Infinity Reference R253 Black 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker
What’s in the box
- R263 floor standing loudspeaker x 1
- Carpet spikes x 4
- Owner’s Manual
Product specifications
- 3-way dual 6.5″ (165mm) floor-standing loudspeaker
- Proprietary Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm (CMMD™) technology
- Dual 6.5″ (165mm) CMMD™ high-output woofers
- 5.25″ (130mm) CMMD™ low-diffraction midrange
- 1″ (25mm) CMMD™ tweeter with advanced image control waveguide
- Frequency response: 38Hz–22kHz
- Sensitivity: 89dB
- Recommended amplifier power: 20–200 Watts
- Nominal impedance: 6 Ohms
- Dimensions H x W x D: 44-13/16″ x 7-7/8″ x 14-1/2″ (1138mm x 200mm x 368mm)
- Weight: 50.6lb (23.0Kg)
Your new point of reference for high-quality sound
As the largest model in the Reference Series, the R263 sets the bar for superior sound. The heart of this floor standing speaker is the 1″ (25mm) CMMD™ high-frequency driver mated to our advanced waveguide. This combination provides seamless integration with the midrange and smooth coverage across a wide listening area. A 5.25″ (130mm) flat-piston CMMD™ midrange with a dedicated sub-enclosure provides superior vocal and dialogue intelligibility. Dual 6.5″ (165mm) CMMD™ woofers work in conjunction with the tuned-port enclosure to provide powerful, deep bass response that will make your music and movies come alive. The R263’s slender design and elegant details provide a rich appearance that blends well with any décor.
Features
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- 1″ (25mm) CMMD™ (Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm) tweeter with advanced waveguide
- 5.25″ (130mm) CMMD™ flat-piston midrange woofer
- Dual 6.5″ (165mm) CMMD™ high-output woofers
- Computer-optimized driver positioning and network integration
- Sleek, contemporary enclosure design
- Black chrome trim rings, a soft-touch painted waveguide, and brushed grille trim
Floorstanding loudspeaker ideally suited for music and home theater systems
The R263’s slender profile allows for flexible placement within your room. They can be used as front main channel speakers in a music or home theater system and are sonically matched to companion Reference Series center and surround loudspeakers and powered subwoofers allowing you to create the ideal system solution for your needs.
1″ (25mm) CMMD™ tweeter with advanced waveguide
The combination of the acoustical science and patented designs found in the 1″ (25mm) CMMD™ (Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm) tweeter and advanced waveguide provides seamless sonic integration with the CMMD™ midrange while providing excellent high-frequency detail and smooth coverage across a wide listening area.
5.25″ (130mm) CMMD™ flat-piston midrange with dedicated sub-enclosure
The flat-piston design reduces critical high- and mid-frequency diffraction found in traditional cone-type midrange drivers. This helps to improve the integration with tweeter and woofers and provides better balanced sound across the entire frequency range. The dedicated sub-enclosure prevents harmful interaction with the woofers inside the cabinet and allows the midrange to remain crystal clear at all times.
Dual 6.5″ (165mm) CMMD™ high-output woofers with tuned-port enclosure
Powerful bass is key to a high-quality sound experience and the strength of Infinity’s extremely rigid woofer cones – constructed from CMMD™ (Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm) – help to deliver a wide frequency range with minimal distortion. These woofers work in conjunction with the tuned-port enclosure to provide powerful deep bass that makes your music and movies come alive.
Computer-optimized driver positioning and network integration
Infinity’s advanced acoustical modeling design places the drivers in the ideal location within the cabinet allowing them to work with the enclosure and not against it. The advanced positioning and crossover network integration reduce harmful sonic artifacts that would otherwise detract from the overall performance of the loudspeaker. The end result is balanced, accurate sound with lifelike imaging and soundstage that brings the musical performance right into your home.
Sleek, contemporary enclosure design
The slim profile of the R263 is complemented with a rich, black woodgrain finish and hidden fasteners that provide for a clean look that blends easily with any décor.
Elegant design details
The waveguide, midrange and woofers feature black chrome trim rings while the waveguide surface is finished with rich, soft-touch paint. The silver phase ring highlights the CMMD™ tweeter mated to the waveguide. Brushed trim with an embossed Infinity logo highlights the grille and completes the elegant design.
Designed and engineered in Northridge, California
Infinity loudspeakers are designed and engineered in Northridge, California at our world-renowned Acoustic Engineering Center of Excellence. Every new product is evaluated and scrutinized against the competition and our own stringent standards to ensure that its acoustic performance is best-in-class.
© 2014 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Infinity and CMMD are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
FAQS
Where are the speakers made?
China.
Is this price for one speaker? Thanks!
Yes. It says each (ea) in the description indicating that is that price for each speaker.
What recommended wattage at 6ohm setting should I use? I have a Denon with 80 watt per channel. Does this need biamping?
80 watts will be fine, unless it’s a really large space.
What are the dimensions of this item?
Height (in)
15-1/2
Height (mm)
394
Width (in)
7-7/8
Width (mm)
200
Depth (in)
11-1/4
Depth (mm)
285
This is a fantastic sounding speakers. World Wide Stereo is 36 years old and a very proud Infinity dealer.
What is the nominal impedance of each speaker?
Nominal impedance: 8 Ohms
Are they amplified or no ? do you have to buy an amplifier for them, why there is no info ?
It would say powered speaker(s) if they were, otherwise…not
What is the power handling capacity of these speakers?
Recommended amplifier power is 20-150 Watts. High-quality large bookshelf speakers from a well-established name.
Is INFINITI reliable?
INFINITI Reliability Rating Breakdown. The INFINITI Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 16th out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models.
Do Infinity speakers have good bass?
Infinity puts great importance on its car speakers than other audio devices. So their car stereo models have Excellent bass. High-quality mids and high frequencies.
Are Infinity Home speakers good?
When talking about the best speakers for your home theatre system, Infinity speakers are also among the brands mentioned by audio experts and enthusiasts. Since Infinity has prided itself in making many breakthroughs with innovative designs, pristine sound quality, and durability, this comes as no surprise.
What is the difference between Infinity Kappa and reference speakers?
Ref has polypropylene cones, Kappa has glass fiber cones. Glass fiber cones are stiffer and lighter than polypropylene. 2. Kappa uses much better quality components in the crossover (polyester caps and air inductors etc..).
