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Infinity Reference Speakers: RS152 Loudspeakers (Pair) $130, RC252 Center
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Harman Audio has select Infinity Reference Speakers listed below on sale from $99.99. Shipping is free.
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Available speakers:
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Available speakers:
- Infinity Reference RC252 Center Loudspeaker $99.99
- Infinity Reference R152 Loudspeakers (Pair) $129.99
- Infinity Reference R152 Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair) $129.99
- Infinity Reference R162 Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair) $159.99
- Infinity Reference R253 Tower Loudspeaker $159.99
- Infinity Reference R12 Sub $169.99
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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff- About this product:
- These prices match this recent Front Page deal.
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- Details of Harmon Audio's return policy can be found here.
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Harman Audio has select Infinity Reference Speakers listed below on sale from $99.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member Cooney01 for finding this deal.
Available speakers:
Thanks to community member Cooney01 for finding this deal.
Available speakers:
- Infinity Reference RC252 Center Loudspeaker $99.99
- Infinity Reference R152 Loudspeakers (Pair) $129.99
- Infinity Reference R152 Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair) $129.99
- Infinity Reference R162 Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair) $159.99
- Infinity Reference R253 Tower Loudspeaker $159.99
- Infinity Reference R12 Sub $169.99
Editor's Notes
Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff- About this product:
- These prices match this recent Front Page deal.
- About this store:
- Details of Harmon Audio's return policy can be found here.
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The RC263 is a behemoth of a speaker. It's powerful, has nice bass to it (although it could benefit from a dedicated sub) and delivers clear sounds. It's really of insane value given its price. As mentioned, it's HUGE. make sure you account for its size on all dimensions before making the purchase. Take the measurements and verify it fits your media console or can comfortably sit on top of it. Some people suggested hanging it on a wall, but that sounds too obtrusive too given its size. Here's a review from the fantastic site "Audio Science Review" (link [audiosciencereview.com]): "The Infinity RC263 has excellent objective measurements for a budget center speaker. They have tried hard to hit key aspects of good sound in a horizontal center speaker within a very tough budget. So unless you can afford to spend a ton more, the RC263 makes for a very good center speaker in a home theater, augmented by a subwoofer"
The R162 (I have 4 of those) are amazing for their price. It's really a great speaker. Review [audiosciencereview.com](quote: "The Infinity R162 definitely seems to have benefited from good design. Whether on purpose (to sell better in showroom) or not, the elevated highs are a bit of an issue but fortunately that cam be tamed with equalization. The rest of the performance both objectively and subjective is very good and not at all that of a cheap junk speaker"). Once I got the R253 I actually felt that the R162 are of less value, but given their size they are still great. I use them for surround channels (L/R and back L/R. I put them on "PERLESMITH Universal Floor Speaker Stands 26 Inch for Surround Sound" for $70/pair).
The R152 are supposed to be little brother of the 162. They are smaller, but I don't know if its worth buying those when you can get the R162 for a few $ more.
The R253 tower (I own 2 of those) are fantastic. Review [audiosciencereview.com]: "The Infinity Reference 253 is one hell of a package. You couldn't build one quarter of it for what they are selling it for right now. The new measurements show excellent performance, sans two bits: a dip around 2 kHz and too much treble energy. Both were easily fixable with EQ". That review also reports an issue with the tweeter range, but it's unclear whether that was a one-off or not. I couldn't hear issues with my unit, but I'm far from being an audiophile, and I don't own the relevant equipment to measure the sounds, as was done in the review. I'm happy with my units, to be clear.
The R263 are supposed to be even better than the 253. They are slightly bulkier, so I didn't get/hear them.
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When in stock, they ship super fast - you get it in 3-4 days. Don't think twice - order as IT WILL GO OOS soon.
When things go OOS and backordered, some have us waited ~6 weeks with very poor and conflicting communication from Harman Audio reps regarding the status of orders.
Many report packages arriving banged up. Mine missed a few inches of cardboard. However, I haven't read on someone who got a banged up product. Definitely take photos of the boxes once you get them, instead you need to report an issue.
HA have a 30 days return policy. I haven't tried it, but it sounds good on paper.
Some people report getting coupons codes for a small discount after contacting HA support and complaining about issues with past orders. YMMV.
Good luck!
Each of these products are pieces of a sound system setup. You will need space for a receiver to be housed as the control unit for the system. Your TV won't have anything to do with it. I'm no audiophile or technician but I definitely appreciate good sound quality equipment. Based on your question, you may want to find a smaller sound bar or look into what it takes to build a proper sound system before pulling the trigger on anything here.
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Brand/Service/Delivery:
- When in stock, they ship super fast - you get it in 3-4 days. Don't think twice - order as IT WILL GO OOS soon.
- When things go OOS and backordered, some have us waited ~6 weeks with very poor and conflicting communication from Harman Audio reps regarding the status of orders.
- Many report packages arriving banged up. Mine missed a few inches of cardboard. However, I haven't read on someone who got a banged up product. Definitely take photos of the boxes once you get them, instead you need to report an issue.
- HA have a 30 days return policy. I haven't tried it, but it sounds good on paper.
- Some people report getting coupons codes for a small discount after contacting HA support and complaining about issues with past orders. YMMV.
Good luck!Each of these products are pieces of a sound system setup. You will need space for a receiver to be housed as the control unit for the system. Your TV won't have anything to do with it. I'm no audiophile or technician but I definitely appreciate good sound quality equipment. Based on your question, you may want to find a smaller sound bar or look into what it takes to build a proper sound system before pulling the trigger on anything here.
Hope this helps
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These pop up regularly so you have to be quick next time it does.
I would suggest skipping "Atmos" at this level.
The money would be better served adding it to a good sub, $500-700 range.
Look for a sale on SVS, Monolith or even HSU.
These pop up regularly so you have to be quick next time it does.
I would suggest skipping "Atmos" at this level.
The money would be better served adding it to a good sub, $500-700 range.
Look for a sale on SVS, Monolith or even HSU.
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I would point out the Jamo package was Voted Best Buy home theater system for 2018-2019 by EISA
https://www.soundandvis
They Jamo package without the sub for $379, adds even more value to it.
I will mention IMO generally unless you are limited with space where towers are not feasible, going with them is a good thing.
Having your speakers able to handle more of the bass is a good advantage.
The 162's are rated down to 49Hz and desperately need a sub.
The 253's go down to 41Hz, the 263 are 38HZ (also need a sub).
If you plan to get a good sub(which you should) and you need something now I would gamble with a pair of R253's and a RC263 then buy the R162's on a later sale.
Hope that helps and good luck.
The R162s at $160/pair might be the best quality/value proposition in audio.
I personally also prefer the looks of the R162s on nice speaker stands over for fronts over the R253s which are kind of wobbly especially on carpet. Dont get me wrong, I really like the R253s but might send them back and opt for another pair of the 162s instead.
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The Klipsch you will need a "Atmos" capable receiver the other does not. You also need a 8-12tf flat smooth ceiling for the "Atmos" built in modules for best performance.
If you "need" two subs you might want to skip getting two of these subs and start a budget for a better sub, skimping on a sub is not a good thing to do with a HT setup.
Which one is "better" to you no one can answer.
Since this deal pops up often and Costco has a good return policy maybe giving the Costco deal a shot and see what you think.
They will sound different but either way it's a incremental difference at the end of the day.
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