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Infinity Reference Speakers: RS152 Loudspeakers (Pair) $130, RC252 Center Expired
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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:
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
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These speakers are back on sale again, same price as before
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Harman Audio [harmanaudio.com] has select Infinity Reference Speakers on sale below. Shipping is free.
Speakers Available:
Infinity Reference 3 way Center Speaker RC263 $149.99 each [harmanaudio.com] OOS
Infinity Reference Book Shelf Speakers R162 $159.99 a pair [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference RC252 2.5 Way Center Speaker $99.99 [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference R152 Speakers $129.99 a pair [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference R253 Tower Speaker, $159.99 each [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference Tower Speaker R263 $229.99 each [harmanaudio.com] OOS
Infinity Reference RS152 Book Shelf Speakers $129.99 a pair [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference Sub R12 $169.99 each [harmanaudio.com]
Enjoy!
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Slickdeals Link to previous deal
Harman Audio [harmanaudio.com] has select Infinity Reference Speakers on sale below. Shipping is free.
Speakers Available:
Infinity Reference 3 way Center Speaker RC263 $149.99 each [harmanaudio.com] OOS
Infinity Reference Book Shelf Speakers R162 $159.99 a pair [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference RC252 2.5 Way Center Speaker $99.99 [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference R152 Speakers $129.99 a pair [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference R253 Tower Speaker, $159.99 each [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference Tower Speaker R263 $229.99 each [harmanaudio.com] OOS
Infinity Reference RS152 Book Shelf Speakers $129.99 a pair [harmanaudio.com]
Infinity Reference Sub R12 $169.99 each [harmanaudio.com]
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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.
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.
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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.
Keep in mind you are comparing a 5.0.2 vs 5.2.
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.
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.
It wouldnt make any sense to buy the RC252 for 100, 4 R162s for 300 so a total of 400 for all the speakers and then spend 500-700 on a sub
It wouldnt make any sense to buy the RC252 for 100, 4 R162s for 300 so a total of 400 for all the speakers and then spend 500-700 on a sub
That's what makes this so difficult if not nearly impossible, way to many variables.
What is "adequate" or what is "a really nice system" for each person?
Take for instance people suggesting the two pairs of R162's with the R12. 162's only go down to 49Hz and the 12 only to 29hz, is that a "really nice system" or "adequate"?
Don't for the center for at least another $100 but most people say for the money getting the 263 is a smart choice.
For sake of argument take the R263's at 38Hz and say a SVS SB 2000 at 19Hz for $500.
Pretty close to that Costco price that these "budget oriented people" are comparing this to.
Many people are replacing speakers and how long would it take you to save $150 for the center then $150 for surrounds?
People always make fun of these "packages" on here on how they are not a good deal/choice,not much different than 1st common recommendation TBH.
I propose most people do have the budget they just don't budget correctly but that's just my opinion from building many many setups.
I had to place R12 in a corner as it needs the boost from corner placement and it definitely gives me good enough bass for music and most movies. That 300w amp powers this sub well so it sounds powerful in the range it operates 29hz and above.
Going from svs to R12 it a substantial downgrade as it should be but R12 is a lot if sub for the sale price. It's certainly better sub than the Dayton sub1200 which is weak due to its amp
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Jamo is the better value, but the speakers are less accurate with respect to sound production and have been known to sound a little bit tinny in the high frequency ranges. Still, you would be getting exponentially better sound than an equivalently priced sound bar "because physics".
The Infinity Reference line actually uses some of the higher end Harman Kardon components, making it sneaky good value. And many RC263 owners claim they don't even need a sub, although for full audio spectrum replication I would dispute that.
I went the budget system route, then slowly switched over components to end up with an Infinity Reference 5.1 setup. If I could do it over again, I would have started with a super nice 2.1 setup and then added additional components over time. Most content - music, TV shows, YouTube, even a lot of movies - don't really take advantage of 5.1 audio. And when you start getting into 7.2 setups, you're getting into 3DTV level gimmickry where there's just not enough content to justify the expense at this point.
If you don't abuse them, a good set of speakers will last decades, so it's not quite the same investment risk-wise as a TV where OLEDs could drop in price, MicroLEDs could deprecate OLEDs, one cheap electronic component could brick it once it's just out of warranty, etc.
Sub: R12
Center: RC252
Fronts: R162
Surrounds: RS152
What is "adequate" or what is "a really nice system" for each person?
Take for instance people suggesting the two pairs of R162's with the R12. 162's only go down to 49Hz and the 12 only to 29hz, is that a "really nice system" or "adequate"?
Don't for the center for at least another $100 but most people say for the money getting the 263 is a smart choice.
For sake of argument take the R263's at 38Hz and say a SVS SB 2000 at 19Hz for $500.
Pretty close to that Costco price that these "budget oriented people" are comparing this to.
Many people are replacing speakers and how long would it take you to save $150 for the center then $150 for surrounds?
People always make fun of these "packages" on here on how they are not a good deal/choice,not much different than 1st common recommendation TBH.
I propose most people do have the budget they just don't budget correctly but that's just my opinion from building many many setups.
You have to factor in price also. R162s at 49 Hz and 6.5 woofer vs R253 at double that price for 5.25 woofer and only 8 hz lower. Granted the 253s have the dedicated 5.25 midrange also. The 263s are triple the price. I agree with you that it's all relative and many variables involved but my point is that you can have a system that is more than adequate for 95% of people for 600 bucks via these infinity sales. That being the rc263, 4 162s and the R12. The Klipsch Costco deal is 900 and the Infinity speakers are better. Especially the rc263 which blow the klipsch center out of the water. The Rc263 blows almost every center out of the water and for 150, the price is insane.
Pair of 162s at 150 is a steal. Pair of 253s which I have also for 320 is still a good deal but I can tell little difference between those and 162s (I am no audiophile though). I can't speak for the 263s but those are 460 for the pair.
Also most people probably want their sub crossed over at 80 so the front and centers don't need to go any lower. So for the R12 sub at 160 and 29Hz , you lose about 9 hz for the 700 dollar subs getting down to 19hz. Is it worth it? Not for me and I'm guessing maybe not for people on slickdeals.
It wouldnt make any sense to buy the RC252 for 100, 4 R162s for 300 so a total of 400 for all the speakers and then spend 500-700 on a sub
Pair of 162s at 150 is a steal. Pair of 253s which I have also for 320 is still a good deal but I can tell little difference (I am no audiophile though)
I can't speak for the 263s but those are 460 for the pair.
Also most people probably want their sub crossed over at 80 so the front and centers don't need to go any lower.
That's crazy. I ordered 6 speakers and got them the next day. They ship from Louisville, KY in case people are wondering.
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Yep that was my point. I was just trying to respond to supermanrob in comparing the 253s with the R162s