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10-20-2003, 01:27 PM
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Can I get an opinion on infinity speakers? They are a speaker company I've always thought was supposed to be vey good, is this a misconception of mine? Are they good speakers, but you could do better for the price? How does everyone feel on this subject........
Thanks in Advance,
Kyle
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10-20-2003, 02:09 PM
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Anything specific? They make a ton of stuff...
You call that a knife?
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10-20-2003, 02:21 PM
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The company that today calls itself Infinity is not the same firm founded by Arnold Nudell in the late 1960s when he unleashed the legendary Servo-Static I electrostatic panel/dynamic subwoofer combo. But the higher-end products of the current Infinity enjoy a nice reputation. Lower-end speakers tend to be a bit on the bright side, though (that is, on the ones I've heard).
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10-20-2003, 07:05 PM
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I mean home audio speakers, floor speakers, rears, center channel, sub... that type of stuff
Sharp Projector PG-C30XU
Dell HTPC in the making
Yamaha 6\"3-Way Bass Reflex Tower Speakers
Yamaha 8\" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers
Infinity Entra Center Channel Speaker
Harman Kardon HK 12 Sub
Onkyo TX-SR500 Reciever
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10-20-2003, 07:41 PM
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My opinion of Infinity is that they use quality parts and are well made but are a bit over-priced, especially on their lower end speakers. I agree with Jack that they have a "brighter" sound or accentuate the highs instead of a "warmer" sound which would accentuate the mids or lows. I think the Infinity Alpha series speakers are very well regarded among HT enthusiasts. As with all speaker recommendations it all comes down to whether or not YOU like how they sound. If you like the sound and feel that the price is ok then go for it.
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10-20-2003, 07:45 PM
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Look up Infinity - More reviews than you can stick a shake at, faster than can be posted here.
If you see something you like, like a specific model or two, then you'll get owners to chime in and offer advice. But Infinity has too many models to garner any useful feedback here, unless the thread lives a long and active life.
Back in the day I had SM115's - cheap and efficient, good looking tower speakers. I have since moved on.
Good luck!
You call that a knife?
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10-21-2003, 12:14 AM
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I have an Infinity Intermezzo system that is great for both HT and Music. All 5 speakers are powered, and the detail, soundstage and impact are all substantial. IMO, you would have to spend considerably more to improve. But, at $4K, it should sound good!
The Alphas are also a good line. They represent great value and performance for the $$$.
But below those it where it gets dicey for Infinity. To me the new Primus line - and the Entras they replaced - are clearly bested by several B&M and Internet brands. In that price range, I'd rather have Athena, PSB, Rockets, Energy, etc., as they are all less fatiguing...
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10-21-2003, 02:00 PM
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They may sound bright to you, but show me a lab test frequency response curve that isn't darn near ruler flat.
Pair Infinity's up with a 'warmer' receiver like an H/K and you can't go wrong.
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10-21-2003, 11:16 PM
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Well I have a H/K avr110 running my Infinity Entra series speakers w/Entra sub...
I can tell you that HT sounds pretty good and music is right there also.In a small to mid size room,for the money,you can't go wrong...
I've been looking to upgrade to the Alpha's or even try to audition a Paradigm set up(got the bug) but my current set up sounds really good(To Me)
...Maybe when I expand to a 6 or 7.1 setup,I'll get a new H/K and everything,but for now the Entra's are fine(btw..a properly calibrated system makes a world of diffrence)  |
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10-22-2003, 12:45 PM
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I have Infinity RS-1s as my main speakers, a CC-1 as my center and minuette as my rears. These are connected to a H/K AVR 100 and I also think they sound great. I got these speakers on sale years ago and they have certainly stood the test of time for me. I have friends who have Paradigm speakers (monitor 7s, mini monitors, etc.) and I think my system compares reasonably well. The Paradigms are definately nice, but at 2.5 times the price that I paid for my speakers. I do agree that it is well worth getting an SPL meter and calibrating them properly. It makes a world of difference.
G. Walker
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