Please Post your Infinity speakers

[slimpikkins]

Slimpikkins, I see you also have the RSIIb? Do you notice any big differences between the two?
How do you get your list of gear on the bottom of your post? Haven't figured that one out yet. I'm pretty new to these forums. Thx.

I have a lot more time (and money) into the IIbs. They are a little cleaner in the top end. The emims and the extra tweeter make up most of the difference of the two. The base may be a little tighter too but that is a tough call. I really need to spend some more time with my RSII's. They are in a system in the basement where I listen when it's just too hot for tube gear upstairs. (my main system is in a spare room on the 2nd floor) Just great sounding speakers and look cool too. I'd say if you like the RSII you'll like the IIb for sure.

To add a signature, click on your name, scroll down and click "about me" , click on "edit your about me" and you should be able to get it from there.
Jim

 

[levex]

I hear ya. My RSIIs were in pretty bad shape when picked them up. But it was all I could find at them time and I was tired of searching. Then later on I found another pair. They also had cosmetic flaws like a cracked grill frame with dried up glue that had seeped through the cloth, split difraction wings, etc. But hardly anything that my first pair already had. So, out of 2 pairs, I made 1. (How many of you have done that before?! lol)

Although I ended up paying a pretty penny for all this, I enjoyed the refurb process and learning about how they were made. For example like there being 2 versions of the RSII. One easy way to tell is by the size of the magnet on the mid drivers. I was surprised to find out that all the mid drivers are intentionally hooked up backwards. Guess that has to do with them being dipole speakers??

Here's a tip for anyone who has these: make sure the lower sub driver has the black wire going to the positive speaker terminal. (Positive speaker terminal is marked red) The other wire, red/black goes to negative. When I disassembled my 4 speakers, 3 out of the 4 bottom subs were hooked up wrong. :nono:

Thanks for the edit tip Jim.
C

 

[slimpikkins]

Although I ended up paying a pretty penny for all this, I enjoyed the refurb process and learning about how they were made. For example like there being 2 versions of the RSII. One easy way to tell is by the size of the magnet on the mid drivers. I was surprised to find out that all the mid drivers are intentionally hooked up backwards. Guess that has to do with them being dipole speakers??
C

Looking some picks I see some RSII with the smaller magnets on the midrange drivers. I have the large magnet variaty where the mag is nearly the same diameter as the basket. Anyone know which is newer or more desired? The front tweeter is also wired out of phase, at least this is what the tech sheet has. I have not got into the workings of this speaker system as mine just needed more or less cosmetic work. Here's my thread with pics of mine.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=439848
Jim

 

[Skylab]

My "new to me" Infinitesimals

 

[slimpikkins]

Those look terrific, how do you like them?

 

[Skylab]

I like them a lot! They are in a little bedroom system, I'm not allowed much audio gear there, but my wife does like to listen to the radio. They sound quite good as bookshelf speakers. And definitely a big sound in a small package.

 

[levex]

Congrats on your 0.1s Skylab. I think you may have come across a good investment. They've been going up in value these past couple years.

 

[levex]

Looking some picks I see some RSII with the smaller magnets on the midrange drivers. I have the large magnet variaty where the mag is nearly the same diameter as the basket. Anyone know which is newer or more desired? The front tweeter is also wired out of phase, at least this is what the tech sheet has. I have not got into the workings of this speaker system as mine just needed more or less cosmetic work. Here's my thread with pics of mine.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=439848
Jim

My RSIIs with big magnets have serial number 9003671. The other crossovers (with small magnets on the mids)
had the numbers A123547. Wouldn't "A" mean an
earlier version? I also compared both crossovers (A and 9), but I didn't see any changes made to components/values. While the crossovers were removed from the enclosure, I compared them to Infinitie's wiring diagram. It all looks correct as in, no mistakes found in the diagram. Yes you're right about the EMIT being out of phase.

 

[Coastsider]

My "new to me" Infinitesimals

In the photos it looks like you have one clear poly Watkins and one grey poly. Are they different? If so, if the trim strips have no screws attaching them they are 0.1's and the grey woofer is the original but if there are three screws they are 0.2's and the clear woofer is the correct driver. Then again my old eyes may just be fooling me.

 

[Skylab]

Congrats on your 0.1s Skylab. I think you may have come across a good investment. They've been going up in value these past couple years.

Thanks! I am digging them for sure.

In the photos it looks like you have one clear poly Watkins and one grey poly. Are they different? If so, if the trim strips have no screws attaching them they are 0.1's and the grey woofer is the original but if there are three screws they are 0.2's and the clear woofer is the correct driver. Then again my old eyes may just be fooling me.

Your eyes are correct. These are 0.1's, but with one original woofer and one replacement 0.2 woofer. I got them for a nice price due to this. I'm on the hunt for an original 0.1 woofer...

 

[baco99]

Just finally hooked these up to some real power.

BLOWN AWAY.

Going to run the DBX in 2BTL mode at 300wpc rms and see what happens next.

They need a recap and the L-pads cleaned and some work on the cabs, but by gosh those Watkins woofers just LOVE power.

Oh, and I need real cables...hint hint. The 20 ga speaker wire from CVS isn't cutting it.

 

[lordfoo]

awesome speaker stands, or legs, or feet or whatever you call those.

 

[Rockyhill]

Just finally hooked these up to some real power.

BLOWN AWAY.

Going to run the DBX in 2BTL mode at 300wpc rms and see what happens next.

They need a recap and the L-pads cleaned and some work on the cabs, but by gosh those Watkins woofers just LOVE power.

Oh, and I need real cables...hint hint. The 20 ga speaker wire from CVS isn't cutting it.

Off topic: Looks like an old Portland-Willamette fireplace door. My guess 80's vintage.

 

[baco99]

Off topic: Looks like an old Portland-Willamette fireplace door. My guess 80's vintage.

That will likely be replaced with a direct-venting wood fireplace insert like this one:

http://www.woodlanddirect.com/Firep...leon-EPI-1101P-Deluxe-EPA-Wood-Burning-Insert

(If you want the door, let me know.)

 

[Rockyhill]

That will likely be replaced with a direct-venting wood fireplace insert like this one:

http://www.woodlanddirect.com/Firep...leon-EPI-1101P-Deluxe-EPA-Wood-Burning-Insert

(If you want the door, let me know.)

No thanks. I used to have a woodstove/hearth products store many years ago so I recognized the doors. If it's PW door (as we used to refer to that brand) that was a very good quality, heavy door.

 

[Rockyhill]

And quality improved with burn in ;-)

 

[dual45's]

Love Infinity

I have many infinity speakers ... Q3, Q5, 2 pair RS 0.1 but my pride and joy are my 2 pair of RS 4.5's that I have combined into a a single set of speakers. 4 emit, 8 emim and 4 12" watkins woofers per side. This system is powered by Spread Spectrum Technology Ampzilla 2000 on the woofers and Acoustat TNT 200 FET on the mid/hi. More Photos to come

Also love my infinity FET preamps!!

 

[Skylab]

I have been looking for a pair of Infinity Kappa 5's for quite a while, as I want to give a pair to my brother. I have Kappa 6's and love them. But the Kappa 5 is a bit of a rare bird, and even moreso as I wanted them in oak. Finally scored a pair at a decent price, but the reason was the woofer foam was totally shot.

I have never refoamed woofers before, so I was a bit nervous. I've read up a lot on it, and decided to try. I ordered the appropriate kit from Simply Speakers. The kit was good, as were the instructions, but its still not the easiest thing in the world. Including waiting for the first dry cycle, it took 2.5 hours start to finish. I am sure smaller woofers like this 6.5" are easier than the big ones. I did have to work hard on one to ensure no voice coil rub (I did them "by feel"), but I seem to have succeeded. They sound great!!!! Going to be tough letting them go, but I think my brother will be psyched. I won't claim that my refoam job was the prettiest, but its not horrid. Final product:

 

[slimpikkins]

I have been looking for a pair of Infinity Kappa 5's for quite a while, as I want to give a pair to my brother. I have Kappa 6's and love them. But the Kappa 5 is a bit of a rare bird, and even moreso as I wanted them in oak. Finally scored a pair at a decent price, but the reason was the woofer foam was totally shot.

I have never refoamed woofers before, so I was a bit nervous. I've read up a lot on it, and decided to try. I ordered the appropriate kit from Simply Speakers. The kit was good, as were the instructions, but its still not the easiest thing in the world. Including waiting for the first dry cycle, it took 2.5 hours start to finish. I am sure smaller woofers like this 6.5" are easier than the big ones. I did have to work hard on one to ensure no voice coil rub (I did them "by feel"), but I seem to have succeeded. They sound great!!!! Going to be tough letting them go, but I think my brother will be psyched. I won't claim that my refoam job was the prettiest, but its not horrid. Final product:

You are a very kind brother...or are you making up for years of abuse they look great.

 

[dual45's]

Here is a pic of the dual 4.5's Infinity RS 4.5 x2