Who actually heard the Infinity IRS?

@barts 

The late Corydon Johnson rebuilt the EMITS and EMIM’s.

Chris spec’d new Woofers from Parts Express and I believe did some Mods to eliminate the “Servo” (accelerometer) part of the system. Paul did a Video on them about a year or so ago.

Ive listened to both Paul’s system at the factory and Corydon’s before he sold them after 40 years of ownership. Both were amazing and did all the Audiophile terms extremely well.   

Before he passed away, Corydon on his IRS V’s (purchased at Lyric HiFi also with ML-2’s on each channel) modified the EMIM’s so that they were a true fullrange driver thus eliminating the EMITS which he said were a pain in the Ass to rebuild. The Gentleman who bought the IRS V’s is currently extremely satisfied with the work Corydon did. The Woofer stacks were rebuilt (woofer surrounds reformed) but the “servo” stuff including BHK’s Amp to drive the stacks were untouched and 100% operational. 

@rajugsw 

I certainly didn't intend to mislead anyone, so I apologize for that.  I understand that Chris did not actually "build or repair" the drivers.  My term "upgraded" could have been clearer.  Thanks for adding more info to the story.

Would you agree that the PSA pair could have used a bigger room to their advantage?

Regards,

barts

I was lucky enough to work in a High-End shop, Excalibur, in Olde Towne Alexandria VA and we had IRS Vs in the front room. Many manufacturers used to drop in with their latest creations and see what the microscope of the IRS' told them about their prototypes, Bill and Lew from c-j, Dan from Krell, and John Bicht of Versa Dynamics were among those who used our front room as a testing ground. I loved the IRS sound and spent many late nights after work just playing records and enjoying the experience. Give me a Koetsu Rosewood, SME V arm, SOTA Star in Koa, c-j Premier III and a pair of Premier 5s and I'd be in paradise.

Hey @klh007 

Great experience!! Can you describe the room a little more?  Huge?  Well treated? 

@klh007 , I had that same system, including one of a number of MC step up devices, until you mentioning the Premier 5s ( did not like tube amp bass then, nor now ); of course I did not have the IRSV. I know someone here made it very clear that Paul still has the Vs, as I indicated he retired them. What I meant to say, Paul is putting all of his efforts into the new speaker, as he has indicated on his channel. I own some product, that I consider " retired ". Hell, I am retired, lol.....I do prefer point source speakers, and panels and line source, do not do what I want. However, I was captivated by the IRS Vs, especially at the guy's home, vs the store.......they did / do some things, exceptionally well, that I deem important with a system . Enjoy ! Always, MrD.