Infinity Systems RS-1B Floorstanding Speakers Reviews

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Ear sex. 'Nuff said.

Price Paid:  $1500.00 from Private

Summary:
If you have enough power to really make them work, they are absolutely awe inspiring. I drove half way cross the country to get them as they are difficult to ship. I would do it again. The lows are as low as you can hear and the highs are pure crystal clear. Remember, these are "old" technology. I would stand them against anything near their price range. There's a real 3d soundstage here. Until you get them in your listening room, you cannot appreciate their size. In our living room they how shall I say it? They stand out. Be sure your significant other can tolerate big looking, but absolutely stunning sounding speakers. They are still out there, but they are getting harder to find. Buy them

Strengths:
Sound stage. Craftsmanship is first rate. They are what speakers should be now. If the new ones are so good, why is it that every one wants these? Hmmmmmmm? That should say enough

Weaknesses:
Infinity has discontinued support for these wonderful behemoths. Emits are pretty ready available but those emims are a real challenge to find. If you are serious about having these, buy a couple of emims when you can. "Just in case you fry one"

Similar Products Used:
Infinity qe's and rs 5001's slightly modified.

Price Paid:  $1500.00 from Private

Summary:
If you have enough power to really make them work, they are absolutely awe inspiring. I drove half way cross the country to get them as they are difficult to ship. I would do it again. The lows are as low as you can hear and the highs are pure crystal clear. Remember, these are "old" technology. I would stand them against anything near their price range. There's a real 3d soundstage here. Until you get them in your listening room, you cannot appreciate their size. In our living room they how shall I say it? They stand out. Be sure your significant other can tolerate big looking, but absolutely stunning sounding speakers. They are still out there, but they are getting harder to find. Buy them

Strengths:
Sound stage. Craftsmanship is first rate. They are what speakers should be now. If the new ones are so good, why is it that every one wants these? Hmmmmmmm? That should say enough

Weaknesses:
Infinity has discontinued support for these wonderful behemoths. Emits are pretty ready available but those emims are a real challenge to find. If you are serious about having these, buy a couple of emims when you can. "Just in case you fry one"

Similar Products Used:
Infinity qe's and rs 5001's slightly modified.

Price Paid:  $3300.00 from Woodbridge Stereo,Ne

Summary:
I had purchased these speakers used in the late 80's.A friend of mine had a pair of RS1A's and I loved the way they sounded,and started the search.Nothing can explain how these speakers sound.They are FANTASTIC,and I will never part with them.All-though I almost did when Infinity came out with the BETA'S ,BUT listing over 10,000.00 and selling new for 8500.00 I couldn't justify trading my RS1B's and comming up with the extra cash for them.Mine are Medium Oak and I use Denon POA6600 mono blocks for the Bass columns.On the top end I run a Conrad-Johnson MV45 tube amp and let me tell you it is sweet.I do not crank the audio so there is no clipping in my system.My pre-amp is a Bryston .5b no phono section.I always wanted to put Class A mono amps on the Mid/Twt columns and since I am addicted to WWW.AUDIOGON.COM used mono amps are in my price range.I also have to give credit to my wife who polishes them every month.They look brand new.I suggest anyone that has a chance to buy a pair DON'T HESITATE.You would have to pay at least 30,000.00 for todays speakers to duplicate the sound.

Strengths:
Looks,Imaging,Realistic sound reproduction from the Mid/Twt columns,fantastic tight bass.

Weaknesses:
NONE

Similar Products Used:
before the RS1B's I used Infinity's RS10's with two (2) M&K sub woofers

Price Paid:  $2000.00 from friend

Summary:
should bundled wirh RS1''s active crossover. installed the NFB system from the RS1''s active crossover and you will heared the incrredible low level sound, but need up to 250 watts/channel PA. to produced clear sound use tube. my system:sonic frontier SFL-2,manley reference 200 (mid high),hafler 500 (low)

Strengths:
good looking,great sound,the best speaker evermade.

Weaknesses:
need big PA if installed NFB system.