Replace crossover capacitors and potentiometers on two AR-3a Speakers after over 40 years of service. Music in this slide show video was recorded from the speakers using a compact digital camera.
I found two AR 3ax on sideway in Manhattan 20 yearago in rainy night. A luxury apartment building garage from there storage room. I saw four speaker two tower and two bookshelf. On the bookshelf both woofer was destroyed. Today have the two bookshelf. I replace both woofer with bumper stuff cone 300 watts pro. I love the sound and the bass is deep with no distraction. I didn't touch the cross-over. I am plan to refinish outside with light sanding.
Just found this. Really outstanding. I want to restore an older pair of Wharfedales, W60E. I'd like to take them to a knowledgeable tech but I live nowhere near one. So. I guess I'll tackle it. This video is well done. Thanks.
Glad your project turned out well. I purchased my speakers new and have enjoyed listening to them for many many years. No ear fatigue and plenty of great sound.
The audio (music) contained in the video was recorded directly from the speakers as they were playing. I used a Panasonic Lumix DMCZS50 digital camera for the video an audio recording. The speaker grill cloth will also be replaced in the near future.
Hello I'm trying to also restore a set of 1969 AR-3a. I can't seem to find the values and where I can find the replacement pots and capacitors. Link to where you found parts? Thanks
Thanks, Ernie.. one of my best friends. You taught me so much electronically, mechanically, and about life. You're truly missed. - John
Nice work.
I found two AR 3ax on sideway in Manhattan 20 yearago in rainy night. A luxury apartment building garage from there storage room. I saw four speaker two tower and two bookshelf. On the bookshelf both woofer was destroyed. Today have the two bookshelf. I replace both woofer with bumper stuff cone 300 watts pro. I love the sound and the bass is deep with no distraction. I didn't touch the cross-over. I am plan to refinish outside with light sanding.
Just found this. Really outstanding. I want to restore an older pair of Wharfedales, W60E. I'd like to take them to a knowledgeable tech but I live nowhere near one. So. I guess I'll tackle it. This video is well done. Thanks.
Thanks for posting this, I referred to it while doing the same procedure on my AR-3a speakers. Like yours, they turned out great.
Glad your project turned out well. I purchased my speakers new and have enjoyed listening to them for many many years. No ear fatigue and plenty of great sound.
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The audio (music) contained in the video was recorded directly from the speakers as they were playing. I used a Panasonic Lumix DMCZS50 digital camera for the video an audio recording. The speaker grill cloth will also be replaced in the near future.
Well done! The speakers sounds like new again.
Kr how do you know how they sound?
Nicely done!
How could the same with an old AR MST?Where did you find the old cloth to renew the grill?Thanks
The woofer is of a non 3a type.
Hello I'm trying to also restore a set of 1969 AR-3a. I can't seem to find the values and where I can find the replacement pots and capacitors. Link to where you found parts? Thanks
The link is as follows: stores.ebay.com/VINTAGE-AR-PARTS-AND-SERVICE?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
Good luck with the restoration - great speakers .
can you tell me what size caps I need to recap them, I have the same speakers and I need to recap them
Try the following for parts, etc., stores.ebay.com/VINTAGE-AR-PARTS-AND-SERVICE?_trksid=p2047675.l2563