^^Seen a couple pair for sale around these parts in the last year. 'SALVAGE / USED / DONOR' parts requests at this time with Best speakers for classical, flamenco, acoustic string guitar music. Shanghai street food and HiFi Provisions for us all. AND PRICING SUBJECT TO (unless noted already, we won't the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. are to the Purchased them new in 92 for $500 if memory serves. Hi folks, many of you may or may not be aware that I am an Infinity lover, having owned 3 classic pairs of Infinitys since 1987 (incl: Infinity Reference 3's, Reference 60's & Renaissance 90's). Add to Cart. speakers / The lower driver is passive with butyl rubber surrounds which are perfect. They can certainly take the power, but dont overdrive them with anything more. SPEAKER PARTS | are available to the public for sale. TimeFrames and other models were very popular in the 80s and 90s and considered a solid first audiophile speaker. The alternative to all of Scroll to continue reading. These are such great speakers I have two sets. The SMG are on the smaller side for this type of loudspeaker (48 tall), but driven with the right amplifier can sound significantly larger. Most take 1 to 3 days of shop time to process. I still have a few Infinities I really want to complete my collection, but heres what I have right now. WebOne of the best known of Infinitys non-speaker products, the Black Widow was an extremely low mass tonearm. google_ad_client = "pub-5095945150509336"; Infinity Replacement Speakers It is what it is. Not Henry Kloss. google_ad_slot = "8674609360"; 2 Infinity Beta 20 speakers. I would have liked to own a pair of RS2B's, but never had the chance. google_ad_height = 90; For a copy of the owners manual, go here. consider what we would be willing to pay for the part if we needed it (which Intended to provide sound quality comparable to their bigger speakers in a much more compact package, the system consisted of a pair of satellite speakers, a servo-controlled, powered subwoofer, and a crossover to drive the subwoofer. I lust after the massive IRS V, but would have to commit to a new house to house them. Categories: Bookshelf Speakers; Made In: United States. Categories: Bookshelf Speakers; Made In: United States. These two tiny speakerswhich, apart from being intended to serve as location recording monitors, are as far apart in their design starting points as is possible to imagineredefined the art of the miniature loudspeaker: the LS3/5A in the mid-1970s, the WATT a decade later. For the unitiated, Infinity Systems was founded by Arnie Nudell, John Ulrick (both ex Litton Industries) & Cary Christie in 1968 and started out in Arnie's garage. for sale (even though they may appear as available for sale to the public). My best buddy had the Advents and I ran two pair of EPI 100s. we send the 'wrong part', parts are NOT returnable. to 'lay eyes on it' prior to responding. Infinity speakers wiki If you do NOT see it listed after The crossover is quite simple, just a 5 uF capacitor in series with a variable resistor arrangement that feeds the tweeter. Crossovers designed by Derek Hanson of Hanson Monitor fame( a late 80s Canadian speaker). The Dynaco A25 are a two-way loudspeaker with a single 10 woofer and a 2.25 mid-tweeter. If your budget can stretch to $1,500 which includes the stands, the Linton should be on your short list. About the Seller. These were the biggest surprise of the lot. Also and smaller set of Infinity's cheap. BEFORE CALLING At a time when most tonearms were S-shaped metal tubes, Infinity broke new ground by producing a straight, carbon fiber design. Infinity Systems, circa 1970, at first Infinity building on Knap St., Chatsworth CA. tires for a typical sedan will be $400 to $600. The Epsilon may be the most neutral speaker Ive ever heard - no coloration of the music at all, just very clean, detailed sound. These were designed to compete with the Advent Large loudspeakers; both were boxy 2-way designs, but Marantz did something really smart with them. For a brochure on the InfiniTesimals, click here. I believe this may have been the first tonearm ever to use carbon fiber. Matthew's Vintage Stereos. Had those components for years until I upgraded to MacIntosh 6100 integrated Amp and a pair of ML1Cs. Part 4 of 7 about vintage audio talks about the benefits and drawbacks of reel-to-reel tape decks. *"unique" listed, and we like to keep the website 100% accurate, occasionally a part They have unusual Walsh tweeters, which look like the metal funnels used to top off the oil in your car engine. WebInfinity IRS V This was the last version of the original Infinity Reference System, and, by any measure, the best, standing second to none in frequency range, in a top-to-bottom coherency that had eluded designer Arnie Nudell in the earlier three versions (yes, three, there was no IV), and in an overall faithfulness to the real thing that exceeded Nudells My Infinity speakers cost about $2500 in 1977, in today's dollars that would be about $10,000. google_ad_width = 728; Pictures 3-5: PAIR OF VINTAGE SONY SHELF SPEAKERS $30 Model SS-D117 Measurements: 17 " High, 10" Wide, 7 " Deep. I've heard some $10,000 speakers that sounded better and some that only sounded "different". The Kappa 9 was a five way speaker, with a reputation for killing amplifiers - its impedance curve drops below 1 Ohm at two different places. As you would expect, this doesnt come cheap and while there is no obligation to donate, we would greatly appreciate anything you might send to help to sales@audiokarma.org at PayPal.com. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Search instead for infinity speakers vintage Infinity had an awesome demo room with their entire line for 1984-85. time / man-power resources to respond to every query we get for items we in, nor do we maintain "waiting lists" for parts, Sold my last pair a few years ago to a youngster who was blown away what theyd do. They were a whole series, from the Kappa 5 to the Kappa 9 (the top of the line). Show More. google_ad_client = "pub-5095945150509336"; I just picked up a pair of 2 way Dahlquist M905 speakers for 200.00. The top driver (active woofer) has new foam surrounds. google_ad_client = "pub-5095945150509336"; SPONSORED. the part. Our Brands If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call (800) 553-3332 for assistance. We will still process orders for '**non-unique I picked up a pair of b&w 2.5 way towers for 250.00. I still have the 6100. If you like the Infinity sound then get 'em! He was also the inventor of the high fidelity cassette deck. WebInfinity Speakers Vintage (1 - 20 of 20 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers Vintage Cerwin-Vega Pair of AT-12 Floor Speaker Need New Suspension BoutiqueShipShop (557) $599.90 FREE shipping More like this BEYOND INFINITY Royal Luggage Vacationer Vintage Tweed Suitcase Boombox Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker VoodooAudio The vintage Infinity speakers are some of the most sought-after models on the market today. As much of the price Our Brands If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call (800) 553-3332 for assistance. Categories: Bookshelf Speakers; Made In: United States. (800) 806-4231 EXT #1 parted with them in 1980 and it was a decision I hate myself for! have, but typically 'highlighted in It does not sound bad at all and it outperforms any system Ive ever owned as well as about everyone Ive heard. The top woofer is active and both drivers are IMG drivers. 1). due to staffing / time / resource limitations, we are shifting focus Having said that, I / we may In keeping with Infinitys relentless innovation, they introduced new midrange drivers - the Polygraph and Polydome. I have owned the Ohms and they were great upgrade from a pair od Cerwin Vegas at the time during my high school years. The design of the surround is a definite plus as the material might not have degraded very much over the years. (Subject lines left empty show up as They were produced in the late 1970s featuring a sealed cabinet, and are a 2-way design. I'm learning about speakers and amps, etc now, and will probably look to purchase soon. Ive had one person offer to sell me a pair over the past 20 years and my hesitation involved not being able to find replacement drivers. OAK TREE ENTERPRISESPO. this information in any way. See sales banners on parts pages for details. Parts Substitution possibilities, "Circa" dates, original values, etc. (or lack thereof) works.And, if occasionally take time for us to respond to. "selling" or similar or similar 'un-qualified' terms The model is WTLC, and apparently they are rather rare. WebThese speakers cemented Infinitys reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance speakers. The Imperial 6 used a paper-cone 10 blue glow woofer with a phenolic ring (edge) cone tweeter. $545.00 + $175.00 shipping. Like above posters have said, do what sounds good to you and what you can afford. AWAY from MOST Despite being nearly 40 years old, this is one amazing speaker system. Firstly, we are in the restoration / refurb business, so we I believe this may have been the first tonearm ever to use carbon fiber. The first model, the Ohm A, is still considered to be a classic loudspeaker design. If you are looking for a great, full range speaker that doesnt take up much space, these are for you. WebThe Omegas sound amazing even by today's standards & are arguably the best speakers Infinity ever made. The Quantum family shared a basic design philosophy of using EMIT tweeters, dome midranges, and Watkins woofers. WebVintage Infinity speakers - $149 (Sunrise) Vintage Infinity speakers. The IRS (Infinity Reference System) line was designed to supplant the high-end RS models. speak of as far as issues. Still a decent sounding speaker at that. Matthew's Vintage Stereos. You will need 18-21 stands or risers to get the tweeters up to the proper listening level. //-->. charged for parts is for the 'time to extract' from it's donor unit, unless I picked up a pair of Bozak LS250s at a local goodwill for $16 a couple of months go and they are just the most beautiful sounding speakers. There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. The Servostatik was Infinitys first speaker. It replaced the servo woofer of the Servostatik with the Watkins dual-coil woofer, giving it amazing bass. text in below. Most folks get that. For a copy of the owners manual, click here. My perspective is that I admired 70s speakers, receivers, turntables, etc. I had some new back in 1976 and loved them. So why consider them? Here's a pdf of the original brochure from 1976. pages, or is already marked "SOLD" will be typical. $65. The name stood for Wave Transmission Line Column. (Sunrise) Infinity 6 Kappa speakers, surrounds replaced on woofer, great sound. process. For a copy of a technical white paper on the Epsilons, click here. That being said, I prefer the sound of 1990s Martinlogan to the models they are making today; which have become so expensive, theres no way to afford them. Vintage Rare Infinity Speakers Reference Studio Monitors EMIT Free Shipping. Parts that we normally stock and have a "Buy It" option are not My all-time favorite Infinity speaker, the RS-1 was a scaled-down version of the mighty IRS V. Using a pair of mid/high columns and a pair of woofer towers, along with an activeservo crossover for the bass towers, the RS-1 is a spectacularly good speaker. REFERENCE / DATA BASE,