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Item: Vintage BIC Venturi Formula 2 Speaker System (Pair)
Origin: Made in U.S.A. (Westbury, N.Y.)

Condition & Visual Inspection:
You are viewing a genuine pair of vintage 1970s BIC Venturi Formula 2 speakers. Based on the visual inspection of the actual items:

• Cabinets: The walnut-finish vinyl cabinets are in good structural condition. They display a rich, dark wood tone. As noted in the images, there is some light wear to the edges and corners typical of age, but no major structural cracks or water damage.

• Drivers: The 8-inch woofers appear excellent with light-colored cones. The surrounds appear intact with no visible rot. The mid/high-frequency horns are clean and free of cracks.

• Controls: The front control panels are distinct and legible. The "Manual Balance Control" knobs and "Automatic Dynamic Tonal Balance" toggle switches are present and intact.

• Grilles: (Note: If you have the foam grilles, mention them here, otherwise:) These are sold as pictured, showcasing the drivers without the original foam grilles, which gives them a striking industrial-tech look.

Style, Maker, & Era:
Produced in the mid-1970s by the British Industries Co. (BIC), these speakers represent the "Golden Era" of American Hi-Fi. They utilize the proprietary "Venturi" principle, which uses a tapered duct to boost bass response from a relatively compact cabinet. The style is classic Mid-Century audio—utilitarian, robust, and engineered for performance.

Specifications:

• System: Multi-way Venturi System (Features Woofer + Biconex Horn + Venturi Duct)

• Woofer: 8-inch High-Compliance

• Features: Built-in circuit protection (fuse), Dynamic Tonal Balance Compensation (a unique BIC feature that adjusts frequency response at low volumes).

• Serials: A50483 and A50327 (Produced in close proximity, Production Code C10).

Testing Notes:
These speakers have been tested. They sound fine with clear output. The woofers produce solid bass, and the horns provide crisp highs. The switches and knobs function correctly, and the rear binding posts are in good condition for easy connection.

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• Country of Manufacture: United States (Made in Westbury, New York)

• Brand: BIC Venturi

• Model: Formula 2

• Type: Bookshelf / Floor Standing (Front Right & Left)

• Connectivity: Wired

• RMS Power: 50 W (Typical for this era/model)

• Impedance: 6-8 Ohms

• Material: Wood / Walnut Vinyl Veneer

• Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Code: 8518.22.0000 (Loudspeakers; multiple loudspeakers mounted in the same enclosure)

• Speaker Left (Serial A50483): The woofer cone is clean cream/white. The dust cap is pushed out (not dented). The black baffle face is clean. The instruction label on the control panel is fully legible with no peeling. The "Venturi" port (the rectangular opening below the horn) is clear of obstruction.

• Speaker Right (Serial A50327): Matches the left in condition. The horn tweeter metal mesh/dispersion lens shows some patina/oxidation consistent with age, which does not affect sound but adds vintage character. The cabinet wood grain on top is consistent with the other unit.