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gptkbp:instanceOf
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loudspeaker
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gptkbp:assemblyLocation
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:availableIn
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stereo pairs
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gptkbp:brand
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gptkb:Acoustic_Research
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gptkbp:built
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1954
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gptkbp:CEO
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wood veneer
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gptkbp:colorOptions
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walnut, teak
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gptkbp:component
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paper cone, rubber surround
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gptkbp:crossover
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passive
first-order
800 Hz
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gptkbp:culturalImpact
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iconic status in audio history
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:John_Bowers
accurate sound reproduction
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gptkbp:dimensions
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24 x 14 x 10 inches
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gptkbp:discontinued
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1970
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gptkbp:engineConfiguration
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1 woofer and 1 tweeter
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gptkbp:frequency
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30 Hz to 20 kHz
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gptkbp:historicalContext
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post-WWII audio boom
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gptkbp:historicalImpact
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inspired future speaker designs
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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first commercially successful acoustic suspension speaker
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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AR-1 loudspeaker
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gptkbp:impedance
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8 ohms
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gptkbp:influenced
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loudspeaker design
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gptkbp:influencedBy
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gptkb:Harvey_Fletcher
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gptkbp:inputOutput
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bare wire, banana plug
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gptkbp:isOffering
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12 inches
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gptkbp:judgingCriteria
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Audio_magazine
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gptkbp:legacy
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pioneered acoustic suspension technology
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Acoustic_Research
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gptkbp:market
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set standards for future speakers
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gptkbp:marketSegment
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high-fidelity audio
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gptkbp:noise_level
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90 dB
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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Acoustic_suspension_design
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gptkbp:notableUsers
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recording studios
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gptkbp:offers
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$129.50
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gptkbp:powers
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15 watts RMS
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gptkbp:productionCompany
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discontinued
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gptkbp:productQuality
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high
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gptkbp:recordings
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1 inch
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gptkbp:relatedPatent
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AR-2,_AR-3
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gptkbp:sensors
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87 dB
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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natural, accurate
sealed box
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gptkbp:storage
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sealed
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:AR-2_loudspeaker
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gptkbp:targetAudience
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audiophiles
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gptkbp:targetMarket
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high-end audio enthusiasts
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gptkbp:technology
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well-documented
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gptkbp:type
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dynamic
passive loudspeaker
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gptkbp:userBase
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audiophiles, professionals
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gptkbp:userReviews
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generally positive
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gptkbp:uses
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home audio systems
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gptkbp:weight
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30 lbs
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gptkbp:yearEstablished
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1954
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