Acoustic research 18 BX loudspeaker England 1988

Design era 80s
Period 1988
Material: Pressboard ⦁ Vinyl veneer, walnut
Acoustic Research Manufactory
Dimensions 44.1 × 27.5 × 21 cm

Story
I could hardly believe it as I excitedly circled them; they were AR's 18s, the new generation, yes baby! But the surrounds and the overall condition were a bit rough, weren't they? Musically, I was transported back to the 90s, the way I loved them, with Portishead, Fettes Brot, and Tricky. This pair of speakers gave me indescribable head-nodding joy back then. I simply had to buy them and restore them, no question. I had the surrounds replaced right away. They sound like they did back then, absolutely amazing!

Specifications
Type: 2 way, 2 driver loudspeaker system
Frequency Response: 52Hz to 25kHz
Recommended Amplifier: 10 to 75W
Impedance: 8Ω
Sensitivity: 89dB
Bass: carbon loaded polypropylene cone
Tweeter: 25mm low mass, liquid cooled
Enclosure: 14.8 liters, acoustic suspension
Finish: walnut grain vinyl
Dimensions: 441 x 275 x 210 mm
Weight: 6.8kg
Year: 1988