The Official BIC America Speakers Thread

[Big Daddy]

Please discuss your BIC America speakers in this thread. You can include pictures, reviews, or any other comments regarding your speakers.

Manufacturer’s Website: http://www.bicamerica.com/

[Johnny Vinyl]

My first pair of "audiophile" speakers were the BIC Venturi Formula 4's. That was way, way back in the last Century!

BIC_Venturi_Formula-4_Stereo_Speakers_web.jpg

John

[crazyBLUE]

WOW John , They don't make them like that anymore do they !! Do you still have them .

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

WOW John , They don't make them like that anymore do they !! Do you still have them .

Naw...I sold them and upgraded to a used pair of Klipsch Heresy's, which I then upgraded to Klipsch Heresy Signature Edition II's. Man that was a long time ago!

As you can tell, I had a thing for horn-loaded speakers back then.
John

[Johnny Vinyl]

I had the BIC's connected to a Pioneer SA-9500II Integrated Amplifier. I still have it, but is laying dormant. I'd love to get it up and running again.

Pioneer SA-9500 II.jpg

John

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by John72953

I had the BIC's connected to a Pioneer SA-9500II Integrated Amplifier. I still have it, but is laying dormant. I'd love to get it up and running again.

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John

They certainly don't make them like that anymore now do they John ! back in those days everything was on the front , that was before remote controls. Know I'm starting to feel old

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

They certainly don't make them like that anymore now do they John ! back in those days everything was on the front , that was before remote controls. Know I'm starting to feel old

I always loved that amp and I had this massive Kenwood Tuner as well, but I can't remember the model #. The good ole' days!

John

[talstarone]

I am looking to get some BiPolar like speakers to use for my surrounds.

I know Bic has the DV-5's.They have the 5 1/4 inch woofer in the middle and then a 3/4 inch dome tweeter and bass port on each side,about 90 degrees apart from each other.

I know they have a dual voice coil so they can be run as a single speaker or they can be run as two seperate speakers for the side or rear surrounds.
Since my back wall has a window right dead center of it,I would have to get two of these speakers and use them as sides or rears.

The questions are.Are these speakers of good enough quality to use them in the home theater set-up I have going on?And then since the (2) tweeters are 90 degrees apart and the woofer in the middle would you position them as side or rear surrounds?

I have a desk and bookcase on the right hand side of my room with the desk about middle way down the wall.Then the bookcase is at the very end of the right wall with the back of the bookcase on the right wall and the small side wall up against the back wall of the room.
I am taking both of these pieces of furniture out of the room.That will let me widen my front speakers about a foot to 18 inches from the sides of my audio/video stand.

And will remove the bookcase which will block and reflect some of the surround sound coming from the BIC DV-5 out of the side tweeters.So with the bookcase and desk gone,it will allow me to open up my surround walls and position these bi-polar type surrounds(one of the tweeter sizes)wide open,where it would not have been before with the furniture(bookcase,desk)in the way.

So has anyone used or listened to these BIC Speakers?And if they have are they descent performers,or would they be a waste of time and money.

[Big Daddy]

BIC is an old firm. They make good value speakers. If you are interested in bipolar surround speakers, check the Complete List of Bipole & Dipole Surround Manufacturers.

These are factory-direct sellers of bipolar surround speakers:

http://www.thespeakercompany.com/Surround-C10.aspx
http://www.fluance.com/fluanbipsurs.html
http://www.crystalaudiovideo.com/productcategory.aspx
http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...y=spk_surround
http://www.aperionaudio.com/product/...15,30,267.aspx
http://www.axiomaudio.com/surroundspeakers.html

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

BIC is an old firm. They make good value speakers. If you are interested in bipolar surround speakers, check the Complete List of Bipole & Dipole Surround Manufacturers.

These are factory-direct sellers of bipolar surround speakers:

http://www.thespeakercompany.com/Surround-C10.aspx
http://www.fluance.com/fluanbipsurs.html
http://www.crystalaudiovideo.com/productcategory.aspx
http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...y=spk_surround
http://www.aperionaudio.com/product/...15,30,267.aspx
http://www.axiomaudio.com/surroundspeakers.html

Thank You Sincerely Big Daddy.It is always a re-assurng thought to know we have you here to help with our questions and set-ups.
I will go through these links and see if any really catch my eye and hopefully my ear.Thanks Again,BD!

[mugupo]

Acoustech
High Efficiency Horn Speakers
In 2003, our BIC America engineering team had a goal of surpassing other manufacturers in horn speaker systems for the home. As a result, our high efficiency Acoustech Cinema horn speaker line was introduced.

This line offers beautiful cosmetics (with hand-rubbed black lacquer), carefully engineered horn drivers that can play up to levels of 116db, BIC's expertise in perfecting tight, accurate bass, and is sold for a fraction of the cost of other horn speaker models.


BIC America
“Certified Best Value Performance” since 1973
Since 1973, BIC America (known to many for patenting our famous "Venturi Port") has offered a wide range of high quality components and speaker systems for the consumer electronics industry. Over the years, our audio components have consistently earned rave reviews from trusted publications and numerous “Best Buy” ratings from the leading consumer testing magazine.

Our BIC product line offers models ranging from in-wall speakers to tower speakers. These products have become recognized in the audio industry for offering high performance speakers at unprecedented low prices! With our long history of rave reviews and extremely affordable pricing, you can be confident you will receive "Certified Best Value Performance" when you purchase BIC models!

RtR
High Output for a

LOW PRICE!

For those who are on a tight budget, we take pleasure in offering our RtR speaker line. Our highly respected BIC engineering team applied their expertise and state-of-the-art technology in developing the RtR speaker line. RtR speakers offer consumers an opportunity to purchase high performance speakers (ranging from in/outdoor speakers to 3-way-15" towers) at extremely affordable prices! RtR speakers are designed for both music and home theater surround sound, and can be used with all 8 ohm receivers and popular electronics. If you are looking for speakers that offer high output for a low price, the RtR speaker line is for you!

[slickooz]

what do you guys think about the Bic dv series dv-64 towers, dv62 ceneter and the dv62si compared to polk m60, cs2 and the m40s?

[STARSCREAM]

I'm looking to sell my BIC acoustech setup, pretty much same one posted in here. I have 6 PL89's and one PL-28. If you are into horn based speakers these are some really nice speakers that can go loud.

[mugupo]

https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...?member=mugupo

my home theater set up with the bic acoustech pl speakers. they sound better than my onkyo 9100 and lounder too.

[curse]

What do you bic people think of the 2x venturi DV-84's. along with DV62CLR-s, DV62si x4 and V1020.

[curse]

Originally Posted by curse

What do you bic people think of the 2x venturi DV-84's. along with DV62CLR-s, DV62si x4 and V1020.

actually changed to dv64's.. due to the price and the size of the room dont think 84 will have an advantage. any opinions? or will there be a huge difference in the acoustech set. otherwise ill just get that.

[curse]

You're looking at the proud owner of 5.1 Acoustech set including the 2x pl-89's,pl-28 center, pl-66 surrounds, and a pl-200.

Being a HT virgin I just wanted good value. Pretty sure i got it. Also the receiver is a pioneer vsx-03 with a 80gig ps3. I'm just glad nothing went wrong, useally something screws up like the shipping, or wiring.. but it was all perfect. My only question is when the ps3 is set to LPCM the reciever shows pcm, is this correct?

freaking dark knight broke my window too.. and it wasnt even that loud! -30db!

p.s. I got them for $1k total

[tootall82103]

Originally Posted by curse

You're looking at the proud owner of 5.1 Acoustech set including the 2x pl-89's,pl-28 center, pl-66 surrounds, and a pl-200.

Being a HT virgin I just wanted good value. Pretty sure i got it. Also the receiver is a pioneer vsx-03 with a 80gig ps3. I'm just glad nothing went wrong, useally something screws up like the shipping, or wiring.. but it was all perfect. My only question is when the ps3 is set to LPCM the reciever shows pcm, is this correct?

freaking dark knight broke my window too.. and it wasnt even that loud! -30db!

p.s. I got them for $1k total

CONGRATS!
I really like the looks of those speakers. I just got the BIC VK-12 sub a few weeks ago. I love it so far. Hope to get another once I get back to the states. Post some pictures of your setup!

[Johnny Vinyl]

Congrats on the speakers ! Always nice to get some new gear and play around for a while.

John

[dfms23]

Originally Posted by slickooz

what do you guys think about the Bic dv series dv-64 towers, dv62 ceneter and the dv62si compared to polk m60, cs2 and the m40s?

IN researching the BICs I have come to the conclusion that he DV62CLR-S is by far the best speaker in the Venturi line. It has received huge praise all over. The DV64 towers and the DV62CLR-S use the exact same drivers and tweeter. The only thing different between the DV62CLR-S center and the 64s is the cabinet. The cabinet is designed in theory to help produce more on the low end even though the speakers are exactly the same, so you be the judge of that. I actually just ordered 3 of the DV62CLR to use on my front stage, to have truly matching front set. If you are going to use a sub anyways, save yourself money and bypass the towers. Just by 3 of the DV62CLRs like I did! They are also cheaper to get the Ed Frias mods done on the centers!