Old Infinity's....Worth it?

cmy330go
cmy330go Posts: 2,341
edited March 2008 in Speakers
Just found this local ad on Craigslist. I called the guy and he told me they are all in excelent shape without any damage, and have original boxes. $130 for the whole set.

Anyone have experience with these? I really don't know anything about the center and surrounds. I'm primarily interested in goofing around with the floorstanders. Any of you see any reason why they wouldn't be worth the asking price?

Thanks!
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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Those things suck.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited March 2008
    Wow. Such a way with words.:)

    Any other opinions?

    Keep in mind I'm not expecting some amazing speaker to use in my 2ch rig. At most they would probably replace my old **** garage speakers, or move on to another home at a slight profit.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Perfect garage speakers and it's not a bad deal for $130....better?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • whitetruk
    whitetruk Posts: 308
    edited March 2008
    i would buy them,they are the old studio monitor`s.
    very efficient
    I thought it was fairly amusing also. The Polk Ogre doesn't always get 'it'
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  • Iagent
    Iagent Posts: 33
    edited March 2008
    Good deal if the surrounds are good.
    My artwork is at http://www.woodensail.com
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited March 2008
    I had a pair of the SM-112's for years. They were great, until I actually got a clue as to what I was doing with my system. :) I used them as mains in my home theater set-up and got them for a good deal. Got rid of them when I decided to try something new. Haven't missed them since the day that I got rid of them.

    Shawn
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • Tex
    Tex Posts: 189
    edited March 2008
    I have some SM-150's I paid $75 for and I think they sound pretty good. If they are in great shape I think they would be worth it.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2008
    I used to love infinity's, but then I discovered Polk's. They crank, but the foam surrounds deteriorate, and need to be replaced. If in good shape I would buy them, and sell them. With good surrounds it is a no lose situation.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited March 2008
    I have a pair of SM-122s that were given to me. Honestly they are pretty bad.

    cubdog
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited March 2008
    Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm headed to pick them up tomorrow. I've already got someone who wants them incase I don't care for them.

    I'll report back.
    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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