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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:sound_system
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gptkbp:arcade_cabinet
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wood veneer
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gptkbp:awards
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multiple accolades in the 1960s
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gptkbp:brand
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many modern speaker manufacturers
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gptkbp:collectibility
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high among vintage audio enthusiasts
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gptkbp:color_options
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walnut, teak
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gptkbp:community
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active online forums
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gptkbp:competitors
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KLH Model Six
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gptkbp:cooking_method
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gptkb:textiles
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gptkbp:crossover
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first-order
800 Hz
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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significant in audio history
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gptkbp:design_date
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mid-20th century
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gptkbp:design_influence
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Harvey Rosenberg
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gptkbp:design_philosophy
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focus on sound quality over aesthetics
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gptkbp:dimensions
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36 x 14 x 12 inches
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gptkbp:discontinued
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1970s
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gptkbp:driver
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dynamic
2-way
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gptkbp:finish
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natural wood
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gptkbp:frequency
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30 Hz to 20 k Hz
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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influenced speaker design
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gptkbp:history
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one of the first high-fidelity speakers
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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AR-3 loudspeaker
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gptkbp:impedance
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8 ohms
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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Acoustic Research AR-1
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gptkbp:input_output
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passive
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gptkbp:interior_features
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sealed
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gptkbp:is_reviewed_by
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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:maintenance
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requires periodic inspection
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Acoustic_Research
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gptkbp:market_position
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available from manufacturers
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gptkbp:market_segment
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high-fidelity audio
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gptkbp:noise_level
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100 d B
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gptkbp:notable_features
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Acoustic suspension design
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gptkbp:notable_speakers
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12 inches
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gptkbp:notable_users
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recording studios
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gptkbp:number_of_stages
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wide and deep
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gptkbp:power_consumption
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25 watts RMS
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gptkbp:price
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$150 per speaker
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gptkbp:production_location
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:related_products
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AR-2ax
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gptkbp:released
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Consumer Electronics Show 1954
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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AR-3a
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gptkbp:responds_to
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clear and detailed
smooth and extended
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gptkbp:restoration
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popular among collectors
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gptkbp:sensitivity
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87 d B
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gptkbp:social_media
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1 inch
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gptkbp:sound
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tight and controlled
natural and accurate
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gptkbp:successor
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AR-3a
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gptkbp:target_audience
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audiophiles
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gptkbp:type
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floorstanding loudspeaker
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gptkbp:user_manual
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available online
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gptkbp:user_reviews
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generally positive
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gptkbp:weight
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40 lbs
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gptkbp:year_established
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gptkb:1954
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Acoustic_Research
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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