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Infinity Primus PC251

Center channel speaker

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Your home theater's most important speaker

The center channel speaker is the workhorse in a home theater system. It has to reproduce clear dialogue and special effects that keep your eyes and ears glued to the movie action. A high-quality center speaker is a great investment for any surround sound setup. Try to choose one that's as closely matched as possible to your front right and left speakers, so that as sound moves across the front stage, it stays seamlessly realistic.

Our take on the Infinity Primus PC251

by Kristen Schaub

Infinity's Primus PC251 center channel speaker ensures that you'll clearly hear all your song lyrics or movie dialogue — and at a price tag that won't leave your wallet empty. What's Infinity's secret? A combination of Metal Matrix Diaphragm® driver technology and a low-resonance enclosure. You'll hear sparkling high frequencies and detailed midrange at any volume level. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a listening experience that's more lifelike and involving.

Infinity's Metal Matrix Diaphragm drivers minimize distortion
The Primus PC251 features Infinity's exclusive Metal Matrix Diaphragm ("MMD" for short) driver technology in both the 3/4" tweeter and the dual 5-1/4" woofers. These MMD drivers consist of a stiff aluminum core, anodized on both sides for increased strength and rigidity. The result is extremely fast, extremely accurate response, giving you distinctly cleaner, more realistic sound, even at higher volume levels.

Build your own Primus® system
The Infinity Primus PC251 will fill just about any room with dramatic and well-defined sound. Pair it with Infinity's P363 floor-standing speaker or P153 bookshelf speaker to create a stunning Primus home theater system. And don't forget to add the perfectly matched PS38 powered subwoofer to get deep, accurate bass in the mix.

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Highlights:

  • frequency response 80-20,000 Hz (±3dB)
  • handles up to 150 watts
  • sensitivity 90 dB
  • 8-ohm impedance
  • Metal Matrix Diaphragm® drivers minimize distortion
  • 3/4" MMD dome tweeter
  • dual 5-1/4" MMD woofers
  • magnetically shielded for safe placement next to older tube TVs
  • acoustic suspension (sealed) design
  • black woodgrain vinyl finish
  • 5-way binding posts
  • 18-1/8"W x 7-3/8"H x 9-13/16"D
  • weight: 17.6 lbs.
  • warranty: 5 years
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    Features and Specs

    Features and Specs
    Enclosure
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    Acoustic Suspension
    Tweeter
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    Dome
    Midrange size (inches)
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    N/A
    Woofer size (inches)
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    5-1/4
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    5-way posts
    Power Range
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    10-150
    Sensitivity
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    90 dB
    Impedance (Ohms)
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    8
    Frequency Response
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    80-20k Hz
    Height (inches)
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    7-3/8
    Width (inches)
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    18-1/8
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    9-13/16
    Weight
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    17.6 lbs
    Parts Warranty
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    5 Years
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    5 Years

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    • Black center channel speaker
    • Black grille (removable)
    • 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
    • Owner's Manual
    • Warranty sheet

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    Driver Technology
    Enclosure Design
    Connections
    Mounting Options

    Driver Technology

    Metal Matrix Diaphragm (M.M.D.): Derived from the C.M.M.D. material used in Infinity's flagship Cascade series, M.M.D. features a stiff aluminum core, anodized on both sides for increased strength and rigidity. M.M.D. transducers conduct sound faster than paper, polypropylene, and Kevlar, pushing unwanted resonances beyond the operating range of the transducer. M.M.D. drivers deliver crystal-clear, distortion-free sound from dynamic digital sources, even at high listening levels.

    5-1/4" Woofers: The dual 5-1/4" M.M.D. cone woofers offer extremely accurate lower midrange response for cleaner, more realistic sound. For a smoother response and improved durability, the woofers use rubber surrounds.

    3/4" Tweeter: The center channel speaker has a 3/4" M.M.D. dome tweeter that offers superior stiffness and damping compared to traditional metal domes.

    Acoustical Waveguide: The PC251's tweeter utilizes an acoustical waveguide to deliver, more even high frequency response, no matter what part of the room you're in.

    Precision Crossover: The center channel speaker features a 2-way crossover system with crossover frequency at 3000Hz. The crossover has a 24dB/octave slope.

    Matching System: The PC251 is voice-matched to all the speakers in the Primus line, so a complete matching system can be built.

    Magnetically Shielded: The Infinity Primus center channel loudspeaker is magnetically shielded for safe placement adjacent to your television.

    Enclosure Design

    Wood Grain Vinyl Cabinet: The Infinity PC251 features a black wood grain vinyl cabinet that matches almost any decor.

    Acoustic Suspension Design: The Infinity center channel utilizes an acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure for tight, accurate midbass performance.

    Low Resonance Enclosure: The PC251 employs a extremely low resonance enclosure, so you hear the music exactly as it was recorded.

    Grille: The speaker comes with a removable black cloth grille with a rigid plastic frame.

    Connections

    5-Way Binding Posts: The 5-way binding posts will accept bare wire, pin connectors, spade connectors, banana plugs, and dual banana plugs.

    Color-Coded: The speaker's binding posts are color-coded (red/black) for easy identification between positive and negative.

    Mounting Options

    Wall Mounting: The center channel speaker has two keyhole slots in the upper left and right corners of the back panel. In addition, two non-skid rubber bumpers are attached in the lower corners so the speaker won't mar wall surfaces when the speaker is mounted.

     

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    5 out of 5

    Infinity Primus PC251

    Written By Dan, Oregon on Saturday, March 23, 2013
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    Nice sound, and solid build for a good price. I have one of these both for my living room system, and my computer room system. These center channels sound great for their size, and provide great sound for a reasonable price. They take some break in time, so if they sound a little off out of the box, give them some time.
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    build quality price
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    5 out of 5

    Great center!!!!!!!!

    Written By warcry, Independence MO on Thursday, January 10, 2013
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    I got this great center speaker yesterday and hooked it up as soon as it got here,It provides a seamless transition between L+R channels and great dialog with movies.Its voice matched to my Infinity towers.My system is now complete and I couldnt be happier.Thanks Crutchfield and all the advisors who assisted me!
    Pros:
    Sounds soooooo sweet now
    Cons:
    none
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    5 out of 5

    Excellent Value

    Written By Rick, Charlotte, NC on Sunday, July 08, 2012
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    This was purchased to replace an Infinity CS Video center speaker purchased 15 years ago. At the time, the CS cost over $300. Rather than replace the cones and foam of the old one, I chose to purchase a new one but decided not to spend as much money. The Infinity Primus PC251 has been a great purchase. Delivery was efficient and fast. Installation was 5 minutes, the sound is very good and the cost/quality value is excellent. I kept my old JBL L5 speakers (4) and my Cerwin Vega subwoofer and the new Primus fits right in. I would highly recommend this center speaker.
    Pros:
    Great sound and reasonably priced.
    Cons:
    The cabinet is a little large. If you have limited space, this one could be a challenge.
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    5 out of 5

    Infinity Primus PC251

    Written By Matt I, Clyde NC on Monday, March 12, 2012
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    This is a very well made speaker. The sound is awesome. Blends in with my Infinity 362's and is a definite improvement over a previous center channel speaker I had.
    Pros:
    Great sound and features.
    Cons:
    None
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    4 out of 5

    Center channel purchase

    Written By Watchman, Wtrfrd ca on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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    Purchased infinity center channel speaker Primus 251 sounds good for my smaller space very pleased
    Pros:
    Love the sound and how it Blended with my other older surround speakers
    Cons:
    None I can see or hear
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