Suggestions on BIC America F12

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Will the warranty be void if you have opened on own like this anyway thanks for showing what is inside great...
 
Folks,

I have a general query on usage/precautions to extend durability of BIC subwoofers.

Context: I read on the Net about some cases where people have reported failures after a few months of use of BIC SW. It could be that those reports are dated or improper use.

Still considering that we are using a 230V version here, are there any precautions using the BIC sub-woofer that can ensure durability and extended life ?

It will benefit all the BIC SW owners, if experts can provide some best practices and care guidelines.

thanks
Vijay
 
knvijay said:
Folks,

I have a general query on usage/precautions to extend durability of BIC subwoofers.

Context: I read on the Net about some cases where people have reported failures after a few months of use of BIC SW. It could be that those reports are dated or improper use.

Still considering that we are using a 230V version here, are there any precautions using the BIC sub-woofer that can ensure durability and extended life ?

It will benefit all the BIC SW owners, if experts can provide some best practices and care guidelines.

thanks
Vijay
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IMHO, your equipment should be under stabilizer like VGuard Digi 200, it will be ideally safe.
 
Agree....please post these queries / challenges in the dedicated BIC America Owners Thread for the benefit of all...

@ Mods...would suggest if you can close this thread so all queries / challenges about BIC America products are posted / responded in the specially created Owners Thread...
 
Dear All, considering all the positive post I have finalised to purchase the BIC America sub-woofer, My living room size is 20 feet x 12 feet and need suggestion whether I should go for F12 or the PL200 , although for PL200 my budget will increase but considering future upgrade for my HT( Marantaz SR4002 AV & Paradigm CT90 5.1 speakers) I want to invest in a quality sub which will entertain me for the long run as well, pls advise
 
If that is the case....go for PL 200......if budget is a bit tight......then ask if H100ii is available....same performance....less output but way better than F12...
 
i have read more positive updates on the PL200 over here from friends who have bought it and using it, hence my mind is running more towards the PL 200 , only one thing in my mind is considering PL200 is a bigger sub will it bang-bang my house and disturb the neighbours?? currently I will connect my new sub (PL 200) to my old AV Marantz SR4002 & Paradigm CT90 5.1 speaker, hope it will sync well with my set-up ??
 
Kirit Kantharia said:
i have read more positive updates on the PL200 over here from friends who have bought it and using it, hence my mind is running more towards the PL 200 , only one thing in my mind is considering PL200 is a bigger sub will it bang-bang my house and disturb the neighbours?? currently I will connect my new sub (PL 200) to my old AV Marantz SR4002 & Paradigm CT90 5.1 speaker, hope it will sync well with my set-up ??
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Again it depends on how much volume you hear at? I have a small space at home say 12 X 10 max yet I am using PL200 for 5.1 setup, it sounds just great.

It will not bang the neighbour for sure. The more you raise the volume, it will be much more powerful. If a subwoofer is big, 12 inch, 250 RMS does not mean it will be louder and screaming. It will be deeper and richer..
 
sriram_shol said:
The subwoofer circuit has a jumper to switch between 110V to 220V. I guess the product that is sent to India should be made compatible with Indian power standards before they are shipped from the manufacturer.

I am attaching the PDF of how to change the voltage settings in the subwoofer circuit.
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I know it's been a while since this thread and your message @sriram_shol... Can you please share the PDF for how to change the settings on the Formula F-12 from 110v to 220v? I've also reached out to BIC support.

Thanks so much.
 
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kewllion said:
Thank you. Now I need to figure out how to open it. At first try, I removed the outer screws at the back and the control unit didn't budge. I saw a YT video where he opened the front ring and woofer to access the back and push out the control unit but I wasn't successful.

Any leads on the teardown of the F-12 or similar?
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Found the PDF instructions for F-12 in another thread (https://www.hifivision.com/threads/...ubwoofer-through-amazon-com.24052/post-340681) and also on another site (techenclave)... Uploading here for others...
 

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kewllion said:
Thank you. Now I need to figure out how to open it. At first try, I removed the outer screws at the back and the control unit didn't budge. I saw a YT video where he opened the front ring and woofer to access the back and push out the control unit but I wasn't successful.

Any leads on the teardown of the F-12 or similar?
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Success! I was able to pry open the back panel and made the jumper changes. Working on 220v now! Phew.

Thank you
 
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