JKent Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Spensar, Live & learn. No--you won't be banned but if you stick around you will definitely be kicking YOURSELF at some point Fellow CSP "veterans", Before we pass judgment, let's give Spensar some credit. He could have bought them just to "flip" and make a fst buck but instead he passed and let someone (we can only hope) who really appreciates them have them to enjoy. larrybody, I don't have HK's picture on the wall but I DO have an illuminated, flashing KLH sign! -Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidhead Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 the likely salvageable pots were worth the price alone, wow man you let one slip through your fingers for sure. Nice that someone got them to restore though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyC Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 9 hours ago, Spensar said: I did consider just saying I bought them, as I thought passing on them could get me a immediate and automatic life ban from the forum Nah, just a little slap on the woofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra.ra Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 No one wants to end this thread on a sour note. My participation was triggered by some simple discussion about the esoterica of little metal badges, but I will confess that I might tend to get a little overenthusiastic about the more modest offerings from AR's "classic" series - - - i.e., the small 8" two-ways. My previous comments were meant to be yet another cheerleading effort on behalf of the smaller speakers, but I was also challenging the OP's seemingly contradictory statement that he is seeking "something a bit higher up the ....food chain" (which to me often translates to 'larger') while stating the spatial limitations of his living environment. Spensar, stick around, this tent is big enough for a wide variety of tastes, practices, and opinions (you did miss a special bargain, though), but do keep us posted on the eventual acquisition of your 'keepers' once you procure them. And to larrybody, I shook hands with Bobby Kennedy before I ever knew of Acoustic Research and I'm good with that, but there is no snark in this thread - - - all comments have been supportive and cooperative to the OP's questions, and it has been a healthy exchange. You stick around, too - - your posts have been great. But, when the time comes that I feel the need to post a pic of Henry Kloss on my wall, there is no doubt that I will prominently display this visage of HK. Cantankerous genius perhaps? Maybe, but I'm good with that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlsplace Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well, I learned something about badges in this thread. Also, four 4x's did pass through town here a while back when I was shy on cash flow but they sold for considerably more and one set was the early version (less than 50K serial #). Nice photo of Kloss Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 12 minutes ago, owlsplace said: Nice photo of Kloss btw.... It's been mentioned before but for newbies: KLH at one time considered a marketing slogan "It's not perfect, but it's Kloss." Henry's name was pronounced like "close" (it did not rhyme with Koss, a headphone manufacturer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD70 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Well, I hope the next time a deal like this presents itself, read almost never again, you jump on the opportunity! These are wonderful speakers, and though maybe at the bottom of the classic AR food chain, still highly regarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spensar Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Year plus later and feel obliged to post that though I passed on the ARs (and have not seen a pair since) I did recently jump on a pair of Dynaco A-25s and a Dynaco SCA-80Q amp for $60 and they do sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 The A25s were worth the wait, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD70 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Here's a little sampling of what the little lowly bottom crawlers can do. These are being powered by a JVC-A-X5 amp @70wpc. The 4x's are totally original. Obviously this is was just for fun, but you get the idea. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spensar Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Nice Glen, thanks. I love the variety of sound from different types of speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouB Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Over the years I have had various iterations of the model 4. The first was in the early 70's and the last was in the late 90's. I mostly ended up giving them as gifts when I was outfitting friends with systems. Almost all of the gear I have ever acquired has been of garage / estate / rummage / thrift provenance. I now regret having disgorged every pair of 4's as I'd really like to put a pair above the kitchen cabinets for tunes to cook by. All the rest are too big to fit between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling..... But I still keep looking! Regarding the badges, I'm looking for a pair for my 2a's, everything else is properly adorned. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen pillar Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 I am looking for 2 AR5 badges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lARrybody Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 There are reproductions out there. Check with Vintage AR, they may have some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 5 hours ago, lARrybody said: There are reproductions out there. Check with Vintage AR, they may have some. I'd look for originals. The repros I've seen are either aluminum with black lettering or brass with cut-outs over red plastic. Yuk. I tried in vain to find an engraver who could make good quality AR-3a reproductions. I came close, but apparently asked him too many times to make minor changes for authenticity and the deal fell through. Those thick, engraved solid brass plates with deep engraving filled with maroon paint are apparently difficult-to-impossible to reproduce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyC Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 2 hours ago, JKent said: I'd look for originals. The repros I've seen are either aluminum with black lettering or brass with cut-outs over red plastic. Yuk. I tried in vain to find an engraver who could make good quality AR-3a reproductions. I came close, but apparently asked him too many times to make minor changes for authenticity and the deal fell through. Those thick, engraved solid brass plates with deep engraving filled with maroon paint are apparently difficult-to-impossible to reproduce. I believe I saw a few original AR-5 badges last time I was in Larry/"Vintage_AR's" shop. His Ebay listing is for the plastic type (despite the ambiguous description). The buyer should be prepared to pay a hefty premium if he has any original badges to sell. Larry is unavailable until March. Ebay seller "burtnbec" is selling the print-on-aluminum type for a relatively reasonable price compared to the above listing. It is much the same as the non-engraved badge of the very late production AR-2ax. Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankmarsi Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 If one has items that are no longer produced, one must have a constant eye on the auction site. Here are a couple of options. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1312.R2.TR10.TRC4.A0.H0.XAR+speaker+.TRS2&_nkw=AR+speakers+badges&_sacat=293&LH_TitleDesc=0&_sop=10&_osacat=293&_odkw=AR+speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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