MB42X Advanced 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Black | Amplifier Required, 4-Inch Carbon-Fiber Woofer, 0.75-Inch Silk-Dome Tweeter, Desktop, Home Theater, Surround Sound

This "no-name" (maybe I should say little-known) company has impressed me with the MB42X speaker system. I am powering them with the Topping TP22 mini amp, rated at 30 watts per channel. It seems to be a good combination of clean power that can get the speakers surprisingly loud for their size. They also stay quite clear at "loud" volumes- of course I can get them to distort if I turn everything up beyond reasonable levels in my sound card settings. I am using the speakers in a 2.1 desktop system, primarily for music, some movies and Netflix, as well as a small amount of gaming. The complete setup consists of a HP desktop with the ASUS Xonar DX sound card installed, Mediabridge 3.5mm to RCA cable connecting the sound card to the TP22 amp, cheapo speaker wire (will be replaced soon) to the MB42X, and finally the Polk PSW10 powered subwoofer- which has now become the weakest link of my system, as well as the crappy speaker wire. The little Miccas will almost completely drown out the PSW10 when I play them loud, even with bass heavy music. Now keep in mind the small 4" woofers will not go down to sub-bass frequencies, but they play what they can hit with authority and clarity. I am listening to them now and should mention even though I have not played them a full 20 hours or whatever to fully "loosen" the drivers, I am hearing sounds in my music I was not hearing before with a big name branded "studio monitor" called the AV40. I suspect the amp has something to do with that, as the drivers of the AV40 seem of decent quality, but they must use cheaper electronics to keep prices down. The MB42X/TP22 combo is far and away better than the AV40, in my opinion, and with sale prices can be had for not much more than the AV40 and is still cheaper than the next level of powered monitors or bookshelf speakers. The MB42X seem to have a fuller sound across their range, sound just fine and detailed at lower volumes and really start to shine when you give them some power. I like the magnetic grills- makes it easy to remove them and watch the little woofers work (they really like to move when turned up) and the speaker looks very clean with and without the grill as there are no holes on the face of the speaker, but really I don't think one should worry too much about how a speaker looks for obvious reasons. I was trying to keep this short, but if I am taking the time to write a review, I feel it's worth offering all of my feedback to help people make their decision. The build quality seems good, but they are quite a bit lighter than I expected when setting them up and that made me skeptical of their performance ability...until I turned them up. Again, not of much concern but worth mentioning. the 42X is lighter than the satellite AV40 speaker- the one with no amp inside. I think the cabinets are not as thick material. People have talked about box resonance, standing waves, this, that and the other technical terms the hard core "audiophiles" like to throw around. I would not label myself as such, but do appreciate a high quality sound system and this should be more than satisfactory for anyone looking for good sound quality at a reasonable price. Micca got this speaker right and the price is why they get 5 stars from me. I would probably give the speaker itself 4 stars as a 5 star speaker will have even more range. Again, you are looking at $200 or more for just the speakers. This setup was less than $200 for everything except speaker wire since I had some laying around. They need a more powerful sub. I have my eye on the Dayton Sub-1000, which effectively doubles the power of the PSW10, and should be good for a mix of music and movies. The Sub-1200 looks nice as well, but I think the 10" should be a good match for my setup and I don't need super loud room shaking bass, just enough to fill out the bottom end and hit hard in movies or bass heavy music. That comes out to almost $300 even for a very nice sounding desktop or bedroom system- both in my case. Some have said the speaker could even be used as a studio monitor, which I do not doubt. Finally, everything I have mentioned here was purchased through Amazon and the service has always been great. Prices are always competitive and shipping is usually very fast, even the free shipping. This order (speakers, amp and cable) was an exception due to a delay with Amazon and my bank processing the payment- these things happen. One phone call to Amazon got that cleared up and they sent my package over night, which was not requested by me at any time. Mostly, I was just calling to make sure everything was in stock, etc. because the order had not shipped for a couple days after placing it, which doesn't happen often in my experience here. They explained everything to me, then said it would be delivered the next day- still free shipping. Thanks again Amazon for the service and offering so much helpful information through the website itself and allowing us to post our feedback. 5 star service rating for the Amazon team!

After owning the Logitech X-530 for nearly a 9 years I figured it's time for me to upgrade to better sounding speakers. I've spent many months researching on different types of speakers and realized that there aren't any good computer speakers. Before the Logitech X-530 was released, Harmon Kardon, Altec Lansing, and Creative were among the top brands to buy. Sadly most of computer speakers today are made with plastic and comes with a muddy subwoofer. Spending $30 for cheap speakers will just give you cheap sound when it comes to listening to music but might be adequate for gaming. Spending $100 seems to be the best value overall if one were to purchase the Klipsch Promedia or Logitech X-623 since their speakers are great for gaming and movies. Spending $200 for the Corsair SP2500 or Logitech z906 is way out of my league. Moving on, I started looking into bookshelf speakers from Budgetphile, Noaudiophile, and Z Reviews on Youtube until I settled on the Micca MB42x paired with the SMSL SA50 amp. Unfortunately that combination set me back $150 even though I told myself I wouldn't spend more than $100. The reason why I went over budget is because of my dissatisfaction with Klipsch Promedia. I did managed to get a good deal on it and tested it out at home but ended up returning it. Even though the bass from the subwoofer was boomy and punchy, the speakers lack midrange. When I played Battlefield 4, shooting a rifle didn't have any frontal impact. When it comes to listening to music, vocals sounded distant even though I was listening to Trance music. I tried some bass heavy music like Dubstep, Trap, and Electro House and it just seemed weird that I didn't get any of that live feeling. The Logitech X-530 sounded better with the midrange obviously because of its center speaker but the subwoofer is terrible. On the other hand, the Micca MB42x is just worlds apart from the computer speakers I've owned. The MB42x has a warm and neutral sound signature. The highs aren't sharp, the midrange is pronounced, and the lows are weak but accurate. I know that Trance music isn't a good indicator of testing the sound so I used the acoustic sounds of Emma Hewitt's Starting Fires album in both FLAC and MP3. With the MB42x, I could actually distinguish the difference between the two codecs. It was something I couldn't done with my Logitechs. FLAC was more enjoyable in a sense I could hear all the subtleties of the smooth guitar riffs and the imperfections of Emma's voice. Listening back to MP3s, it sounded artificial like the recording was done in front of a computer than a studio. Going back to Trance and mainstream commercial progressive house music, I can hear the right words coming from the vocal tracks like Coldplay - A Sky Full of Stars, Darren Tate vs Jono Grant-Let The Light Shine In (Tenishia Remix), and The Thrillseekers feat. Stine Grove-Anywhere With You (Solarstone Pure Mix). Now what the MB42x lacks the most is bass. This was expected since these are only bookshelf speakers. Trying to listen to bass heavy songs like Clockwork - BBBS, Martin Garrix - Animals, Cosmic Gate - Crushed (Mark Sixma remix), and Andrew Bayer - Once Lydian sounded really terrible. It makes you want to cringe when you expect "the drop" to come. It's still enjoyable to listen to especially if the low frequency sounds doesn't go below 60hz. Also gaming isn't any good with these speakers unless there's bass. Someday when I have more cash, I will invest in a active subwoofer to remedy the missing low ends. I did have the chance to test the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR along with the Micca MB42x side to side and came to the conclusion that the Micca's sounds better overall. The Pioneer's highs are sharper and they extend better with low frequencies. The midrange though seem slightly hollow but not recessed. I think the Pioneer's do better with movies and dance music since they have a larger driver than the Micca's. I didn't get a Lepai or Topping amp only because the SMSL SA-50 is rated at 4A and supposedly the TDA7492 is better than the TA2020. I can't say for certain because I haven't use a TA2020 amp yet but 4A gives me more headroom for louder sound.

Over the past few months I have been on a quest for the best budget audiophile bookshelf speaker system. So far I have tested the Fluance SX6's, Dayton Audio B652's, B652-AIR's and these MIcca MB42X's. The Micca are an incredible value and one of my top picks. DESIGN Some would call the design of MB42X's understated, boring even, but it's not terrible. They are your typical MDF speaker boxes with a flat, vinyl black coating. The 3.5 woofers step the look up a bit with carbon fiber. The tweeters are behind a vinyl dome and look nice as well. ONe of my favorite design elements is the magnetic speaker covers-which snap into place with a satisfying 'pop' sound. The MB42X's certainly won't win any design awards, but their understated design will look nice on most desks or speaker stands. One final note about their design, I really like the fact that they accept banana plugs. I'm not a huge fan of the spring-type wire jacks on most cheaper speaker (e.g. the Daytons). I was able to easily fit Aurum double-screw-type banana plugs into these speakers. This touch just makes the speakers seem a little more expensive than they actually are. SOUND This is the reason we spend hours researching the internet reading reviews such as this one. What does this speaker sound like? Is it worth dropping the asking price on it? With the MB42X's the answer is an emphatic "YES!" To date I have not heard speakers that sound this good for less than $100, let along $80! They have beautifully crisp highs and get quite low for their size. I was able to get them down to 40Hz with a little distortion, but 50Hz was absolutely spot on! I was amazed at the lows they could produce for such a small speaker with only a 3.5" woofer. I think the fact that they are ported helps a lot here. I had mine about 12" from the wall and I found that was about a close as one would want them in order to get the most out of their woofer and port. Where these types of speakers usually fail is in the mid range. Since they are basically a tweeter with a small sub they often struggle to produce accurate mid-range frequency. Although not perfect the Micca's are one of the better mid-range producing speakers I've heard for this price. Vocals are clear and smooth while tenner and baritone instruments really shine with accurate reproduction. As I type this I am listening to "Born To Run" by The Boss and Bruce's voice sounds like I imagine it would if I was in the studio. The tenner sax is clear and fills my 12x14' bedroom. Beyond this, the MB42X's produce and amazing soundstage. When I played "Royals" by Postmodern Jukebox Scott Bradlee's voice sounds like it is coming from center stage. The band sounds as if it is behind him with the piano on back right and the drum kit on back right. I can close my eyes and just imagine I am at a Postmodern Jukebox concert! Pretty impressive for a speaker of this size and price. The MB42X's aren't perfect thought. They don't get as loud as speakers with a larger woofer and box. Some may feel that they don't push the decibels as much as they would like. I am quite happy with their volume. They fill my 12x14' room with plenty of wall-shaking sound. CONCUSSION If you have $80 to spend on bookshelf speakers the Micca MB42X's should be on the top of your list. Don't be fooled by their size, they sound a bigger than they actually are. Out of all the bookshelf speakers I've testes so far the Fluance SX6's are my favorite, but these are VERY close second. If you don't need extreme volume save a few bucks and pick up the MB42X's.

After moving to Florida we patched together a modest stereo system for watching TV, with an Onkyo AV receiver and a pair of old Minimus-7 speakers with upgraded crossovers. We don't need huge levels of bass in this setup but wanted speakers with a little more top and bottom while retaining a high Spouse Acceptance Factor (very important!). The Miccas seemed to bit the bill perfectly, based on the reviews, and they look like the big brothers of the Minimus-7s, right down to the rounded corners. I waited for the MB42X to become available (for the upgraded crossovers, of course), and moved the M-7's back to my beach bag system where they belong. My personal benchmark for bookshelf speakers is the Polk Audio RTi A1, which in a previous two-channel setup with the same Onkyo receiver could throw images all over my listening room (the Boston Massacre scene from "John Adams" comes to mind). We could also hear edits and room "colors" better than any other speakers I've owned. I wasn't expecting miracles with the Miccas but was hoping for a well-balanced sound with a decent soundstage from our basic setup. The Miccas would be placed on a low AV bench about a foot off the floor, along with the receiver and TV. It's all in a corner, not the ideal audio setup, I know, but with picture windows on either side this was the only spouse-friendly choice. On first applying power to the Miccas I was shocked to hear a very distinct hollowness in the upper bass/lower midrange, and a nasal, congested quality that stuck out like a sore thumb. I was expecting an extended break-in period with these speakers so I wasn't overly alarmed, and the next day the hollowness had almost completely disappeared. Over the next few weeks of daily listening I found the Miccas to be well-balanced and non-fatiguing, but with a distinct chesty resonance on closely-miked male vocals. An announcer wearing a lapel mike would almost always excite this resonance, while a male narrator of a well-produced PBS documentary would not. The placement of the Miccas near the floor and close to a corner would almost certainly have a lot to do with this, and while the effect was noticeable with careful listening it wasn't annoying (I'm a reformed audiophile who has learned not to sweat the small stuff, especially with speakers costing less than $80 a pair). The soundstage from the Miccas was OK but not as immersive when watching a sporting event as the Polks (we're big fans of English soccer and love the sound of organized cheering on a good system). The Miccas could also occasionally deliver a surprisingly strong bass note for their size, and while we're not bass freaks a bit of oomph from time to time was appreciated. Several more weeks later and the chestiness seems to be subsiding a little. Again, placement is probably a factor but the lack of resonance from well-recorded TV audio suggests to me that the Miccas are a bit unforgiving of bad microphone placement. This makes sense, since they've been described as desktop monitors. I intend to update this review when I've had a chance to move the Miccas closer to ear level and audition them with music. While they lack the midrange clarity of the Polks they are well-balanced and listenable, plus they look great with the grilles on or off. Hard-core audiophiles may be annoyed by their flaws (which I'm still hopeful will fade over time) but in our setup they sound just fine. UPDATE: A few weeks later and the lower midrange bump I hear on close-miked male vocals continues to subside. But it's very source-dependent. The Miccas aren't as open and effortless as the Polks, But they make a detailed, well-balanced sound with surprising bass depth that makes them sound bigger than they are. A good value after an extended break-in period.

I got these shipped in to Singapore from the States. I took out the Thiel speakers in my living room and plugged these in. Source was a Mac mini connected to Amperex ECC88 output Non-oversampling DAC, then connected to a dual mono Hypex amp via the anti-cables with wbt plugs to these cheap speakers. The treble was good, but, almost no bass. After running in these speakers for a day, the music began to to open up. Female vocals sound excellent, male vocals were a bit recessed. Bass response was better now after run-in, but nothing compared to the Thiel. Non-fatigue music due to the soft dome and still able to reproduce the airy top end from the amperex tubes. They are unable to fill my living room. But, they are perfect for the study room. I hooked them up to a Win 7 pc with a SMSL 25W dac/t-amp and Canare speaker wires termninated with cheap good quality banana plugs. The t-amp and Micca speakers sound excellent for their price. If you pair the speakers with a subwoofer with a cross over at 60 to 65 Hz, the complete system will make a nice, reasonably priced entry-level audiophile system for a small room. The Thiel speakers are better, but they cost at least 25 times more... ++ Update 21th Dec 2013 ++ It's Saturday morning, I decided to move the Micca 42X back to the living room for more testing. The amp was still the basic SMSL t-amp/DAC and speaker cables were the Canare 4-core. This time, I set them on top of the Thiel speakers - using the Thiel speakers as a kind of solid stands for the tiny Miccas. Fired up the Mac Mini and tested the speakers with/without the grills, & with/without the Audiravana software player. The musical image had a more solid image with the Thiel speakers acting as stands. Bass response seems less boomy. I prefer them 2 feet away from the walls. And they sound better without the grills - like vocals seems to sound better without the grills - especially airy female vocals...grill material affecting freq response from the tweeter perhaps? And finally, with and without the audiravana software. No contest on this one. The software sounds better - more details and less digital sounding. These speakers work very well for acoustic music with female vocals. Not so much for complex music. For complex music, there was smearing in the overall music image. For folks trying to build a low-cost budget system - put the Micca on solid speaker stands, remove the grills, connect them with a good 14 gauge speaker wires, if you have a Mac get the Audiravana player or Foobar if you are on a Win 7PC. Micca, see if you can build a transmission line floor stander with these drivers and sell them for U$250. The bass response from a transmission line design will negate the use of a separate sub woofer. And then put in a waveguide for the tweeters if that is possible, you can up the price to US$270. They will likely be giant killers if you can do this.

Tiring of the Logitech speaker system I had, I opted to connect a pair of small audio bookshelf speakers via a Topping amp to obtain a better listening experience from my PC. I'd heard allot about the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR but was turned off by their size at almost 13 inches high and by what I've read to be an over emphasis on the bass and treble with a thin mid-range. After reading mostly positive reviews abut the Micca MB42X model and having them come in at almost $60 less I decided to try them. Having them hooked up for only a day now my first impression is that it is a wonderful speaker for the application I intended it for. I have them mounted on corner shelves about 18 inches above my desk, about 4 feet apart, and slightly towed in to create a near field listening arrangement. Thus far I am very satisfied with the beautiful sound stage when listening to Slacker, Pandora, and music files on my PC. My Topping amp is connected to my PC via the USB option and with the volume set at approximately 55% the highs are crisp without being fatiguing, the bass is punchy and full bodied and the mid-range is absolutely beautiful. Some have written that the cabinets are unattractive but with the magnetic grill fixture and flat black finish I find them on the contrary to be quite attractive in a rather understated manner which I like. I've read that the Micca needs about 30 to 40 hours to fully be appreciated but first impressions are quite positive and satisfying. While I might not consider this a contender for a high end stand alone two channel stereo music system, as an alternative to cheaply made computer speakers the Micca MB42X has a well balanced sound stage and is a wonderful option. I'll update this review after a few weeks of listening but as of right now I'm very happy with them and highly recommend them. Update: Well, it’s been almost 30 days since my purchase of these fine speakers and while I must admit that they haven’t been played every day, they have been used extensively playing music via Slacker Radio and Pandora as well as music files loaded on my PC and I’m still more than satisfied with my purchase. While admittedly I can’t notice any appreciable increase in the quality of the sound over when they were new to this point that’s not necessarily a bad thing as I still consider them head and shoulders better than their price should warrant. I did take them from the shelves they were on while connected to my PC to play them through a small 2 channel setup I have in my music listening room to see how they’d fare in that environment and while not as rich and full bodied as my main listening speakers (and I certainly wouldn’t expect them to be) they did sound surprisingly good through a modest system consisting of an Adcom Preamp linked to a vintage Hafler amp I have. I have a small PSB sub I may hook up with them to play some garage sale acquisition vinyl I picked up last weekend and just got through cleaning up. They’ll be relegated back to the shelves for use with my PC soon, but for now I just like playing with them to see how they fare in my small separates setup. If you’re looking for a low cost option in a music setup for a small room, buy these! You won’t be disappointed.

I've had these for a couple of weeks now and have been running them from my PC through the Sound Blaster X7 computer amplifier/sound-card/DAC/etc as my desktop speakers. This delivers about 50w to each speaker. With that set up, these things blow my mind. Sound: I honestly didn't know you could get sound this good at this price point. Things have definitely changed since the days of my youth. These have a big and expansive sound for something this small and deliver some impressive quality with both EDM, rock and metal music. There's some slight colored response here, but I think it's a good thing on this level of audio setup honestly. For all intents and purposes, it's got a reasonably flat response and if there's anything lacking it might be in the bass, which is simply a matter of physics. You're not going to get that good bass from something this size. For a 'main' listening rig, this would benefit a lot from a decent sub-woofer. Aesthetic: In a word, quite excellent. These are made from black textured plastic and have a simple yet pleasing design to them. The mesh is magnetic so there's no ugly pinholes showing if you wish to keep it off, and these will look good with pretty much any interior you put them in. Simple classic design, and the carbon fiber cone and translucent plastic tweeter dome should look good anywhere. Size wise, these are actually quite tiny for what you get, so they'll fit in pretty much anywhere in the house and I think they are just the perfect size for a desktop. You might want to get them stacked on something though, as you'll want to keep the tweeters at ear height and these aren't big enough to accomplish that all by themselves on your average desk position. Build Quality: No complaints so far, but I'm only two-three weeks in. Summary: These may very well be the perfect entry point into the world of good audio for a whole lot of people. I honestly don't think you can get better sound for this price anywhere else. In addition, should you upgrade later these will still be able to fill a role somewhere else, be it in another room or adding to your TV setup or whatever else thanks to their excellent performance and nice, neutral aesthetic that goes well with everything. Five Stars from me so far, as I can't say anything about longevity and build quality other than "seems good for all I know".

I was looking for a quality, but fairly compact, speaker setup for my PC. (I grew tired of buying low-quality, all-in-one speaker systems designed for PCs, like those from Logitech, Klipsch, and many others; They may sound decent for a while, but quickly start having problems.) Micca is constantly mentioned and highly regarded in many "budget audiophile" and "best-for-price" audio hardware reviews from many different corners of the web. The MB42X delivers on these promises. It does indeed seem like one of best compact speakers for the price. Beautiful build quality and attention to detail, especially in this price class. The same can be said of my OriGain AD250 amplifier, and seemingly all of Micca's products. Mine was combined with Dayton Audio SUB-800 subwoofer, and Micca OriGain AD250 amplifier (thanks to its very handy pre-out, easily connected to the sub's RCA inputs). Sounds fantastic all-together, and makes for a quality stereo setup, especially if size is an issue. Compared nicely to my larger Polk R150 speakers: a bit warmer, with more mid and high-end response and clarity (but obviously less low-end). Very nifty magnetic speaker grills. I can happily recommend this product. Bravo to Micca. I also appreciate that all relevant information is provided, cleanly and neatly, through top-notch manuals, product descriptions and photos at Miccatron website and Amazon. Small issues: Speaker binding posts seem a bit short, as they don't fit my banana plugs very securely (common Monoprice closed-screw type, fit other speakers fine). More specs and highlights: Woofer: 4 inch, carbon fiber, rubber surround. Tweeter: 0.75 inch, silk dome. Crossover: 18 dB per octave, 9-element (MKIII). Design: Ported. Frequency response: 60 Hz - 20 kHz. Sensitivity: 85dB (1W at 1M). Impedance: 4-8 ohms. Power handling: 75 watts (each). Inputs: Binding posts (5-way). Dimensions: 10 x 6 x 7 inches (H x W x D, rounded). Weight: 4 pounds (each). Color: Black (and more black).

I'll use my pictures to guide anyone through this review. A picture is worth a thousand words. I'll be making several references to the last $77 pair of passive bookshelf speakers I bought from Amazon as well, the Singing Wood T25. Let's go! Pic 1. Box is nice and well detailed, see the photos 2. Product features are highlighted and pictured 3. Good for Micca to put a 'new product' seal (merely a piece of paper) on the box. Makes it slightly.... less tamper-proof. Reminded me of my last review (one star) I gave to a center speaker I ordered (Monoprice) that arrived all gunked up as it was opened before and used. 4. Speakers were indeed brand new, even individually bagged. Excellent so far. 5. They don't come attached with rubber feet, you need to put them on yourself. I think it's so you can use those acoustic isolation pads or whatever, if you choose, and the feet won't get in the way. I'm not going to as them sponges gather dust, 'nuff said. 6. Rear of the speakers, binding posts/banana inlets aren't as quality as my Singing Woods. Plastic here feels cheaper tho not that brittle. Disappointing. I know this is a budget speaker but if you want to be king of budget you'll have to pay attention to these things... 7/8. Wah. Build quality is def a little lower than my SWs. There is a vinyl wrap that looks and feels quite ok, but I wonder how it will hold up over time. Considering it will be situated near a window, I'm just crossing my fingers. For my SWs, DVD the lovely beech wood grain wrap looks quality and can fool you as being actual wood. The magnet front grilles also are a little loose, and not quality either. I guess most ppl will remove them but I need them to ward off the dust and kids.... 9. This is where all the negatives end. I hooked them up to both an av receiver and a small tube amplifier. I would say the small tube amp kicked the Pioneer receiver to the curb.... Sound quality was amazing with this speaker! I even did a direct A/B comparison with my SW T25s, the Micca Mb42x, which costed $40 more at $118, truly sounds that much better and even more so! Treble: Good, yet not harsh, unlike the Singing Woods, when cranked up loud. Mids: As good as the SW. Bass: Without a proper crossover, the SW's bass response really gets very unfocused and complicated bass passages just blend into each other. It just comes across as if the woofer can't keep up. But the MB42x, with a properly designed crossover, nailed fast and complicated bass passages excellently. Literally you can hear every note; it's actually like the bassist was playing better, on the same recording! A truly astounding difference! I listened to Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory 20th Anniversary album, comparing both speakers. In conclusion, you get what you pay for, more ex than the Singing Wood and sound is proportionally and also exponentially better. You can't ask for more than that. I'm pretty sure speakers of this caliber would have costed much more years ago. Only con is the crappy build quality. Oh yeah, no speaker wires, unlike the T25, which came with 2x 2.5m 18awg wires, nicely soldered at the tips! Micca could learn a thing or 5 from Singing Wood!! I hope the vinyl wrap won't start peeling off after a few years....

Midrange clarity is quite good and their bass integration with subwoofer is also very good.i have used polk t15 and in terms of sound clarity they are significantly better. I have polk xt 15 too even than if you want midrange clarity you can consider these unless you want that crispy high details from xt15 . These micca mb42x models are very good option for every purpose like stereo , 5.1 avr setup , desktop. Won't disappoint you but be careful in very large room if room is around 130-170 square feet these will work absolutely fine. For the price highly recommended try to purchase them in sale they often provide 1-2 k discount.

I brought these as a recommendation off r/audiophile and I have not been disappointed. Do what they say on the tin and for the price they are at you cant expect much more.

Realmente sorprendido con el sonido de estas pequeñas Micca, por las mañanas las escucho sin el subwoofer y la verdad tienen unos bajos profundos que impresionan. Los medios y agudos también son bastante buenos, las recomiendo, además el precio está súper.

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.