AR(Acoustic Research) AR-218V
¥ 64,000 (a set of two cars, around 1994)
Commentary
Although it is a low-price model, this speaker system incorporates AR technology such as an acoustic suspension system.
A long stroke type 16 cm cone woofer is mounted in the low range, and a 1.9 cm dome tweeter is mounted in the high range.
The AR-218V is designed to prevent magnetic field.
The enclosure uses the AR traditional acoustic suspension system.
The exterior is finished with a wood grain finish with cherry.
Model Rating
| Method | 2-way, 2-speaker, acoustic suspension system Bookshelf Type / Magnetic Protection Design |
| Units Used | For low band : 16 cm cone type For high-pass : 1.9 cm dome type |
| Frequency characteristic | 55 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3 dB |
| Output sound pressure level | 86dB/2.83V/m |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Allowable input | 150W maximum |
| Crossover frequency | 3.5kHz |
| External dimensions | Width 210x Height 330x Depth 210 mm |
| Weight | 5.5kg |