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What People are saying about BIC America home theater speakers...

DV62si- top rated for accuracy over nearly 20 brands selling for up to $700pr.
Leading Consumer Testing Magazine "Best Buy" Ratings 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 1992 (DV52si), Top Rated 1999 & 2000 (DV62si)
Home Theater Magazine - DV62CLR center - "The V62CLR is Hands-down the Best Sounding Center Speaker I've Ever Heard."
New York Times - "Another winning combination of tonal merit & dollar value is to be found in BIC Venturi ....Its model V62 (bookshelf) is certainly one of the best speakers to be had for under $100."
Home Theater Magazine - BIC America "Small in stature but large in performance... (Adatto A-1) produces amazing bass response for its size."
Rolling Stone - "The BIC America Venturi V62 (Bookshelf) not only look handsome but have a specially shaped bass port to give their sound a surprisingly hefty bottom. The rest of the spectrum is just right too...smooth, sweet and accurate."
The New York Times - "The sonic mark of all BIC speakers is a certain warmth & suppleness that conveys a sense of orchestral blend and cohesion without sacrificing sonic detail"
Stereophile - "...I was Amazed."
Audio - "....Perfect."
Sound & Image - "...A Monster Performer."
Stereo Review - "..spacious sound quality.. as well as clean deep bass" -Video "....spectacularly good at this price point"
Audio Video Interiors - "Their response to high-impact movie tracks was nothing short of supercharged."
Stereo Review - "Few speakers would be likely to equal it much less surpass it."
Popular Electronics - "(Venturi V630) are quite good looking, and it is surprising that such skinny boxes can produce so much sound...What they do is impart a definite authority to the music they reproduce.

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BIC America FAQ

What is the contact information for BIC America?
A: BIC America
      42 Alpha Dr.
      Cleveland, OH 44143
      1-888-461-4628
       http://www.bicamerica.com/
I have a BIC America subwoofer with a blown board. Do you sell parts?
No. Contact BIC America directly at the telephone number above. Assuming the board is completely dead and needs replaced you will need to remove the board, along with the back plate and send them to BIC America. They will probably replace both the board and the driver. Since the warranties are relatively long (7 years) chances are there will be no cost for the new parts.
Do you know anything about the old Formula 6 (7) speakers?
Not from personal experience. Here is some interesting information gleaned off the internet in 2006:
"The BIC Venturi Formula Six and Formula Seven are rare collector's items if they are complete and all original. The exception being the foam grill covers, which all disintegrated many years ago. If you have a complete original set, it's worth finding a woodworker and having custom fronts made for them. Even if they have pushed in cones on the UPPER range speakers (quite common, and does not effect the value much) or are generally even not in great shape. Woofer damage of any type will have a very serious effect on the value of the speakers. Keep in mind that unless you come across an extremely rare original replacement, placing reproduction upgrades in your boxes will devalue the speakers overall. A set with all original speakers - pushed in cones and all - is worth 2-3 time what a set loaded full of brand new reproduction components.
The prices and applications quoted above are essentially correct. The Formula Six and Seven indeed were most popular in the club scene due to their high SPL output, clarity, and relative efficiency, As to the original question, the Formula Six originally sold for 580.00 on the common market. Complete, all original sets go anywhere from 400.00 to 2000.00. 400.00 being complete and working, but in poor condition; 2000.00 being pristine new and unused with all original materials - minus the original covers."
Do I have to put the feet on this subwoofer?
Yes, if you want it to function correctly. The downward firing subs need the feet to provide the correct floor clearance. If you don't use them the sub will sit on it's driver preventing driver movement. Bass will be barely hearable, even at loud volumes and the subwoofer could be damaged.
How do the in wall speakers mount?
The speakers come with a template for cutting the hole. If prewiring you may use a rough in kit to leave the correct size hole. The speakers come with a built in system that clamps to the edges of the mounting hole. You simply remove the grill, fit the speaker into the hole, then turn the four screws at which point the clamps deploy automatically, and tighten until the speaker is clamped in place.
Do you know anything about BIC America, the company?
I used to own one of their turntables, years back. Here is some info on the company from their website:

ABOUT BIC America

BIC, originally an abbreviation for British Industry Corporation, was established as an American corporation specializing in British products. We were among the earliest pioneers in the audio industry, distributing products including Garrard turntables, Luxman amplifiers and Wharfedale loudspeakers during the 1960's.

In 1973, BIC introduced its own brand of loudspeakers and the industry's first belt drive turntables. By the mid 1970's, BIC Venturi loudspeakers were among the top 5 best-selling brands. Eventually, the original corporation began diversifying outside of audio and shortly after the death of its founder, the company was sold.

It wasn't until BIC was again purchased in 1988, that the company has emerged as the clear choice for those seeking very high performance audio at affordable prices. BIC products were top-rated 4 times in 1999 alone in comparison with all of the top ten best selling loudspeaker brands! We encourage you to purchase your favorite testing publication (or check with your local library on past issues), to see for yourself how BIC products rank. Better yet, why not make the comparison for yourself at one of the approximately 500 retail stores which carry BIC America products.

BIC products are all designed and engineered in America with production both in the US and abroad. Careful quality control enables BIC America to offer some of the longest warranties in the industry, ranging from 2 to as many as 7 years, depending on model.

The BIC America management team intends to continue the tradition of high quality at bargain prices. Our new slogan sums up best what you can expect from BIC America.

CERTIFIED BEST VALUE PERFORMANCE!

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Since 1973, BIC America has offered a wide range of high quality components and speakers for the consumer electronics industry. Over the years, their audio components have consistently earned rave reviews from trusted publications and numerous “Best Buy” ratings from the leading consumer testing magazine. The BIC America 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 their long history of rave reviews and extremely affordable pricing, you can be confident you will receive "Certified Best Value Performance" when you purchase BIC America speakers.

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