Acoustic Research AR-2ax

 The AR-2ax are lower cost versions of our basic acoustic suspension design. Each has a 10-inch bass speaker, mounted in an acoustically sealed enclosure filled with glass wool, and in addition , a small, high-dispersion cone speaker. In the AR-2ax there is a third speaker, a ¾-inch hemisphere for very high frequencies, the same unit as is used for this purpose in the AR-3a. Separate controls on the back of the AR-2ax permit independent adjustment of the level of the midrange and high frequency speakers.

 The performance standard in the design of the AR-2ax was the same as that for the AR-3a; natural reproduction of music without exaggeration or artificiality of sound. But where quality in the case of the AR-3a hes been limited only by the state of the art.  And our own engineering skill, here price is also a consideration.

"… the low-frequency speaker has exceptionally low bass distortion … the tone burst response of the AR-2ax gave further evidence of its excellent quality … comes remarkably close to matching the AR-3."

HiFi Stereo Review

Specifications  AR-2ax

Sensitivity:  91,5 dB

Response:  42 Hz to 20,000 Hz (± 2 dB)

Recommended Amplifier Power:  20 watts RMS,

Minimum impedance:  8 ohms

Woofer resonance:

Free air  :  26 Hz

In enclosure :  56 Hz

Speaker Complement:

Woofer : 10" acoustic suspension

Midrange : 3 ½" cone

Tweeter : ¾" hemispherical dome

Crossover Frequencies:  1400 Hz/5000 Hz

Controls:  Independent midrange and high-frequency adjustments

Volume of enclosure:  38.2 litres (1.35 cu ft)

Dimensions:  13 ½" x 24" x 11 ½"

Weight:  16,6 kg (36,5 lbs)

Finish:  Glossy or oiled walnut, cherry, oiled teak, mahogany, birch and unfinished pine.