These are excellent speakers for the price and far better than similar ones at the same price point.
These speakers look good and sound good (for the price). There are obviously much better speakers out there, but you're not going to find too many that have real crossovers inside at this price point.
Pros:
Simple black design, low-key simple grills with no stupid lights. Just plain speakers
Magnetic grills come on and off easily, and will work upside-down if that's your thing
Sound quality far exceeds the "cheap" speaker level
Good binding posts on the back that take banana plugs
There are more efficient speakers.
Cons:
4" drivers don't put out much in the way of bass below ~100hz. Odd peak at 180hz. Port noise when driven hard.
Not perfectly flat (but what is). Easily correctable with DSP/EQ settings.
Mine are connected to my computer through an Origen+ DAC then an SMSL SA-50. Far more power than I'll ever need with these especially 3ft from my ears. They need to be played around with a bit as far as height and angles are concerned to get the max sound quality, and I hear they need some decent burn-in time, but they're much better than the others I had there right out of the box.
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From the manufacturer
Micca home audio products focus on delivering unbeatable value, with each product engineered to offer the most performance at a price point.
Proudly designed in the USA, built with high quality components and rigorously tested design, Micca speakers deliver exceptional sound quality and are well reviewed by owners and critics.
Micca MB42X Bookshelf Speakers
The Micca MB42X builds on the success of the sensational MB42 by significantly raising the performance bar while still taking up very little space and budget. Handsomely styled with classic contours and updated design cues, the MB42X is easy to place and blends into any room or decor. Its enhanced tonal balance and clarity makes it a great fit with a wide range of usage scenarios, from background music to home theater.
- Dramatically transformed sound signature that is incredibly open, balanced, and dynamic
- Neutral and accurate sound signature with excellent vocal clarity
- Compact classic design is easy to place and disappears into any room or decor
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Carbon Fiber Woofer4-Inch balanced woven carbon fiber woofer with rubber surround for enhanced transients. Matched ported enclosure tuning for deep and rich bass output. |
Silk Dome TweeterHigh performance 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter. Well integrated driver output matching for smooth treble, wide dispersion, and accurate imaging. |
Advanced Crossover DesignHighly optimized 12dB/Octave crossover with range topping 8 elements yields a transformed sound signature that is incredibly open, balanced, and dynamic. |
Magnetic Grill SystemMagnetic front grill system is easy to take off and put on. Leave them off for an ultra clean front baffle with no grill holes to show off the incredibly handsome drivers. |
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| Woofer | 4-Inch Carbon Fiber | 4-Inch Carbon Fiber | Dual 4-Inch Carbon Fiber | Dual 4-Inch Carbon Fiber |
| Tweeter | 0.75-Inch Silk Dome | 0.75-Inch Silk Dome | 0.75-Inch Silk Dome | 0.75-Inch Silk Dome |
| Crossover | Filtering capacitor on tweeter | Advanced 8-element crossover | Filtering capacitor on tweeter | Advanced 6-element crossover |
| Enclosure | Rear ported, wood grain vinyl | Rear ported, matte black vinyl | Rear ported, wood grain vinyl | Rear ported, matte black vinyl |
| Magnetic Grill System | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Frequency Response | 60Hz-20kHz | 60Hz-20kHz | 60Hz-20kHz | 60Hz-20kHz |
| Power Handling | 75 Watts (Each) | 75 Watts (Each) | 100 Watts (Each) | 100 Watts (Each) |
| Sensitivity | 85dB 1W/1M | 85dB 1W/1M | 86dB 1W/1M | 86dB 1W/1M |
| Dimensions (inches) | 9.5 (H) x 5.8 (W) x 6.5 (D) | 9.5 (H) x 5.8 (W) x 6.5 (D) | 5.3 (H) x 15 (W) x 7.1 (D) | 5.3 (H) x 15 (W) x 7.1 (D) |
Top Quality Components and Superior Construction
The MB42X starts with the solid credentials of the MB42: a compact ported enclosure housing a balanced woven carbon fiber woofer delivering enhanced transient and impactful bass, and a high performance silk dome tweeter for smooth treble and accurate imaging. New for the MB42X is a highly optimized 12dB crossover with Zobel network and baffle step compensation. The result of painstaking fine tuning through balanced application of science and art, the new crossover yields a transformed sound signature that is incredibly open, balanced, and dynamic. Along with full size 5-way speaker wire binding posts and hex fasteners, the MB42X has a magnetic grill system for added sophistication.
Risk Free Home Trial, Satisfaction Guaranteed
Hearing is believing, try them risk free in your home with your music. Place the MB42X along a wall or near a corner of the room for best results. They can be used on desks, book/wall shelves, or on speaker stands. If you are not absolutely delighted with the MB42X's performance, simply return them for a refund.
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| Price | — | $115.90 | $249.00 | -25% $149.99 Was: $199.99 | -6% $159.99 Was: $170.79 | $315.87 |
| Delivery | — | Get it by Saturday, May 11 | Get it by Sunday, May 12 | Get it by Saturday, May 11 | Get it by Saturday, May 11 | Get it May 17 - 30 |
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| Sold by | — | LONPOO Direct | Amazon.ca | Audio Video Unlimited | Dealsbuy2015 | HY Business Store |
| speaker size | — | 4 inches | 400 millimeters | 4 inches | 6.5 inches | 4 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | wired, wired | Speaker Wire | wired, Wired | wired, RCA | — | wired, RCA |
| speaker type | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Soundbar | Bookshelf, Woofer, Tweeter |
| mounting type | Tabletop,Shelf Mount | Tabletop | Wall Mount | Tabletop | Tabletop | Stand, Shelf, Desk |
| weight | 8 pounds | — | 9 pounds | 11 pounds | 8.23 kilograms | 4 pounds |
| control method | application | application | remote | remote | voice | remote |
| model name | MB42X | LP-42 | MXT15 | CA-YUP4 | Pyle | PB42X |
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I got first the center channel 42mxc ,was already a great improvement , I was looking for the 42MBx model to match the center , but since they are out stock a while ago I decided to go for the RB model they are small and on the limit to be still able to use the same Sanus stands ( I was planning to drill and put Threaded Inserts for Wood ) but instead I used gorilla tape for mounting on the small Sanus base and worked great ), about the sound , I have a small apartment so is more than enough , the sound is great and complemented with a small Sony sub the whole system is excellent I don’t like overwhelming bass shadowing the rest of the sound ,I use a Marantz NR 1403 receiver that gives me 50W per channel @8 ohms, the volume is at 70 units most the time the max is 98 units of volume which I haven’t reach , , the LFE for the sub is at 100Hz , I will try later an old AV Sony receiver a( still analog )that I use only for music but has twice the power to see how the system behave using the Marantz’s preamp output , the system works great but I think more power will give more control of the speakers, my wife and I noticed the improvement, many times we can distinguish if the background music or sounds comes from the “TV” or is a sound coming from our place or from outside.
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¡Excelentes!
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