Guest Vinyl Rules Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 I recently acquired a pair of AR-2a's in mint condition at a bargin price but have unfortunately I have been so busy that I've had no time to listen to them at length :-( These AR-2a's are the ones with the dual 4" or 5" mids and the older "fried egg" dome tweeter and the cloth-edge 10" woofer.Now I'm wondering how they would compare to the newer AR-2ax's with the single 3 1/2" cone midrange?Anyone have any thoughts on how different these speakers sound?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynaco_dan Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Hi TimThe last AR-2AX also had the 3/4" dome tweeter in addition to the 3 1/2" cone tweeter with the mesh and fibreglas.That particular midrange was also the AR-4's tweeter.The AR-4 received rave reviews until the later tweeter change as well as X designation.The dispersion would be not as great on both planes with the dual mids. Probably was better laying on its side on a shelf.There may have been crossover changes as well.You have an antique, charish it, it is unique.I would recommend fusing as soon as possible, so as not to damage, the dual drivers at least.I can't comment on the mids sound, but the cone driver was offered as a field replacement.I don't have access to my AR data to read any reviews of the day.You don't have a re-foam headache down the road as well.Enjoy.Please let us know of your own review of the speakers when you have time.Vern >I recently acquired a pair of AR-2a's in mint condition at a>bargin price but have unfortunately I have been so busy that>I've had no time to listen to them at length :-( These AR-2a's>are the ones with the dual 4" or 5" mids and the older "fried>egg" dome tweeter and the cloth-edge 10" woofer.>>Now I'm wondering how they would compare to the newer AR-2ax's>with the single 3 1/2" cone midrange?>>Anyone have any thoughts on how different these speakers>sound?>>Thanks.>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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