AR 18 studio monitor speakers

Acoustic Research ar 18
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Voor de kenners.
Gerefoamd met originele surrounds.
Nieuwe condensator voor tweeter. Mundorf evo oil
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The AR18s was consistently rated as a "best buy" by the UK Hi-Fi press and formed the basis of many a classic system. These deceptively simple and compact speakers give a big, fast and detailed sound that belies their diminutive stature and modest cost. The exceptional performance of the AR18 and its relative insensitivity to room acoustics and placement made it a natural choice for sound engineers who couldn't live with the overly brash sound of the then industry standard Yamaha NS-10. The AR18 was famously used and recommended by such respected engineers as Hugh Padgham (Phil Collins, Police, David Bowie etc.) and can still be found today in facilities such as George Martin's Air Studios.

Compared to the NS10 or later NS10m, the AR18s scores in pretty much all respects. It is smoother, yet more detailed. It's bass is fuller and better extended. It's overall response is far flatter. Stereo imaging is better. Dynamics are excellent and at least the equal of the NS10. Compared to most modern budget studio monitors (think Tannoy Reveal, Spirit Absolute 2 etc.) the AR18s are faster, more natural and tighter in the bass. This is due to the use of good old-fashioned paper cones, extremely simple crossover and AR's Acoustic Suspension (or sealed box) design. Modern reflex (ported) designs may have more bass at first listen, but the bass rolls off steeply when it reaches its limit. I would never use a small ported speaker for critical monitoring as you just can't tell what's going on in the bass below a certain point.




Specifications
Type: 2 way, 2 driver loudspeaker system

Frequency Response: 48Hz to 25kHz

Power Handling: 50W

Recommended Amplifier: 15 to 60W

Crossover Frequency: 2000Hz

Impedance: 8Ω

Sensitivity: 86dB

Bass: 1 x 200mm acoustic suspension

Tweeter: 1 x 32mm pressure

Dimensions: 244 x 419 x 159mm

Weight: 6.1kg