JiminSTL Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Is anyone familiar w/ Infinity center channels? Enough to venture a guess as to which center channel the image below is? Specifically, I am wondering about its size and its audio quality for an intended use: as a center channel in a bedroom, where it is to replace TV speakers, and be the ONLY speaker for both the TV and non-critical music listening. The height of the desired center is important because the higher it is, likely indicates larger woofers, and they are more likely to get down to the 50 Hz or below level that I would like, because it will be the only speaker. However, height also gets in the way of viewing the entire screen, too, so it is a balancing act. Thank you for any help! Anyway, the only available info on the center channel, outside of the 2 photos, is the owner's statement: "It's black, 18" tall & 7" wide. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 29, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2015 It looks like it may be the Infinity Video 1. If so, I think we may have sold it 15yrs ago when I worked at circuit city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 29, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2015 If so, you should be able to get it super cheap. This one sold for $50 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Youthman, does the "white part" around the spring clips look a little different to you in the photo I posted, and the back of the Video 1? It kind of looks to me like a little more than purely the angle/perspective in the photo shot. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) JiminSTL, I am with Youthman, I think it is the Infinity Video 1. Are you looking to buy one, sell one or... Edited August 29, 2015 by teaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) Youth and Tea, I tend to agree with you, as I looked at the photos, and compared dimensions. To answer your question, I think I am looking for "something". Have a number of considerations, one of which is my wife's preference for simplicity of operation. Already must use 2 remotes--the Yamaha for the AVR, and the Charter one to change channels. So that is part of my thinking in looking at a center channel, rather than either of 2 soundbars I have (and yet another remote). I notice that the frequency range of the Video 1 goes down to about 59Hz, and the woofers are 5 1/4". Sufficient for non-critical, but still fairly demanding listening? Previously had a L/C/R, but made the mistake of taking the L/R out "temporarily", and guess who filled the void with her preferred stuff! Edited August 29, 2015 by JiminSTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 You can probably pick up a Harmony remote and keep what you have. They program easily and control about everything. I would advise you from experience that the Infinity center you are eluding to is not one of their finer moments. If you are looking at a center channel go for a Klipsch as the voices are much clearer. I have so many spare center channels around my place...a KMC-1, KV-1, KV-2 and like four extra KV-3 centers and they are all better than the Infinity. Let me know if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 29, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2015 I believe Teaman is correct, the Video 1 was the lower tier for the Infinity Centers. The Kappa and Overture were higher end models. The KV-3 was my first Klipsch center and it was very nice. It might be something you want to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 While I'm not familiar with that particular Infinity I suggest you will want to take a look at the cone/driver surrounds/suspension before you buy. Many of the older Infinity speakers used foam surrounds that deteriorated with age. You might end spending more $ to have them re-coned than what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I totally agree with artto. I own Infinity SM 150's and 152's and the reconing would cost me as much as it would to get replacement speakers. The foam surrounds are great for suspension and movement for bass but they dry rot and it really sucks to refoam them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thanks for the good ideas! The problem with most centers of "sufficient" size, meaning woofers large enough to get down to approx. 50Hz cause the cabinet to be a little too large to fit in the space available. It is likely that the only Klipsch that would fit is the KV-1, and its low end is not nearly as low as what I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hey I have a rc-62 sitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 30, 2015 The RC-62 is a fantastic center if it will fit in your setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Dang Scrappy, don't tempt me....I need one....lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 If you are looking to sell it Scrappy, let me know in a PM what you are looking for. It could center my RC-3 II mains nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Scrappy, would live it! But just won't fit, darn it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I used to have a couple of the Infinity CC-3 centers, pretty big though. They sounded really nice, even the CC-2 was nice. They may work for you Jim. Both have separate controls for the mid and tweeters as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 teaman, those CCs no doubt would sound great, however, the depth, if greater than 6", is the obstacle I can't change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 INFINITY CC-2 Center Channel Speaker Voice Matching Controls allow seamless matching with any speaker system. Great Condition. Some minor marks. Sounds Amazing. See pictures. Product Details 2-Way Dual 5 1/4" Center. Frequency Response 90 - 20kHz. Sensitivity dB @ 1m/2.83V 90dB. Impedance (ohms) 8. Bass Driver(2) 5-1/4" High Frequency Driver 1/2". Power Rating 10 - 100 watts. Dimensions HxWxD 6 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 7 3/4". I knew it was close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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