BIC Acoustech PL-980 Any owners?

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New Emotiva XPA-5 user...  Hello to all...

I would like to ask the community if anyone has experience with BIC Acoustech PL-980 tower speakers.  

Many of the reviews are good to great and the warranty is 8 years.   

Specifications:

Frequency Response: 22Hz-23kHz

Sensitivity: 98dB

Drivers: Two high power 8" active woofers, two 8" passive woofers, one enclosed 5" midrange, and one 6 1/2" mid/high frequency aluminum dome horn with neodymium magnet.

Magnetic Shielding: YES

Gold-Plated Terminals:YES

Recommended Power: 10-300 watts per channel RMS, 750 watts peak power

Impedance: Nominal 8 ohms

Dimensions: 47"H x 12 1/2"W x 11 5/8"D, Carton Dimensions: 17W x 15D x 51H

Weight: 60 lbs (27kg.)

Warranty: Extended 8 Year Limited - Parts (excludes sustained cosmetic damages)

Thanks to all !

[mgbpuff]

A poor man's Klipsch? I have no Idea - never had one or heard one, but for some reason, going way back into the 70's I developed a low regard for that brand, probably not justified, but I just couldn't bring myself to buy it. BIC used to be a mainstay of the old DAK organization - remember that flyer that came in the mail that made all kinds of wild claims about the magnificence of any item they were selling?

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Mar 13, 2019 7:50:57 GMT -5 mgbpuff said:

A poor man's Klipsch? I have no Idea - never had one or heard one, but for some reason, going way back into the 70's I developed a low regard for that brand, probably not justified, but I just couldn't bring myself to buy it. BIC used to be a mainstay of the old DAK organization - remember that flyer that came in the mail that made all kinds of wild claims about the magnificence of any item they were selling?

What are your thoughts on a imaginary shootout between the PL-980 and the Emotiva T2.  Who's the winner?? 

[mgbpuff]

I can't answer that question, but if I were spending my money on one or the other, I would go with the T2. It's had good reviews.