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Acoustic research ar6 manual 2way loudspeaker system. As humans, we are only able to hear frequencies between 20 hz and 20,000 hz. In the case of the ar 4x, which is a very old design, the type of music also figures into the ratings. Ar 98ls 98 lsi ar 2 2ax 4 4ax 58 58bx woofers mids midranges tweeters tweeter crossover crossovers grills cabinet cabinets occasionally for sale.
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