infinity beta 50

ronnie
ronnie Posts: 150
edited February 2007 in Speakers
does anybody own a pair. how do they compare to the polks i own. bass should be good with dual 8's?...are they ported. just wondering cause there not that expensive
Yamaha RX-V2600
Adcom GFA555 x 2 :D
Yamaha CD685 cd changer
Yamaha Dvd c950 dvd changer
Polk RTi12 mains
Polk CSi3 center
Polk psw303
Polk RTi6 (surround and surround back)
Acoustic Research 12in 200 watt sub(8 years old and still hits hard:D)
WindyWillys cooling fan (works great)
Mitsubishi 52in big screen
blue jeans cables
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited February 2007
    I have a set of these.. Actually I love them. They have a great tight and low bass response.. They are ported in the rear at the bottom.. I have an entire Infinity Beta 50 system for sell.. Includes (2) Beta 50's, (1) Beta C360, (2) Beta 20's, and (1) PSW-12 500 watts/rms (Infinity).. If you have any other questions about them just holler.. BTW, what was the price you found them for and where??
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,553
    edited February 2007
    I have heard the Inifitys and I felt that the Beta series were too muddy.... real sorry TOutlaw.... but that's just my opinion. I felt that the Polk RTi12 are far better than whichver Infinity Beta you have in mind.

    But then again, audio is subjective to the point where my opinion is of no consequence... listen for yourself.

    YMMV.

    But my opinion, the Beta would be a lateral move at best. Stick with your system, it's a system I used to dream about not too long ago.

    Joey
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited February 2007
    The Beta 50's are definitely more laid back than the Rti's. However this might be a good thing depending on associated gear and personal preference.

    One thing I will say for sure is that the Rti's have a far nicer finish.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited February 2007
    Joey V,

    I have heard the Inifitys and I felt that the Beta series were too muddy.... real sorry TOutlaw.... but that's just my opinion. I felt that the Polk RTi12 are far better than whichver Infinity Beta you have in mind.

    No apology necassary. Ronnie wasnt too specific on what he wanted/needed these for.. I didnt take it that he wanted to replace the Rti12's (IMO are much better speaker than the Beta50). So I gave him my opinion on how they sounded to me.. They are definately much more laid back and have much less bass for sure, but I dont know if I would call them "muddy"???. For the price of the Beta's they are sure hard to beat. A very well rounded speaker for its price range for sure.. You can buy a pair of these for less than one Rti12!!! Ronnie, if you are thinking of replacing the 12's, I would definately not go this route.. If you are setting up another "smaller" system in your house, hey give um a shot! For the price, the quality of components, build quality, and sound they are a superb speaker.

    Josh
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  • ronnie
    ronnie Posts: 150
    edited February 2007
    i'm not wanting to replace my polks with them. just a friend of mine asked me to get some opinions on these. he cant afford the polks. he is in love with my setup. he said he can get a good deal on them and he is moving way up from the junk bose he has. thanks guys for the input
    Yamaha RX-V2600
    Adcom GFA555 x 2 :D
    Yamaha CD685 cd changer
    Yamaha Dvd c950 dvd changer
    Polk RTi12 mains
    Polk CSi3 center
    Polk psw303
    Polk RTi6 (surround and surround back)
    Acoustic Research 12in 200 watt sub(8 years old and still hits hard:D)
    WindyWillys cooling fan (works great)
    Mitsubishi 52in big screen
    blue jeans cables
    AR interconnects
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,553
    edited February 2007
    TennesseeOutlaw wrote:
    No apology necassary. Ronnie wasnt too specific on what he wanted/needed these for.. I didnt take it that he wanted to replace the Rti12's (IMO are much better speaker than the Beta50). So I gave him my opinion on how they sounded to me.. They are definately much more laid back and have much less bass for sure, but I dont know if I would call them "muddy"???. For the price of the Beta's they are sure hard to beat. A very well rounded speaker for its price range for sure.. You can buy a pair of these for less than one Rti12!!! Ronnie, if you are thinking of replacing the 12's, I would definately not go this route.. If you are setting up another "smaller" system in your house, hey give um a shot! For the price, the quality of components, build quality, and sound they are a superb speaker.

    Josh
    Josh,
    It's all relative I suppose. I think it was because I was comparing them to the RTi line. It does sound laid back, and does exude a little bit less detail, or atleast it seemed like it to me. I'll take "muddy" back.... maybe laid back w/ less detail is a better way of putting it.

    Joey
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited February 2007
    I would think some RTi8's would be within striking distance for him. Without the 8's and 12's being side by side he may not even notice the difference.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited February 2007
    cmy330go wrote:
    I would think some RTi8's would be within striking distance for him. Without the 8's and 12's being side by side he may not even notice the difference.

    Not notice the diffence? WOW!! The bass output is such a dramatic increase in the 12's, there is no way you couldnt tell the difference..
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