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I'm on a vintage speaker kick. My choices have been narrowed down to either a set of Mcintosh XR7 speakers or Acoustic Reserch AR9 speakers. I know many will have other suggestions but for my price point and shipping I have narrowed my search down to these two that are available. Please provide your insight based on your experience with both or either pair.

Thanks
2channeljunkie.
2channeljunkie
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
I never did like the Mac speakers when I sold them. I'd vote for the ARs...

-RW-
2channeljunkie OP
99 posts
 
I was looking at a set of Dunlavy speakers but couldn't get the price down to within reason. Thats the bad part of dealing with vintage gear. Once it gets a cult like following the prices get unrealistic!
honeybee2012
112 posts
 
I have AR 3A (improved) speakers. Original owner. I have never had a complaint in over 30 years of owernership. I cannot comment on the Macs as I have never heard them.
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johnk
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Altec JBL EV
missioncoonery
1,237 posts
 
IMO,I agree with Johnk.Most of any of those lines are better than what you are considering..Mac speakers blow and thats a bad thing!Just my opinion
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