The Infinity ES250's can do something that the booksheld Infinities can't......Blend in with the wall if your walls are white and you buy the white Infinities.
On the other hand the bookshelf Beta 10's and 20's can be relocated to the bedroom or another room for a nice 2.0 or 2.1 system should the need (desire) comes over you.
Either one would certainly be an improvement over the tiny Athenas IMHO.
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