Infinity RS-125 Bookshelf Speakers

[Scorpion8]

Anybody own a pair? My local SA has a set in sad shape, need refoaming and more. But if I can pick them up for cheap......

OM says 20-60 wpc. 5-1/4" woofer so it's not going to go very deep in the bass. But they are Infinity.....

Thoughts?

[darkstar078]

Not so deep but quality bass I prefer over lower booming bass.
I don't know the RS-125 but Infinity's we're always good.

[stereorob]

scorp, if they are cheap and savable id scoop them, old infinity speakers are the sh*t man! ive never heard a pair that sucked. btw do they have the polycell tweeter?

[Scorpion8]

btw do they have the polycell tweeter?

No, 1/2" polycarbonate tweeter. The foam on both woofers is totally shot. Hmmmmmm...

[Pacific Stereo]

If memory serves, these have a graphite-reinforced woofer. The polycarbonate tweeter isn't as nice as the EMITS, but it's respectable-sounding. Refoaming isn't a big deal- I've done a number of Infinities. You can do it yourself or send them out (I'd suggest Orange County Speaker).

[Scorpion8]

Oh, I've refoamed quite a few pairs of speakers. Just trying to decide if these are worth it, since the refoam kit will cost more than the speakers. Cabinets need some work too.

[stereorob]

how bad are the boxes? water damage or just some scratches?

[VintageSteve]

Haven't heard the 125's but I have a pair of RS-325's. For bookshelf speakers they are very detailed and clean in the mids and highs, though light on the deeper bass frequencies as you mention. I stacked them on top of my MCS (Technics) speakers and the combo was quite nice. I have them in storage now as I'm using my Phase Linear Andromeda's.. :)

If you have a place you can use the RS-125's (bedroom, study, etc) where you won't want thumpin' bass, they should redeem themselves quite nicely.