So a lot has happened today. I tried "direct" stereo setting and the LS sounded better, so the calibration settings betwixt my heights and fronts may have been interfering with a perfect judgement. But on direct, the infinities were still as good of better. I am actually shocked at the bass these little Infinites put out too (sub was off). It seems when I switch to the heights, direct turns off so it is hard to get a perfect A/B comparison. And with the amp in just stereo, my volumes were not the same. I had to keep turning up the mains to equal the volume of the heights. These small infinities do not seem to handle tremendous volume, but sound really good.
So also, my buddy at work let me try those Ascend two way speakers. If you recall, one had a torn woofer. That set. Two 6 inch woofers with a tweeter in the middle, looks like a standing center speaker. (or as far as
@TLS Guy, a correct center if standing like a mini tower). So I got them home and placed gorilla tape (with his permission) over the tear just to hear them semi-properly. Then I discovered the other speaker, one woofer also as a tear!! Taped that too. Gorilla tape is amazing stuff, so I am able to get a good impression of what these sound like. Actually, the woofers are poly, so more a crack, or cracks than tears.
So after all that, they sound great. Just great. I had to see if they'd perform and they do.
If he gives these to me, which is what I think he wants to do, I'd order two woofers to the tune of $130 plus tax and shipping I think. I just wonder If I can do even better.
Where would I start if I were to build a set? I don't have a router or any kind of wood working expertise, so I'd have to pay to get cabs built. Maybe there is a kit that someone sells. I think I'd like a 3-way but only after talking to you Mark, if the midrange was up to snuff. I am super leery of 3 ways now. ha.
