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Infinity BETAC360BK Black 3 Way Center Channel Speaker | 
| Brand: Infinity
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $199.95
You Save: $0.04
New (3) from $199.95
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 17380
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 42.1
nv:Speaker Type: Surround Sound
Speaker Type: Home Audio
Speaker Type: Indoor Speakers
MPN: BetaC360BK
Model: BETAC360BK
UPC: 050667097158
EAN: 0050667097158
ASIN: B0006DPPW4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Dual 6-1/2" CMMD Woofers | | • | Rec. Power Range: 10 200 Watts | | • | Perfect For SACD Or DVD-Audio Recordings | | • | Dimensions: 8.5 X 25-5/8 X 11.75 In. |
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Product Description
Infinity BetaC360BK Center Channel The Infinity Beta C360 center channel speaker is magnetically shielded and available in black and cherry finishes. Infinity's patented Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm (CMMD™) technology delivers accurate performance with dramatically reduced distortion for incredibly lifelike sound and dialog. Dual 6-1/2" CMMD woofers further improve bass impact and excitement. The Infinity Beta C360 also features an improved tweeter that delivers extended high-frequencies out to 40kHz. Perfect for SACD or DVD-Audio recordings. The tweeter is mounted in a patent-pending Constant Acoustic Impedance waveguide for improved high-frequency dispersion anywhere in the listening room.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
Your Center Speaker is The Most Important Part of Your Surround System August 14, 2008
Unluckyfrank (Lalaland, CA United States)
Your Center Channel Speaker handles all of the dialogue(unless an actor is off-screen) and a large portion of the sound effects when watching a film. The Center Speaker is THE most important part of your Surround System. The most common complaint from home-theater viewers is the low presence of dialogue.
Most low-priced Center Speakers are of Two-Way design. They have no Mid-Range. Only Woofers(low FQs) and Tweeters(high FQs). Without a Mid-Range, dialogue has to compete with the big sound effects that are also coming out of the Center Channel. The best sound reproduction from a Center Speaker requires a Tweeter and Mid stacked on top of each other with the Bass Speakers along the sides, like this C360. A Three-Way is ESSENTIAL!
Unlike the smaller Two-Way Infinity Beta C250 model, the Infinity Beta C360 will deliver the High End quality sound you've been dreaming about at an affordable price. Trust me, the extra 80 dollars is going to go a long way to making your Surround System optimal for viewing movies and concerts. This speaker has been a miracle worker for me.
I used to have a Two-Way Polk Audio Center Speaker(not a bad speaker) on top of my Sony 41" XBR tube TV. (A real monster. It weighted over 300 lbs.) The speaker at the top of the TV produced a large presence in the room. (I prefer a Center Speaker that is elevated above the screen.) Recently, I purchased a 50" Panasonic Plasma which hangs from a steel rail projected up from the back of a TV Stand, on the floor of my living room. This stand provides me with a large top shelf below the hanging flat-panel monitor. I was forced to place my Polk Audio Center Speaker below the monitor causing the dialogue and sound effects to sound muted. The Infinity Beta C360 solved my problem, as well as giving me great dialogue and effects, even at a low volume. (Which is also important if you have close neighbors.) It's ROCKS! Even at a low elevation!
Notes from The CNET Review of this speaker:
"The Beta C360, which is available in black or cherry, employs Infinity's patented Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm (CMMD) speaker driver technology originally developed for Infinity's high-end Prelude MTS models. CMMD drivers are said to be lighter and stronger than conventional paper, plastic, or metal drivers. According to Infinity, its CMMD drivers produce lower levels of distortion for a more transparent and detailed sound."
If the speaker is mounted above the monitor (Good Luck): "an adjustable rear-mounted foot will stabilize the speaker and can angle it down toward the listening position."
"...the C360 is a three-way, four-driver design featuring dual 6.5-inch woofers, a 4-inch midrange, and a 1-inch dome tweeter (the lot of them are CMMD drivers)."
CNET gave this Speaker an 8/10.
Other reviewers are correct. This speaker is a monster. It's 12 inches deep, 8 and 1/2 inches high, amd weighs about 40 lbs. I had to raise my plasma a few inches on the hanging rack, so this speaker would fit underneath. It was worth it. The monitor is at a better viewing angle and the Speaker sounds GREAT! It'll sound even better when it's fully broken in.
SIDE NOTE: Bigger is better when it comes to a decent Three-Way Center Speaker. If you have a flat panel TV that is mounted to the wall, and you'd love to own one of these, but don't have anywhere to set a Center Speaker this big: INVEST IN A HANGING TV STAND THAT HAS A LARGE TOP-SHELF. (I had to. My plasma sits in front of my staircase.) Make sure you measure at least 8 and 1/2 inches from the lowest point of the monitor at it's highest point on the hanging bracket, to the top-shelf for proper clearance. And, the top-shelf should be at least 12 inches deep. (Most of them are.)
AN AFFORDABLE! MUST OWN! SPEAKER FOR YOUR SURROUND SYSTEM!
I also got a very speedy delivery from VANNS! Thanks!
ENJOY.
WOW!!! amazing June 2, 2008
Lance M. Leblanc (baton rouge, la)
there are 2 things you will be amazed at by this product. first is the size of the box it comes in. you have to see how big this speaker is to believe it! it's actually much larger than my old harmon kardon receiver. it's absolutly huge and heavy so i hope you have a larger sturdy space to put it. fortunately i do. the second thing you'll be amazed at the rich, cleary, full range sound that it produces. best i've ever heard. at $199 on amazon, i'm not sure you can beat the sound from this center channel. i have it paired with the ps212 and 2 beta 50's. together they sound amazing. excellent voice clarity and quality. if you have the space(imagine a small motorcycle) then this speaker is a must have.
For those with large entertainment centers... May 15, 2008
Andrew Peer (Louisville, KY)
This is a truly amazing speaker, visually and sonically. It's not quite as big as everyone makes it out to be, but it is larger than most center channel speakers. It does not produce as much bass as I had expected but I haven't spent a whole lot of time with the settings on my reciever either. At this price, you can't go wrong. That is, of course, if you have room for it.
VANNS: BEST ITEMS AT THE LOWEST PRICE. March 20, 2008
Abe N. (Florissant, MO United States)
The speakers are amazing as noted in many reviews. I do want to point that they also have the greatest customer service. They answer phone calls right away and emails within 24 hours, and go out of their way to make you happy. Thank you so much Lady B.Wilson. You are an angel.
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Big boy January 16, 2008
Michael James Starensier (Charlotte, NC)
This is on the large side of center channels. My TV (32" Samsung flat LCD) sits on top of the center channel. It is very clear and generates great sound. I you want people to know you have a center, than get this bad boy. It says "look at me, i'm awesome"
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