Do I Want a pair of RS-IIs?
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slimpikkins
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The lemon oil will work fine. Howards Feed n wax works great and is popular for the oak Infinity cabinets. Howards Restor a Finish can be used if the finish is all bleached out like mine were from being in a sunny lv for 30 years. You just rub it on and it blends in the lighter spots.
Jim
slimpikkins
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If you search around this forum there is at least one xo rebuild where the poster split the xo for biamping. That thread may have some answers for you. If I weren't so lazy I'd try and find it for you...
Jim
Here's some pics. Don't mind the Peavey speaker in the middle. It's my center channel. Strange as it seems, it actually works really well. It's a complicated setup, but basically, all but the RS-IIs are connected to my Integra AVR for HT duty. The RS-IIs are connected to my c-j PV-2AR and Crest v450. There's an RCA cable running from the Integra's channel outs to the c-j's tape 2 in.
When I'm using the AVR, I just set the c-j to Tape 2, and put the volume at noon, and control everything with the avr's remote. For 2-channel, I obviously go back to the c-j directly. Sounds odd, but it works.
-Jon
When I'm using the AVR, I just set the c-j to Tape 2, and put the volume at noon, and control everything with the avr's remote. For 2-channel, I obviously go back to the c-j directly. Sounds odd, but it works.
-Jon
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Valveglow
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What's odd??? The only thing that's odd is that when I click on your second "sideways" photo, it shows the infinity speaker standing up!
That radio is pretty cool. I picked it up at the Kutztown Radio Show auction for around $40. It's been recapped and works great. 1941 Philco. And yes, that handle and wild white trim is original!
The Mac is an old Mac Pro dual G5. I use it mainly for digitizing vinyl and reel to reel. I use a Pioneer CD-Recorder as an ADC, then run an optical line from the CD-R to the Mac, and record with Audacity. Works out well.
Hiding on the TV stand behind the right speaker are two Zeniths- a CED player and sideways loading VCR. Both work and are connected. Gotta love old school.
The Mac is an old Mac Pro dual G5. I use it mainly for digitizing vinyl and reel to reel. I use a Pioneer CD-Recorder as an ADC, then run an optical line from the CD-R to the Mac, and record with Audacity. Works out well.
Hiding on the TV stand behind the right speaker are two Zeniths- a CED player and sideways loading VCR. Both work and are connected. Gotta love old school.
Valveglow
Super Member
Not to hijack the thread, but I (we?) would love to see some pics.
audiomagnate
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That's exactly how I have my 4.3 system setup. You get the benefits of a purist two channel signal path with multichannel fun when you need it. The speakes look great, and I can see how a compression driver /horn speaker would work for a center channel. The Infinities look awesome!
Hey Bkphoto,
Thanks for the dustcap offer. However, in this case, it's actually a whole different woofer. Both bottom woofers are the Infinity replacements for the original bullet ones. It's an entirely different woofer- shallower cone shape, different magnet, etc. However, they're supposed to be interchangeable.
-Jon
Thanks for the dustcap offer. However, in this case, it's actually a whole different woofer. Both bottom woofers are the Infinity replacements for the original bullet ones. It's an entirely different woofer- shallower cone shape, different magnet, etc. However, they're supposed to be interchangeable.
-Jon
Polyphonic
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Rsii
Hi Again, Slimp's suggestion for the Howards restore-a-finish, along with Howards Feed and Wax as step 2 is a great suggestion. I have used these products on my rs-ii and the project (about half an hour) worked stupendously. On the other note about the woofers, two of mine were replaced as well. the dust caps look different, but all four woofers are stamped 902-2279A on the magnets. There were different production runs during the after years. However, all my woofers do appear to have the same physical dimension to them, and the magnets also appear to be identical. .... On my third and final note, I have been in touch with the ebayer parting out the speakers, apparently the cabinets are a non issue. they are, either, not available or not all there. Sounds to me like they were damaged. All the drivers are being sold separately. I questioned him about this as the woofers looked like they were selling as a lot. The price listed is for individual drivers. And, yes, he has two working crossovers... not sure if they are listed yet, but he quoted me $75 for one.
Hi Again, Slimp's suggestion for the Howards restore-a-finish, along with Howards Feed and Wax as step 2 is a great suggestion. I have used these products on my rs-ii and the project (about half an hour) worked stupendously. On the other note about the woofers, two of mine were replaced as well. the dust caps look different, but all four woofers are stamped 902-2279A on the magnets. There were different production runs during the after years. However, all my woofers do appear to have the same physical dimension to them, and the magnets also appear to be identical. .... On my third and final note, I have been in touch with the ebayer parting out the speakers, apparently the cabinets are a non issue. they are, either, not available or not all there. Sounds to me like they were damaged. All the drivers are being sold separately. I questioned him about this as the woofers looked like they were selling as a lot. The price listed is for individual drivers. And, yes, he has two working crossovers... not sure if they are listed yet, but he quoted me $75 for one.
Seppo
Super Member
Jackpot!! I picked up mine near Toronto last night (10 hours on the road) and the speakers were in amazing, pristine shape. The seller was the first and only owner and had treated them very well. These look like new. I bought these w/o hearing and/or seeing them (besides a few low res photos), and got really lucky. These were posted on local Kijijji, and then in Canuckaudiomart.
Sonically RS-II are clearly in different league that my RS-IIIa. My first impression is 'airy'. The sound is everywhere in the room, while very accurate, you can almost like literally feel the music, particularly the mids and highs. One feels like the artists are in the room with you. The open midrange drivers and back firing extra tweeter work (full dipole) exactly as I expected. I am very happy
And, the owner had some original material from the time of purchase. In particular he had a multi-page lab test article from some 'Buyers Guide' publication, that included full measurements (including sensitivity, full response and impedance curves) and detailed review of the speakers (RS-IIs beat their reference system ). I have not seen this review before anywhere, so I will scan it and post it here soon.
Sonically RS-II are clearly in different league that my RS-IIIa. My first impression is 'airy'. The sound is everywhere in the room, while very accurate, you can almost like literally feel the music, particularly the mids and highs. One feels like the artists are in the room with you. The open midrange drivers and back firing extra tweeter work (full dipole) exactly as I expected. I am very happy
And, the owner had some original material from the time of purchase. In particular he had a multi-page lab test article from some 'Buyers Guide' publication, that included full measurements (including sensitivity, full response and impedance curves) and detailed review of the speakers (RS-IIs beat their reference system
). I have not seen this review before anywhere, so I will scan it and post it here soon.
