My parents have some BIC Venturi speakers they bought about 8 years ago. They bought their high end center, 2-way speakers w/built in subs, and 2 bookshelfs for rears. This is paired with a yammie 5.1, at the time 2 steps up from the entry level receiver.

I think they sound pretty darn good and for the price, $800 for all 5 speakers was a pretty good value. They are much better then the $2500 Bose system they initially bought and returned, thanks to me.

On other forums I've heard more who like the BICs then those that don't. Of course your ears are what counts.