Quote Originally Posted by Excelsior
So, it is a fact, that the BR1s use better components than the other two (athena and infinity)?

If that is true, then I would not hesitate in ordering the BR1s, because $139 w/ free shipping is a great deal, and after reading the manual in pdf forum, the construction really doesn't look too daunting.
Much better...Infinity uses lower end Vifa drivers quite often, every now and then they sell them to DIY stores. Athena uses what looks like your basic generic Chinese brand of speakers, they make excellent budget speakers, but the Athena's are very outclassed by the BR-1's.