They werent manufactured for very long, but matched with NAD they put out what seemed to me to be very accurate and satisfying classical music from my preferred Baroque and Classical eras. Despite being a pretty small speaker, it really sounds terrific. 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 model is WTLC, and apparently they are rather rare. . The IRS-Omega's are on another level altogether. I think everyone listens differently and prefer a certain sound; which is also guided by a feeling of nostalgia. These were designed to compete with the Advent Large loudspeakers; both were boxy 2-way designs, but Marantz did something really smart with them. I lust after the massive IRS V, but would have to commit to a new house to house them. google_ad_width = 728; $545.00 + $175.00 shipping. WebVintage Infinity RS425 Speakers - $295 (Princeton) The RS-425 Infinity speakers were built in 1992. A BIG fan. 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. We try to keep these pages 99+% updated. I have tried to collect as many of these as possible but am still missing some. Audiophile web forums might try to convince you to spend big on speaker cables, but you can ignore them. REPAIRS | Since then I've bought and sold many pairs of Infinitys. They introduced new High Energy EMITs and EMIMs, changed the shape and packaging dramatically, and moved away from a dipole model. $295.00 Waco, TX 9 months ago CHANGE AT ANYTIME AND WITHOUT PRIOR Check back periodically. Information such as Check back periodically. Thankfully, thats beginning to happen. with me convincing the potential purchaser that they don't need the part I between foam sheets in large, custom ordered boxes (all relatively expensive). Infinity speakers wiki 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. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and Here's a pdf of the original brochure from 1976 http://www.davidsaudio.com/Infinity_WTLC.pdf google_ad_client = "pub-5095945150509336"; out a unit. Show More. Search instead for infinity speakers vintage calculated on 'dimensional weight', not actual weight so are commonly just as Read more . SHOP NOW. when they were new in the market but I could not afford spending $2000 on a system, fast forward to today where I still cannot justify spending $2000+ for a good system but I do get alot of enjoyment out of putting together a vintage system for a few hundred dollars the definition of the vintage budget audiophiler? Matthew's Vintage Stereos. text in below. the part. Infinity had an awesome demo room with their entire line for 1984-85. (800) 806-4231 EXT #1 If your budget can stretch to $1,500 which includes the stands, the Linton should be on your short list. $20. The model is WTLC, and apparently they are rather rare. 17 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs of hope in Brooklyn. While this should help improve your AK experience, there may be a slight interruption of service during the actual software transfer. https://www.humanspeakers.com/e/epistory.htm. Current models are world-class loudspeakers used in systems in the $50,000-$100,000 range by some users. won't A set for a Lamborghini can cleaning, 'tweaking', or in the case of circuit boards, may need old, 1). Front row: Cary Christie, John Ulrick, and Arnie Nudell Im a fan of Infinity speakers. Add to Cart. Parts pricing; Most of our parts price / value will be based nor do we know who Hi folks, first post here. Jeremy has 4 of 5 other pairs of Ohm speakers that would make the list. google_ad_width = 120; a valuable / sellable unit), time to extract, their rarity & their condition Again, we simply do not have the time resources to do Unfortunately, in most cases that is not practical as the amount I purchased mine new around 1980 when comparing others such as JBL, Cerwin Vega, Advents ect. 1 speaker. The emit tweeter on these were the selling point I believe. google_ad_client = "pub-5095945150509336"; Vintage pair of Pioneer CS-520 Speakers. Audiophile web forums might try to convince you to spend big on speaker cables, but you can ignore them. ESPECIALLY for the price. WebVintage Infinity Speaker Reference Standard Crossover 2 Available at $750 each Brand: Inifinity Model: Reference Standard Crossover Finish: Standard Serial: 02979 & 1669 Good vintage condition. It is a classic design but can you find them in decent shape for $200 or less? WebVintage Infinity Speaker Reference Standard Crossover 2 Available at $750 each Brand: Inifinity Model: Reference Standard Crossover Finish: Standard Serial: 02979 & 1669 Good vintage condition. unless the following "selling" or similar or similar 'un-qualified' terms I like the classic sound, superb top end and very good bass too. While this should help improve your AK experience, there may be a slight interruption of service during the actual software transfer. We may "lock up" parts that we may potentially need in the restoration SPECIFICALLY listed on one of our pages or Get the reel truth about R2R here. I have never yet liked the sound of a speaker with rear firing drivers which are tonally innacurate with phase problems and such. The WTLC was produced in 1976, and was another step in the Infinity evolution. The product line included amplifiers and preamplifiers, an air-bearing turntable and tonearm, electrostatic headphones and even a Walkman-like personal stereo. Unless noted, circuit Our Editor-in-Chief uses the Magnepan LRS ($650/pair) in his reference system at home, and considers them to be one of the best loudspeakers below $2,000 from any manufacturer. AR 4x 's , Martin Supermax, Bose 901 (II) nine 54 three 94 six 722. RS-2.5 and 4.5 side by sideThe 2.5 is a pretty good sized speaker and the 4.5 is enormous, QLS and RS-4.5 side by sideProvides a perspective on just how big the QLS is. The EMIT tweeter is just the bomb. The Linton Heritage can work well with a lot of different amplifiers; Audiolab, Cambridge Audio, Naim, Croft Acoustics, Creek, and vintage amplifiers from Marantz, Audio Research, and Sansui are all solid options. Shanghai street food and HiFi Provisions for us all. When purchasing vintage loudspeakers make the time to listen to them, ask the owners how they sound, and which amplification they have had success with. For a copy of a technical white paper on the Rens, click here. I never would have thought of that. Secondly empty component Uh oh, something went wrong. And you can still get the whole story and parts: 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. WebInfinity Vintage Speakers All Auction Buy It Now 514 Results Brand: Infinity Brand Condition Price Buying Format All Filters Infinity SM 152 Floor Speaker 3 Way 15" Woofers Vintage Wood $125.00 Local Pickup or Best Offer SPONSORED INFINITY RS-225 BOOK-SHELF 2-WAY SPEAKERS - Vintage $104.00 $11.94 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED I FAQ'S Ditto on the EPIs. Before ordering by postal Where necessary foam surrounds have been replaced and / or speaker has been WebOne of the best known of Infinitys non-speaker products, the Black Widow was an extremely low mass tonearm. KLH, Klipsch, EPI, Jensen and others made some very good options as well so dont limit yourself. WebVintage Infinity Speakers and Audio Infinity Systems, circa 1970, at first Infinity building on Knap St., Chatsworth CA. SHOP NOW. While we may have a part Bass is excellent, overall sound clear and easy, as the house sound description above suggests. C $136.43. Im in the process of restoring these but as is, they sound excellent. Here it is, set up at home. Dont hear much about Bozaks, but back in the day they were quite the audiophile speaker, especially the Concert Grands and the Symphony. to 'lay eyes on it' prior to responding. But you can expect to pay in the sub $500 range for sure. The design of the surround is a definite plus as the material might not have degraded very much over the years. Also and smaller set of Infinity's cheap. Still have them. Best Vintage Audio Speakers for the Modern Audiophile, https://www.humanspeakers.com/e/epistory.htm. No scams, or trades. 'SALVAGE / USED / DONOR' parts requests at this time with I've heard some $10,000 speakers that sounded better and some that only sounded "different". have to solve their problem. I believe this may have been the first tonearm ever to use carbon fiber. The name stood for Wave Transmission Line Column. Apropos which, I attached a video below of the Omegas in action . $75. we send the 'wrong part', parts are NOT returnable.See Of course I only paid $1400 for my speakers Have you heard a pair of RSIIb or RS 4.5? WebVintage Infinity Speaker Crossover Assembly Tweeter Attenuator Model SM115. Magnepan are one of the most respected high-end audio loudspeaker manufacturers in the world, and their factory in Minnesota continues to produce world-class products that are sold in dozens of countries. Vintage speakers in particular were amazing in their energy and power, their accuracy and their musical beauty, and the big brands Altec, JBL, Dalquist, Klipsch, Wharfedale, KEF, Cerwin Vega, and Polk, among so many others each had their own signature sound which they were mightily proud of and rightly so. Those woofers also ate amps for lunch, so you need some serious amplification to get the best out of these. google_ad_slot = "3637448688"; WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Infinity RSb 3-way speakers w/10" woofer & stands LOCAL PICKUP ONLY at the best online prices at eBay! We simply don't have the In my mind, during their heyday Infinity produced some of the finest speakers ever made. you don't see it, we likely don't have it. Were the Kappa 8's amp-killers like the Kappa 9's dromunds? WebInfinity Vintage Speakers All Auction Buy It Now 514 Results Brand: Infinity Brand Condition Price Buying Format All Filters Infinity SM 152 Floor Speaker 3 Way 15" Woofers Vintage Wood $125.00 Local Pickup or Best Offer SPONSORED INFINITY RS-225 BOOK-SHELF 2-WAY SPEAKERS - Vintage $104.00 $11.94 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED * Our "parts units", parts / spares The Dynaco A25 are a two-way loudspeaker with a single 10 woofer and a 2.25 mid-tweeter. of time involved in posting that exceeds the value of the 'unique' part. Kappa 5.1 Rlseries 2 Infinity Systems Inc Speaker UNTESTED. google_ad_slot = "8674609360"; Here's a pdf of the original brochure from 1976. Its a much less physically imposing speaker than the RS-1 but still sounds great. I've heard some $10,000 speakers that sounded better and some that only sounded "different". The Regal III is amazing with jazz. /* 728x15_4, created 6/9/09 */ They offer a level of quality and performance that is simply unmatched by any other speaker on the market. and Vintage goods Purveyors of Electronic, Musical parts for Data Base info, specifications / specs, reference and occasional sale. I still want to swap out my current L/C/R amps for Purifis and exchange the front/center speakers with active DIYs using Raven line source ribbons and Purifi mid-bass drivers. For a copy of the owners manual, go here. Not all of them are worth the hunt but these hidden gems are worth the effort. Most of these components are "take-outs" -. I have a pair of ADS L-810 Series II speakers I have owned since 1979. To see them, go to. Cash only. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by TLMusic, Oct 25, 2010. 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 $65. The Linton Heritage can work well with a lot of different amplifiers; Audiolab, Cambridge Audio, Naim, Croft Acoustics, Creek, and vintage amplifiers from Marantz, Audio Research, and Sansui are all solid options. These need stands or robust risers and expect to pay at least $100 for a set in passable condition. Pictures 3-5: PAIR OF VINTAGE SONY SHELF SPEAKERS $30 Model SS-D117 Measurements: 17 " High, 10" Wide, 7 " Deep. Ohm Acoustics was founded to develop and market loudspeakers based on Lincoln Walshs patented design. The AR 3 is there because of the design concept and most considered it the best AR speaker madewhich apparently wasn't saying much since a lot of folks think it was and is dungheep in a heavy box. as of NOW and for the next 60-90 days, and the info we list on many parts for cross-referrencing to other units The flagship was the massive IRS V, at 1,400 pounds and seven feet tall, one of the largest consumer speakers made. 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. Sold my last pair a few years ago to a youngster who was blown away what theyd do. Related reading: Best Vintage Audio Speakers for the Modern Audiophile, Home > Latest > Articles > Vintage Audio > Affordable Vintage Loudspeakers: The Budget Audiophiler. Vintage Rare Infinity Speakers Reference Studio Monitors EMIT Free Shipping. A non-response to an email of phone call / No grill, showing the Walsh tweeter on top. The Modulus was one of the last speakers produced by Infinity before it went mass-market. Yes the weight will be less, but most of items that size are $75. The only issue is they are not particularly easy to find, and even harder to source with their funky foam grilles in excellent condition. you have in, nor do we maintain "waiting lists" for parts, Large Advents. A new documentary will examine the success of Andrew Jones, who has designed loudspeakers for KEF, Pioneer, TAD, Elac and now MoFi. Did Infinity make some pyramid shaped speakers back in the 70's? Some circuit boards may have 'tired' from then, now and in between. Vintage Rare Infinity Speakers Reference Studio Monitors EMIT Free Shipping. A friend suggested that I buy a pair of vintage Infinity speakers online. POLICIES, SPECIFICATIONS, AVAILABILITY, INFORMATION The one other unique feature to the WTLC was the use of two woofers - one facing forward, and one downward firing. SELLING-TRADING-CONSIGNING Front row: Cary Christie, John Ulrick, and Arnie Nudell. I like fixing them almost as much as playing them (be ready to do some fixing). To see some of them, go, The 2.5 is a pretty good sized speaker and the 4.5 is enormous, Provides a perspective on just how big the QLS is, I have dual sets of woofer towers to make sure I never run out of bass. Here is some more interesting stuff related to the partnership of Arnie Nudell and Paul McGowan. In my mind, during their heyday Infinity produced some of the finest speakers ever made. For specifications and condition please see the photos and for an appointment please text show contact info. Parts that we normally stock and have a "Buy It" option are not lines left empty, or with 'single word' text like; Sometimes we just can't figure out A BIG fan. I believe this may have been the first tonearm ever to use carbon fiber. WebVintage Infinity speakers - $149 (Sunrise) Vintage Infinity speakers. Pictures 1-2: PAIR OF VINTAGE INFINITY FLOOR SPEAKERS $70 SS 2005 Model J133-023571B Measurements: 21 " High, 10 " Wide, 10" Deep 2). Set-up is super critical with these loudspeakers. In my mind, during their heyday Infinity produced some of the finest speakers ever made. C $74.47 shipping. Of course I only paid $1400 for my speakers Have you heard a pair of RSIIb or RS 4.5? . About the Seller. Are there any hidden gems worth checking out at the right price? 1 speaker. Standing only 20 high, they can be set inside a bookshelf or on a pair of stands which brings them up to the proper listening height. HAVE FOUND the part you are These were the biggest surprise of the lot. speaker cabinet or stereo receiver case is essentially the same size as a Ohm Acoustics have been around since 1972, manufacturing their products in Brooklyn, New York; Ohm, joins DeVore Fidelity, and Grado Labs who have kept the high-end audio torch alight across the East River. They do require stands to put them at the proper listening height. Really strong presence and great swing. A BIG fan. AWAY from MOST to modify the menu's for web publication, which in turn makes the reference from the start. There are two crucial issues in regard to getting great sound of them; power and set-up. Emotiva, Carver, Aragon, and NAD are a good start with this type of loudspeaker. To see whats involved in shipping these babies, go, For a copy of the RS-IIB owners manual, click, The grilles are not removable but you can see the drivers in this photo, In their early days, Infinity attempted to manufacture and sell an entire range of audiophile products. /* 728x15_5, created 6/9/09 */ (Sunrise) Infinity 6 Kappa speakers, surrounds replaced on woofer, great sound. Affordable speakers have never sounded better than today and tomorrow and the day after that. Model number / reason for inquiry in the Since Im not Jeff Bezos, those upgrades will have to wait until my COVID-related poorness abates. The Epsilon may be the most neutral speaker Ive ever heard - no coloration of the music at all, just very clean, detailed sound. They were a whole series, from the Kappa 5 to the Kappa 9 (the top of the line). Beta, IRS Gamma & Delta, Reference Standard 1, SL-30, SL-40, SL-50, SM-82, boards will be 'crack / split / break' free. *"unique" //-->, *Note our parts are from 'salvage / donor' units. ). You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. My Infinity speakers cost about $2500 in 1977, in today's dollars that would be about $10,000. /* 728x90, created 6/9/09 */ I still have a few Infinities I really want to complete my collection, but heres what I have right now. might Not Henry Kloss. This are for sale in the Bay Area no Idea on them. Manufacturers also are WebVintage Infinity Speaker Crossover Assembly Tweeter Attenuator Model SM115. I finally got a pair of Kappa 9s, but the girl didnt come with them - I think that was a special-order option. On many circuit expensive as shipping a 'complete unit'. For specifications and condition please see the photos and for an appointment please text show contact info. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. We did some research and most sellers wanted a lot more than that. I have both the QLS and the Quantum 2, the next model down from the QLS. sometimes over an hour of 'phone support', often (about 50% of the time) Frankly, The Advent Large stand 26 tall and come in veneer and vinyl versions. For a brochure on the QLS, click here. Add to Cart. complete one. WebBrands from the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, Sixties, Seventies, Eighties, stereo speakers such as Advent Loudspeakers, Bose VS, Boston Acoustics, DCM Time Window, ESB, EPI Stat, JBL Century, HLS, L, Lancer, Kenwood KL, Klipsch, Infinity SM / RS and Video speakers, MCS, Paradigm SE & Titan, Pioneer CS / HPM, Realistic Optimus, Rectilinear III Tall *at As WebVintage Infinity Speakers and Audio Infinity Systems, circa 1970, at first Infinity building on Knap St., Chatsworth CA. I only have one of these smaller Infinities, the RS-5. 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. Looks like you already have an account! That trend will not be changing. relevant subject, ie: Brand / If you're into that pick up a pair of Cerwin Vegas and turn the amp to 11. Mine use the four electrostatic tweeters and the whizzer cone midrange: Following the 2000A, Infinity produced several variants replacing theelectrostatictweeters with the Walsh tweeter, including the 2000 II and 2000 AXT. WebVintage Infinity Speakers (1 - 21 of 21 results) Price ($) All Sellers Home Decor Vintage Cerwin-Vega Pair of AT-12 Floor Speaker Need New Suspension BoutiqueShipShop (517) $509.91 $599.90 (15% off) FREE shipping BEYOND INFINITY Royal Luggage Vacationer Vintage Tweed Suitcase Boombox Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker VoodooAudio For a taste of the Infinity sound in a small package and on a budget, models such as the Qa, Qb, Qe, RSa, RSb, RSe, RS-5b, RS-6, RS-7, and Kappa 5/5.1 might do the trick. Infinity EMIM Ribbon midranges, crossover, cabinets, Grills / Front Screen / Cover. | our"Warranties / Returns" page via the link below for more details. Please see photos. consider what we would be willing to pay for the part if we needed it (which With metal drivers on board, they delivered fast, deep bass, punchy overall sound and sweet treble. as SOLD or SOLD OUT. disassembly, but the 4-15 hours of pre-testing / servicing and just as time 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 Planar loudspeakers require a lot of current. As much of the price the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. $545.00 + $175.00 shipping. I have a pair of RSIIIa that I love. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. I like them more than the EPI 100s. / SKU' parts / accessories that offer an 'on-line payment' option.) See research on your own prior to ordering or utilizing So what is the best amplifier? C $74.47 shipping. are available to the public for sale. Having said that, I / we may WebInfinity SL-10 Bookshelf Speakers USA 80s Vintage Refurbished. They also have volume limitations depending on the size of your listening space. - 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. C $74.47 shipping. Infinity Systems, circa 1970, at first Infinity building on Knap St., Chatsworth CA. we send the 'wrong part', parts are NOT returnable. Ohm Es are the smallest of the bunch standing about 20 tall with a shallow wood <<< Great! Before calling, may potentially need parts from a "parts unit", will we release available parts http://www.stereophile.com/features/709/index.html. About the size of JBL L100s with huge Alnico magnets on their 12 woofers, with midrange and soft dome tweeters by Polydax. Its only shortcoming may be a lack of deep bass response, the result of trying to fit everything into a single cabinet. It replaced the electrostatic tweeters with the Walsh tweeter, which looked sort of like a metal ice cream cone, to give 360 degree dispersion, and reverted to conventional cone drivers for the rest. This is not a complete list of affordable vintage loudspeakers. They were produced in the late 1970s featuring a sealed cabinet, and are a 2-way design. Speaker, scooter, MI, Pro-audio from working speaker cabinetsand unless otherwise noted are in perfect shape! Infinity RS-225 Bookshelf Speakers Refurbished. | WebInfinity RS-4000 Speaker System 1980 $177 Used Very Good Heathkit Rs-1039 Wood rare $250 Used Very Good Infinity RSIII speakers in very good condition $425 $125 price drop $300 Used Very Good Infinity Reference 2000.3 8 OHM 15-125W $649.99 $450 price drop $199.99 Used Very Good Infinity SS 2005 MK II speakers in Original box. Copyright 1999-2023 ecoustics | Disclaimer: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. about parts / spares sales Again, the parts For a copy of the RS-IIB owners manual, click here. I have a project of love on my hands now. The Servostatik was Infinitys first speaker. My perspective is that I admired 70s speakers, receivers, turntables, etc. Used Very Good. What other smaller Infinity models would give a similar sound quality (detail, timbre, frequency response, but not scale of sound obviously) that I could try first to see if the sound of the big boys is likely to be to my taste? What makes them so surprising is the overall presentation and bass response coming out of this ported 2-way loudspeaker. The 'Tuning Knob' My high school graduation present was a Dynaco pre-amp, a Dynaco 40w Amp kit and a pair of the A-25s. Paid $2,000 for both pairs combined, and there is no need for a sub with either of them (if properly powered). This made the Studio 20 one of the most detailed-sounding speakers we'd encountered. And no relation to the seller. Agree with all above. WebThese speakers cemented Infinitys reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance speakers. 2 Infinity Beta 20 speakers. The top woofer is active and both drivers are IMG drivers. the "Tuning Knob" for a unit with a final value of $1500 or more (a set of I had 10s. would apply to most 'salvage' Hi-Fi / Stereo / His thin wall design may be similar to Harbeths and other english speaker designers. 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