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I have a couple of great shape AR90 speakers I want to sell. Foam has
been replaced. Is it better to do it on consignment at some local store
or is there some trade magazine I could put the info into? Idealy what
could I hope to get for the pair?

Thanks
Randy in L.A.

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I have a couple of great shape AR90 speakers I want to sell. Foam has
been replaced. Is it better to do it on consignment at some local store
or is there some trade magazine I could put the info into? Idealy what
could I hope to get for the pair?

Thanks
Randy in L.A.

AR90s verge on 'cult' status as the poor man's AR9. I would figure that
any buyer focused on _those_ speakers would not be concerned with the
condition of the foam as much as the originality of the drivers. They
would expect to do their own foam replacement (I certainly would) to
make sure that proper materials were installed correctly vs. some
get-it-in-to-sell generic surround.

But, all that being said, ~$400 +/- for the pair, higher if shipping is
not an issue, lower if it is a great issue, with the additional
measures of condition, condition and condition being a factor. In these
days of SET-based systems and "full-range single-driver horns" and
such-like, true nearly-full-range speakers at a reasonable price are
getting quite rare, and vintage speakers of that nature in good
condition even rarer. The 90 is a pig for power, but if that issue is
solved, they are quite elegant speakers with a very nice sound.

Question: Why are you selling them?

Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA

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wrote:
I have a couple of great shape AR90 speakers I want to sell. Foam has
been replaced. Is it better to do it on consignment at some local store
or is there some trade magazine I could put the info into? Idealy what
could I hope to get for the pair?

Thanks
Randy in L.A.

AR90s verge on 'cult' status as the poor man's AR9. I would figure that
any buyer focused on _those_ speakers would not be concerned with the
condition of the foam as much as the originality of the drivers. They
would expect to do their own foam replacement (I certainly would) to
make sure that proper materials were installed correctly vs. some
get-it-in-to-sell generic surround.

But, all that being said, ~$400 +/- for the pair, higher if shipping is
not an issue, lower if it is a great issue, with the additional
measures of condition, condition and condition being a factor. In these
days of SET-based systems and "full-range single-driver horns" and
such-like, true nearly-full-range speakers at a reasonable price are
getting quite rare, and vintage speakers of that nature in good
condition even rarer. The 90 is a pig for power, but if that issue is
solved, they are quite elegant speakers with a very nice sound.

Question: Why are you selling them?

Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA

Just don't have the room anymore since they are quite large, plus I'm
getting older and my hearing isn't as good to appreciate these as
opposed to a satillite system with a subwoofer. They've probably been
fired up once or twice a year for the last 10 years so my use is
limited. Other than a little dust they pretty much look as good as when
I bought them in the 70's. I really don't want to ship them as they are
just too big for that. But your right about being power pigs! 4 ohms
and hooked up to my black racked Yamaha natural sound sytem, they have
served me well over the years.

Thanks you very much for your insight,

Randy