Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: CSW-10
Connections: Line-level ins
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, CMMD cone
Power Rating (watts): 650
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Black, Cherry
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 14 x 13.25 x 15.38
Weight (pounds): 52
Price: $999

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: Beta 10
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, CMMD dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5, CMMD cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10—125
Available Finishes: Black, Cherry
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 11.82 x 7.5 x 11.44
Weight (pounds): 14
Price: $165

Speaker: Beta C250
Type: 2.5-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, CMMD dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5, CMMD cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10—150
Available Finishes: Black, Cherry
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 6.69 x 17 x 8.38
Weight (pounds): 16
Price: $299

Speaker: Beta ES 250
Type: bipole/dipole
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, CMMD dome (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5, CMMD cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10—150
Available Finishes: Black, White Pica
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 13.75 x 11.82 x 6.88
Weight (pounds): 12.5
Price: $349

Ratings

Infinity Beta 10 Speaker System

Build Quality: 90
Metal grilles make the Betas more rugged and attractive than the Alphas
Knurled surface of the metal-nut binding posts ensures a firm grip

Value: 93
Bookshelf speakers are the industry's most underrated performers in the value department
Unique driver materials and sub EQ at a very affordable price

Features: 93
Infinity cooks up their own drivers with an unusual aluminum/ ceramic recipe
Parametric EQ is a huge advantage, and we wish all subs offered it

Performance: 92
A front-of-the-hall sonic perspective provides clarity and immediacy
Once you've heard a properly EQ'd sub, it's hard to go back to business as usual

Ergonomics: 85
If you're going to put a speaker on a stand, you might as well put the monitor-size Beta 10 on that stand and get some real bass

Overall Rating: 91
The Infinity Beta Series replaces the Alpha Series. Major design changes include attractive and durable metal speaker grilles, plus a tweeter waveguide that reduces undesirable room interaction while controlling off-axis response. With bookshelf models in front and an equalized sub, the Betas are an outstanding value.

General Information
Beta 10 Bookshelf Speaker, $165
Beta C250 Center-Channel Speaker, $299
Beta ES250 Surround Speaker, $349
CSW-10 Subwoofer, $999
Infinity Systems
(516) 674-4463
www.infinitysystems.com
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