Infinity BETA 50 3-Way Dual 8" Floorstanding Loudspeaker w/Black Finish(Each)

by Infinity

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 22 x 47 inches ; 62 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 66 pounds
• ASIN: B0006DPQBE
• Item model number: BETA50BK
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,777 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

The latest link in a 35-year evolutionary chain of cutting-edge speakers from Infinity, the elegant Beta 50's dual 8" woofers, 5" midrange, and 1" tweeter make the most of exclusive CMMD and CAI transducer material and waveguide technology to deliver clean, resonance-free high and midrange frequencies along with a forceful, dynamic bass.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Audiophile quality at a WalMart price!, July 26, 2007

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Dr Diablo (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infinity BETA 50 3-Way Dual 8" Floorstanding Loudspeaker w/Black Finish(Each) (Electronics)

After a lot of research, I was about to spend $1500 for a pair of audiphile speakers when I ran across a review of the BETA 50s in The Sensible Sound, a periodical which specializes in identifying high quality stereo components that don't cost more than your car.

Intrigued but skeptical, I went to Circuit City (which no longer sells Infinity) and listened. When I found that I could get them for $500/pair, I brought them home and have been happy ever since. The soundstage is wide, occasionally extending beyond the speakers. The sound is very open with highs that are clear but without unnatural brightness. The bass is surprisingly robust. If you have cats or kids, the metal grills are great, rendering the speakers well nigh impregnable. Unlike another reviewer, I prefer the black finish.

There are no serious drawbacks to the speaker. Tall, thin, and heavy, they are a bit tippy if not secured. Detail is fine, but the Betas don't have the crystal clarity of some upscale speakers. However, there is such a thing as too much detail, which can reveal flaws in recordings.

I note that these speakers are now available online for less than $500. I consider that a screaming bargain. If you order a pair, be sure to give them break-in time before judging them. It may take 40 hours or so before they sound their best.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a listen, May 22, 2007

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Loren (Mentor OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infinity BETA 50 3-Way Dual 8" Floorstanding Loudspeaker w/Black Finish(Each) (Electronics)

I use these speakers in a 5.1 SACD/DVD-A setup combined with the Beta c360 center and the Infinity ES250's for rears.I already had the center but decided to upgrade my Bose 201 rears and my older front AR loudspeakers. I thought I'd give up some bass despite my sub since I had 12 inch woofers in my fronts. Not so. These 50's drive. They perhaps don't snap like my older speakers but you do feel the drive and the bass is cleaner. I am still breaking these babies in but already I find myself hearing a quality in these recordings that was not present previously. The sax in Floyd's the DSOM SACD has a musky sound never present before. The rears produce instruments and notes not previously heard when listening to 5.1 mixes such as Porcupine Tree's Deadwing. It is like I have a brand new collection of DVD Audio and SACD's.The highs and mid range produced all the way around is outstanding and yet these recording sound more real or natural than I could have ever imagined. Simply incredible and for the price range... worth every penny. One other thing of note. I read about the power requirement of these towers but let me say that I am running a Yamaha at 75w per channel in a fairly large half finished basement set up. I have yet to push my ears to a level that takes the volume knob past 11 o'clock

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blow U away, July 26, 2007

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T. Kestly "kalalaman" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Infinity BETA 50 3-Way Dual 8" Floorstanding Loudspeaker w/Black Finish(Each) (Electronics)

Ive been thinking about replacing the "Digital Research " speakers I bought on E-Bay for awhile now.I have a pair of Infinity Bookshelf speakers in my garage, hooked up to a Onkyo amp. These speakers have been rockin for over 8 years. So I did my homework and decided to buy the Infinity Beta 50's. All I can say is-- WOW-- Theyre also hooked up to a Onkyo (Home Theatre) There heavy but impressive. I love them. There not that big and bulky, they look great. I plugged in some old Deep Purple (Rat Bat Blue) Shook The Windows. Alot of people say that the speakers lack in the Bass department. If you have a decent amp no need to worry. I thought they have good quailty Bass. You cant go wrong with these babies.
Tim K. Naples Fl.