Budget Subwoofers from BIC America

[spirovious]

Hi,

Many of us must have seen BIC America subwoofers on Amazon.They looks to be a VFM budget subs.
BIC America Subwoofers - Home Theater Subwoofer Reviews

It is said by amazon user that they are designed partially by HSU team.Pls.check his pros-
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Acoustech H-100 Cinema Series 500-Watt Front-Firing Subwoofer, High-Gloss Black

Now most of the plate amps used are designed by BASH Technology.There are some good reviews too-
BIC America Formula Series 2011 - TopTenREVIEWS

some are user reviews(even compared to HSU)-
B.I.C. America V-1220 Subwoofers Reviews
BIC America VK12 12-Inch 1000W Subwoofer

With Diwali discount,you can get it with 10% off-



Max discount for single purchased is Rs.1000.

Some of popular subs are-

1. F12



2. V-80(lowest price)



3.V-1020



4.V1220



5.PL-200

 

[anm]

so is anyone buying?

 

[spirovious]

Darshan has it & waiting for his reply.

 

[Kittu]

+1 waiting for Darshan's reply and the price to fall below 10k.

 

[Santy]

I am still considering both BIC 1220 and Velodyne Impact 10.
BIC Unit Price: 14,900.00 (including shipping)
Customs Duty: Rs 4,172.00
Total: Rs 19,072.00

Velodyne Impact 10: Rs. 21500 including shipping (bus transport)

Don't know which one would be better considering that BIC has bigger driver while Velodynes are from specialists in sub.
BIC would take atleast 10-15 days but I can get the other one in 2 days (yes I am a little impatient)

BTW what is the diwali discount code??

 

[spirovious]

With Velodyne,you can get warranty & it can be better with music too.
Velodyne Impact-10 review from the experts at whathifi.com

 

[az2325]

Thanks for sharing the info. I am waiting like kittu for it to come down to 10k

 

[spirovious]

SOme other budget subs with > 4star reviews-
Amazon.com: subwoofer, Amplified, New, 4 Stars & Up, -Subwoofers

 

[az2325]

Hi spiro/kittu,

The USD-INR rate is slowly coming down. BIC V1020 may hit 10 k hopefully in the coming days. I have PMed darshan on how is going after he has switched to 220 v. Kind of scared to buy since it is an active sub and my place is having voltage issues day in day out.

Thanks,
Antony

 

[Santy]

There is a switch inside it to change the input voltage to 220v but it is purposefully hidden to avoid confusions; since most of them are sold in US. You just have to open the enclosure to gain access to the switch. No other technical tweaking required. This is confirmed by Darshan the other day. The manual explains how to do it.

 

[Kittu]

I am not in a rush, might buy a sub when BLR dealers launch emi scheme with 0% interest and no hidden charges.

 

[az2325]

Thanks Santy. Do we have service centres for BIC in India if something goes wrong.

 

[az2325]

@ kittu - Is this sold in Bangalore with Bill and warranty. Do you know the price difference.

 

[spirovious]

Hi,
I could listen BIC 1020 sub @ Darshan's place.Let me tell you that its still new so cant say abt perfect review.
1st impression-
He has a pioneer stereo amp connected speaker A to Energy Towers & Speaker B to sub,then to energy BS surrounds.

When we played music,BIC SW could integrate well will surrounds with no added extra effect.Bass was closed to 50Hz.
Then we shifted to Towers w/o sub & well burnt in Towers were going deeper than BIC.The were easily touching 40Hz.

I touched BIC moving driver & it was tight.I hope it can move better as times is spent.
With movies it is yet to perform its best,may few weeks can tell better.

Its good VFM sub though.

 

[spirovious]

Price dropped-
BIC America V-1220 for Rs 12,700-
Amazon.com: BIC America V-1220 12-Inch 430-Watt Down-Firing Powered Subwoofer: Electronics

 

[spirovious]

Price dropped, BIC America F12 $188.48 -
Amazon.com: BIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwoofer: Electronics

 

[spirovious]

Thsi time its not BIC,but Astonia PS-2000 10 active subwoofer for Rs.12500
Astonia audio
Contacts-
Astonia audio

 

[ShaQ.Blogs]

1. F12

curious to know, how are the prices in indian rupees. This looks like amazon.

 

[spirovious]

curious to know, how are the prices in indian rupees. This looks like amazon.

It is the price through shopyourworld world,redirected.
http://www.shopyourworld.com/
Beware,many has reported issues with this site.
http://www.hifivision.com/general-lounge/19235-shop-your-world-best-avoided.html

 

[arnprasad]

There is a switch inside it to change the input voltage to 220v but it is purposefully hidden to avoid confusions; since most of them are sold in US. You just have to open the enclosure to gain access to the switch. No other technical tweaking required. This is confirmed by Darshan the other day. The manual explains how to do it.

Is this for all subs bought from US or only the BICs?

I bought the Polk PSW10 as it has the highest reviews and 4.5 rating. Somehow compared to my Polk, left, right, center - it is disappointing - maybe I am not smart enough to set it up properly