B.I.C. America V636 Floorstanding Speakers
B.I.C. America V636 Floorstanding Speakers
[Jan 06, 1999]
Rob
an Audio Enthusiast
Just purchased a pair of these from shop4.com for $152.49. I thought it was a misprint. When I clicked on the page, it said they were selling them for $276.86 a pair, but when I ordered them, the $152 price came up. I don't know how they can sell these speakers that list at $598/pair for so low, but I'll take it. A friend of mine has them and they are great for the price. Can't wait to try them. I give them 5 stars for value. |
[Jul 22, 2001]
MIKE HATLEY
Casual Listener
Strength:
DEEP TIGHT LOW END BASS GOOD MID AND HIGHS (AFTER BURN IN)
Weakness:
NONE FOR PRICE I'VE HAD THESE SPEAKERS FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. AT FIRST I DID NOT HAVE A SUB BUT AFTER LISTENING TO THEM FOR ABOUT THREE MONTHS I DECIDED FOR MY TASTE THEY NEEDED A LITTLE HELP FILLING IN THE LOW END MAINLY AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS. SO I BOUGHT A VERY INEXPENSIVE 10" RCA SUB FROM RADIO SHACK $150.00 AND WITH A LITTLE POLY FILL WAS ABLE TAME IT TO MY TASTE WHICH WORKED NICELY. THESE SPEAKERS WHEN PLACED PROPERLY VOCALS SOUND LIKE THEY ARE COMING FROM THE CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER. I RECENTLY ELEVATED THE FRONT OF THE SPEAKERS SLIGHTLY IT GAVE THEM THE AMBIEANCE I THOUGHT THEY WERE MISSING IN MY LISTENING AREA 17 X 17 LIVING ROOM WITH RECESSED CELING. IF ANYBODY HAS ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS ALSO CURIOUS TO HERE FROM PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THIER CROSSOVERS MODIFIED. THANKS EMAIL mwh1218@yahoo.com Similar Products Used: OPTIMUS MACH TWO'S |
[Jul 25, 2001]
Raymond
Casual Listener
Strength:
Nice look and great sound
Weakness:
Too brightness I have these DV-736 Tower speakers for a couple of weeks. I love the out look. I have noticed the brightness is too stronge. I open the back plate and replace the 2.7uF/100V High Pass filter Cap to 1.5uF/100V(I also try 1uF to 2uF Cap, $1). Now, it seens I got balance sound. And I got more Bass after the mod. I use Technics DA-SA10N receiver ($199/Fry's) with double fans on the back for cooling(orginal design problem). For the money spent, I believe BIC is the best choice. I recomend these for anyone wanting great sound for cheap. I email BIC, they told me that any mod is out of their 7 years warrenty. But, after the mod, they can compete with my brother's Energy Tower speakers ($1000). If you want to make it even better, go to speakerbuilding.com. They'll tell you how. Similar Products Used: HTD level three(bookshelf only) |
[Jul 06, 2001]
Moe
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
they look great, very dynamic
Weakness:
a bit harsh at times but nothing extreme I have only had these speakers for a couple of weeks but I love them. I have noticed the brightness a little at times but it doesnt get on my nerves. They sound great running with my CLR62 center. These speakers can belt it out. For the money spent, I believe BIC is the best going. I recomend these for anyone wanting great sound for cheap. I dont know how they do it, but I hope they keep it up. Thanks BIC. Similar Products Used: Klipsch, Bose, JBL, BIC |
[Feb 18, 2001]
Michael
Audiophile
Strength:
Quality and cost $69 each, plus shipping from ubid. No problem w/ubid at all - they arived one day early!
Weakness:
None Excellent sound for both music (stereo) and movies (5.1 and DTS). The excellent construction was a surprise and they just happen to match my sub. I agree with some of the previous posts re: tight bass and clear crisp highs. Similar Products Used: Cambridge Soundworks Center Stage and 5.1 surrounds, Atlantic Technology 252 sub, Denon avr-681, Yamaha dvd-6280, and JVC S-VHS 6280. |
[May 31, 2001]
Ronald
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
EXcellent sound for the money. suprisingly good bass and midrange reproduction.
Weakness:
none really These are real good speakers for the money, if you can get a pair for under 200 i would reccomend them to anyone. i have them hooked up to an onkyo 484 and they sound great matched with the dv62clr center and dv52 for the rears. great sounding system from a company who i thought made pens Similar Products Used: klh, klipsch |
[Apr 06, 2001]
Dan Hill
Audio Enthusiast
Weakness:
Not much of anything This review is for the BIC V736 Speakers. For my AV system these speakers have been a great surprise. Was concerned when buying without listening as it is one of my hobbies but time and money dictated taking a chance. Great Luck...These speakers produce great in the mids and high lows although a bit weak in the highs. Being for AV use with JVC 9000 Receiver they work great for big theater sound. For stereo use they miss a little in the high end and my subwoofer fills any gaps down low. I truly think this is a great value speaker for the dollars. U Bid performed admirably also when measured against other raters reviews. Similar Products Used: JBL, Bose, |
[Jan 18, 2001]
KuanTing Shern
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
price!! this is the review of bic v736 ventura speakers.
Weakness:
none so far **this is the review of bic v736 ventura speakers which is the upgrade model from v636.** Similar Products Used: whadefale em speakers |
[May 15, 2000]
TJ
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
dont know...
Weakness:
Dont know I posted a review back in April about these speakers, but since i got screwed out of the 2nd speaker by Ubid I never really got to hear them as a pair. It seems Ubid advertised they had 3 sets of speakers but really only gotten 3 speakers. Finally I was forced to return the speaker that I received because Ubid said they would not be shipping another speaker. They were rude and not willing to give me a break for me to find one more speaker and for them to pay for it. I returned the speaker to them around 4/12/00 and STILL have not received credit from them on my charge card. THUMBS DOWN TO UBID.COM. Don't buy from them unless you want trouble. Unhelpful or rude customer support. Useless management who will not even call back customers. The Better Business Bureau will be hearing about this. Anyone know of a website i can post this info on Ubid on? Email me at the above address. Similar Products Used: none |
[Apr 06, 2000]
T
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Clean, solid bass and treble response.
Weakness:
As with other reviewers, none for the speakers. UBID however, is another story. This has been a nightmare. This speaker handles both music and videos extremely well. Especially for the price. The Matrix sounds amazing!!! I use them with a BIC DV62CLR center and Infinity RS2 surrounds. These are fed by an Onkyo TX-DS575. Absolutely no complaints about the products. Similar Products Used: Infinity CC-3 |