A new arrival this week is this pair of Acoustic Research AR18S speakers. This is my second pair of AR18's the last was a few years back in this pair of AR18B speakers, which I really enjoyed.
This little pair is probably a little earlier version of the AR18B's that I had as the cabinets are not as refined.
The foam surrounds on this pair seem to still have life left in them and could use a new set somewhere along the line before I pass them along. To make sure they are good for another 30 years. One thing that seems to be happening and I have seen it before is the copper leads are exposed to oxidization and this pair seems to become a victim of such issue. Generally they try to cover the leads with a membrane to prevent oxidization but they seem to miss out on some sections.
I will get the solder iron out and tin in a new copper lead on all four of the leads on the restore of these speakers, it will probably happen in a few weeks. While in there maybe a recap will happen too.
I am excited to get another pair of these little gems and can't wait to hear how they sound.
This little pair is probably a little earlier version of the AR18B's that I had as the cabinets are not as refined.
The foam surrounds on this pair seem to still have life left in them and could use a new set somewhere along the line before I pass them along. To make sure they are good for another 30 years. One thing that seems to be happening and I have seen it before is the copper leads are exposed to oxidization and this pair seems to become a victim of such issue. Generally they try to cover the leads with a membrane to prevent oxidization but they seem to miss out on some sections.
I will get the solder iron out and tin in a new copper lead on all four of the leads on the restore of these speakers, it will probably happen in a few weeks. While in there maybe a recap will happen too.
I am excited to get another pair of these little gems and can't wait to hear how they sound.
