BIC Acoustech H200 Subwoofer (AKA PL-200) - Page 15

Originally Posted by Samsung-Guy

Really? Mine is like a "rubberized" foam, not actually rubber.

Originally Posted by Ckaz

Hi everyone,

I have been looking into the BIC for a little while now, but there is one concern I have.

Everyone seems to agree that the sub isn't to great for music, and I will be using this sub primarily for music.
What do you mean by 'its not great for music'? What about the sub is better for movies but not as good for music?
Sorry if that didn't make sense haha, just ask and I'll clarify what I mean

I am having troubles deciding on my subwoofer and right now its looking like this BIC might be the winner, but I first need to figure this out.

Originally Posted by AzN_plyR

It doesn't have that fast crisp punch that makes a sub musical. But don't worry even subs like the SVS PB10 suffer from this. You should look into HSU subs if you're just using it primarily for music. ( HSU STF1 or STF2 would be nice for you and they are no slouch at movies ).

Originally Posted by Ckaz

Great, thanks for the advice! I looked into the HSU STF2, and it looks quite nice to me.
There is one question I have though: My audio system will consist of a sound card thats in computer, and a pair of powered studio monitors. Am I able to hook either of these subs up to the sound card, along with my powered monitor's?

Originally Posted by Ckaz

http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-fi_forte.php
Might be getting this: http://ca.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID...K2f&templete=2

Originally Posted by brandini

It feels like foam to me, but thicker than average.

Originally Posted by pheons

Just got an email from Sound Distributors that my PL-200 shipped yesterday and is due to arrive on the 20th. Woohoo!

Originally Posted by shackz71

After reading a lot of reviews and opinions, I decided to pick up the BIC PL-200 knowing that my usage is probably 85% HT, 10% game and 5% music. Ordered it from acousticdesign and it was delivered last Friday. I finally got to calibrate all my speakers and the sub on Sunday and then tested everything out using Terminator: Salvation BD (robot cycle chase scene). I had peviously watched this movie with my current setup of speakers and an older JBL PSW1200 so I knew it had a lot of bass and good surround. To make a long story short, I am extremely pleased with the BIC PL-200 and it obviously blew my old JBL out of the water. The bass is extremely clean and tight and not boomy like the JBL. When I watched with the JBL, everything shook and vibrated downstairs (not in a good way)...now after watching with the BIC, I see what everyone talks about when an inferior sub's bass is boomy. The BIC's bass was even more powerful sounding and feeling, but since it was extremely clean and tight, it didn't cause things to rattle. I look forward to watching more movies and breaking in the BIC. In case anyone wants to know, I am using a Pioneer VSX-819, Infinity Alpha 40s for front, Infinity Alpha center, and Infinity Alpha 20s for rear with the crossover set to 80Hz and the BIC's sub power setting at half. Thanks again for all the AVS forum contributors...you all were a huge help in getting the right sub for my price range and getting everything setup correctly.

Shack

Originally Posted by CCONKLIN1

Ok, I only have a few minutes but I promise to update this later when I have more time. I know a lot of you have wanted to know about a comparison of the pl-200 and the ed A2-300. As I currently have both of those (as well as a couple of others) I thought I would post a quick response to those wondering if the ED is worth the extra $125. My answer is a resounding...maybe....
At first I was surprised that the pl-200 kicked the ED's ASS, and I mean by no small margin. I started by playing some stuff through my system and then swapped out the pl-200 and put in the ED. then I played some stuff again, after I reran audyssey (even though ED says not too, but that is another story)
I still preferred the PL-200. Then I had an epiphany and realized I had the ED in the sweet spot for the pl-200, so I did a quick sub crawl and then reran audyssey on the ED. Bingo, almost like a totally different sub in my system, much much more powerful and sounded better than the pl-200.
So, I guess the moral of this story is that room placement (as always) will be a HUGE factor, but if placed optimally the ED does dig deeper and sound better in my system. The pl-200 is no slouch, but the ED is better.
As always, the above is my personal opinion and in no way should you go and take ANYTHING I say as gospel. I just wanted to throw out my quickie comparo for those that kept asking.
Is the ED worth the extra money now that it is $415 versus the $290 you can buy the pl-200 for? that is up to you to decide, but the WAF factor goes toward the PL-200 in a big way because it is wayyyyyy nicer looking than the ED. Hope this helps someone!
Best,
Chris

Originally Posted by CCONKLIN1

Ok, I only have a few minutes but I promise to update this later when I have more time. I know a lot of you have wanted to know about a comparison of the pl-200 and the ed A2-300. As I currently have both of those (as well as a couple of others) I thought I would post a quick response to those wondering if the ED is worth the extra $125. My answer is a resounding...maybe....
At first I was surprised that the pl-200 kicked the ED's ASS, and I mean by no small margin. I started by playing some stuff through my system and then swapped out the pl-200 and put in the ED. then I played some stuff again, after I reran audyssey (even though ED says not too, but that is another story)
I still preferred the PL-200. Then I had an epiphany and realized I had the ED in the sweet spot for the pl-200, so I did a quick sub crawl and then reran audyssey on the ED. Bingo, almost like a totally different sub in my system, much much more powerful and sounded better than the pl-200.
So, I guess the moral of this story is that room placement (as always) will be a HUGE factor, but if placed optimally the ED does dig deeper and sound better in my system. The pl-200 is no slouch, but the ED is better.
As always, the above is my personal opinion and in no way should you go and take ANYTHING I say as gospel. I just wanted to throw out my quickie comparo for those that kept asking.
Is the ED worth the extra money now that it is $415 versus the $290 you can buy the pl-200 for? that is up to you to decide, but the WAF factor goes toward the PL-200 in a big way because it is wayyyyyy nicer looking than the ED. Hope this helps someone!
Best,
Chris

Originally Posted by Samsung-Guy

Help guys. I will be brief. I have my finger on the trigger for purchasing another PL-200... Should I? I know I have heard talk of a second matching sub will increase SPL slightly and better fill out the range. Is it worth the purchase in your opinion? Preferably only people who know what they are talking about in this regard. Who that is I don't know.

The single I have is slightly underwhelming in the SPL department, and I know I can never expect musical greatness from it, but a little extra bump and rumble in movies would be great. Something I can actually feel in my chest, not just something I can hear and feel inside my walls (drywall rattling against framing).

Input appreciated.

Originally Posted by erik777

I was told Special Pricing till end of May, Acousticsounddesign.

Bic Acoustech New Model Platinum Series PL-200 (Black) 1 $329.00 $329.00
No Extended Warranty Ordered

Items Total: $263.20
Shipping Total: $0.00

Order Total: $263.20

Originally Posted by IsaacHayes

So one SVS PB12-NSD will beat 2 PL-200's in the SPL department, and go lower??? I was planning on dual PL-200's for my large room, but may reconsider if one SVS will do better..

Originally Posted by xceebeex

Did you have to use a certain code or did you make a lower offer and that is what they came back with?

Originally Posted by e2g_

Yeah, got mine on the 14th, and still, no status..Billing Information received.

EDIT: they are not going to send it until the 20th. probably.