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Jun 14, 2021 9:39 AM

Infinity Reference 263 Floorstanding Loudspeaker

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$500

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Harman Audio has Infinity Reference 263 Floorstanding Loudspeaker for $199.99. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Recommended Amplifier Power: 20-200 Watts
  • Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
  • Height: 44-13/16"
  • Width: 7-7/8"
  • Depth: 14-1/2"
  • Weight: 50.6 lbs

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $300 lower (60% savings) than the list price of $499.95
  • About this product:
    • 5-Year Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Harman Audio's return policy can be found here.

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Written by Cooney01
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Harman Audio has Infinity Reference 263 Floorstanding Loudspeaker for $199.99. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Cooney01 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Recommended Amplifier Power: 20-200 Watts
  • Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
  • Height: 44-13/16"
  • Width: 7-7/8"
  • Depth: 14-1/2"
  • Weight: 50.6 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $300 lower (60% savings) than the list price of $499.95
  • About this product:
    • 5-Year Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Harman Audio's return policy can be found here.

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Written by Cooney01

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rainlake
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I don't know why you are downvoted. Is this the deal we have been waiting for months?
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sd2515
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These or the JBL 570's @ $199 to?
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My advice is to never worry about or even comment on the downvotes. People are people. A solid deal will quickly overcome the occasional downvote. And this is a super solid deal.
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Jun 15, 2021 12:00 AM
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ChristopherJ26Jun 15, 2021 12:00 AM
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Quote from brandOWNage View quoted comment :
I purchased these speakers last year and couldn't be happier! Blew me away and exceeded the heck out of my expectations!!!
I have a 7.1 setup with these for 2 years, and2 jbl ceiling speakers. Jbls are the weak linl so i use them as rears and the whole setup is equivalent to 10,000$ systems they try to sell at the fancy av store.
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Jun 15, 2021 2:07 AM
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kyletaylor28Jun 15, 2021 2:07 AM
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Quote from zfullert View quoted comment :
I am considering piecing together a home theater system of Infinity Reference speakers. That said, I am anxious to buy these and then need to wait for the next sale on the center, sub, and shelf speakers. Anyone know how often those sales pop up?
I bought the matching center back in 2018 and since then, these have seemed to go on sale yearly maybe? I'm a big fan, fwiw.
Jun 15, 2021 2:50 AM
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euuser10873312Jun 15, 2021 2:50 AM
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Quote from SD1085 View quoted comment :
Man. Wish I could easily unload my R253s and pick these up. But I doubt there is going to be a huge difference considering I have a big sub. Would prefer them to match the RC263 center and R162 Surrounds though.
you and me both
Jun 15, 2021 3:54 AM
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rainlakeJun 15, 2021 3:54 AM
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Quote from zfullert View quoted comment :
I am considering piecing together a home theater system of Infinity Reference speakers. That said, I am anxious to buy these and then need to wait for the next sale on the center, sub, and shelf speakers. Anyone know how often those sales pop up?
The sub and surrounds go on sale pretty often. I have got two pair of rs152. One R12 and now I'm waiting on rc263
Jun 15, 2021 10:43 AM
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dje13Jun 15, 2021 10:43 AM
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What would you have to hook these up to? I have a pretty basic vizio surround system w a center speaker, sub and 2 side speakers. Would I be able to use this w existing setup or no?
Jun 15, 2021 12:44 PM
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HangryCheetoJun 15, 2021 12:44 PM
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Quote from dje13 View quoted comment :
What would you have to hook these up to? I have a pretty basic vizio surround system w a center speaker, sub and 2 side speakers. Would I be able to use this w existing setup or no?
You need a stereo receiver, in between these and your tv. Your Vizio system was not designed to work with other speakers.
Jun 15, 2021 1:46 PM
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supermanrobJun 15, 2021 1:46 PM
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Quote from ChristopherJ26 View quoted comment :
I have a 7.1 setup with these for 2 years, and2 jbl ceiling speakers. Jbls are the weak linl so i use them as rears and the whole setup is equivalent to 10,000$ systems they try to sell at the fancy av store.
As long as you believe it does is all that really matters.
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Jun 15, 2021 1:54 PM
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ftee123Jun 15, 2021 1:54 PM
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I have infinity Primus P362, wondering if it will be worth the upgrade to this.
Jun 15, 2021 2:55 PM
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Logan_71Jun 15, 2021 2:55 PM
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Quote from ftee123 View quoted comment :
I have infinity Primus P362, wondering if it will be worth the upgrade to this.
I've had the Primus P253 + PC350 Center+ P162 Surrounds + 12" sub and I'm happy with them, despite having them about 12 years.

I ask myself the same question as you, and I can never convince myself to upgrade to something like these reference versions in the OP. I just dont think I would get the same return on my money for what's (probably) incrementally better.
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Jun 15, 2021 3:05 PM
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webdoctorsJun 15, 2021 3:05 PM
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Quote from ftee123 View quoted comment :
I have infinity Primus P362, wondering if it will be worth the upgrade to this.
I had the Primus pc363 center and same matching towers as you. The Primus center was also huge and massive like the reference center but the towers were lacking in comparison, but only obvious in stereo music.

These are definitely an upgrade and only thing that you can reasonably upgrade to without spending crazy amounts like thousands. The Primus line was great but it was still a budget line.
Jun 15, 2021 3:39 PM
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supermanrobJun 15, 2021 3:39 PM
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Quote from Logan_71 View quoted comment :
I've had the Primus P253 + PC350 Center+ P162 Surrounds + 12" sub and I'm happy with them, despite having them about 12 years.

I ask myself the same question as you, and I can never convince myself to upgrade to something like these reference versions in the OP. I just dont think I would get the same return on my money for what's (probably) incrementally better.
Having helped a friend make the same move I would have to agree with your assumption, it was "incrementally better" to me.

This is subjective and he did think it was worth the upgrade.

I will add he is a big Infinity fan and I do not fall under that category.
Jun 15, 2021 3:59 PM
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mem4720Jun 15, 2021 3:59 PM
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Quote from Thevipchemist View quoted comment :
I have the Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers and the Sony core centers that go with it. I have some pretty crappy goodwill rear speakers. I was waiting for the $75 deal on the Sonys to upgrade the rears.

The question is, if I were to buy these tower speakers and move the sony bookshelf to the rear, would I need to update the centers to match the towers?

General audiophile wisdom I think says yes, but anyone with experience say otherwise? Plz halp. Thanks.
I have all the Sony and Infinity speakers you mention. The Sony center is the weak link and sounded like crap between the R162 front channels. Upgrading to the RC263 was night and day better, but did force a rethink of my setup to accommodate the huge center channel box. My advice would be to run phantom center until you can get the RC263 on sale.
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Jun 15, 2021 4:34 PM
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ftee123Jun 15, 2021 4:34 PM
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Quote from Logan_71 View quoted comment :
I've had the Primus P253 + PC350 Center+ P162 Surrounds + 12" sub and I'm happy with them, despite having them about 12 years.

I ask myself the same question as you, and I can never convince myself to upgrade to something like these reference versions in the OP. I just dont think I would get the same return on my money for what's (probably) incrementally better.
I bought them at Fry's over 10 years ago. Does fine with music and movie.
Jun 15, 2021 4:35 PM
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ftee123Jun 15, 2021 4:35 PM
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Quote from webdoctors View quoted comment :
I had the Primus pc363 center and same matching towers as you. The Primus center was also huge and massive like the reference center but the towers were lacking in comparison, but only obvious in stereo music.

These are definitely an upgrade and only thing that you can reasonably upgrade to without spending crazy amounts like thousands. The Primus line was great but it was still a budget line.
Will this sound better for music and movies?

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Jun 15, 2021 6:40 PM
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Logan_71Jun 15, 2021 6:40 PM
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Quote from ftee123 View quoted comment :
I bought them at Fry's over 10 years ago. Does fine with music and movie.
Same here. Driven with a Yamaha Aventage receiver, it does everything I want. I'm not overly impressed with the center channel - spoken word sounds a little muddy or soft in DD mode, unless I turn it up considerably.

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