Acoustic Research AR-7

[ChrisCummins]

Hi,
while at a friends house, I Spotted a pair of 'Acoustic Research AR-7' bookshelf speakers. Doing a bit of googling, I was surprised to discover that these are supposedly quite good speakers, praised for flat frequency response and revealing sound. I am wondering how much speakers have developed since the 70's, since if they really are good, revealing speakers, then I would like to use them in a recording studio as monitors, but if 'good' means anything between 120-14kHz by 70s standards, then I might not bother. Does anyone know anything about these speakers? And would an old pair be likely in need of £££ of restoration?

Thanks

[PeteMcK]

http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/I...e=post&id=4119

http://www.derekspratt.com/PDFs/Pers...20-%201975.pdf

They probably aren't that efficient by modern standards, & maybe can't handle high levels of extended monitoring...

[gedlee]

As far as I am concerned nothing old in audio is as good as what is new. The technology has advanced by leaps and bounds and todays better speakers (and electronics) far outshine those of old. There are those who will disagree with this as there is always the "nostalgia" crowd. I love old Ferrarris and Corvettes, they are classic, but can they compare in performance with a moderen one - hardly, not even close. Its ridiculous to believe that after decades we haven't learned a thing or two.

[Ling Gowa]

[acqu27]

I had one paire bought on 1970's. Very good at that time, but heath make some trouble to suspention material and they are now wasted.