Infinity Systems BU-80 Subwoofers
Infinity Systems BU-80 Subwoofers
USER REVIEWS
[Oct 04, 2019]
D.A.
Strength:
This is not a bad sub for the size. Overall it does just fine. Weakness:
It does start to distort with some movies with a lot of bass. I turned it down and it does just fine. Just not that deep feeling bass as a 10" or 12" would produce. Price Paid: $50
Purchased: Used
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[Nov 01, 2009]
lefos
Casual Listener
I got this sub-woofer a long time ago, and right after my friend dropped the receiver, I have yet to buy a new one. So I re-purposed the woofer. I am driving my first car now, a ford ranger, and WOW! For any that don't know, its a very small cab, even though its the extended one. When you put it to maximum it sounds like CRAP, what cheap sub doesn't? But I have tuned it just with the two knobs on the back to shake my whole truck easily, sound amazing and have no delay! This is without a pre-amp out active, I connected the built in amp directly to the wires that go to my rear doors. Stock head unit.
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[Nov 14, 2002]
Jaume Perez
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
good to listen music
Weakness:
fails nearly I'm from spain and my english is not very good.Sorry!! I had to say that this subwoofer is a crap.I buy it 3 months ago and now with the dolby digital sound makes a popping sound.I tried to repare it, but the technitian said that the subwoofer runs good. |
[Jul 20, 2002]
ROBERT HERNANDEZ III
Audio Enthusiast
I PURCHASED MY BU-80 INFINITY POWERED SUB. AS AN OPEN BOX PRODUCT AT CIRCUIT CITY. IT ONLY LASTED 2 YEARS 3 MONTHS. SOMETHING INSIDE BLEW UP AND STARTED SMOKING, IF I KNEW THAT THESE SUBS HAD PROBLEMS I WOULD HAVE PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. Similar Products Used: CERWIN VEGA MAIN SPEAKERS, JBL S-CENTER CHANNEL |
[Jan 20, 2000]
James Pipes
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
good bass for a small room
Weakness:
No low frequency extention,( It's only 8"), no phase switch, First my system; Similar Products Used: 1st sub |
[Mar 14, 2000]
Jeremy Dick
Audiophile
Strength:
Well built construction and plenty of power. For an 8" sub, the bass will fill a small room efectivly but is not reccomended for a system that is paired with something like Infinitys rs-10. But dont put down or expect more from such a small speaker.
Weakness:
considering all....... not much. I have this sub in a smaller room for music and movies.The sub is a, hard hitting-enjoyable for most low volume sound-if set up right-pleasing experience for most kids. I really prefer a larger speaker size so I got a 15" sub for my personal sound room. If your thinking of getting one listen to one at your local speaker retailer and compare to a AR 15"incher and in a 25X30 room you wont be able to tell a whole lot of difference until you step away. Its good bass for a casual listener. Or the BU_120 is nice also. But don't expect a load of gut busting bass to pound yourself to a pulp....... if you want realistic sound and thump get it, by all means. Thank you Similar Products Used: B&W, Cerwin Vega, Rockford Fosgate. |
[Mar 27, 2000]
norm chaudhry
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
definetely has tight bass, great for a small room or if you want to keep it concealed behind u're audio equip.
Weakness:
have to crank it beyond 12 o'clock position in order to hear it. so far I feel it's great. i have a new technics receiver which wasnt giving enough bass to my two fronts so i had to make due and get a separate sub. now it sounds great! i dont listen rap or hiphop so i dont need excessive bass. it's great for back orchestra in movies and ok for classic rock and hard rock. i would have bought a larger sub , but i wanted to keep it hidden. Similar Products Used: first one, bought it over the weekend. |
[Jan 20, 2000]
jim buckley
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
nice sound,very tight bass,small,you can hide it very easily
Weakness:
can't turn the volume up too far,get a boominess very fast. probably wouldn't be suitable for a large room. very pleased with overall performance.big difference when they are taken out of the system.the price is right also[249.00] Similar Products Used: first one |
[May 31, 2001]
Rickie
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Price, construction, looks
Weakness:
None at this price This unit does an excellent job considering the 8" speaker and 75 watts. I like balanced, unobtrusive bass and this does the job very nicely. It is placed against a wall but not in the corner. The volume is set at around the 11:00 position and the crossover at 12:00, which provides a solid, tight bottom end that was previously lacking. The bass does become somewhat boomy and rumbling replaces distinct notes at the very bottom, but at $103 I am not complaining. The unit appears to be made very well, it is compact (flexible placement) and does not overheat. My wife and kids notice the improvement, too. I think this is a good product and the price makes it an excellent deal! |
[Mar 12, 2000]
morebass
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
better than Cambridge bass cubes, otherise none.
Weakness:
like any other pathetic 8" piece of crap midbass, I mean "subwoofwer," not that it deserves the name! If in a small room buy a quality 12" car sub like JL audio 12w6 for a small sealed enclosure. It will use the acoustical gain to produce accurate bass and a good flat response. Unmatched by any 8". If you have a reciever capable of 120+w at 4ohms (unless you only by crap that blows under 6 ohms)you will push far more bass than ANY 8" sub(under 8mm x-max). This Infinity will POP at high excursions because its a weak peice of crap. DONT USE ANY SUB UNDER 12 INCHES! In a large room try 18" subs like Aurasound and Mccaully coupled with 1000+w rms pro amps. Now thats real bass! I give ALL subs under 12" a 1 because of wimpyness and lack out output. Only casual listeners upgrading their Aiwa shelf system should use this sub or any like it. |