Audiophile03 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 So $23 for enough fabric to cover both my AR-2A's? That's a heck of a deal. I'm going to have to get with soon to get my naked AR's covered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 The stuff from 1-2-3 Stitch is the nicest linen I've worked with. It has a nice body to it and looks great. The guys who researched the AR3a restoration manual found it to be the best replacement. I have not tried Carl's fabric but it certainly looks good, and if you can save some bucks......For the cheapskates among us: As I've mentioned before, Michael's craft stores sell CharlesCraft Irish Linen 28 count in their cross stitch department. The "Tea" color used to be a nearly perfect replacement but the new stuff they sell isn't. OTOH, it's cheap. IIRC a $9 roll is enough for a pair of 2ax's and Michael's often has 40% off coupons (local paper or subscribe online), so you can do the job with not-bad linen for about 5 1/2 bux. Such a deal.Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat44 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 The stuff from 1-2-3 Stitch is the nicest linen I've worked with. It has a nice body to it and looks great. The guys who researched the AR3a restoration manual found it to be the best replacement. I have not tried Carl's fabric but it certainly looks good, and if you can save some bucks......For the cheapskates among us: As I've mentioned before, Michael's craft stores sell CharlesCraft Irish Linen 28 count in their cross stitch department. The "Tea" color used to be a nearly perfect replacement but the new stuff they sell isn't. OTOH, it's cheap. IIRC a $9 roll is enough for a pair of 2ax's and Michael's often has 40% off coupons (local paper or subscribe online), so you can do the job with not-bad linen for about 5 1/2 bux. Such a deal.Kent That is good to know.I have a set of AR 2ax's that need the cloth replaced.Is it acoustically similar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Is it acoustically similar ?yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat44 Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 yupThanks.I will have to go have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcryer Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Just an update after all these years, I just ordered a batch of the fabic that RoyC called out in this original post, and I always appreciate his, and JKent's thoughts and advice on rebuilding Acoustic Research speakers. I've done a pair of AR-4ax and my "daily drivers" the mighty AR-3a. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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