|   Matching my old Infinity SM-100's | brian2780
Apr 5, 2002 5:14 AM | | I'm trying to set up my first HT system affordably. I have some old Infinity Studio Monitor 100 floor speakers and I think I'll be keeping them as my mains for now (to save money). How can I find matching center/rears without tying myself to the Infinitys forever?
Also any recommendations on an entry level AV Receiver would be appreciated. :)
Thanks,
Brian |
| Entry level receiver... | midfiman
Apr 5, 2002 5:24 AM | | Look to Denon, Marantz, or Yamaha. I'd stay away from the Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood line |
| re: Matching my old Infinity SM-100's | Mr Peabody
Apr 5, 2002 9:23 PM | | I thought Infinity still made the Studio Monitor series. I recommend staying with the same brand for HT. You can tell a difference. If you can't get SM anymore, I would try Klipsch. They are very efficient like the SM's and would match better than any other brand I know of. Consider selling the SM's and getting a set of voiced matched speakers of another brand you like. I would recommend Denon, Harmon Kardon, Onkyo or Marantz for an A/V receiver. There are cheaper, but if you can go it, you will be getting allot more for your money. One manufacture's 100 watts, is not another's, use your ears. If you stick with the SM's or Klipsch you won't need large power to drive them. |
| Opinion on Infinity SM Models. | BeatleFred
Apr 6, 2002 12:02 AM | | I dont feel its worth going too overboard on getting home theater components to match with the SM-100's. Any generic A/V Receiver, be it Sony, Pioneer etc will all be pretty much the same. As an Infinity Speaker enthusiast I can tell you this about the SM 100 and all the SM models: They are not the best products Infinity made- far from it. Your model goes back 15 years, the top line in that Series was the SM-150 which had 15" woofers. They are very efficient speakers meaning they dont require an amp or receiver of much wattage for the sound to be heard LOUD. But the quality of the sound produced by them is lacking. Sure- the bass is there- but its flabby and bloated- not Tight which is the case in higher-quality speakers. And there is not much in the way of a Soundstage, imaging/focus either. Basically their reputation is of being "college-party" speakers- when you want to have a big get- together and Blast the music at insane volumes- thats what they are good for. From a hi fi point of view they are mediocre at best. See the site: www.bobbyshred.com/infinity.html and have a look at those vintage Quantum & Q models- Now THOSE are Great Infinity speakers! For newer models- check out the Reviews on this site of the Infinity Renaissance 90 (which is the model I happen to have) and probably the Best not-that-well-known speaker ever made (1992-1994). |
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