Infinity SM-152
A floor-standing studio monitor from Infinity's SM series, with adjustable drivers and high sensitivity.
Overview
The Infinity SM-152 is a floor-standing speaker in the Infinity SM (Studio Monitor) Series. It was made in the USA as a high-performance studio monitor with user-adjustable response controls. It's a 3-way design in a bass reflex enclosure, known for high sensitivity and polypropylene drivers.
Specifications
| Type | 3-way |
| Enclosure | Bass Reflex |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ohm (sources conflict: some list 4 Ohm) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 10 to 300 watts |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 25kHz (+/-3dB) |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB |
| Woofer | 1 × 15″ (381 mm) polypropylene-coated low-frequency driver |
| Midrange | 2 × 4.5″ (114 mm) polypropylene membrane drivers |
| Tweeter | 1 × 25 mm |
| Special Features | 2 potentiometers for tweeter and midrange driver level adjustment |
Design
The SM-152 uses Infinity's polypropylene woofers. Adjustable potentiometers set the output levels of the tweeter and midrange drivers, so you can tune the speaker to the room.
Market
Owners report that the woofer surrounds need re-foaming after extended use. User groups mention it often. Spare crossover plates (J1012-112152) are available, and some units have been professionally re-foamed. Original retail price was $999 each in 1987.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ INFINITY SM-152 Nov 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $1,700 Latest $1,250 │ │ Median $1,400 Trend — │ │ Low $571 Volume ~1/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $2,000 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │. │ │ $1,357 ┤ . │ │ │ .│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ $500 ┤ . │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │█ █ █ █│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2026-01 2026-03 2026-06│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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Recently sold on eBay: $571–$1,700 (median $1,400, based on 4 completed sales, past 12 months)
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