Reddit mentions of Micca RB42 Reference Bookshelf Speaker with 4-Inch Woofer and Silk Tweeter (Dark Walnut, Pair)

Disclosure: Micca sent these free for me to review. I have too many speakers so that doesn't sway my reviews. Micca has always been helpful before I started reviewing products and I am happy with the products I've purchased from them in the past; that does sway my review. Also, my video has affiliate links in the description that help to fund my channel. If you would like a link to the Micca RB42 that is not an affiliate link, here it is: https://www.amazon.com/Micca-RB42-Reference-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B07JC416LG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rb42&qid=1554468373&s=gateway&sr=8-1

The Polk system would be the best IMO, as it uses a standard receiver. That being said, the speakers and sub are junk.

$500 is a decent budget, you can do an entry level 2.1 for that money and it will blow all 3 of those kits out of the water.

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs540bt/denon-avr-s540bt-5.2-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/bic-america-formula-12-475w-powered-subwoofer-black/4235056.p?skuId=4235056&intl=nosplash

https://www.amazon.com/Micca-RB42-Reference-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B07JC416LG/

That puts you at $530. In the future you can move the RB42's to surrounds and get a better L/C/R setup.

COVO-S are not so good for main speakers. Only acceptable for surround speakers. Yes, get the larger MB42X.

The Polk sub is the worst you can buy for the budget. Consider the new Micca RB42 that go lower than the MB42X and add a subwoofer later if you still need it.

SMSL A2 has 2 inputs and sub out.

Consider a used stereo or AV receiver for less and keep it under or off to the side of your desk.

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> I am looking into the Z625 right now.

Nope, no... no.

Don't buy Logitech, seriously.

Here's an alternative suggestion:
SMSL-50

Micca RB42's!

u/Polypeptide147 will be able to sing the praises of these speakers... the system I described will perform much better than those crap Logitech 2.1 systems.

Okay, fine, I went over your budget by $10... but I promise you, it's worth it! Friends don't let friends buy Logitech.

Ah okay. Well I'll give you a few more then.

Edifier P12. Just a review that I did of those. Pretty much, they're a fun speaker and you probably won't need a sub, but they don't really have that top end sparkle that some people look for.

Micca has been the 'go-to' for budget speakers for a while. This is the MB42X that have been popular for years, and they're many people's first pair of speakers. They're extremely well built and they sound fantastic. Just recently, they came out with the RB42. Those are $130 instead of $80. Here is a comparison between the two that I made. Basically a "what do you get for the extra money" kinda thing. The jist is more bass response and stronger bass. It makes male vocals sound much richer and fuller, and they can reach down lower to get some more low notes.

Let me know if you need anything else.

If you're going for a 3.0 you'll need an AVR. That will eat half of the budget straight away and will narrow down the speaker choices. Lets take a look at an setup for you.

AVR - You need this to power the speakers.

• Sony STRDH590 $180 - Entry level AVR that is very budget friendly. For a simple 3.0 this guy should do fine.
  
  Speakers - Since you're going for a 3.0 (no sub) you'll want some speakers that go pretty low especially if you're using this in an HT roll.
  
  
• BIC DV62 $120 + DV62CLRS $100 - These are pretty big so make sure you have space for them. However, you will get a decent low end.
  
• Pioneer BS-22 $120 + Center $100 - These are a favorite entry level speaker. They are smaller than the BIC's but are still a decent sized speaker.
  
• Micca OoO $100 + Center $60 - These are new and I haven't heard them. However, they seem small but are said to deliver decent bass. I happen to like the CLR setup with the d'appololito design.
  
• Micca RB42 $150 + Center $100 - These are small but give great low end. However, they are hard to drive so these are not for a large room or high volumes if you like to crank it up. However, if you're not wanting a sub and you have to get small speakers these are an option. Yes this will push the budget a bit too.
  
  You will also need some speaker wire and should consider some stands for the mains to sit on. However, you can get those at a later date.

I think you'll do better with some budget Micca speakers and a Denon S540BT. Please DON'T waste your money on that Yamaha sub. Don't get a sub for now and save up for a quality subwoofer that will likely outlive your speakers.

Here's my suggested list:

• Receiver: Denon S540BT (refurbs from Accessories4Less are very well regarded in this subreddit)
  
• Mains: Micca RB42
  
• Center: Micca RB42-C
  
• Surrounds: Micca OoO or COVO-S
  
  If you wanna go super budget, you could even just do 3 Micca OoO's for your front stage and it honestly wouldn't sound terrible.

Those cube speakers are ok for surround rear channels, but I would try to invest in a better receiver with hdmi inputs and a decent center channel when you can. I just replaced my left and right channels with these Micca's and it is a tremendous upgrade for the price. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JC416LG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

so you've never heard the speakers, and guarantee they aren't going to be very impressive, and suck on the low end?

you've ... uh, heard of micca? like a crazy cult following?

https://www.amazon.com/Micca-RB42-Reference-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B07JC416LG/

https://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2/

https://dailyhifi.com/micca-audio-rb42-bookshelf-loudspeakers-review/

https://www.cnet.com/news/the-joy-of-listening-to-the-130-micca-rb42-speakers/

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yeah, they're bookshelf speakers w/a 4" woofer. it's not going to be a bass station, that's a given.

or go with Micca RB42 - has Great Bass for it's Size....

https://www.amazon.com/Micca-RB42-Reference-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B07JC416LG

https://www.amazon.com/Micca-Channel-Bookshelf-Speaker-Woofers/dp/B07WK4KBZV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpKJVbsUaTM&t=1212s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCSxsf24AVg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sF1rPAnHg8

So the RB42 is sold as a pair and this is the matching center that will pair with them.

Edit: yes you'd be around a grand with the sub but I figured your around the same ballpark as the playbar with a 3.0 and the svs sb1k is cheaper than the Sonos sub but obviously the Vizio is cheaper overall. However when comparing output of the Vizio sub to the sb1k would be the equivalent of racing a Lamborghini vs a Corolla. Your not going to get anywhere close to low end extension or quality of bass out of the Vizio and the svs is smaller with a larger driver.

Have you ever heard a pair of Klipsch speakers? Reason I ask is that they can be fatiguingly bright, especially when not using any room correction that might tame them down a bit. I had a pair of unpowered R-14 that I only listened to for about 15 minutes before returning them to Amazon.

I would recommend considering something like the Micca RB42 which have been highly praised to the point of consistently selling out as soon as they come into stock. Review.

You should keep an eye on this auction for Jamo C103 which are originally $1600/pair and sound incredible down to 45hz. Review If these end up around your price range, try and snag them.

Third option: Jamo C93 on ebay. Same tweeter as above, smaller woofer, will still fill a family room. Review.

You might be wanting to stay away from a home theater receiver which I can understand for space, but going with powered speakers really does limit your options. I would entertain looking at a smaller amp like the AD18 that includes bluetooth connectivity and optical for your TV.

EDIT: Would actually recommend playing your music off your TV => optical instead of bluetooth. Spotify connect/airplay is great and then other people can change the song using the TV remote.

if your wife likes the Q acouctics keep an eye out for the Micca RB42s. they should be coming back in stock mid august.

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These are pretty small. I heard the bass is decent enough you Won't need a subwoofer.
https://www.amazon.ca/Micca-RB42-Reference-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B07JC416LG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=micca+rb42&qid=1569936619&s=gateway&sprefix=micca&sr=8-1

I love those shp9500's, before upgrading my speakers I ran swan m10's. Def worth the upgrade IMO. This setup is killer, you can wait for a DAC upgrade but I would make it a point to upgrade sooner rather than later, if you don't already have one that is.

Speakers: $150 Micca RB42
Amp: $115 SMSL SA98

Sorry for all the questions.. really appreciate your answers, you've given me more detail than anybody I've talked to at the audio/video stores I go into. Can I buy you a beer somehow? :)

I have one final question I think... my wife chose a TV Stand/Media Console to house all this stuff, and I only have 5.67" of height for the center speaker, so unfortunately that rules out the Dayton Audio set, as well as the Pioneer set I brought up earlier.

So I'm looking at one of two options, first this Micca setup:

Micca MB42X for Front L/R and Rear L/R
Micca MB42X-C for Center (5.3 inches tall, fits my needs)
~$330 CAD for the set of 5 speakers, not bad!
https://www.amazon.ca/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00HHFBEK6

(Instead of the MB42X, maybe the RB42? https://www.amazon.ca/Micca-RB42-Reference-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B07JC416LG/ Seems better reviewed, would add $120 to the price to do those front and back, or just $60 more to do those in the front and still have MB42X in the rear)

(Another option is just to get 5 MB42X-C's?... Or 3 for the front and 2 MB42X at rear)

or this Polk setup.. only other decently priced one I found with a small center.. but this center is much smaller than the Micca:

Polk Audio TL2 for Center
https://www.amazon.ca/Polk-Audio-Speaker-Center-Channel/dp/B0043M667M
Polk T15 for Front L/R and Rear L/R
https://www.amazon.ca/Polk-Audio-T15-Bookshelf-7-25-Inch/dp/B002RJLHB8
~$458 CAD for the set of 5 speakers

(Another option is the T300 set for $150/pair. Shaves $40 off the overall price, not sure if there's much difference there. https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/polk-audio-polk-audio-t300-100-watt-bookshelf-speakers-pair-t300/10166613 )

I'm not a big fan of the look of the TL2 Bookshelf speakers.. so went for the T15/T300 instead.

Curious if you have any opinions about which to pick.. I'm leaning towards the Micca because they fill the shelves better and the reviews online seem to be decent, and the tiny TL2 center from Polk is... tiny.

To pair with all this I have a Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer.. which gets alot of hate around here but seems more than powerful enough for my needs. Got it last night and hooked it up and I'm running it at about 10% on the gain dial and it's more than enough for what I need.. will probably piss off my neighbours (semi-detached home) even at that level.

Again, thanks for your help, really appreciate folks like you that take the time to answer threads and help people out with their questions.

EDIT: All the above said.. after listening to a dozen reviews or so on the Micca line-up.. I think I'm leaning towards either:

1. RB-42 front and back, and MB42X-C center (really just because I can't get the RB-42C in Canada). This sounds like I'd have alot more bass in the RB-42, but they are weak at high volumes. Filling a large room like I'll have these in would be difficult, although most of the time I'm sitting fairly close to the speakers when watching TV, this would only be an issue while listening to music in the room somewhere other than the couch infront of it.
   
   
2. MB42X-C x 5 all around. More power and higher sensitivity and they seem to keep their clean sound at higher volumes. Less bass per speaker.. but I have the sub in the setup so hopefully that helps fill that gap (even though it's a PSW10).
   
   Long post, sorry... rambling a little as I go back and forth between options.

Looking for a speaker amp for my newly bought Micca RB42s that got back in stock on Amazon. I want to be able to listen to them from very quiet to nicely loud, but not ear bleeding. My budget is up to, but preferably less than how much I spent on the speakers. $~150

The speakers will be near-field, probably on their sides, in front of me under my monitors, so I probably don't want/need an Amp that can push them to their full 100w each.

I currently have desktop computer with a Modi/Magni Schiit stack used for my Sennheiser HD650s with the pre-amp on the Magni going to the powered Bose speakers I am borrowing. The plan is to have the suggested speaker AMP to get the signal from the Magni's pre-amp output and replace the Bose speakers.

The source is my Modi/Magni Schiit stack attached to my computer, as mentioned above, and I will be using them for music, tv, movies, games, and the youtubes in varying amounts.

Can probably buy used if a good deal pops up and isn't a hassle.

These Micca powered speakers are a top recommendation https://www.amazon.com/Micca-RB42-Reference-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B07JC416LG/

SMSL AD18 and Micca rb42 would be a good desktop setup. The amp has a headphone output you can also use, Bluetooth if you ever wanted to listen to music off your phone and a controller if you're away from your desk. Easy upgradability for future reference. The speakers produce good bass on their own which is great because that sounds better than having a desk between you and a subwoofer.


https://www.amazon.ca/SMSL-AD18-Amplifier-Bluetooth-Subwoofer/dp/B071JN7GXN


https://www.amazon.ca/Micca-RB42-Reference-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B07JC416LG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=rb42&qid=1567082055&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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Amp:SMSL AD18

This setup would get plenty loud with good bass on a desktop. If you're looking for serious volume, you may have to find a more sensitive speaker.