Price Paid:  $120.00 from eBay

Summary:
I never experienced any of the harshness in the upper end of the spectrum that a few reviewers referenced and who said that they had to have the crossovers adjusted. The "effect" may have been alleviated in subsequent models, as mine were a 2002 product. I added a BIC powered subwoofer to the equation to compensate for the loss of low end bass, and I now I hate to go to bed at night! I had BIC Venturi Formula 2's and Formula 4's when in college many years ago. I was pleased to see that the company's innovation, quality, and value were still present 20 years later!

Strengths:
Exceptional clarity, smooth response, solid soundstage, and good power-handling.

Weaknesses:
Bass roll off below 75hz.

Similar Products Used:
KEF, Boston Acoustics, Bose.

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I have the OLD BIC V52si speakers, the ones before they messed up the crossovers. I have many other bic speakers besides these. I use these in my bedroom system. They are simply the best speakers you can find at this price range period.

Strengths:
Great sound quality at a very low price.

Weaknesses:
NONE

Similar Products Used:
too many different speakers to name. I'd be here all day

Price Paid:  $75.00 from E-bay

Summary:
Excellent entry into great sound!

Strengths:
Easy to get for under $100.00, good workmanship at the price. Ability to have Ed Frias re-work the crossover.

Weaknesses:
Spring clip connectors for speaker wire

Similar Products Used:
Axiom, KEF, B&W, Mission,Wharfedale, Pyramid and others

Price Paid:  $84.00 from ubid.com

Summary:
These little speakers can match anything at 2-3 times the price. I''ve had these for a year and am shocked at how good they sound. They keep up with my mains (Wfdale EM 97). Though, of course, bass is diminished, the BICs can rumble without clipping. Surprisingly detailed as well. I''ve heard that the Venturi 62''s are even better. These can easily serve as main speakers in a small room.

Strengths:
Truly full range with respect to size and budget.

Weaknesses:
Cheap spring clip connectors.

Similar Products Used:
CS

Price Paid:  $80.00 from uBid

Summary:
I bought these to use as surrounds with three B&W''s in the front. It''s hard to complain about a set of speakers that sound this good for less than $100, but not impossible. These speakers have been described as "bright". That''s a nice way of saying pain-inducingly shrill. I have played them at moderate volume levels for days to see if they would warm up a bit, but they have not. It''s a shame that this sonic assault distracts from their many other qualities. Since they were so inexpensive I will be sending the crossovers to Ed to see if his mod lives up to the hype. These speakers have incredible accuracy and detail for the price, and the soundstage is very good for this size of a speaker. However, they can''t match the amazing combination of detail, warmth, and openness that the B&W''s possess. At three times the price the B&W''s are a lesson in diminishing returns, but sometimes you have to pay a lot for the little something extra.

Strengths:
Cost less than the stands upon which they sit. Detail and accuracy will make you forget the price.

Weaknesses:
Closed-in soundstage at low volumes. Animal cruelty at high volumes.

Similar Products Used:
B&W, KEF, Def. Tech., and Bose (Hey! they were a gift; give me a break!)