Infinity TSS-800 Speaker System At A Glance & Ratings

At A Glance: Infinity TSS-800 Speaker System

Subwoofer: TSS-SUB800
Connections: Line-level input, stereo + LFE mono
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, MMD cone
Power Rating (watts): 150 RMS, 300 peak
Crossover Bypass: Yes (using LFE-in)
Available Finishes: Charcoal, Platinum
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 15.75 x 14 x 15
Weight (pounds): 34.6
Price: $899/5.1-channel system

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: TSS-SAT800
Type: Two-way, satellite
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.75, MMD dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 3.5, MMD cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–100
Available Finishes: Charcoal, Platinum
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 9.13 x 3.75 x 2.75
Weight (pounds): 2.5
Price: $139 each

Speaker: TSS-CENTER800
Type: Two-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.75, MMD dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 3.5, MMD cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–125
Available Finishes: Charcoal, Platinum
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 3.75 x 13 x 2.75
Weight (pounds): 4.5
Price: $899/5.1-channel system

Ratings: Infinity TSS-800 Speaker System

Build Quality: 96 Excellent
• All-metal enclosures and grilles
• Metal Matrix Diaphragm drivers

Value: 88 Average
• Overbuilt satellites unheard of at price
• Subwoofer about par for the price

Features: 90 Good
• Enclosure shape mimics higher-end Cascade
• Supplied 18-gauge speaker cable

Performance: 88 Average
• Satellites voiced up-front with good dialogue reproduction
• Tricky subwoofer/sat integration

Ergonomics: 94 Good
• Tapered sats make this a truly beautiful product
• Wall mount, pedestal mount, or optional stands

Overall Rating: 90 Good
Infinity borrows from the design aesthetic of their high-end Cascade speakers to enliven this satellite/subwoofer set. Quality of construction couldn't be better. The enclosure, grilles, and diaphragms are all metal. Here is a set of speakers you wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with.

General Information
TSS-800 Speaker System, $899
Infinity Systems
(516) 674-4463
www.infinitysystems.com

COMPANY INFO
Infinity Systems
(516) 674-4463
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