option is to build a wood frame out of 1x2's with a 1/2" beveled edge, and cover the frame with black cloth. Attached is a copy of the sketch that I sent Foam Speaker Grills to use as a guide when they made my grills. AR-17 Grille Round Recess.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Very professional drawing AR55! The foam grilles look good. I was a little disappointed with the ones they made for my Cizek KA-1s. Maybe if I'd provided a drawing like yours, but I did send them a speaker to work from. L.T., if you're good with woodworking check out the frames lARrybody made for my AR-11 project: https://community.classicspeakerpages.net/topic/11414-ar-11-restoration/page/2/ And a belated "welcome!" Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordoch Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 AR55 ... do you still have the "AR 17 Grille Round Recess.pdg" file. Unhappily, the attachment is not available. I have been struggling to find information on replacement grilles for my restored AR17 for months. Thank you - Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 I just opened it, try again please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordoch Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 I just did and it worked just fine, thanks. Before, I twice got a message saying the file is no longer available. I want to thank AR55 for the beautifully and professionally drawn schematics for the grille.I have been looking for information on these particular speaker grilles for close to a year. Many Many thanks. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR55 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Your very welcome. I would suggest that you confirm my dimensions with your speakers. I doubt that there are any differences, but it easy enough to verify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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