BIC AMERICA V-80 8" 100 Watt Powered Subwoofer
By: BIC Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 6
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 On: 2008-02-09
Does an adequate job creating extra bass, however it is somewhat dwarfed in my family room, wish I had gotten the 12" model.
 On: 2007-06-12
Nice bang for the buck. Not an audiophile product to say the least but it is surprisingly good for the price.
 On: 2007-05-26
I bought this V-80 to complement a pair of Athena B1.2 (great little speakers) in a small home theatre setup. I was not expecting much more than a subtle improvement. Wow, was I shocked...tight and clean bass, very musical, louder and lower than I had hoped, set at well less than its max output. With crossover control set to about 80hz it blends perfectly with the Athenas.
I have very high standards when it comes to subwoofers, using an HSU VTF-2 for my main music system. I cannot stand boomy, non-musical subs.
The Bic V-80 is not boomy, plays tight and fast and musical and is excellent for a small room. Highly recommended.
On: 2007-04-17
For the $100 I paid for it, this SW really delivers. I have it hooked up to a compact stereo system: the Sony CMT-HP7 Micro Hi-Fi Component System. FYI, this system is configured with stereo speakers and an amplifier delivering 35 Watts per channel of power. It is meant for small rooms (like a bedroom). The Sony system is generally power short for a living room and wont deliver good sound at high enough volume in a room greater than ~12 on a side.
The Bic 8" Watt Powered Subwoofer really helped this micro component systems strained speakers produce a more even, natural harmonic response. I consider it well worth the money, as the SW price was much less than that of the system and really helps, especially at high volume.
I would not recommend this product, however, for owners of a high-powered stereo system (100 Watts per channel or greater) or a surround-sound system. For my home theatre system, I have a higher-powered (250 Watt) Sony subwoofer that spans the full range of low frequencies (down to 20 Hz). The Bic *will* help, even in a 100 Watt per channel setup. Be aware, however, that it only goes down to 38 Hz and is not high powered enough to handle the bass from such a system at high volume.
On: 2007-03-26
Very well built and great sounding bass, fills my 12x16 room with adjustable level and crossover frequency. The on-auto-off is very convenient. I would highly recommend this Made in America speaker for camparatively rated HT systems.
On: 2007-01-30
There is nothing bad I can say about this sub-woofer. I have a full compliment if BIC speakers for my entertainment unit, and I love every one of them without exception.
From its ease of installation, to its modest and booming sound, I love everything about it. It comes in a black lacquered finish, like all the other BIC speakers I have. So it fits in nicely with everything else.
This is my second sub-woofer from BIC. The first one, I broke...my stupid activity did this. It was not because of a design flaw or defect. Because I liked the original so much, I immediately re-ordered a BIC.
The first one I had for some reason would crackle at certain unexplainable times during TV playback. Since getting the new sub-woofer, I have not heard or experienced any crackling during TV or movie playback.
Obviously during music / CD playback I dont use the sub-woofer, but I do use it with everything else. Its amazing. I just have it cranked a little ways up (per instructions) and its sound is phenomenal. I recommend this and all other BIC items without reservation.
On: 2007-01-29
There is nothing bad I can say about this sub-woofer. I have a full compliment if BIC speakers for my entertainment unit, and I love every one of them without exception.
From its ease of installation, to its modest and booming sound, I love everything about it. It comes in a black lacquered finish, like all the other BIC speakers I have. So it fits in nicely with everything else.
This is my second sub-woofer from BIC. The first one, I broke...my stupid activity did this. It was not because of a design flaw or defect. Because I liked the original so much, I immediately re-ordered a BIC.
The first one I had for some reason would crackle at certain unexplainable times during TV playback. Since getting the new sub-woofer, I have not heard or experienced any crackling during TV or movie playback.
Obviously during music / CD playback I dont use the sub-woofer, but I do use it with everything else. Its amazing. I just have it cranked a little ways up (per instructions) and its sound is phenomenal. I recommend this and all other BIC items without reservation.
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