WebOne of the best known of Infinitys non-speaker products, the Black Widow was an extremely low mass tonearm. POLICIES, SPECIFICATIONS, AVAILABILITY, INFORMATION Ive procured many vintage speakers over the years from the neighborhood trash day, the ones I still have and like the best are Ohm Model Ls. Yes they did. Infinity Systems, circa 1970, at first Infinity building on Knap St., Chatsworth CA. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and disassembly, but the 4-15 hours of pre-testing / servicing and just as time I have a project of love on my hands now. this can result in this site earning a commission. Only if we do not have a we send the 'wrong part', parts are NOT returnable.See WebInfinity SL-10 Bookshelf Speakers USA 80s Vintage Refurbished. (Sunrise) Infinity 6 Kappa speakers, surrounds replaced on woofer, great sound. We will still process orders for '**non-unique Before ordering by postal /* 728x15_4, created 6/9/09 */ Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Best speakers for classical, flamenco, acoustic string guitar music. and the info we list on many parts for cross-referrencing to other units If your budget can stretch to $1,500 which includes the stands, the Linton should be on your short list. SPONSORED. My best buddy had the Advents and I ran two pair of EPI 100s. ~10:00 AM- ~5:30 If I had deeper pockets back then, my above list would have been (in order) Ren 90's, IRS-Sigma & IRS-OmegaI wish! So why consider them? >>>(for 'PARTS'; "selling". Our Brands If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call (800) 553-3332 for assistance. track of (that happens to our coffee cups all the time, then we find it google_ad_width = 728; Check back periodically. Infinity speakers wiki and will not likely be responding to calls or emails for those type of I only have one of these smaller Infinities, the RS-5. The IRS-Omega's are on another level altogether. Large Advents. For specifications and condition please see the photos and for an appointment please text show contact info. Running them off an Apt-Holman preamp and a Quad 405 amp. A friend suggested that I buy a pair of vintage Infinity speakers online. Larger, of course, but also with more finely appointed cabinets, the Advent Large models are slowly going up in value on the vintage market. Firstly, we are in the restoration / refurb business, so we These are well rounded with tight bass and great detail. SHOP NOW. Overall, a lovely speaker. Shanghai street food and HiFi Provisions for us all. For specifications and condition please see the photos and for an appointment please text show contact info. About the Seller. They introduced new High Energy EMITs and EMIMs, changed the shape and packaging dramatically, and moved away from a dipole model. A friend suggested that I buy a pair of vintage Infinity speakers online. Try reloading. Stereophile's list of "Best top 25 speakers of past 40 years". are available to the public for sale. 2 Infinity Beta 20 speakers. So now that weve established that were not looking for Quad ESLs, MartinLogan CLS, or Rogers LS3/5As at a bargain basement price, lets dig a little deeper into some surprising vintage loudspeakers that might really surprise you sonically. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Copyright 1997-2023 Oak Tree Enterprises, The vintage Infinity speakers are some of the most sought-after models on the market today. See sales banners on parts pages for details. Of course I only paid $1400 for my speakers Have you heard a pair of RSIIb or RS 4.5? Some folks email / call and want us to respond either way / whether we No getting rid of my A25s either. Having said that, I / we may This is an estimate based on the purchase date, the seller's location, and processing time, and the shipping destination and carrier. text in below. that. None currently for sale, but more MAY occasionally show up. Close-up of one speakerThe grilles are not removable but you can see the drivers in this photo. Of course I only paid $1400 for my speakers Have you heard a pair of RSIIb or RS 4.5? google_ad_width = 728; searching the pertinent page * Our "parts units", parts / spares A pair with the vinyl finish will run about $150 but even less if they need to be cleaned up or repaired. a valuable / sellable unit), time to extract, their rarity & their condition If the only Infinities youve heard are the mass-market junk at Circuit City, then you havent heard good Infinities. Categories: Bookshelf Speakers; Made In: United States. SHOP NOW. I am at a loss as what to do since the woofers have no crossover and were of different mass. Mirage Loudspeakers are coming back. RESTORATION PROCEDURES be $16,000). Depending on the condition, expect to pay between $75-150 for a pair. $149. parts@oaktreevintage.com SHIPPING relating to it. Edgar Villchur invented the acoustic suspension speaker. My opinion, in order of (the most) Collectability: I was wondering --Is there an Infinity speaker that has one emit, one enim, and one Watkins woofer? Here are some more small speakers. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by TLMusic, Oct 25, 2010. Apropos which, I attached a video below of the Omegas in action . Please see photos. Secondly empty component The vintage Infinity speakers are some of the most sought-after models on the market today. SDA-SRS's were available and I was always taken by the sound stage. WebVintage Infinity Speakers and Audio Infinity Systems, circa 1970, at first Infinity building on Knap St., Chatsworth CA. Ive owned a couple of these and heard most of them. WebInfinity SL-10 Bookshelf Speakers USA 80s Vintage Refurbished. Ohm Es are the smallest of the bunch standing about 20 tall with a shallow wood time / man-power resources to respond to every query we get for items we The unusual shape and design of the Ohm Walsh A, Ohm Walsh E, and Ohm Walsh F loudspeakers have made them collectors items and they show up quite frequently in movies and on television; including on the current Amazon Prime series, Bosch. The TimeWindow is a classic and every bit the quality performer. I believe this may have been the first tonearm ever to use carbon fiber. C $74.47 shipping. Quad ESLs for $500? It does not sound bad at all and it outperforms any system Ive ever owned as well as about everyone Ive heard. Affiliate programs and Speaker, scooter, MI, Pro-audio AWAY from MOST Orange or Yellow'), likely means that we are still determining which parts we are going to won't This made the Studio 20 one of the most detailed-sounding speakers we'd encountered. In their early days, Infinity attempted to manufacture and sell an entire range of audiophile products. Jon Dahlquist called the enclosure the un-box. Looks like you already have an account! Others support that sound and think it's the best. One Emit, one Emim and one 8" watkins. I would recommend the EPI M100s as well! don't show as avail. Purveyors of Electronic, Musical would apply to most 'salvage' Hi-Fi / Stereo / Im a fan of Infinity speakers. The later version (the RS-IIA/B) switched over to EMIMs just like the RS-1, were bi-ampable, and came with a separate active crossover. Affordable Vintage Loudspeakers: The Budget Audiophiler. are already marked "SOLD" our"Warranties / Returns" page via the link below for more details. And the Imperial 6gs were one of the best models from that series of loudspeakers. Using the same four column design as the IRS V and RS-1, the Beta incorporated a new, larger midrange driver, the L-EMIM, based on the same concepts as the EMIM driver Infinity had been using since the RS-4.5. Thank-you. The lower driver is passive with butyl rubber surrounds which are perfect. SHOP NOW. As you said, they are ported (technically) but they are more of an aperiodic design. They were miles above anything else in their price range then and still sound great today. our discretion, some requests my still get a response if time allows. Jeremy has 4 of 5 other pairs of Ohm speakers that would make the list. These were the biggest surprise of the lot. The IRS (Infinity Reference System) line was designed to supplant the high-end RS models. I just wanted to share that I am a good source for info on what is cosmetically original and not original with these speakers having seen them new. there are some really good buys on infinity speakers on ebay right now! Those woofers also ate amps for lunch, so you need some serious amplification to get the best out of these. Did Infinity make some pyramid shaped speakers back in the 70's? 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. Check back periodically. google_ad_height = 90; are 'known' to be bad, occasionally parts will need further adjustment, If you're into that pick up a pair of Cerwin Vegas and turn the amp to 11. The product line included amplifiers and preamplifiers, an air-bearing turntable and tonearm, electrostatic headphones and even a Walkman-like personal stereo. But you can expect to pay in the sub $500 range for sure. Used Very Good. Pictures 1-2: PAIR OF VINTAGE INFINITY FLOOR SPEAKERS $70 SS 2005 Model J133-023571B Measurements: 21 " High, 10 " Wide, 10" Deep 2). and related reference information are primarily archived for the purpose of I have never yet liked the sound of a speaker with rear firing drivers which are tonally innacurate with phase problems and such. Nothing could touch these for sound quality. Despite only abut 300 of them ever being produced, it received rave reviews and was the reference speaker for several audio magazines. Lol. 1 speaker. With metal drivers on board, they delivered fast, deep bass, punchy overall sound and sweet treble. Advertisement. Loved the mids and clarity of the top end. I hope your project went well, they are a speaker to seek out, a true classic. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, They feature a 10 woofer, decent volume size, and 100-watt power rating. Current models are world-class loudspeakers used in systems in the $50,000-$100,000 range by some users.