New Infinity Owner

[HuskySpade]

I just grabbed my first pair of Infinity Loudspeakers today, I haven't had a chance to hook them up yet, but i'm excited to see if the reputation stands true to the product.

The previous owner said hes never hooked them up, and its pretty evident he didn't as all of the original packaging and manuals were intact.

(I actually got a great deal on these in combination with a JBL center channel speaker which has also, never been used.)

Heres what I got:

Infinity RS-125 (Reference Standard Series) Bookshelf loudspeakers

in the West Hills Oak Cabinet (Real wood it appears to be)

(This is just a random picture of the same speakers)

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I had a couple of questions for other Infinity owners:

1. Does Infinity recommend a specific "burn-in" time?

2. Does anyone else have a pair of Infinity bookself speakers of the same model or similar?

3. How do you like them?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

 

[ferninando]

please post pics

 

[HuskySpade]

please post pics

Done, reference the original post.

 

[Nacon]

Nice score!

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
General
Frequency Response 74Hz - 20kHz (+/-3dB)
Crossover Frequency(ies) 4.5kHz
Sensitivity 90dB (2.83 volts/1 meter)
Nominal Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms
Recommended Power Amplifier Range 10 - 60 watts/RMS into 6 ohms
Woofer 5.25" polypropylene
Tweeter 0.5" ferrofluid cooled polycarbonate

 

[HuskySpade]

Nice score!

Hell yeah! They sound great! According to tech support at Infinity I was instructed to allow 80-100 hours of burn in time before exceeding medium volumes. So I haven't been able to turn them up real loud, but definantly loud enough for the room they're being utilized in. I've also got them running on the receiver's 6 ohm circuit, for optimal impedance, as opposed to the main channel 8 ohm circuit reserved for my towers.

I like the sound presence that this or almost any comparable reference speaker offers. It almost reminded me of the famed and reputable Harbeths I heard not too long ago. I was quite satisfied when I heard how well they complimented my towers.

 

[ferninando]

from the specs would seem they're not very basey (72hz). what's your take?

 

[HuskySpade]

from the specs would seem they're not very basey (72hz). what's your take?

While you may be right on the fact that they're not very basey, however the bass sounds solid, and well defined. But if compared as a standalone main channel to my Polk Audio Monitor 30 bookshelf speakers, the Infinity's bass is slightly lacking as the M30s frequency response is 55Hz - 25KHz. Almost 20Hz deeper than the Infinity's. Were also talking a completely different design too, as the Infinity's are a traditional reference style speaker with an enclosed cab. The Polk M30s are a monitor style speaker which features an inverted driver design (Mid-woofer top/tweeter bottom) and a rear firing bass port for more effecient, punchy bass. If you also look at the power recommendations too, the Infinities are 10-60 watts while the Polks are 20-100 watts, which renders the Polks probably a better standalone main channel if you're going to use bookshelfs in that juncture.

However, I have these hooked up as my rear channel on that particular stereo system. Its quite impressive how well these little Infinity bookshelf speakers accompany my Polk towers (Main). They sound great. As I probably have too much speaker for that room anyways (2 towers + 2 bookshelfs) the Infinities helped tone down the sound in my room, offer much less acoustic interference/distortion/refelection, and offer a much cleaner, and more satisfying sonic accuracy. A very distinct and recognizable characteristic of a good reference style speaker design.

As far as overall bass settings on that system, I turned the knob up just slightly when I exchanged out my Polk bookshelfs for the Infinty bookshelfs. The towers handle a majority of the bass, but the Infinity's compliment that very well with their own bass characteristics. The biggest change in the sound I noticed while exchanging the bookshelfs, is that the Infinity's helped "lift the sound" so its more open, airy, and clean. The Polk bookshelfs sound excelent, however compared to the Infinity's, the sound was more "heavy" to say the least. These Infinity's also helped produce a more accurate soundstage image in conjuntion with the towers than the accompanying Polk bookshelf speakers.

So in this case, bigger is not neccissarily better. At some point, I'll probably write a more in-depth review of these Infinty RS-125s in the near future.

 

[HuskySpade]

Real bad news!

I started to hear a rattling when I was playing some music.

I took off the grill only to notice that I blew one of my drivers. The foam along the perimeter of the driver broke clean about 50% of the way around.

Looks like I gotta get this driver fixed, but i'm bummed because I have to wait until Monday to contact Infinity.

Any good places recommended for re-coning etc? Or should I just buy a new driver?

Any help is appreciated.


ARGGGHHH! Im F'n Pissed!!

 

[Sir.Byrd]

Refoam the speaker. costs $16 total for glue foams and shipping.

No need to recone or contact infinity.

 

[HuskySpade]

Refoam the speaker. costs $16 total for glue foams and shipping.

No need to recone or contact infinity.

Im positive that all it needs is a re-foam.

But for someone thats never attempted this in the past, is it easy? Or would I be best sending the driver out for repair?

 

[Army]

Im positive that all it needs is a re-foam.

But for someone thats never attempted this in the past, is it easy? Or would I be best sending the driver out for repair?

It is easy with a little practice. With that said go to GW and buy a pair of cheap speakers you don't care about and practice. My first pair came out ugly because I used too much glue, they worked fine but were butt ugly. If your not in a hurry you can send them my way. If you want me to do them PM me and we'll talk.