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Infinity RS-II vs. Klipsch RP-5

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Infinity RS-II tower speakers??

I just came across a once in a life time deal, and these speakers are part of the package. I would simply try them out myself, but considering I live on the second floor in a condo and they weigh ~100lbs each I would prefer just to move them only once (ie sell them, and deliver to someone else's home)

My musical sources are all digital flac or apple lossless, and genre ranges from classical to classic rock to the occasional hip-hop or reggae.

If it helps, here are my components:
digital source 24/96 --> Monarchy DIP Upsampler -----> Emotiva XDA-1 DAC -----> AES AE-3 tube preamp ---> Mcintosh MC2125

Any thoughts or recommendations?? THANKS!!
hockey4496
hockey4496 OP
104 posts
 
I just re-read your original answer with price estimates. Considering you said the RSII went for $1,500 and this guy got them on sale from $2000 down to a $1000 for the pair, I think that's the answer - RSII

To expand on my question about their value today - he also had the subs professionally replaced in the last year. Do you have any thoughts on their value IF they were replaced with original equipment versus cones from some other company?

Thank you again for your input!
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
The change in woofers does not change the value of the speaker, used. In fact IMO they are worth less due to the most likely negative change in the sound balance.
It is hard to find replacement drivers with the same characteristics of the originals.
Why don't you just ASK the seller if the midrange are three 3" cones?
Then you would know they are the RSII, and not worth much.
Like I wrote, the RSII are really not great speakers, they look big, but have little resale value $400 tops is all they are worth. And even less with replacement woofers.
hockey4496 OP
104 posts
 
Thanks!!
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