Infinity Classia C255ES User manual

INFINITY CLASSIA™ .
A higher truth, beautifully expressed.
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INTRODUCING THE
INFINITY CLASSIA™SERIES.
Infinity Classia loudspeakers share a
heritage of technological and design
excellence dating back 40 years.
In multichannel home theater systems
and stereo systems alike, they bring real
power and exceptional sonic fidelity to
both movies and music, elevating the
home entertainment experience to a
new level of realism.
Infinity Classia loudspeakers deliver
the resonance-free, full-spectrum
performance needed to accurately
reproduce today’s high-definition
digital sources.And their graceful,
low-profile design, inspired by the
Infinity Cascade™Series, makes them
an ideal complement for today’s high-
definition flat-panel monitors.
Infinity Cascade
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PERFORMANCE IN THE
INFINITY®TRADITION.
Infinity Classia speakers were developed
with high-definition programming in
mind, delivering audio performance that
enhances today’s stunning video images.
A complete 5.1- or 7.1-channel system
won’t just surround you with clear, precise
ultrahigh-frequency effects, distinct
center-channel dialogue and the kind of
bass you feel, as well as hear – it may
actually improve your perception of the
video itself. And Infinity Classia systems
are likely to uncover subtleties even in
music you know by heart. Available in
high-gloss black or real-wood cherry
veneer, these speakers are an elegant,
captivating choice for people who take
their movies and music seriously –
and who can handle the truth.
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PATENTED,PROPRIETARY,
REVOLUTIONARY,REMARKABLE:
THE INFINITY CLASSIA
TECHNOLOGIES.
CMMD®TRANSDUCERS
All Infinity Classia transducers
feature patented Infinity CMMD®
technology. Manufactured of a
ceramic compound bonded to a
metallic substrate, they are at once
strong, rigid and fast – everything
the ideal diaphragm should be.
Delivering accurate pistonic response
across the full frequency range
of the driver, CMMD transducers
produce a dramatically natural,
distortion-free sound.
Magnified cross section of CMMD alumina layers.
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Crossover design can be optimized with shortened
signal paths,yielding cleaner sound reproduction.
The sophisticated Infinity 72-point frequency-
response measurement,conducted in one of our
four anechoic chambers,allows for accurate analysis
of a speaker’s total performance before the
listening tests even begin.
With the Constant Acoustic Impedance (CAI)
waveguide,the full effect of the CMMD
tweeter can be realized,resulting in cleaner,
more uniform sound throughout your
listening environment.
The C255ES offers selectable
monopole/bipole/dipole settings.
SPECIAL AUDIO EFFECTS.
In addition to bookshelf and
floorstanding loudspeakers, the
Series includes the uniquely versatile
C255ES surround speaker. Wall-
mountable, with selectable monopole,
bipole or dipole configurations, the
C255ES is capable of reproducing
two discrete audio channels at
once. So it can act as a single-point
2-channel loudspeaker in smaller
rooms, or upgrade a 5-channel home
theater to 7 channels all by itself.
TUNED BASS RESPONSE.
The Infinity Bass Optimization System™
delivers deeper, more detailed
low frequencies by reducing the
exaggerated bass peaks that some
listening rooms produce. Add the
optional R.A.B.O.S.
™kit to more
precisely calibrate bass response
for your particular room.
The Infinity R.A.B.O.S. kit.
CAI™WAVEGUIDES.
Acoustic waveguides can improve
a loudspeaker’s on- and off-axis
high-frequency response. But Infinity
Classia Series speakers feature
patented Infinity Constant Acoustic
Impedance™(CAI™) waveguides, which
create more dynamic headroom by
increasing the sensitivity of the high
frequencies.That allows for a simpler,
more effective crossover design,
enabling a seamless sonic transition
between the tweeter and the lower-
frequency transducers in both two-
and three-way designs.
40KHZRESPONSE.
The audio portion of today’s
high-definition digital sources is
pushing consumer audio beyond
the limits of the human ear. But
Infinity Classia speakers feature
high-frequency drivers that extend
to 40kHz, delivering nuances you
may never have experienced before
in recorded audio.
All models utilize heavy-duty,gold-plated binding
posts to ensure long-term signal transfer and
easy connection to any system. The C336 is
also bi-wirable.
Ultrathick baffles provide a rigid,
stable platform for the drivers while
simultaneously minimizing unwanted edge
diffractions off the baffle.
HIGH-GLOSS BLACK REAL-WOOD CHERRY VENEER
The C255ES allows you to connect each side
separately,giving you two discrete speakers
from a single enclosure.
WIRELESS LOWS.
Deep, realistic bass is an essential
element of the cinematic experience.
But it’s just as essential in dupli-
cating live musical performances.
The Infinity PSW310W powered
subwoofer features 2.4GHz technology
for an effortless, wireless connection
to your system, and easy placement
anywhere in your listening room.
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PSW310W
Frequency Ranges 32Hz – 150Hz (–3dB)
28Hz (–6dB)
Maximum Amplifier Output 400 Watts RMS
(20Hz – 150Hz with
no more than 0.1%THD)
Crossover Frequencies 50Hz – 150Hz,
24dB/octave,
continuously adjustable or
LFE input
Drivers 10" (250mm) CMMD,
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dual 10" CMMD passive
radiators
Dimensions 17-1/2" x 14" x 14-3/4"
(H x W x D) (445mm x 356mm x 375mm)
Weight 49.8 lb (22.6kg)
WIRELESS POWERED SUBWOOFER
Add an Infinity sub to maximize bass impact and excitement.
C205 C336 CC225 C255ES
Bookshelf Speaker Floorstanding Speaker Center Speaker Surround Speaker
Frequency Ranges 60Hz – 30kHz (–3dB) 40Hz – 30kHz (–3dB) 55Hz – 30kHz (–3dB) 60Hz – 30kHz (–3dB)
55Hz – 40kHz (–6dB) 35Hz – 40kHz (–6dB) 50Hz – 40kHz (–6dB) 50Hz – 40kHz (–6dB)
Recommended 10 – 125 Watts 10 – 250 Watts 10 – 150 Watts 10 – 150 Watts
Amplifier Power Range
Sensitivity 88dB 91dB 90dB 87dB
(2.83V @1 meter)
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies 2.0kHz; 24dB/octave 500Hz,2.8kHz; 24dB/octave 2.0kHz; 24dB/octave 2.3kHz; 24dB/octave
Low-Frequency Driver(s) 5-1/4" (133mm) CMMD,
®Triple 6-1/2" (165mm) CMMD, ®Dual 5-1/4" (133mm) CMMD, ®Dual 5-1/4" (133mm) CMMD, ®
magnetically shielded magnetically shielded magnetically shielded magnetically shielded
Mid-Frequency Driver N/A 4" (100mm) CMMD, N/A N/A
magnetically shielded
High-Frequency Driver(s) 1" (25mm) CMMD, 1" (25mm) CMMD, 1" (25mm) CMMD, Dual 1" (25mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded magnetically shielded magnetically shielded magnetically shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D) 15-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 9-1/4" 48-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 10-1/2" 6-7/8" x 31-3/4" x 5" 11-3/4" x 13-1/4" x 6-1/2"
(384mm x 190mm x 235mm) (1232mm x 216mm x 267mm) (175mm x 806mm x 127mm) (298mm x 337mm x 165mm)
Weight 10.8 lb (4.9kg) 56.1 lb (25.4kg) 16 lb (7.3kg) 9.1 lb (4.1kg)
Designed, edited and digitally produced by the Harman Consumer Group Marketing & Design Center,Woodbury, NY
250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NY 11797 USA • 516.674.4INF • Fax [phone] • www.infinitysystems.com
© 2007 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Printed 11/07 Part No. CLASSIALIT11/07
Infinity and CMMD (patent nos. 6,327,372 and 6,404,897) are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
Infinity Classia, Infinity Cascade, Constant Acoustic Impedance, CAI, Bass Optimization System and R.A.B.O.S. are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
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