AR9LS Speakers - a good buy at $1k


Hi,
I have an opportunity to buy a pair of vintage AR9LS speakers. Although I’m not familiar with this brand/model I was looking for some experienced feedback on whether $1k is a good buy or if I would be better served by buying something else newer. Thoughts/recommendations?
TIA!
shi_fu_audio

Showing 1 response by rlford665

I think many of the responders here are confusing the AR9 with the AR9LSi.
 I currently have s pair of AR9LSi and I would buy another pair of Them for $1000 in a heartbeat.  And with them hooked up to my phase linear 400 amplifier, and to Amazon music HD, I get tons of chest thumping bass! I have reformed all of the woofers, and midranges, and will never part with them. In fact I have even found replacement tweeters on line to have just in case I need them.  I bought them in 1984, and I’ve had them ever since. They sound excellent.
I cannot comment about the original AR9, but from what I have heard the 9LSI was an improvement.