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So, I have the opportunity to buy a set of RS 1.5 for a good price. What is the general consensus of these vs the rest of the infinity classic lineup? I may buy them regardless for the 12" Watkins woofers, but I am curious how they stand on their own. I cannot audition these as they need their woofer surrounds replaced.
Regards,
Gary
 
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it would be better if they were mirrored....from what I remember not that great in the midrange dept...they went through a ton of crossover updates to try to get these right...
 
I had a pair of RS 1.5 and enjoyed them a lot. Not as good as the quantum state but a very nice speaker.
 
Thanks everyone. These are located at a shop where I've found some pretty good deals in the past. I don't know how much he wants for them, but I'd guess around $50. I'll find out later this week.
 
$50?!?! The tweeters alone are worth at least that much! Some folks swear by those poly mids and even in need of a refoam, each of those Watkins is worth more than $50!

GO BUY THEM NOW!
 
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Anyone sees them and has a smart phone will buy them....very good rock and roll speaker. Hope they are still there for you.
Jim
 
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....very good rock and roll speaker.
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I agree. Very good, very dynamic rock and roll speaker with a unique combination of drivers that work very well together when driven with a proper quality system. Requires a strong amp. The model is however old enough by now that crossovers may need to be rebuilt to meet the speaker's potential.

The 1.5 did go through a number of crossover revisions, so later in production is better. There were a number of excellent Infinity speakers in that era went through a series of crossover revisions. I've owned a set of 1.5 in protected, nearly pristine condition since I bought them new in 1981. It was the beginning of my life long infatuation with classic Infinity.
 
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They look to be in pretty good condition, except for the surrounds of course. For 50 bucks, u scored... Nice find!
 
great score...

I'd replace those EMITS with cobalt EMIT's...much better and fit the same...the K's are smaller, won't fit right
 
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So, I recently received a set of Watkins which I purchased for my QLS project, but I used them tonight to replace the Watkins in these RS. Once substituded, they sounded nice, but not perfect. Initially, I was getting no sound from one of the mids; however, after playing with the L-pads, I was able to verify the functionality of both mids and highs.

-Gary
 
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