BIC SoundSpan speakers are iconic, omni-directional floor-standing speakers from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Manufactured by British Industries Corporation, they feature a unique "chocolate fountain" design with inverted down-firing woofers and up-firing mid-range and tweeter modules that radiate sound 360 degrees.
Because they scatter sound evenly in all directions rather than targeting a single "sweet spot", SoundSpan speakers are highly sought after for mid-century modern aesthetic homes and vintage audio setups.
Key Features and Details:
• Omni-directional design: Uses the listening room's walls as reflective surfaces to create an expansive, room-filling soundstage.
• Design elements: Woofers are mounted inverted with the magnets facing outward. Mid-range and tweeter drivers are stacked on top in distinct modules with acoustic diffusers.
• Models: The TPR-400 features an 8-inch woofer and stands about 38–40 inches tall, while the TPR-600 is a larger model housing a 12-inch down-firing woofer.