Rogerfederer Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hi all,I'm looking at some AR11s (1st version with the brass badge). Both woofers, 1 tweet and 1 mid-range have pushed-in dustcaps (see pics).The woofers can probably be fixed with the bent needle or other tricks. I'm more nervous about the tweet and the mid-range.Dang, how did the mid-range get pushed in?Anyways, I'd love any thoughts!Best,Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganpat Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 hate to break it to you, but those aren't original woofers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerfederer Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 OK, thanks! good catch. haven't bought them yet. guess i won't either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganpat Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 on the plus side, the original woofers or equivalent are pretty easy to come by. how much are they asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidhead Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 possibly the seller has the originals? It is my impression that many folks feel that just replacing the driver instead of refoaming is common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerfederer Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 seller is flipper. decent guy but not too sharp. don't think he knew the woofers were replaced either. he doesn't have the original woofers.i could get the AR11s for $100. but still need to find woofers and fix all the dented caps. that mid-range has me concerned. as does the dent on the tweeter; is that a dust cap that is dented or the dome of the tweeter?there is a nice AK guy who has AR11 drivers but he want real (like ebay) prices for them. i've got enough projects stacked up that i'm reluctant to add another one... and what are the chances these speakers would displace my ADS L1290s?not to sound too negative. i have some great speakers already! and thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 There's a pair or two on the auction site. Take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerfederer Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 davidr,i must have missed them. 12" AR woofers? i see the surrounds and 1 expensive AR 3a woofer... love your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlsplace Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 seller is flipper. decent guy but not too sharp. don't think he knew the woofers were replaced either. he doesn't have the original woofers.i could get the AR11s for $100. but still need to find woofers and fix all the dented caps. that mid-range has me concerned. as does the dent on the tweeter; is that a dust cap that is dented or the dome of the tweeter?there is a nice AK guy who has AR11 drivers but he want real (like ebay) prices for them. i've got enough projects stacked up that i'm reluctant to add another one... and what are the chances these speakers would displace my ADS L1290s?not to sound too negative. i have some great speakers already! and thanks for the advice Sounds like it would be less expensive to buy a functional pair than restore these unless you enjoy the chase and have the time...Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 davidr,i must have missed them. 12" AR woofers? i see the surrounds and 1 expensive AR 3a woofer... love your help!I sent you a pm message with a link to the item.This site doesn't like to have links to the auction site.Local pick-up in Maryland.eBay item number: 271762798993 Dented domes dives me crazy. I have to constantly tell my brother in-law to just LOOK and listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerfederer Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Davidr,Thanks for the link. I'm looking for woofers, not the whole speaker.Owlsplace,Think you are right. Unless a great deal on woofers falls into my lap I'm going to pass on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganpat Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 ebay 111640136888 here's a good price for a single woofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Sorry about that. I thought you were looking for a complete pair of speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerfederer Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 thanks, patdavidr,no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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