Acoustic Research AR 925 (1981–1984)
A 3-way acoustic suspension floor-standing speaker made in the USA.
Overview
The Acoustic Research AR 925 is a floor-standing speaker designed and built by Acoustic Research in the United States. It was made from 1981 to 1984. The design is 3-way acoustic suspension. This one came in the "American" color variant, which fits AR's look from those years. It has been described as having excellent sound quality, and well-preserved examples with their original drivers are said to keep that performance.
Specifications
| Product type | Floor-standing speakers |
| Speaker type | 3-way |
| Design | Acoustic suspension |
| Power handling (nominal/music) | 125 W / 200 W |
| Efficiency | 87 dB |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 797 x 356 x 290 mm |
| Weight | 21 kg |
| Made in | USA |
| Original price | 898 DM |
| Crossover | Passive |
Market
A pair of AR 925 speakers was listed for EUR 700.00 in a recent sale. It isn't the most sought-after model in the Acoustic Research lineup. Owners still value originality, such as keeping all the original drivers, and it counts toward both technical and cosmetic condition.
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Service Manuals, Schematics & Catalogs
- Catalog — archive.org