$260 set of bic towers

[smoke68_61]

I found on parts-express a bic rtr 1530 tower for about $130 a tower shipped. So 2 would be around $260... Anybody heard of these or could I do better for $260?

 

[j_garcia]

In that price range these are among the best you can do:

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/loudspeakers/84545-pioneer-sp-pk52fs-5-1-speaker-system-review.html

Haven't heard the BICs, so hard to say, but the Pioneers are actually a bit less and are already very highly reviewed.

 

[afterlife2]

I second that notion + on sale: Amazon.com: andrew jones: Electronics

 

[KEW]

I second that notion + on sale: Amazon.com: andrew jones: Electronics

Wow! $87 with free shipping. I thought $100 was a killer deal! How low can they go!!!

Amazon changes price at a moments notice (I suspect they use software that detects the rate an item is selling. If it is faster than a given rate, they figure the price is too low and raise it. If it is selling too slow, the price is decreased). The seller often knows how much inventory they have to move, and how quickly, so they can maximize their profit using this type of algorithm. I may be full of shineola on this, but it would explain the seemingly random way prices fluctuate on Amazon.

To the OP, I agree with the others. The Pioneers are known to be exceptional. While it is possible that the BIC's may be just as good, it is not likely - based on many other speakers which have been evaluated in this price range.
It is better to go with a known quantity (the Pioneers) than gamble.

 

[afterlife2]

Cool to fittle with too at that price.

 

[smoke68_61]

Wow!!! That is cheap!! Wonder how they compare to klipsch?

 

[afterlife2]

Very well and I like Klipsch. Believe us these are great for the price. Just don't get the Pioneer sub. You can check them out at Best Buy, just bring your own CD's.

 

[smoke68_61]

Cool! I'm wondering also, my reciever says 8ohm 4ohm min. These are 6ohm will it work for these?

 

[afterlife2]

YES! What are you using them for 2ch stereo or 5.1?

 

[DundeeScot78]

I haven't heard the BIC's, but I set up my new Pioneers yesterday, and they are simply astounding for the $87/each I paid. I was afraid they were just internet hype, and was prepared to be disappointed, but I wasn't. At all. Don't bother thinking it over or auditioning them at some chain store where they'll be drowned out by background noise, just believe the reviews and nab a pair before they go back up to $125.

 

[smoke68_61]

Well 2 channel for now, but it's a 7.1 receiver

 

[smoke68_61]

Very well and I like Klipsch. Believe us these are great for the price. Just don't get the Pioneer sub. You can check them out at Best Buy, just bring your own CD's.

I believe you guys... That why I'm in here asking you guys lol... Think I'm going to jump on them then.

 

[afterlife2]

Great I hope you get the 5.0 at least because the prices will jump up soon.

 

[smoke68_61]

Great I hope you get the 5.0 at least because the prices will jump up soon.

I agree with you there.

 

[perpetualglass]

If you are still considering a 2.0 or 2.1 system, do not overlook the BIC DV64s, available at BestBuy.com for less than anywhere else that I've found.