I still have a few Infinities I really want to complete my collection, but heres what I have right now. 1 speaker. Music floated from them. There is also a switch on the rear panel above the binding posts to boost or reduce the treble depending on the rest of your set-up. google_ad_slot = "5925091580"; may potentially need parts from a "parts unit", will we release available parts Of course I only paid $1400 for my speakers Have you heard a pair of RSIIb or RS 4.5? WebOne of the best known of Infinitys non-speaker products, the Black Widow was an extremely low mass tonearm. $65. parts were marked as 'sold separately'. PLEASE read the - What about the classic early Polk Monitor 7s/10s? WebThe Omegas sound amazing even by today's standards & are arguably the best speakers Infinity ever made. Despite being small, dont let them fool you - they weigh a ton and sound fantastic. Quad ESLs for $500? Audiophile web forums might try to convince you to spend big on speaker cables, but you can ignore them. There are two crucial issues in regard to getting great sound of them; power and set-up. SM-102, SM-120, SM-122, SM-152 and likely others), (See also SM-100 & SM-120 and likely others). charged for parts is for the 'time to extract' from it's donor unit, unless Manufacturers also are If you are looking for a great, full range speaker that doesnt take up much space, these are for you. The emit tweeter on these were the selling point I believe. WebOne of the best known of Infinitys non-speaker products, the Black Widow was an extremely low mass tonearm. about parts / spares sales They have unusual Walsh tweeters, which look like the metal funnels used to top off the oil in your car engine. MINIMUM ORDER, 20% off $149. Their soundstage just blows me away every time I listen to them. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by TLMusic, Oct 25, 2010. The Renaissance series (80 and 90) were introduced in 1990 and were an additional step in the Infinity evolution. again, is what the parts are listed for in the first place, "our units"). As you would expect, this doesnt come cheap and while there is no obligation to donate, we would greatly appreciate anything you might send to help to sales@audiokarma.org at PayPal.com. Depending on the condition, expect to pay between $75-150 for a pair. The top woofer is active and both drivers are IMG drivers. have any further info along those lines, ", "parts", "stereo", "inquiry", "question", Since we list the parts available for ourselves, it is not much effort Due to their size and required packing supplies, the cost of I had some new back in 1976 and loved them. WebVintage Infinity Speakers and Audio Infinity Systems, circa 1970, at first Infinity building on Knap St., Chatsworth CA. but more MAY occasionally show up. occasionally take time for us to respond to. SPONSORED. there are some really good buys on infinity speakers on ebay right now! They need to be at least 3 from the wall behind them, and the inside edge needs to be further from your ears than the outside edge. The Imperial 6 used a paper-cone 10 blue glow woofer with a phenolic ring (edge) cone tweeter. Our Brands If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call (800) 553-3332 for assistance. No getting rid of my A25s either. To see them, go to. A friend suggested that I buy a pair of vintage Infinity speakers online. C $74.47 shipping. None currently for sale, but more MAY occasionally show up. for sale (even though they may appear as available for sale to the public). To see whats involved in shipping these babies, go, For a copy of the RS-IIB owners manual, click, The grilles are not removable but you can see the drivers in this photo, In their early days, Infinity attempted to manufacture and sell an entire range of audiophile products. I worked for Technics/Panasonic and on slow days I'd head down and listen to, if memory is correct, the IRS-V's. These are such great speakers I have two sets. Its a skill that comes in handy when dealing with vintage loudspeakers. WebInfinity SL-10 Bookshelf Speakers USA 80s Vintage Refurbished. 1). If you like the Infinity sound then get 'em! I have the black but would really love a pair in piano gloss black - its a truly beautiful speaker. The A25 can be found for around $200, but people are now attempting to sell for a lot more. But you can expect to pay in the sub $500 range for sure. speakers / WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Infinity RSb 3-way speakers w/10" woofer & stands LOCAL PICKUP ONLY at the best online prices at eBay! periodically as we never know what will show up each day. Kloss was a very active engineer for decades starting numerous companies including Acoustic Research, Kloss, Cambridge Soundworks, KLH, and Advent. Hi folks, first post here. Affordable speakers have never sounded better than today and tomorrow and the day after that. They have unusual Walsh tweeters, which look like the metal funnels used to top off the oil in your car engine. New Ribbon tweeters & mid-range speakers. An empty Larger, of course, but also with more finely appointed cabinets, the Advent Large models are slowly going up in value on the vintage market. SPECIFICALLY listed on one of our pages or Close-up of one speakerThe grilles are not removable but you can see the drivers in this photo. The do well with low power but they really open up when you give them plenty of juice to get the dual woofers moving. Here is some more interesting stuff related to the partnership of Arnie Nudell and Paul McGowan. ^^Seen a couple pair for sale around these parts in the last year. This page is just Infinity speakers; to see other Infinity products, go, Following the 2000A, Infinity produced several variants replacing theelectrostatictweeters with the Walsh tweeter, including the 2000 II and 2000 AXT. This page is just Infinity speakers; to see other Infinity products, go here. Larger parts such as transformers and drivers (speakers) are typically via FedEx are to the Matthew's Vintage Stereos. RS-10 Bookshelf Speakers Vintage 80s. SM-100, SM-102, SM-112, SM-120, SM-122, SM-152, Video-1 / Video One Center Only if we do not have a Bass monsters they are not. we do not have it, nor do we know when it might come WebVintage Infinity Speakers and Audio Infinity Systems, circa 1970, at first Infinity building on Knap St., Chatsworth CA. Spica Angelus were fantastic speakers but are very hard to find. Required fields are marked *. None currently for sale, but more MAY occasionally show up. parted with them in 1980 and it was a decision I hate myself for! Infinity RS-225 Bookshelf Speakers Refurbished. They were great for the time. Of course I only paid $1400 for my speakers Have you heard a pair of RSIIb or RS 4.5? ESPECIALLY for the price. known to change google_ad_client = "pub-5095945150509336"; Sorry for all the excuses, but that's how the 'system' thoroughly Add to Cart. Magnepan has been in business for almost 50 years and there is a global cult of users who swear by them. Our 7-part vintage audio podcast series concludes with a conversation with vinyl mastering legend, Kevin Gray. 'SALVAGE / USED / DONOR' parts requests at this time with No scams, or trades. $149. As much of the price cost, typically nearly equal to and As you said, they are ported (technically) but they are more of an aperiodic design. Most of my Infinities are pretty big. These two tiny speakerswhich, apart from being intended to serve as location recording monitors, are as far apart in their design starting points as is possible to imagineredefined the art of the miniature loudspeaker: the LS3/5A in the mid-1970s, the WATT a decade later. Frankly, PARTS | settings or receive 'Low Priority'. Speaker, scooter, MI, Pro-audio It is a classic design but can you find them in decent shape for $200 or less? 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. The flagship was the massive IRS V, at 1,400 pounds and seven feet tall, one of the largest consumer speakers made. Most folks get that. I'm not obsessed with that word "Audiophile" at all, but kinda shytty how designers focus alot on Classical and Acoustic music. 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. Not that these are anywhere near top of the line but, I'm still running a pair of Infinity Reference four speakers with an old Denon 3802 powering them. I've heard some $10,000 speakers that sounded better and some that only sounded "different". BBC LS3/5A & Wilson Audio WATT loudspeakers. 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 Vintage INFINITY RSb 10" 3-WAY Speakers Tested, Excellent. Infinity speakers wiki In keeping with Infinitys relentless innovation, they introduced new midrange drivers - the Polygraph and Polydome. charged for parts is for the 'time to extract' from it's donor unit, unless WebVintage Infinity Speaker Crossover Assembly Tweeter Attenuator Model SM115. He was also the inventor of the high fidelity cassette deck. 1 speaker. No grill, showing the Walsh tweeter on top. With the WTLC, I decided to take a walk on the small side. Running them off an Apt-Holman preamp and a Quad 405 amp. 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. Check back periodically. And no relation to the seller. have any further info along those lines)AND Apropos which, I attached a video below of the Omegas in action . It would be nice if one speaker could produce it all from a ONE-WAY. 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. ecoustics is a hi-fi and music magazine offering product reviews, podcasts, news and advice for aspiring audiophiles, home theater enthusiasts and headphone hipsters. In their day, for their price, they were very good speakers. BEFORE EMAILING Were the Kappa 8's amp-killers like the Kappa 9's dromunds? Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. pages, or is already marked "SOLD" will be typical. INFINITY SPEAKER PARTS / SPARES Using a conventional cone woofer and midrange, and electrostatic tweeters, the 2000 A is actually a very nice speaker in a more compact package. Speaker, scooter, MI, Pro-audio In the interests of building a less expensive, easier to place speaker, Infinity also came out with the Delta/Gamma, which was essentially a single column version of the Beta with fewer drivers. Thirdly, the 'rarity' of the part. WebInfinity IRS V This was the last version of the original Infinity Reference System, and, by any measure, the best, standing second to none in frequency range, in a top-to-bottom coherency that had eluded designer Arnie Nudell in the earlier three versions (yes, three, there was no IV), and in an overall faithfulness to the real thing that exceeded Nudells It includes two tweeters, crossovers and the wiring harness. Bass is excellent, overall sound clear and easy, as the house sound description above suggests. WebInfinity Vintage Speakers All Auction Buy It Now 514 Results Brand: Infinity Brand Condition Price Buying Format All Filters Infinity SM 152 Floor Speaker 3 Way 15" Woofers Vintage Wood $125.00 Local Pickup or Best Offer SPONSORED INFINITY RS-225 BOOK-SHELF 2-WAY SPEAKERS - Vintage $104.00 $11.94 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED AWAY from MOST I purchased mine new around 1980 when comparing others such as JBL, Cerwin Vega, Advents ect. STEREO / HI-FI ELECTRONIC PARTS I'm learning about speakers and amps, etc now, and will probably look to purchase soon. They offer a level of quality and performance that is simply unmatched by any other speaker on the market. chef free, Aug 11, WebLink Infinity Speakers on Youtube. Speaker grills have to be 'sandwiched' You forgot DCM Loudspeakers. Subsequently, Infinity produced later generation Kappas (the X.1 and X.2) series that were supposed to tame the Kappas appetite for amps. Hey Joe, you've been contemplating that Apogee for a while now. (Dont confuse these with the later InfiniTesimals, which arent in the same league - these are the Reference Standard 0.1 models). To see them, go to Other Infinity Products. 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. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. 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. "No Subject" and are deleted Used Very Good. WebINFINITY Quantum Jr. SPEAKER PARTS / SPARES : BRAND OF SPEAKER: MODEL OF SPEAKER: ITEM: PART # SIZE: WATTS: OHMS: USED / NEW: QUANTITY: PRICE: NOTES Infinity speaker parts: Quantum Jr. Woofer Woofers-12"--U: 0: Reference info ONLY. Overall, a lovely speaker. are 'known' to be bad, occasionally parts will need further adjustment, text in below. BBC LS3/5A & Wilson Audio WATT loudspeakers. / SKU' parts / accessories that offer an 'on-line payment' option.) They introduced new High Energy EMITs and EMIMs, changed the shape and packaging dramatically, and moved away from a dipole model. WARRANTIES / RETURNS | RS-10 Bookshelf Speakers Vintage 80s. 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? drivers & Parts / Spares. Introduced after the ServoStatik, the 2000 A was an attempt to make a smaller, less expensive speaker that retained the excellent high end of the electrostatics. 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. 'SUBJECT LINE'. WebInfinity Speakers Vintage (1 - 20 of 20 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers Vintage Cerwin-Vega Pair of AT-12 Floor Speaker Need New Suspension BoutiqueShipShop (557) $599.90 FREE shipping More like this BEYOND INFINITY Royal Luggage Vacationer Vintage Tweed Suitcase Boombox Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker VoodooAudio -3db @ 40 hz. The recommended wattage is 10 60 watts, making them ideal for a tube or solid-state receiver in that range. You get the front firing at you and the reflections off the back surface (think Bose 901). For a brochure on the EMIT tweeter, click here. in a compact package. I have a pair of ADS L-810 Series II speakers I have owned since 1979. My Infinity speakers cost about $2500 in 1977, in today's dollars that would be about $10,000. 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. We simply don't have the . ___________________________________________ "landing / solder pads" which can require 'jumpers'. Its a much less physically imposing speaker than the RS-1 but still sounds great. don't show as avail. 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. WebINFINITY Quantum Jr. SPEAKER PARTS / SPARES : BRAND OF SPEAKER: MODEL OF SPEAKER: ITEM: PART # SIZE: WATTS: OHMS: USED / NEW: QUANTITY: PRICE: NOTES Infinity speaker parts: Quantum Jr. Woofer Woofers-12"--U: 0: Reference info ONLY. New Ribbon tweeters & mid-range speakers. SHIPPING Also to consider the EPI m100. sometimes post photos of less 'unique' parts, if there is a greater chance of Discussion in 'Infinity Loudspeakers' started by macfreak, Mar 4, 2008. google_ad_width = 120; Of course I only paid $1400 for my speakers Have you heard a pair of RSIIb or RS 4.5? as SOLD or SOLD OUT. OR When looking for used vintage speakers to bring into my home, I prefer sealed enclosures because insects or rodents may have crawled into the enclosure through the speaker port. Sixth; frankly it's a LOT of work and time to part If you like the Infinity sound then get 'em! They werent manufactured for very long, but matched with NAD they put out what seemed to me to be very accurate and satisfying classical music from my preferred Baroque and Classical eras. Parts Photos; We get a number of requests for 'photos' of a /* 728x15_4, created 6/9/09 */ You have to cut a hole in the front panel to add the additional tweeter. _________________________________________________. They just sound different more accurate to use your terminology. - The addition of a port on the front baffle allowed listeners to place them really close to the wall if that was required. We will our discretion, some requests my still get a response if time allows. My perspective is that I admired 70s speakers, receivers, turntables, etc. Haven't received a response to your email? | (likely the page you landed on originally), The model is WTLC, and apparently they are rather rare. The design of the surround is a definite plus as the material might not have degraded very much over the years. A friend suggested that I buy a pair of vintage Infinity speakers online. Categories: Bookshelf Speakers; Made In: United States. For a brochure on the Quantum 2, click here. Here's a pdf of the original brochure from 1976. Not all of them are worth the hunt but these hidden gems are worth the effort. are first for the restoration of our units and secondarily for the public Infinity EMIM Ribbon midranges, crossover, cabinets, Grills / Front Screen / Cover. The model is WTLC, and apparently they are rather rare. Thanks!!!!! Unfortunately, buying a 30 year old speaker is not getting you greater accuracy. JBL released the L250 and later L250 Ti. The AR 3 is there because of the design concept and most considered it the best AR speaker madewhich apparently wasn't saying much since a lot of folks think it was and is dungheep in a heavy box. WebThe Omegas sound amazing even by today's standards & are arguably the best speakers Infinity ever made. do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers This made the Studio 20 one of the most detailed-sounding speakers we'd encountered. The Dynaco A25 are a two-way loudspeaker with a single 10 woofer and a 2.25 mid-tweeter. , *Note Infinity produced a number of variants on this speaker. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. I never would have thought of that. our parts are from 'salvage / donor' units. Yes they did. Current models are world-class loudspeakers used in systems in the $50,000-$100,000 range by some users. google_ad_height = 15; Sorry to sound like a "whiner" about selling Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The line extended all the way to the RS-10. Unless noted, circuit Infinity speakers wiki Thank-you. sometimes greater than the cost of the part. For a brochure on the 2000 II , click, Despite being a pretty small speaker, it really sounds terrific. $295.00 Waco, TX 9 months ago The storied Canadian brand has been reborn and we're really excited to see if the M-1 is returning. Firstly, we are in the restoration / refurb business, so we Sound however is directional and should be directional. this information in any way. Portland, OR, United States. The biggest problem I hear and read all the time is that, if speakers can't play Classical music superbly, it's not considered audiophile speakers. WebInfinity Speakers Vintage (1 - 20 of 20 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers Vintage Cerwin-Vega Pair of AT-12 Floor Speaker Need New Suspension BoutiqueShipShop (557) $599.90 FREE shipping More like this BEYOND INFINITY Royal Luggage Vacationer Vintage Tweed Suitcase Boombox Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker VoodooAudio Channel woofers Polycell Tweeters, Front row: Cary Christie, John Ulrick, and Arnie Nudell Im a fan of Infinity speakers. >>>(for 'PARTS'; None currently for sale, I like the classic sound, superb top end and very good bass too. Parts pricing; Most of our parts price / value will be based be $16,000). need for the restoration or repair of one of our units. United States | English (US) | $ (USD), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Matthew's Vintage Stereos. Our time must be utilized on the requests we can fulfill. gnd. For a brochure on the WTLC, click, For a brochure on the InfiniTesimals, click, Infinity produced a number of variants on this speaker. has become too consuming of time resources. *"unique" The top driver (active woofer) has new foam surrounds. *at google_ad_height = 15; /* 728x90, created 6/8/09 */ google_ad_height = 600; relating to it. RS-2.5 and 4.5 side by sideThe 2.5 is a pretty good sized speaker and the 4.5 is enormous, QLS and RS-4.5 side by sideProvides a perspective on just how big the QLS is. Some folks email / call and want us to respond either way / whether we Fifth, the difficulty to extract the part, or success rate for I like fixing them almost as much as playing them (be ready to do some fixing). might But what about affordable vintage loudspeakers? Cash only. and will not likely be responding to calls or emails for those type of We may "lock up" parts that we may potentially need in the restoration 1). looking for Audiokarma is about to undergo a server change and upgrade. Add to Cart. C $74.47 shipping. They do require stands to put them at the proper listening height. The IRS (Infinity Reference System) line was designed to supplant the high-end RS models. Not Henry Kloss. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. I have a 2000 II but it is currently undergoing restoration. $149. google_ad_client = "pub-5095945150509336"; Two outstanding small Infinity's that are worthy of serious consideration: InfiniTesimal-Reference-Standard-0.1 Modulus(the original 1990 model, not the newer one). . See sales banners on parts pages for details. 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