There are two crucial issues in regard to getting great sound of them; power and set-up. The flagship was the massive IRS V, at 1,400 pounds and seven feet tall, one of the largest consumer speakers made. C $136.43. Add to Cart. Manufacturers also are The system had an old Pioneer direct drive turn table withan eventual upgrade to an early Phillips CD player and an old Yamaha A550 integrated that was replaced by a Carver Receiver. Good times! My high school graduation present was a Dynaco pre-amp, a Dynaco 40w Amp kit and a pair of the A-25s. Ohm Es are the smallest of the bunch standing about 20 tall with a shallow wood For the unitiated, Infinity Systems was founded by Arnie Nudell, John Ulrick (both ex Litton Industries) & Cary Christie in 1968 and started out in Arnie's garage. Kappa 5.1 Rlseries 2 Infinity Systems Inc Speaker UNTESTED. | Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Discussion Forums, Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. automatically by our anti-spam settings".We do not return calls / emails for requests for parts we don't show / or Again, we simply do not have the time resources to do At a time when most tonearms were S-shaped metal tubes, Infinity broke new ground by producing a straight, carbon fiber design. Captcha failed to load. Apropos which, I attached a video below of the Omegas in action . Portland, OR, United States. "landing / solder pads" which can require 'jumpers'. The later version (the RS-IIA/B) switched over to EMIMs just like the RS-1, were bi-ampable, and came with a separate active crossover. Quad ESLs for $500? WebLink Infinity Speakers on Youtube. Forth, the 'condition' of | While we may have a part parts. A new documentary will examine the success of Andrew Jones, who has designed loudspeakers for KEF, Pioneer, TAD, Elac and now MoFi. google_ad_client = "pub-5095945150509336"; (Sunrise) Infinity 6 Kappa speakers, surrounds replaced on woofer, great sound. SHIPPING you have The line extended all the way to the RS-10. or 'lost' (laid down somewhere in the warehouse(s) and then it get's lost this information in any way. DO NOT have your part SUBJECT The model is WTLC, and apparently they are rather rare. -3db @ 40 hz. The first model, the Ohm A, is still considered to be a classic loudspeaker design. Larger parts such as transformers and drivers (speakers) are typically via FedEx The vintage Infinity speakers are some of the most sought-after models on the market today. In addition to my A25s, I have a pair of Avant 5AXs. They offer a level of quality and performance that is simply unmatched by any other speaker on the market. Infinity speakers wiki Others support that sound and think it's the best. The problem is that thebestvintage loudspeakers have a following; and those who covet them are willing to pay a substantial price. A friend suggested that I buy a pair of vintage Infinity speakers online. /* 728x90, created 6/8/09 */ Poly woofer w/ foam dust cap & 'Infinity' symbol, (see also SM-82, Intended to provide sound quality comparable to their bigger speakers in a much more compact package, the system consisted of a pair of satellite speakers, a servo-controlled, powered subwoofer, and a crossover to drive the subwoofer. The recommended wattage is 10 60 watts, making them ideal for a tube or solid-state receiver in that range. Matthew's Vintage Stereos. AWAY from MOST The only issue is they are not particularly easy to find, and even harder to source with their funky foam grilles in excellent condition. Most take 1 to 3 days of shop time to process. *at When purchasing vintage loudspeakers make the time to listen to them, ask the owners how they sound, and which amplification they have had success with. Spica Angelus were fantastic speakers but are very hard to find. I hope your project went well, they are a speaker to seek out, a true classic. Discussion in 'Infinity Loudspeakers' started by macfreak, Mar 4, 2008. The Linton Heritage can work well with a lot of different amplifiers; Audiolab, Cambridge Audio, Naim, Croft Acoustics, Creek, and vintage amplifiers from Marantz, Audio Research, and Sansui are all solid options. (800) 806-4231 EXT #1 Used Very Good. Show More. AWAY from MOST The A25 have developed a bit of a cult following so Im not letting my pair go anytime soon. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. To see some of them, go here. Copyright 1997-2023 Oak Tree Enterprises, They introduced new High Energy EMITs and EMIMs, changed the shape and packaging dramatically, and moved away from a dipole model. These are a very common sealed 2-way speaker designed by the late-Henry Kloss who passed away in 2002. 'packing for safe transit' and shipping are commonly 'disproportionate' to their If your budget can stretch to $1,500 which includes the stands, the Linton should be on your short list. For a copy of a technical white paper on the Rens, click here. $65. $545.00 + $175.00 shipping. (unless noted already, we won't we send the 'wrong part', parts are NOT returnable.See 2 Infinity Beta 20 speakers. *at to name a few criteria and likely will be completely unrelated to the original BEFORE EMAILING google_ad_client = "pub-5095945150509336"; They have unusual Walsh tweeters, which look like the metal funnels used to top off the oil in your car engine. Ditto on the EPIs. Magnepan are one of the most respected high-end audio loudspeaker manufacturers in the world, and their factory in Minnesota continues to produce world-class products that are sold in dozens of countries. Think about it. No getting rid of my A25s either. ecoustics is a hi-fi and music magazine offering product reviews, podcasts, news and advice for aspiring audiophiles, home theater enthusiasts and headphone hipsters. and will not likely be responding to calls or emails for those type of Vintage speakers in particular were amazing in their energy and power, their accuracy and their musical beauty, and the big brands Altec, JBL, Dalquist, Klipsch, Wharfedale, KEF, Cerwin Vega, and Polk, among so many others each had their own signature sound which they were mightily proud of and rightly so. from working speaker cabinetsand unless otherwise noted are in perfect shape! The Linton Heritage can work well with a lot of different amplifiers; Audiolab, Cambridge Audio, Naim, Croft Acoustics, Creek, and vintage amplifiers from Marantz, Audio Research, and Sansui are all solid options. I have a pair of RSIIIa that I love. Matthew's Vintage Stereos. *"unique" With the WTLC, I decided to take a walk on the small side. While we don't sell parts that But what about affordable vintage loudspeakers? Secondly, the rarity / value of the unit the part(s) fit. WebBrands from the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, Sixties, Seventies, Eighties, stereo speakers such as Advent Loudspeakers, Bose VS, Boston Acoustics, DCM Time Window, ESB, EPI Stat, JBL Century, HLS, L, Lancer, Kenwood KL, Klipsch, Infinity SM / RS and Video speakers, MCS, Paradigm SE & Titan, Pioneer CS / HPM, Realistic Optimus, Rectilinear III Tall The Ohm factory still supports these loudspeakers; you can order a woofer or tweeter replacement, or a 3-way kit to upgrade the speakers with the 1 tweeters from the Ohm C3. NOT marked Our time must be utilized on the requests we can fulfill. The Magnepan SMG are a departure from the rest of the lot. BBC LS3/5A & Wilson Audio WATT loudspeakers. Your email address will not be published. Audiokarma is about to undergo a server change and upgrade. You have to cut a hole in the front panel to add the additional tweeter. The Regal III is amazing with jazz. Almost dont need a subwoofer. The top woofer is active and both drivers are IMG drivers. Most of these components are "take-outs" chef free, Aug 11, Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. So what is the best amplifier? have to solve their problem. So why consider them? PLEASE read the For a copy of a technical white paper on the Epsilons, click here. Infinity EMIM Ribbon midranges, crossover, cabinets, Grills / Front Screen / Cover. that my use the same parts by scouring service manuals. 1 speaker. "Hello", Though IRS-Omega's are on another level altogether. The unusual shape and design of the Ohm Walsh A, Ohm Walsh E, and Ohm Walsh F loudspeakers have made them collectors items and they show up quite frequently in movies and on television; including on the current Amazon Prime series, Bosch. I've heard some $10,000 speakers that sounded better and some that only sounded "different". Most folks get that. And no relation to the seller. I would have liked to own a pair of RS2B's, but never had the chance. TimeFrames and other models were very popular in the 80s and 90s and considered a solid first audiophile speaker. In my mind, during their heyday Infinity produced some of the finest speakers ever made. there are some really good buys on infinity speakers on ebay right now! At a time when most tonearms were S-shaped metal tubes, Infinity broke new ground by producing a straight, carbon fiber design. Electro Voice Regal III and Boston Acoustics T-830. For specifications and condition please see the photos and for an appointment please text show contact info. I would give them a 6 out of 10. 2 db cut switches on the mods and highs, but unlike the JBLs, they are a sealed acoustic suspension design like KLH. Mirage Loudspeakers are coming back. The Renaissance series (80 and 90) were introduced in 1990 and were an additional step in the Infinity evolution. Had those components for years until I upgraded to MacIntosh 6100 integrated Amp and a pair of ML1Cs. My best buddy had the Advents and I ran two pair of EPI 100s. Running them off an Apt-Holman preamp and a Quad 405 amp. About the size of JBL L100s with huge Alnico magnets on their 12 woofers, with midrange and soft dome tweeters by Polydax. My opinion, in order of (the most) Collectability: I was wondering --Is there an Infinity speaker that has one emit, one enim, and one Watkins woofer? Despite being nearly 40 years old, this is one amazing speaker system. I think everyone listens differently and prefer a certain sound; which is also guided by a feeling of nostalgia. Im in the process of restoring these but as is, they sound excellent. Not all of them are worth the hunt but these hidden gems are worth the effort. Im a fan of Infinity speakers. NAD amplifiers that can double their output into 4 ohms work well but not something smaller like the otherwise excellent NAD C 316BEE V2 integrated amplifier. Nothing could touch these for sound quality. relating to it. "viable" unit in yet, either already in process or in line to be processed, that Ive seen replacement tweeters selling for around $25/each online. None currently for sale, This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. a valuable / sellable unit), time to extract, their rarity & their condition parts. WebVintage Infinity RS425 Speakers - $295 (Princeton) The RS-425 Infinity speakers were built in 1992. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. consuming can be the amount of time it takes to do all of the research we do I've heard some $10,000 speakers that sounded better and some that only sounded "different". Infinity RS-225 Bookshelf Speakers Refurbished. I believe this may have been the first tonearm ever to use carbon fiber. WebThese speakers cemented Infinitys reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance speakers. WebThe Omegas sound amazing even by today's standards & are arguably the best speakers Infinity ever made. Our Brands If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call (800) 553-3332 for assistance. mail, please phone or email us about the itemand the details of sending your funds. $65. A set for a Lamborghini can Larger, of course, but also with more finely appointed cabinets, the Advent Large models are slowly going up in value on the vintage market. The WTLC was produced in 1976, and was another step in the Infinity evolution. I had 10s. text in below. For a brochure on the QLS, click here. Also and smaller set of Infinity's cheap. I see the Ohms in your picture with the Maggies arent on your budget list. Designed by John Miller and Cary Christie after Arnie Nudell had left Infinity, it was designed to be the heir to the IRS Betas, but in a more compact package that was easier to place in a room. I am at a loss as what to do since the woofers have no crossover and were of different mass. OAK TREE ENTERPRISESPO. I have never yet liked the sound of a speaker with rear firing drivers which are tonally innacurate with phase problems and such. BBC LS3/5A & Wilson Audio WATT loudspeakers. respond if we have information on a substitution or other useful information You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. may Some folks email / call and want us to respond either way / whether we AR 4x 's , Martin Supermax, Bose 901 (II) nine 54 three 94 six 722. -. They also have volume limitations depending on the size of your listening space. The unusual shape and design of the Ohm Walsh A, Ohm Walsh E, and Ohm Walsh F loudspeakers have made them collectors items and they show up quite frequently in movies and on television; including on the current Amazon Prime series, Bosch. The top driver (active woofer) has new foam surrounds. The LS-250s sound awesome. SHOP NOW. are to the much packing materials as an entire unit. google_ad_slot = "4206357392"; they have aftermarket woofers and non functioning walsh tweeters. Ohm Es are the smallest of the bunch standing about 20 tall with a shallow wood this can result in this site earning a commission. months later with 'a good batch of 'penicillin' growing in it), so we like Portland, OR, United States. The EMIT tweeter is just the bomb. Here are some more small speakers. //--> Parts that we normally stock and have a "Buy It" option are not If your budget can stretch to $1,500 which includes the stands, the Linton should be on your short list. KEF's seven new R Meta Series loudspeakers incorporate some very interesting technology that will elevate your listening experience. C $136.43. If you like the Infinity sound then get 'em! You can partner the A25s with low powered tube amplifiers, but I think you want to give them a little more power; something in the 40-60 watts/channel range will do nicely with these loudspeakers. If I had deeper pockets back then, my above list would have been (in order) Ren 90's, IRS-Sigma & IRS-OmegaI wish! 2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center. C $122.78. Ohm Acoustics was founded to develop and market loudspeakers based on Lincoln Walshs patented design. Front row: Cary Christie, John Ulrick, and Arnie Nudell. 2000 was a lot for a speaker back in 1992 (it still is), but the Monitor Audio Studio 20s weren't your run-of-the-mill floorstanders. Close-up of one speakerThe grilles are not removable but you can see the drivers in this photo. Mine use the four electrostatic tweeters and the whizzer cone midrange: Following the 2000A, Infinity produced several variants replacing theelectrostatictweeters with the Walsh tweeter, including the 2000 II and 2000 AXT. A pair with the vinyl finish will run about $150 but even less if they need to be cleaned up or repaired. B) The part that you have found is in, nor do we maintain "waiting lists" for parts, The Servostatik was Infinitys first speaker. A non-response to an email of phone call / looking for Pictures 3-5: PAIR OF VINTAGE SONY SHELF SPEAKERS $30 Model SS-D117 Measurements: 17 " High, 10" Wide, 7 " Deep. The black panel on the left is one of the electrostatic panels. It includes two tweeters, crossovers and the wiring harness. In my mind, during their heyday Infinity produced some of the finest speakers ever made. Heres my collection of vintage Infinity speakers (this page is a work in process). charged for parts is for the 'time to extract' from it's donor unit, unless Part 4 of 7 about vintage audio talks about the benefits and drawbacks of reel-to-reel tape decks. SM-100, SM-102, SM-112, SM-120, SM-122, SM-152, Video-1 / Video One Center of a unit (and not necessarily get it marked 'Hold' or 'Sold' on the site The tweeters balance well with the sealed design which is not bass heavy. WebInfinity RS-4000 Speaker System 1980 $177 Used Very Good Heathkit Rs-1039 Wood rare $250 Used Very Good Infinity RSIII speakers in very good condition $425 $125 price drop $300 Used Very Good Infinity Reference 2000.3 8 OHM 15-125W $649.99 $450 price drop $199.99 Used Very Good Infinity SS 2005 MK II speakers in Original box. I was very unhappy with their condition which was described as near mint or something. For a taste of the Infinity sound in a small package and on a budget, models such as the Qa, Qb, Qe, RSa, RSb, RSe, RS-5b, RS-6, RS-7, and Kappa 5/5.1 might do the trick. would apply to most 'salvage' Hi-Fi / Stereo / RS-10 Bookshelf Speakers Vintage 80s. The Epsilon was a departure for Infinity, in that, after many years of dipole speakers, it was sealed in the back and was (primarily) monopole. google_ad_slot = "5925091580"; When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Also and smaller set of Infinity's cheap. Depending on the condition, expect to pay between $75-150 for a pair. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. the part if that was all that was standing between us having a "shelved unit" or The model is WTLC, and apparently they are rather rare. If your budget can stretch to $1,500 which includes the stands, the Linton should be on your short list. The product line included amplifiers and preamplifiers, an air-bearing turntable and tonearm, electrostatic headphones and even a Walkman-like personal stereo. SHOP NOW. They were a whole series, from the Kappa 5 to the Kappa 9 (the top of the line). Vintage INFINITY RSb 10" 3-WAY Speakers Tested, Excellent. parts for Data Base info, specifications / specs, reference and occasional sale. $149. They offer a level of quality and performance that is simply unmatched by any other speaker on the market. be $16,000). If you like the Infinity sound then get 'em! Front row: Cary Christie, John Ulrick, and Arnie Nudell Im a fan of Infinity speakers. I still want to swap out my current L/C/R amps for Purifis and exchange the front/center speakers with active DIYs using Raven line source ribbons and Purifi mid-bass drivers. parts were marked as 'sold separately'. Parts Substitution possibilities, "Circa" dates, original values, etc. Add to Cart. Hi folks, first post here. And you can still get the whole story and parts: Large Advents. As much of the price Jon Dahlquist called the enclosure the un-box. The Advent Large stand 26 tall and come in veneer and vinyl versions. Show More. Crossovers designed by Derek Hanson of Hanson Monitor fame( a late 80s Canadian speaker). WebLink Infinity Speakers on Youtube. It is a classic design but can you find them in decent shape for $200 or less? google_ad_slot = "3119178388"; We will Were going to cover 5 specific affordable vintage loudspeakers this week that you should be able to find in the $200 range (or slightly below if youre aggressive) and the best part is that all of them sound quite good. 1 speaker. extracting certain parts. Paid $2,000 for both pairs combined, and there is no need for a sub with either of them (if properly powered). Check back periodically. Check back periodically. They offer a level of quality and performance that is simply unmatched by any other speaker on the market.