Acoustic Research AR-2ax Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-06, a Acoustic Research AR-2ax has a market value at around $399 (per pair); restored examples average $1,599, parts units around $450. Based on 300 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 43 days ($399 → $399).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | $399 | — | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $399 | $1,519.05 | $400 |
| 2026-09-06 | $400 | $1,519.05 | $400 |
| 2026-09-12 | $399 | $1,599 | $400 |
| 2026-09-18 | $350 | $1,599 | $400 |
| 2026-09-24 | $399 | $1,599 | $399 |
| 2026-09-30 | $399 | $1,599 | $399 |
| 2026-10-06 | $399 | $1,599 | $399 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1960–1975 |
| Type | Speaker |
| Brand | Acoustic Research |
| Original MSRP | 300 (1960) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$3,250 today |
| Market value (sold) | $399 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $399 |
| Restored value | $1,599 |
| Value vs MSRP | +33% |
Buying notes
Three-way acoustic suspension speaker from AR. Foam woofer surrounds have almost certainly rotted; refoaming is expected maintenance, not a deal breaker. Budget $70-100 for woofer surrounds. Check tweeter and midrange output. Crossover capacitors at this age should be verified.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Acoustic Research AR-2ax. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Acoustic Research AR-2ax surround refoam kit on eBay →
- Acoustic Research AR-2ax crossover rebuild caps on eBay →
- Acoustic Research AR-2ax replacement tweeter on eBay →
- Acoustic Research AR-2ax grilles and badges on eBay →
- Speaker wire — 16awg is standard for most setups on Amazon →
- Banana plugs — cleaner connection than bare wire on Amazon →
- Polyfill acoustic stuffing — reduces internal resonance in sealed and ported cabinets on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Acoustic Research AR-11 $35/pair
- Acoustic Research AR-3a $1,300/pair
- Klipsch KG3 $250/pair
Current listings
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ar-2ax acoustic research speakers walnut wood Open Box Condition$1,499.99
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ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AR-2AX Pair SPEAKERS Sounds Great No Cover No Return$399
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Vintage Acoustic Research AR-2ax Stereo Speakers$300
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ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AR-2AX - 1 PAIR VINTAGE SPEAKERS - WORKING CONDITION - STAND$429.99
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Acoustic Research AR-2ax Speakers Pair Wooden Cabinet Bought New Well Taken Care$485
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Acoustic Research Model AR-2AX Wooden Speakers Pair Of 2 - Tested Working $350
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