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Infinity Classia C336 Floorstanding Speaker Review

by — April 27, 2009
Infinity Classia C336

Infinity Classia C336

  • Product Name: Classia C336
  • Manufacturer: Infinity
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStar
  • Review Date: April 27, 2009 02:40
  • MSRP: $ 899 (each)
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Frequency Response (±3dB): 40Hz – 30kHz; 35Hz – 40kHz (–6dB)
Recommended Power Amplifier Range: 10 Watts – 250 watts
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m): 91dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Crossover Frequency: 500Hz, 2800Hz; 24dB/octave
Low-Frequency Driver: Triple 6-1/2" (165mm) CMMD®
Midrange Driver: 4" (100mm) CMMD
High-Frequency Driver: 1" (25mm) CMMD
Dimensions (H x W x D): 48-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 10-1/2" (1232mm 216mm x 267mm)
Weight: 56.1 lb (25.4kg)

Pros

  • Look great with the grills on
  • Slim design
  • Fantastic build quality on the cabinetry
  • Drivers appear to be constructed of high quality parts
  • Good bass extension
  • Easy to setup/adjust with "vampire" spikes

Cons

  • With the grills off they are a bit odd looking
  • Front heavy
  • Vinyl wrap
  • CMMD looks cheesy
  • Poor bass impact
  • Slightly fatiguing top end

Introduction

For those of you that have read the $1500 - $2000 Floorstanding Speaker Shootout article, you've already heard of the Infinity Classia C336s. They do look great and they have very good bass extension. The bass punch was a bit weak and the high end a tad fatiguing. However, out of all the speakers I've reviewed at this price point, the C336s are the most likely to go on sale. When they do, you're going to want to take a second look at them. In a second setup or a movie/family room, the Classias are going to both look and sound great.
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zieglj01 posts on November 06, 2010 20:32
Matt34, post: 764573
It was brought up by kaiser_soze again today with another post that I deleted which basically went over the same points. Don't know why he went after Tom the way he did two months after the review but I felt it wasn't the place for it.

I have absolutely no connection to the Audioholics E-store.

Thank You!
Matt34 posts on November 06, 2010 19:24
zieglj01, post: 764548
No disrespect - however, something is strange. Why was this speaker
brought up again - except for the fact, that it may really be going on
sale. The reviewer is good - the speaker is weak.

It was brought up by kaiser_soze again today with another post that I deleted which basically went over the same points. Don't know why he went after Tom the way he did two months after the review but I felt it wasn't the place for it.

I have absolutely no connection to the Audioholics E-store.
zieglj01 posts on November 06, 2010 17:09
No disrespect - however, something is strange. Why was this speaker
brought up again - except for the fact, that it may really be going on
sale. The reviewer is good - the speaker is weak.
GranteedEV posts on November 06, 2010 17:02
Some of the points he's making have their merit. The whole “crossover components” and “basket-choice” material stuff in particular raised an eyebrow from me. Technical elaboration on pros and cons would help, a simple “you don't see this on speakers in this price range” doesn't so much.
Matt34 posts on November 06, 2010 16:51
Keep the topic on point of the review, not the reviewer.

It's nice that you think that a few modifications would make this an excellent speaker but most don't buy speakers just to modify them.
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