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RS-ii Infinity Speakers - worth it for $50??

post #1 of 11
1/9/12 at 2:32pm
Thread Starter 

Found some Infinity RS-ii (circa early 80s) at Goodwill on Saturday for $50. Sound GREAT to my ears!!

 

Anyone else have experience with these speakers?

 

Infinity RSii

 

 

Open baffle midrange/tweeter section with grille.

 

infinity rear open back

 

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post #2 of 11
1/9/12 at 3:25pm

Nice deal.....had Qb's wat back when and loved em

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post #3 of 11
1/11/12 at 2:36pm

For $50 congrats on the great deal! Maybe want to share them in the Vintage Speaker thread.

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post #4 of 11
1/11/12 at 3:03pm
Looks nice. Is that a ribbon tweeter?

What's with that black/gray-ish box behind the open baffle (second picture)?

It may be just me, but they look like they've been modded a bit.
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post #5 of 11
1/12/12 at 6:20pm

That is thier EMIT tweeter...quite crisp.http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/23309-infinity_rsii that is a link to a pair at canuck audio mart asking price....$1100.00 ! You definitly got a great deal


Edited by tjohnusa - 1/12/12 at 6:27pm
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post #6 of 11
1/12/12 at 6:32pm

$50? They look like they could be worth 10 times that. I would have gambled on those definitely. 

 

The best speakers I've ever seen in Goodwill were large Advents which are probably worth about $60 which is also what they were asking.

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post #7 of 11
2/15/12 at 10:30am

Thats one heck of a deal, those a definitely worth ten times that on the used market, in fact

the tweeters sell for more than that when you can find them.

 

Are you kidding me ? My first thought was this was a joke.

 

That's a great scroe !

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post #8 of 11
3/20/12 at 12:55pm

I think the speakers are in my place now.

 

I went right to work: bypassed the hi and mid pots, removed the clip-ons and soldered all wires to the driver and a quick clean up. They sound excellent. I have a pair of Qb which I did the crossover update and this RS II is on a different level. Next I think I will work on the Ren 90 I also have. Thank you for selling me the RS II.

 

DSC_0840.jpg

 

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post #9 of 11
3/26/12 at 6:48pm
Thread Starter 

Good to see you on here Max! 

 

I'm just glad they went to a good home. One of the best speakers I've ever listened to.

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post #10 of 11
4/9/12 at 1:14am
Maxchau. Would you consider selling to a local buyer, me?
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post #11 of 11
4/9/12 at 10:43am

 

Sportager,

 

I may be keeping it for a while. I imagine I may sell it some day but I know that's not the answer you want.

 

It sounds different than the Ren 90 but very musical and detailed. I just soldered one more pair of wires to each woofer from the crossover points to firm up the bass, which is very effective. I also have my woodworking friend made new grills for them so they look good too. Next is a layer of wood treatment stain of some sort.

 

Thank you,

 

 

infinity rs II.jpg
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