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Micca PB42X Powered Bookshelf Speakers with 4 Inch Carbon Fiber Woofer and Silk Dome Tweeter Pair
Last Updated: March 3, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
270bookshelf, micca, price, speaker, center
+93%
-7%
" ... Great sound even in a room a little larger then they were designed for. ... "
" ... Wasn't sure what to expect from these speakers but they are very good. ... Sound is really good for a good price point. ... "
" ... My other speakers are Bose. ... "
" ... These are not high output speakers but at old person output levels they are fine. ... "
" ... These replaced infinity speakers I had for surround theater system. ... These MICCA bookshelf speakers have larger and cleaner sound with more base. ... "
" ... When I ordered my Fluance speakers almost 6 years ago I was impressed by the packaging and care that was taken to ensure the speakers would be received in perfect condition. ... As far as sound goes, I can't complain for what I'm using them for. ... I don't think they sound nearly as good as my SX-6's, but they fit two completely different roles (the SX-6's being nearly twice as big). ... Definitely impressive sound coming from the size, but it loses some warmth you get with larger enclosures. ... "
" ... Speakers sounds really good. ... "
" ... Excellent bookshelf speakers! ... They sound terrific with my turnable routed through my Lepai 2020ti amp. ... "
Price
86money, speakers, value, dollars, beat
+99%
-1%
" ... Terrific little speakers for the money. ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
" ... They are amazing, and for the price they might be unbeatable. ... "
" ... Good sound for price. ... "
" ... They are incredible for the price. ... "
" ... For the price and size these speakers are awesome. ... "
" ... Overall the speaker is of good construction quality for the price. ... "
" ... For they price, they can't be beat. ... "
Bass
76subwoofer, highs, mids, micca, woofer
+96%
-4%
" ... Amazing quality, but a little less bass than I'm used to. ... "
" ... Highs are clear, warm mids, and solid bass for a speaker this size. ... You're not going to shake the house down though so, if you're a bass junkie, you're going to need a subwoofer. ... "
" ... Nice sound for budget speaker but bass anemic. ... "
" ... The clarity is great, the imagining is great, the bass is great, the treble is a bit more pronounced but it just fits the sound so well that I wouldn't change it. ... "
" ... The bass is acceptable for a speaker of this size. ... "
" ... The bass really surprised me given their size. ... "
" ... While I was wondering if the bass would be sufficient we found it is not an issue. ... We prefer the the sound without adding extra bass. ... "
" ... These MICCA bookshelf speakers have larger and cleaner sound with more base. ... "
Volume
74speakers, loud, center speaker, living room, room
+92%
-8%
" ... This is a great little speaker for a small to medium sized room. ... So if you want it for a smaller sized room this thing is the way to go for clear dialogue with great bass response. ... "
" ... I don't play music at high volume, so can't comment on how these will work at higher volumes. ... "
" ... This is great center channel speaker. ... "
" ... I hooked them up to my Yamaha reciever all by themselves & tried finding the volume level that would start distorting the sound. ... "
" ... I have them hooked up to an older Onkyo receiver and I decided to turn up the volume to test them. ... "
" ... Size was something I considered when choosing these speakers due to the room I am using them in. ... "
" ... They sound great for small self powered speakers. ... "
" ... The sound is rich, clear, and loud when I need it to be. ... "
Frequencies
37bass, treble, mids, lows, crisp
+97%
-3%
" ... They image ok, they have a decent bottom end, and if you are hard of hearing and the treble doesn't bug you they probably have good detail too for the price. ... "
" ... Although this speaker cost less than the speaker I replaced, the dialog is much clearer, better treble. ... "
" ... More bass, better brighter midrange and highs and more detail in the music. ... "
" ... The mids (not woofers), are tight and blend well with the rest of my set-up. ... "
" ... Others have mentioned using an equalizer to pick the low-end up a bit, so I tried it and it really allowed them to produce a fuller sound. ... "
" ... The speakers sound smooth and airy but sound best with the bass and treble knobs on the amp turned up. ... "
" ... Sound quality is very good the highs are crisp and clear I was very impressed with the sound of these little speakers I would recommend these for a desktop or rear channel surround sound setups. ... "
" ... A bit sharp in the highs, to me, but tonal controls will let you tame that down a bit. ... "
Device Compatibility
31receiver, paired, desktop, fosi, amplifier
+90%
-10%
" ... I'm thinking about buying another pair for upstairs. ... "
" ... I'm using mine in a 2.1 desktop setup with my computer. ... "
" ... The Fosi is a Bluetooth amplifier, so I simply play music off of my phone. ... "
" ... Great value, especially when paired with a good AVR and subwoofer. ... "
" ... Easy to connect terminals and it is a bit smaller than our old speaker. ... "
" ... Came from a dell computer sound bar, these are miles ahead when paired with a decent amp and sub. ... "
" ... I currently have them hooked up to my office computer. ... "
" ... Well these are good I'm sure, I just don't have them paired with the right receiver yet . ... "
Build Quality
24strong, speakers, shelf, magnets, looks
+83%
-17%
" ... superb build quality too. ... "
" ... I can't begin to describe how well these things are constructed. ... Though I haven't broken them in enough to really get a sense of the sound, I am blown away at the build quality. ... "
" ... Blends in nicely with the black cabinet and I appreciate the magnetic cover on it. ... "
" ... Good build quality. ... "
" ... The carbon fiber woofer also looks great and feels well constructed. ... "
" ... I was worried about the construction of the cabinet cause of the listed weight, but it’s built well as can be for the price, thicker than I thought the walls would be. ... "
" ... First of all, the build quality is good and it looks great. ... "
" ... These magnets are very strong. ... There is a small piece of foam that "separates" the magnets, but the magnets are so strong, the foam does not help much. ... "
Capacity
20living room, bedroom, apartment, 5 1 system, kitchen
+100%
" ... We now have these in both the living room and kitchen. ... "
" ... Got them in my garage workshop. ... "
" ... I got rid of my Polk audio system to downsize my living room equipment. ... "
" ... Great for a computer setup or a very small room. ... "
" ... The day I got these, I took them over to a friend's house (as I didn't yet have a receiver) to test them out. ... "
" ... I have since relegated them to a small 5.1 system in the living room. ... "
" ... They can fill a room. ... "
" ... L & R chnls on my 5.1 system in a small to medium size TV room. ... "
Size
16size, speakers, footprint, sound, smaller
+100%
" ... They pack a lot of punch! ... "
" ... Nice sound for cost and size. ... "
" ... Sound great, very versatile and pretty compact for a pair of bookshelf speakers. ... "
" ... Anyhoo, I still recommend these for filling the "decent sounding, small space, small bookshelf, definitely in need of a decent subwoofer" niche. ... "
" ... I have them situated in relatively small office space. ... "
" ... sound quality is fair for the size ... "
" ... Great sound and takes up very little space. ... "
" ... Tried the smaller Micas, they were awesome for size. ... "
Fit
16strong, speakers, magnets, room, miccas
+81%
-19%
" ... I have the previous version in my garage so I knew they would be a good fit for this room. ... "
" ... I don't think they sound nearly as good as my SX-6's, but they fit two completely different roles (the SX-6's being nearly twice as big). ... "
" ... None of the center channels I had fit in the 6.5" by 15" spot right below the television, but this one fits perfectly with a little space around. ... Blends in nicely with the black cabinet and I appreciate the magnetic cover on it. ... "
" ... These magnets are very strong. ... There is a small piece of foam that "separates" the magnets, but the magnets are so strong, the foam does not help much. ... "
" ... Obviously big tower speakers would be even better, but space is a premium, and the tiny MB42x mounted on foam blocks are just right. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the shelf has no mounting bolts/holes, but they are light enough that adhesive putty was able to secure them just fine. ... "
" ... The mesh is held on by a magnet which is a cool feature but it seems a little weak, however they is never enough stress on the mesh to be cause for concern (I just lack confidence in the magnets thats all). ... "
" ... Bought these about 6 months ago based on the size - they fit perfectly on the top shelf of my TV stand so no need for speaker stands. ... "
Design
16looks, sounds and looks, micca, build quality, speakers
+100%
" ... If you like a neutral response curve, you'll need to look elsewhere. ... "
" ... Design: I really like these. ... I know some will say these aren’t a premium build, and I agree, but they boast a simple, yet beautiful design. ... "
" ... Sounds great but I made it look better! ... "
" ... Sounds (and looks) great. ... "
" ... They look good. ... "
" ... Look no further! ... "
" ... I was looking at the more expensive Micca RB42's which have a better cabinet design and look an sound a little bit better than these speakers, however they are over twice the price and the thing that prevented me from getting them is they are a little bit less efficient then these speakers. ... "
" ... They look great, and feel great. ... "
Product Reliability
11years, several years, months, left, days
+64%
-36%
" ... If you ever get them separated, they should work fine. ... "
" ... Have had these for several years now. ... "
" ... That was about three-four years ago. ... "
" ... A shame lo-fi production is so popular these days. ... "
" ... Worked very well ! ... "
" ... I've been enjoying it for the past few months and I have no complaints ... "
" ... I've had these for about 2 years and they're still working well. ... "
Cables
9banana plugs, wire, binding posts, speaker, rca
+56%
-44%
" ... I tried their mini to mini cable and two of my own one being a mini to mini cable that is better quality and a mini to rca ... I know both cables work ... "
" ... 16 gauge speaker wire and they were putting out a wall of sound. ... "
" ... Lowest “hum” (power cable EM feedback?) ... "
" ... They are solid & accept banana plugs . ... "
" ... the wire hookups in the back are quality and strong. ... "
Ease of Use
7easy, super, speaker, sound, simple
+100%
" ... Audio is good, setup is typical. ... "
" ... The documentation is clear, simple and helpful. ... "
" ... Great overall set up. ... "
" ... easy to set up. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up and sound great. ... "
" ... Easy to connect terminals and it is a bit smaller than our old speaker. ... "
Setup
6pb42x, mb42x, good, fantastic, delivery
+100%
" ... Might have to get another pair in the future for a garage setup ... "
" ... Audio is good, setup is typical. ... "
" ... I've since upgraded my setup, but they were fantastic when I used them. ... "
" ... The pb42x's are absolutely nothing like a proper setup. ... "
" ... This is my first set of speakers I've bought for my turntable setup. ... "
" ... Looking to buy more for my surround setup. ... "
Returns
6replacement, unfortunately, shipping, returned, back
+17%
-83%
" ... Now I will have to yet wait again for the replacement ... "
" ... I wanted to return it. ... Unfortunately I missed the deadline ... "
" ... I need an return label pls ... "
" ... I want to return these. ... "
" ... Returned these, since they did not work at all. ... "
Bluetooth
6speaker, sound, little, fosi, amp
+100%
" ... Got these connected to a little Fosi 100w amp with bluetooth and they sound great. ... "
" ... The Fosi is a Bluetooth amplifier, so I simply play music off of my phone. ... "
" ... They sound way better than any Bluetooth speaker if twice the cost. ... "
" ... Running them on a Lapy 180 plus Bluetooth mini amp with two 10’ kickers , thumps the garage ! ... "
" ... Easy to connect terminals and it is a bit smaller than our old speaker. ... "
" ... I use them mostly for vinyl and some bluetooth and occasionally cds. ... "
Ports
6speaker, power adapter, speaker wire, power, 3 5mm
+33%
-67%
" ... The power adapter is small, but it doesn't feel cheap. ... "
" ... Plus, the rear port would be blocked killing the low end contribution it provides. ... "
" ... I tried different aux cables and speaker cables and that didn't solve the issue. ... One of the speaker wire ports on the right speaker came loose out of the box, which isn't good. ... "
" ... Power adapter screams when plugged in like it will explode. ... "
Call quality
6voice, hearing, dialog, speaker, loud
+100%
" ... Conversation is very clear. ... "
" ... I can actually hear dialog clearly now. ... "
" ... A really good sounding speaker with excellent voice clarity. ... "
" ... Voice frequencies were exceptional (mind you, I have a decent receiver.) ... "
" ... I thought I could hear slightly better imaging, but it could just be my imagination. ... "
" ... And then you'll really begin to hear what these things are capable of. ... "
Comfort
5unless, jazz, instrument, go, fatigue
+60%
-40%
" ... It took me about 30 minutes to separate them, and in so doing, I got the skin on my hand caught when the magnets slammed back together, and if left me bleeding. ... "
" ... After listening to the Miccas, I can definitely see how one could experience listening fatigue with these. ... "
" ... for example, when listening to a jazz combo (sax, bass, drums), each instrument fits in perfectly into the playback -- no instrument gets pushed to the background, and none of them are too much. ... "
Video Playback
4watching, music
+100%
" ... Not a fan of it for music but it's really nice for watching movies. ... "
" ... Music sounds amazing and are outstanding when watching movies, the detail is just incredible. ... "
" ... Great for movies & music. ... "
" ... I bought these for my living room after researching bookshelf speakers for a few days (reading reviews, watching videos). ... "
Storage
4shelf, room, fill, small, large
+100%
" ... As you can see, they are not very big, about a foot tall and half a foot wide and deep. ... "
" ... I have them situated in relatively small office space. ... "
" ... They can fill a room. ... "
" ... I have the previous version in my garage so I knew they would be a good fit for this room. ... "
Gaming
3pc, let, gaming, games, game
+100%
" ... Well let me just say the sound game changed for the better. ... "
" ... I had recently began getting serious about PC gaming and needed a supplemental speaker system rather than just a headset. ... "
For Running
3run, go, center, time, sub
+100%
" ... I am running 3 MB42XCs for my main and center speakers - R/C/L. ... "
" ... Anazonbasics OFC is what I am running. ... Time for a beer run . ... "
" ... For the price and sound quality and only running at a fraction of the recommended power for these, I am more than impressed. ... "
For Kids
3+100%
" ... Son loves them! ... "
" ... I bought them for a system I was building for my daughter as she was interested into getting into vinyl. ... "
" ... Give them time, kids. ... "
Controls
3sound, control, like, knob, devices
+100%
" ... They also handle full volume very well and push some major sound. ... "
" ... But with other devices like the auxillary cable (included), the sound goes much louder because those devices have internal volume control. ... "
Device Stand
3tv, placing, would, things, put
+67%
-33%
" ... Put it on a shelf below the tv. ... "
" ... Since these are rear ported, placing it directly against a wall is not typically recommended. ... "
Marketplace
3amazon, support, day, back, 2
+67%
-33%
" ... Rec'd on free 2-day shipping. ... "
Display Clarity
3speakers, clarity
+67%
-33%
" ... Currently using as monitor speakers for a video screen with a subwoofer. ... "
" ... Clarity, spaciousness, resolution, soundstage depth are all enhanced by it, believe it or not. ... "
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