Please Post your Infinity speakers

[benvader0815]

I'm new in the forum too and from Germany... Far far away But a real Kappa-Fan.

I have 2 Kappa 9.2i and 4 Kappa 7.2i. The Center is a modified 7.2i with an second original bass-driver and optimated Crossover...

Here are some pics and I explain something about my HC (but in German):
Klick

Sadly it does not gives the sub SSW-212 in Europe... But in the next few weeks it will arrive two BK Monolith+ Sub downfire in black satin.

Bye with greeting from Cologne

Ben

 

[BT-ProAudio]

Our Speakers are:

Infinity RS3B
Infinity RS6000
Infinity 1001
Infinity RS8a
and our son...he`s 12 years old....has a Infinity Reference 11i

We all loves Infinity!!!

 

[FreeOrange]

My RS-4Bs - recently refinished

Pics and details about what I did are here: :yes:

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=323168

I couldn't get the pictures to show in this thread as well...

 

[rroobbcc]

A recent addition to my Infinity stable... Infinity Renaissance 80

 

[Tedrick]

Schweeet, Rob!!! :thmbsp::tresbon:

How do the Ren 90's compare to your K9's??

 

[dcmaster]

Hi all,

here I will show you my actual Infinity models:
RS1B, InfiniTesimal 0.1, RS 4000, ServoStatik 1

Hi all,

now I update my setups. The RS4000 is gone. Therefore I have become a paire of RS 1500e, Kappa 9, Rs 6000 and Quantum Qe. The Qe is not running at this time, because ist is in a very bad status. From the RS 6000 I have no pictures, but all of you knows what I mean.

Inbetween I had a Renaissance 90, Kappa 9 and RS 6000. All of them are gone again.

Pics from the Kappa 9 and RS 1500e see below.

Klaus

 

[dcmaster]

Sorry, I forgot a picture from the rens. Now here it is :tresbon:

Thats it for this time.

Klaus

 

[jt45]

 

[tubed]

Nice stuff guys!
I still havent recapped my QLS-1s but they sound so good as is....still trying to figure out best way to reduce the amount of wiring to the mids????

 

[jt45]

Nice stuff guys!
I still havent recapped my QLS-1s but they sound so good as is....still trying to figure out best way to reduce the amount of wiring to the mids????

Iv'e had my recapping project on hold for several months, all my drivers are working but I think a recap would help some with the emits on one speaker.
Let us know when you figure out how to reduce the wiring .

 

[Rockyhill]

RSb acquired today, my first Infinity's.

 

[tubed]

Infinity Quantum Jr."
It's about time I brought them in

 

[waudio]

Hello All,

In a short 6 months (since Nov last year), I have transformed from a person with no hobby - into an infinity and carver fan. I received much help from the AK community - with answers to my many questions (often so basic & naively embarrassing) about audio. I am still learning - but I enjoy every bit of my experience.

Speakers (from left to right): RS IIa, RS IIb, RS IIb, RS 2.5, Column 2, and Kappa 6.1 (photo - not arranged for listening).
Amplifiers: 2 tfm-45, 2 tfm-55, tfm-42, m-4.0t, m-1.5t, marantz 240
Preamp: B&K avp3090, carver c-1 (blown up), carver c-11 (blown up)
Source: Marantz dv7100, denon dcd 1560, Technics sl-1700 mk2 (coming soon)

As others have concluded, the IIb's are the best in that lot - but the watkins woofer sounds sweet and more wholesome to me. Wonder why they did not use it in the IIb's.

Most memorable experience was early February when I hooked up an m-1.5t (recently arrived from the post-office) to my system and it blew up (with a literal big bang that knocked off a fuse in my electrical box) - taking the c-1 to early demise with it. Sparks came off from that 1.5t but no burnt smell.

In the process, I have also learned how to dis-assemble and fix emim. I had two emims with ribbons starting to separate from the base. I built a jig (as suggested) and had no problem taking it off and putting it back. I used scotch tape to secure the ribbons back to the base. I also had an emim with resistance at ~8 ohm - caused by a slight damage to the strip near one terminal and damaged connectors. I applied the rear window defroster repair kit, soldered new wire in, and it solved the problem, bringing back the resistance to 3.4 ohm.

I am refoaming the woofers of the RS IIa - and I am planning to use this set to mod following what others did. I know nothing about electronics, so this will be a slow and long journey.

Weakest link is my preamp - I would like to go tube (AR SP-8 or SP-10) - or DIY tube preamp. Need to wait until I finally finish my house, hopefully by this fall. I know my limit - even with an understanding wife.

I never before realize that source can make a big difference. I thought all CDPs are the same, until I got the denon 1560, which blew the marantz dv7100 off the water. I am trying vinyl soon.

I actually felt guilty having that many infinity speakers but I got such a pleasure looking at and hearing these vintages. Such a refresher listening to them after a long day at the office.

 

[goodolpg]

Wow. I mean WOW.
With such a recent jump into the hobby (obsession?) you have achieved a lot.
Nice looking group of Classic Infinitys.
Now, where's that "I'm jealous" icon...

 

[jt45]

Infinity Quantum Jr."
It's about time I brought them in

Those look great, did you replace the mids ? Or is that just a cover over the driver ?

 

[tubed]

Those look great, did you replace the mids ? Or is that just a cover over the driver ?

I really love the look of the vintage Quantums.
The mids are 2" Peerless softdomes identical to the original 1 1/2" except for the VC size and the "plastic protection".....these speakers sound very nice with the larger midrange and factory replacement woofers!

 

[Kev_rat]

I having a similar Infinity collection phase/addiction/mid speaker crisis. Trouble is being in Tasmania the prices are way higher and the selection is much less expansive.

About a year ago Bose lifestyle was all we had in the house - been that way for the last 20 odd years.
Now;
Infinity RSM (out of the cupboard and refoamed), Infinity RS Kappa 7 (perfect), Ininity RS Kappa 6 (Still being restored - crossover problem somwhere), Infinity Q4 (Awaiting delivery) and Infinity RS1.5 (also awaiting delivery), AR-3A improved (very, very nice sound) and AR-17 (beautiful clear sound but missing a lot of bass c/w everyhing else anyway).
Lots of spare drivers - given the advancing age of the collection.
The only problem with all the good speakers is that I have now have a real problem in the source materials and Amplifiers (a NAD 2700 is the best I have after the old 3020A let its smoke out). The MP3s are being updated t 320 and Ive even dustoed off an old turntable -this is one component that the kids think is really cool.

I must mention that I am blessed with a very understanding wife, but the chlidren are starting to look at me with great suspicion and muttering darkly about the Yes and Emerson Lake and Palmer being played at a sensible volume.

I will post pics when the RS2.5 arrive in the house, but mine don't look as good as the ones shown above (drool)

 

[tubed]

I lucked into a pair of these minty Monitor IIa's and can't wait to get them up and running after a refoam.
It took awhile but it finally dawned on me the Peerless softdomes are larger than that of the 1 1/2ers" used in the Quantum lineup... the IIas using a 2" voice coil:scratch2:

 

[mr_RBG]

They look amazing! How do they sound compare to your other infinitys?

 

[Fasterdamnit]

OK-
The Infinity's that get no love-

1001 (not even A's.)

recapped, one woofer rebuilt, felt around the front tweeters to lower jitter. These are surprising performers. Notice the hand applied putty for mass rings on the woofer cone. One brochure said it is asbestos. I have seen this same woofer in ads for the 2000 series.