A quick update, I went ahead and bought the RS1B's, scared the heck out of me doing so. It is the most money I have ever put into a piece of equipment! I usually buy high-end audio gear in need of repair to keep it affordable, but I couldn't pass these up because they were so well taken care of. Now I just need to tear out that wall, move that door 6' and install some acoustic panels and I will be ready to listen to them! Well maybe not that drastic but I will need to move and situate some things to get them set up. Thanks for all of the opinions and advice, greatly appreciated!
Infinity RS1B ? Buy or runaway
I have an opportunity to buy a set of RS1B in excellent condition. They have been well taken care of and are very close to home. Years ago at a Stereophile show, I heard them, wow! The sound and their presence were fantastic! My fear is that like a lot of other things I look back on and lust after look ALOT greater in my memory than they actually perform. Given my current set up and room, I wanted to get some opinions about buying. Or will I be disappointed, maybe due to equipment or the room limitations? I don't think I would get rid of the Apogees unless the RS1B's surpass them in sound quality. Very nervous laying out over 4k for something that won't move quickly if I end up not enjoying them.
My room dimensions are 13' 9" X 25' (Converted garage)
All equipment is located on the front (13' 9") wall with an entry door at the front right corner. Listening position is approximately 13' from the front wall
Current equipment
VPI HW 19 MKIII
Rotel RSX1067 ( for HT)
Audio Research SP4 (lightly modded)
Audire Forte amps x 2 (bi-amp)
Apogee Caliper Signatures
McIntosh MVP891
My room dimensions are 13' 9" X 25' (Converted garage)
All equipment is located on the front (13' 9") wall with an entry door at the front right corner. Listening position is approximately 13' from the front wall
Current equipment
VPI HW 19 MKIII
Rotel RSX1067 ( for HT)
Audio Research SP4 (lightly modded)
Audire Forte amps x 2 (bi-amp)
Apogee Caliper Signatures
McIntosh MVP891
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Have no fear listening to big speakers in a small room! Back in the 1980's I bought a pair of Infinity RSIIa and used them in my tiny efficiency apt. (10'x 11') and LOVED them every minute! If I would have had any sense I would have actually bought the RS I. Currently I just bought a pair of Magnepan 20.7 for use in a room only 11' 7" side. I have no fear of using big speakers in too small rooms! It is true they may have some constraints, but it is not going to slow down my enjoyment. (reminds me of buying a sport car and driving in normal traffic. You do not require to own a race track next door to enjoy a sport car! same difference) |
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Another source for information--- Paul McGowen of PS Audio-- he was co-founder of Infinity along with late Arnie Nudell.John Ulrich was co-founder of Infinity with Arnie Nudell. Paul McGowan was co-owner with Nudell of Genesis. @drf24 - Have you got the RS1b system set up? If so, are you liking it? I bought a pair of RS1s last December and have been restoring and upgrading them to RS1b specs. |
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