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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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- 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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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.
Hope this helps
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No one?? >crickets<
A show of hands from the people that think a speaker's spec's are THE ONLY determining factor on how they will sound?
No one?? >crickets<
A show of hands from the people that think a speaker's spec's might give them an idea of how a speaker might sound, such as if they showed a tilted up treble or a bass response that starts to roll off in the lower midrange/upper bass?
Ok. I see a few hands.
A show of hands from the people that think any speaker that gets good overall reviews will undoubtedly sound good to them?
No one?? >crickets<
A show of hands from the people that think any speaker that gets poor overall reviews will undoubtedly sound poor to them?
No one?? Wait...I see a couple hands. Lol.
Wouldn't that apply to "blind test" also?
Besides that how about the science/"measurements" that say good or bad, how do you determine which applies to your "room acoustics" ?
LOL I think you are pointing the finger at the wrong person, you should be looking in the mirror!
You were the one defending what you "read" on wirecutter, measurements, reviews and opinions, all I did was point out the issues with that(IMO).
Now that I pointed to what all that "reading" tells you, you now have a problem with it ! 😳 🤪
I will be honest common sense dictates you would come to this conclusion/crossroads, kinda my point 😎
As my stance/opinion has ALWAYS been, if you bypass all that "reading" and just go by what YOU hear, you won't be "dizzy","confused","wrong"!
If that sounds crazy or ridiculous I'm ok with that, good luck with all the "reading", knock yourself out! 👍🏻
You were the one defending what you "read" on wirecutter, measurements, reviews and opinions, all I did was point out the issues with that(IMO).
Now that I pointed to what all that "reading" tells you, you now have a problem with it ! 😳 🤪
I will be honest common sense dictates you would come to this conclusion/crossroads, kinda my point 😎
As my stance/opinion has ALWAYS been, if you bypass all that "reading" and just go by what YOU hear, you won't be "dizzy","confused","wrong"!
If that sounds crazy or ridiculous I'm ok with that, good luck with all the "reading", knock yourself out! 👍🏻
You seem to be missing the point that I take in reviews, measurements, and personal experience when making a decision. You seem to do the same when defending yourself or some product.
The issue arises when you automatically discard one of the above or have so much bias that you can't accept a positive review of something YOU don't like. The other issue is recommending products that are 3-4x the cost of the product being discussed.
Please take note of the amount of downvotes you get on your comments. Whether you think they are deserved are not isn't important. But, your opinion isn't valued around here. Go away.
Also, a lot of people would be surprised at how well their speakers perform without a subwoofer, especially when it comes to most music.
the infinity is a better choice overall, but there are still better products out there.
provided your LCR sound stage are your best speakers (They should be), then that is the right choice. let your best speakers do as much of the carrying as they can.
The fun thing is if they match the B&Ws I can sell the B&Ws and make some money.
for music less of an impact, but these systems are predominantly bought for home theater use and once you hear what your are missing when you can't reproduce good low end bass you will want to upgrade to a quality sub.
the infinity is a better choice overall, but there are still better products out there.
these would be a big upgrade over those jamos.
provided your LCR sound stage are your best speakers (They should be), then that is the right choice. let your best speakers do as much of the carrying as they can.
get ready for some serious disappointment with the recent purchase.
https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...es2/iagree.gif room acoustics do play a valuable role in how your system will sound and is taken for granted by many users. speaker placement is a critical factor (Most people put them in one place and never more or experiment with repositioning them) and many people don't even bother with any room treatments like acoustic panels.
plenty of users on here with zero real world experience. if all their posts are downvoted and they have a low rep score(Never actually helping SD members) be very careful about taking any advice from them. lots of folks here just like to hear themselves talk.
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Did you forget the point where you validated the Infinity purchase with reviews?
You seem to be missing the point that I take in reviews, measurements, and personal experience when making a decision. You seem to do the same when defending yourself or some product.
The issue arises when you automatically discard one of the above or have so much bias that you can't accept a positive review of something YOU don't like. The other issue is recommending products that are 3-4x the cost of the product being discussed.
Please take note of the amount of downvotes you get on your comments. Whether you think they are deserved are not isn't important. But, your opinion isn't valued around here. Go away.
LOL I get into these debates with people like you that can't comprehend & make up Sh*t to cover up your contradictions! 🙄
Where did I "validate" anything, I just regurgitated what apparently you "read" and believe.
If anything you did the validating by buying these speakers because as you said "I take in reviews, measurements, and personal experience when making a decision" BUT then say
"Why should I listen to reviewers that don't have the same room acoustics to me?" 🙄
So how many of those people that "keeps singing their praises" had your exact "room acoustics"? 🤔
Those same "measurements" you keep defending say your 20 year old B&W speakers are terribly designed and terrible sounding!
If you don't believe me ask your pals modenacart & cujobob ask them what they think of B&W since you value "measurements" 🤔
What you don't like is I do my own listening and that's how I make my choice. When it doesn't follow those "positive reviews" "measurements" you keep reading you get all butt hurt 🥲
Hey if you want to choose speakers based on what someone else thinks, have at it, it's your money.
Just because I choose to trust my own ears(and tell everyone to do the same) and a few of you get offended, I would suggest buying some cheese 😜
Ask me if I care about votes or whether you get offended 😎
These do "measure" well so you are good!
Im sorry but you have been listening to terrible "sound" for the last 20 years !!!😳
Where did I "validate" anything, I just regurgitated what apparently you "read" and believe.
If anything you did the validating by buying these speakers because as you said "I take in reviews, measurements, and personal experience when making a decision" BUT then say
"Why should I listen to reviewers that don't have the same room acoustics to me?" 🙄
So how many of those people that "keeps singing their praises" had your exact "room acoustics"? 🤔
Those same "measurements" you keep defending say your 20 year old B&W speakers are terribly designed and terrible sounding!
If you don't believe me ask your pals modenacart & cujobob ask them what they think of B&W since you value "measurements" 🤔
What you don't like is I do my own listening and that's how I make my choice. When it doesn't follow those "positive reviews" "measurements" you keep reading you get all butt hurt 🥲
Hey if you want to choose speakers based on what someone else thinks, have at it, it's your money.
Just because I choose to trust my own ears(and tell everyone to do the same) and a few of you get offended, I would suggest buying some cheese 😜
Ask me if I care about votes or whether you get offended 😎
Did you also miss where I said this:
You act like I don't listen to my ears when in this thread and the previous Klipsch thread I said that one's own ears and room are an essential part of making a decision.
Let's repeat it since you seem to be frantically replying with your next deep cut instead of actually reading and comprehending: I take in reviews, measurements, and personal experience when making a decision.
What's preposterous is that you degrade other's opinions on the same basis that you validate your own.
I picked my B&Ws after hearing modern B&W 6 series speakers and liking their sound signature. I read some old reviews on them and they seemed well liked when they came out. I then found a pair on Craigslist and tested them in person. I was pleased with the improved sound compared to the Polk Monitor 70s they replaced and the Def Tech towers I sampled in my house. All of these made it into my house based on reviews. But I made the final pick based upon my ears. Not rocket science here.
Riddle me this: if a person is looking for a home theater subwoofer and wants frequency response below 15hz. How would you select a few for them to pick from?
To be clear, I'm not offended. I'm shocked you are so self absorbed. 8.6.1
Here is a perfect example of how these people make up sh*t to fit there narrative.
So Wirecutter compared subs and came to a conclusion which one they liked.
I did my own comparisons within a home(s) of many of them and my conclusion were different.
Pinhead here then says that means "I'm" telling everyone take my advice over Wirecutter or anyone else's 🙄.
He even goes on to tell me I "put more weight on your own experience".....DUH! 🙄
This happens EVERY time, you have people on both sides of the fence.
Is that not the WHOLE purpose of auditioning things, to get your "own experience"!!! 😳
The audacity that my "ears" compared to "Wirecutter are somehow different" than their "ears"(conclusion) 🙄
If you notice he keeps highlighting "measurements" in his argument.
But "measurements aren't everything", apparently they can be very "impactful" if you choose to let them be! 😜
Did you also miss where I said this:
I've made this point from the beginning but you ignore it because it doesn't fit your narrative that I'm just a measurement and review guy.
You act like I don't listen to my ears when in this thread and the previous Klipsch thread I said that one's own ears and room are an essential part of making a decision.
Let's repeat it since you seem to be frantically replying with your next deep cut instead of actually reading and comprehending: I take in reviews, measurements, and personal experience when making a decision.
What's preposterous is that you degrade other's opinions on the same basis that you validate your own.
I picked my B&Ws after hearing modern B&W 6 series speakers and liking their sound signature. I read some old reviews on them and they seemed well liked when they came out. I then found a pair on Craigslist and tested them in person. I was pleased with the improved sound compared to the Polk Monitor 70s they replaced and the Def Tech towers I sampled in my house. All of these made it into my house based on reviews. But I made the final pick based upon my ears. Not rocket science here.
Riddle me this: if a person is looking for a home theater subwoofer and wants frequency response below 15hz. How would you select a few for them to pick from?
To be clear, I'm not offended. I'm shocked you are so self absorbed. 8.6.1
LOL talk about not comprehending. PLEASE show me where I "degrade other's opinions"?
Since now you highlighted "personal experience" and not "measurements", who's "personal experience" did you go by in buying these Infinity speakers and why?
Funny how you get to do all that and in the end you "made the final pick based upon my ears", as I pointed out your conclusion goes against the "science" and their "measurements" but its ok for you to do that! 🤔
Yet when I do that I'm "degrading" someone's opinion! 🙄
As far as your EXTREMELY broad riddle, I'll have to answer it under two different hats since you weren't specific, I'm not afraid of questions.
If I HAD to pick a sub based on that ONE factor(of many).
I've listened to many many subs and my preference is the "sound" of SVS subs, I would stick to them.
Now if you mean "I" being the average person on here.
There are so MANY gaps here!
So if I knew I was specifically looking at 15Hz means I know what that means, I would know my options are limited.
I would go listen to what is available in my area to find out what I like and don't like in the sound.
If I really liked one I heard, I would find the best price and I'm done.
If it wasn't then I would use that and see if I could find personal comparisons of people that didn't like the same and see if someone describes something they heard from something else that catches my interest.
Gamble on two and "hear" what I think.
If I like one I'm done, if not do it all over again.
So Wirecutter compared subs and came to a conclusion which one they liked.
I did my own comparisons within a home(s) of many of them and my conclusion were different.
Pinhead here then says that means "I'm" telling everyone take my advice over Wirecutter or anyone else's 🙄.
He even goes on to tell me I "put more weight on your own experience".....DUH! 🙄
This happens EVERY time, you have people on both sides of the fence.
Is that not the WHOLE purpose of auditioning things, to get your "own experience"!!! 😳
The audacity that my "ears" compared to "Wirecutter are somehow different" than their "ears"(conclusion) 🙄
If you notice he keeps highlighting "measurements" in his argument.
But "measurements aren't everything", apparently they can be very "impactful" if you choose to let them be! 😜
" Sounds" good to me 👍🏻
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Technically I'm not, just regurgitating what people like "modenacart" and cujobob profess because of "science" and "measurements".
They will tell you science says they are a terrible brand and your a fool and an idiot if you like the way they sound.