Infinity RS 1b the one with 4 Towers - Recommend?

KEEP the RS1b's - you can make them into world-beaters with some modifications, if you are up to it.

Here is a thread from AudioKarma where I ("Maxamillion" over there) go step by step through the modifications I did to my RSIIb's which have turned them into the best speakers I have ever heard. I'm sure you can get some ideas for your RS1B's from there.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=206637

In short, I built new outboard crossovers for them, upgraded the equalizer components, braced the cabinets, and MOST IMPORTANTLY installed the new EMIM diaphragms from Apogee. Those new diaphragms are head and shoulders better then the stock ones, here are links to the Apogee EMIM page, followed by reviews of the new EMIM diaphragms from folks who have installed them:

http://www.apogeeacoustics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20&p=68&hilit=EMIM#p68

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=301204

You are welcome to stop by my house and hear the RSIIb's in their modded state if you are near New Jersey. Just send me an email.

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Keep them , surrounds can be repaired and even in stock configuration you will have good sound ....

regards,,,

I also heard Sid Marks RS1-a's and liked them so much....I bought them from him! Sold them to someone in Canada in 1995..and missed them so much I bought two sets of RS1b's this year!

Sir speedy- how is Sid doing??I lost his number.. I bought them from him in 1985 his Mom was living with him- his album collection is amazing- He sold his Goldmund Studio with t3f arm for a VPI ...but i preferred the Goldmund.

I too have rs-1b's and enjoy them very much!!!

I have just renovated my home. We re-painted the entire inside of the house and in my living/dining room did “wall-to-wall” carpeting. We also eliminated some unnecessary furniture.
Since I am not a technical person and the Infinities are a bit unusual to install, my dealer is heading over to set them up. I am quite interested in hearing how the new “ carpet “ etc. will affect the sound. Fingers crossed.
P.S. I am happy the infinities have so many options to customize the sound!

RWD (Rick)