Summary: I bought these new around 1990. Fantastic speakers…audio bliss. The woofers are over 15 years old and have to be re-coned. There are 2 woofers for each speaker, the shop wanted around 400$CAN to do the job. I decided to buy new speakers. Now I am testing out new speakers. I have to say that I am disappointed with the new gear out there. The only speakers that come close to moved my soul (for the price) were the magnepan mg12 and paradigm monitors 11. Although they both have different kinds of sound.
For jazz and strings these infinities are soooo sweet, the clarity and sharpness are superior to the speakers that I heard. The base of these speakers adds warmth to the sound that when you compare to others; they sound thin. I can only afford to spend around $1000 so that limits my choices. I can’t believe how these speakers sound compared to contemporary gear. 15 years has made a big difference in my other gear, i.e. upgraded to better sounding CD player, and receiver. Noticeable differences and improvement in sound quality from my original source equipment (particularly price : sound qulaity ratio). Not so with these speakers. I am going to keep them and when I have the time and courage I will try to re-cone them myself.
Strengths: super treble particularly for jazz, vocal, strings
accurate sound, great imaging
made for delicate listening...not to rattle your fillings
reliable after 15 years of trouble free use
Weaknesses: can be a bit boomy
speaker placement is criticle
heavy as hell
these are not PARTY speakers
reconing expensive for four woofers
stopping wife from putting plants on the top of them
Similar Products Used: Paradigm phantoms
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Summary: I purchased this pair purely out of curiousity. I drove them using my Mark Levinson #26 preamp and #23 power amp.
I think they sounded good back then, not now. May be my pair's need some serious part replacements due to its age. I don't know.
The bass is very impressively fast and deep and plenty.
But the mids and highs are disappointing. Imaging is poor, soundstage is narrow.
They do sound much better than those Wharfedales.
Strengths: Bass.
Weaknesses: Mids are dull, highs are rough. Poor imaging and soundstage.
Similar Products Used: Revel F30, B&W 801 Matrrix Series 2, Alon IV, Newform Research, B&W 605 S2, cheap Wharedales (SP97, Modus 8, Modus 1.6)
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Rating Reviewed by: Brian (Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date June 11, 2002
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
2.00 votes
Review 3 of 7
Price Paid:
$800.00
from Boulder, Co
Summary: I've owned these speakers since new. Don't
remember the exact year but it's pre 1995!
Still play and sound like new! My greyhound one day knocked one of the speakers over splitting open and cracking the enclosure. If anyone knows how to repair them please email me @ keeferseven@hotmail.com.
Strengths: Incredible speakers! I've always enjoyed them
Weaknesses: None- but 60 lbs. heavy.
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Summary: these speakers are exactly the one's i've been searching for.I bought them on the internet for only 300 euro.the sound from high to low is perfect.My infinity's are powered by a SONY amp. type TA-FA30-ES.120W+120W by 4 ohm.I'm the only one who likes the speakers.My neighbours doesn't like it because it's extreme sound.The reason that i write this review is because i'm looking for the technical specifications.If you think you've some information for me ,please E-mail me.
johnny_lisette@hotmail.com
Strengths: incredible high,low and midrange.
don't need a dolby digital or dolby surround amplifier.
At low volume there is also a lot of base in the room.
Weaknesses: none
Similar Products Used: Mission 734i
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Rating Reviewed by: len parent(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date February 17, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
2.00 votes
Review 5 of 7
, from vancouver
Price Paid:
$450.00
from friend
Summary: as above
Strengths: seems to me these speakers rock quite well. I'm using a carver amp and nad pre through pbj's. audioquest indigos are the speaker cables. I actually just refoamed them and they sound great. we're not talking big bucks here so value for the dollar is a definite 5!! oh yeah these are 6000a's if that makes a difference let me know please
Weaknesses: none
Similar Products Used: cerwin vega L9
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