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- Reviewed on: 03/07/2005
- Released on: 03/30/2004
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.
The Beta Series' tweeters have recently been revised to extend their ultra-high-frequency response out to 40KHz to enhance their performance with SACD and DVD-Audio discs. The tweeter is mounted in a special waveguide to ensure improved high-frequency dispersion throughout the listening room. We also noted that the engineers positioned the tweeter unusually close to the midrange driver, and that close proximity further improves the speaker's sound quality and imaging precision.
The C360's styling conforms to the big-box school of aesthetics, but the curved front baffle and form-fitting metal grille tart up the look with a 21st-century flair. Measuring 25.6 inches wide, 8.5 inches high, and 11.75 inches deep, the C360's placement logistics may be a little trickier than those of more-compact center speakers. If you need to place this 34.5-pound beast on top of a large direct-view or rear-projection TV, the C360's adjustable rear-mounted foot will stabilize the speaker and can angle it down toward the listening position. If the C360 is just too much of a good thing, Infinity offers a much smaller, lighter, and more affordable center speaker, the C250 ($249).
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