AR Woofer 12100032

12" Genuine Acoustic Research Woofer, AR3a, AR9, Others, 12100032

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12" Genuine Acoustic Research Woofer, AR3a, AR9, Others, 12100032

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Factory Acoustic Research Speaker Woofer Part # 12100032

Special 12" truncated frame
Original Acoustic Research design, paper cone, poly foam surround
New materials last much longer than the original design!
Size: 12" (11.375" edge to edge of truncated frame)
Depth: 4.5"
Voice coil: 2", 4 layer
Magnet: 40 oz
Impedance: 4 ohms, Re: 3.1 ohms
We also sell the foam edge repair kit for this model
We also sell the complete recone kit for this model

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I purchased 12 woofers for Ar3a , fit perfect worked perfect very satisfied. Delivery wa fast,well packaged. I subsequently discovered that the tweeters were dead so I also purchased 2 for the same Ar3a's. The work perfectly, well packed, fast delivery. I was not pleased to find however that the connections to the drivers was not the same as the originals. Not so much that the connected from the rear and required you to cut the opening for the terminals for clearance . they will not mount in the original diameter holes but need 2 notches cut 180 deg apart for the wire connections. Not a huge issue once the grill cloth is replaced.

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Reviewed by: stephen monroe from hermitage pa on 11/6/2015

Mr.

I received 4 12 inch woofers for my AR-9 speakers. The new woofers fit perfectly and replacement only took about 15 minutes per speaker. Brought back original performance as far as I can tell. Only one minor little thing, there are no + / - indicators on the driver connection tabs, just make sure you make note of the red and black orientations on the originals as they are removed and line up the new ones accordingly....otherwise, a simple task and great results......................................Response from Simply Speakers: Thanks for the review! Look closely at the terminals. There is a little + and - etched into the plastic near the metal connection tabs. They are a bit hard to see, but are indicated for correct polarity.

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Reviewed by: P Hannon from NL, Canada on 2/23/2017

Pleased with AR Woofer

My replacement AR woofer arrived promptly, was well packed, and performed as expected after installation. I was very pleased that Simply Speakers were able to provide an exact replacement for a 43-year-old AR speaker system.

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Reviewed by: Paul Didrikson from Canada on 8/31/2015

Mr.

These woofers seem to be very similar to the original AR3a woofers. There are minor differences in the electrical connections, but this made no difference in the installation process and I could detect no difference in the sound quality.

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Reviewed by: Geoffrey Bodwin from Woodridge IL on 10/24/2015

Great

Great speaker replacements for the old AR91's. Very happy they are available. Perfect drop in replacements for the old speakers. Took 5 minutes max to install

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Reviewed by: Ray from earth on 11/21/2016

programmer

The AR 10 Pi speakers had been previously "renovated" without the original woofers. I replaced those woofers with the replacements from SimplySpeakers which returned the sound to the original. They now sound wonderful.

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Reviewed by: Alan Polinsky from Brooklyn on 12/29/2016

Mr.

They arrived in perfect condition and were basically identical to the original speakers.

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Reviewed by: Russell Attoe from Madison, Wi on 2/5/2017

Engineer

12. Inch O E M FACTORY REPLACEMENT SPEAKERS AR-9

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Reviewed by: Russell Morgan from Baltimore on 11/10/2015

Speaker AR-3a

Great Product.

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Reviewed by: Richard Mata from Clearfield Utah on 12/1/2015

Used for a full restoration of a pair of AR-3a's. These woofers were drop in replacements for the AR's I was working on. They look and sound fantastic. I was blown away by the performance.

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Reviewed by: Mr Rano from Columbus, Oh on 3/3/2016

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Q: I have a set of ar91 I think my subs are 11 inches. Will your 12 work on my ar91 . And we're some ar91 11 inch and some 12 inch . It seems like my speaker has a outer mounting bracket . Which is attached to speaker then to cabinet. Thanks?

Asked by: Mike - 8/22/2015

A: Yes, this woofer fits the AR91. The decorative trim ring on your speaker can be reinstalled.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (8/23/2015)

Q: Will these woofers fit AR-3 speakers? and are they the correct woofer?

Asked by: James Wolf - 1/17/2016

A: These fit the AR3a and others. The early version AR3 woofers are a slightly different design. If your model has the 12" round frame with the two truncated sides, then this woofer is correct.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (1/17/2016)

Q: Are these speakers new or old stock?

Asked by: Ray - 10/22/2016

A: These units are brand new stock.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (10/24/2016)

Q: Are screws supplied with the woofer that would fit the TSW610 speaker? How about the trim ring too? If not, are they available sold separately?

Asked by: Brian - 10/2/2015

A: Sorry, screws are not included. Your original screws should be able to be re-installed. Same goes for the trim rings.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (10/12/2015)

Q: Will these replace my AR 10pI woofers? Should I have them re-foamed instead?

Asked by: Tom - 2/24/2016

A: Yes! This woofer will fit the AR 10 pi. We also refoam the originals. See our AR Repair Price List for details on that service.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (2/24/2016)

Q: Is this the correct driver to replace the woofer in a 1979 vintage AR9?

Asked by: Fkinder - 5/3/2017

A: Yes, this is the correct replacement woofer for the AR9. there are two per cabinet.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (5/4/2017)

Q: I have a very old set of Acoustic speakers. The model number is 626. Everything works except the outer material on the woofers is deteriorating which makes them vibrate with a fuzzy sound. The woofers are 12". Will these woofers work as a replacement?

Asked by: Ken Hogue - 10/13/2017

A: Sorry, no. For your model, we recommend the woofer foam repair kit part # FSK-12F.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (10/16/2017)

Q: hi , my ar-91 woofers have 200003 as number . did numbers change after teledyne took over ? mine are pre teledyne . thank you , john

Asked by: john - 12/23/2015

A: Yes, the numbers did change. This is the correct version for your AR-91.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (12/23/2015)

Q: will this fit a AR 15 book shelve speaker??

Asked by: rick - 7/9/2016

A: No, the AR 15 uses an 8" woofer. See our replacement W-208-8 or W-8028.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (7/11/2016)

Q: Will these fit in my AR5 cabnets, If so basically Ar3s then?

Asked by: Terry - 4/24/2017

A: Sorry, this woofer does not fit the AR5. For your model, we recommend keeping the original woofers and installing the new foam repair kit part # AR-FSK-10A.

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Answer provided by: Simply Speakers (4/25/2017)

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