If you buy an amp and these speakers you then have an amp, and the option to try a buttload of non-powered speakers if you want. You can definitely calculate the price as amp + speakers, but the next pair of speakers will then "be cheaper" because you don't need an amp, you already have one. Personally I would vastly prefer the flexibility of being able to change out speakers or amp separately.

There is something about your setting, lighting and editing that make these reviews really stand out experience wise. They are very pleasant. If I want to show someone a review of gear, I always use your videos, kind of "trusting" that the experience of the person I refer to you will be good. Wish you all the success in the world.

Just got a pair and matched em up to the Loxjie A10 and an 8" sub. Heavenly near field sound. As Josh said they create a great image within their "bubble", and when you're there it's really really nice. With separate DAC, preamp, and subwoofer my tab came just short of $500... for the desktop system.

Lighting and shot set-up skills off the chart Mr Valour 📈☑️

Micca, one day they'll have resellers in europe... Hey Joshua, where is the Music review Monday ?

Thanks for the thorough review but why you stopped at mentioning competing powered speakers at this price tag? I'd love to see your comment (or review) of budget Edifier speakers...like r1700bt. thanks.

Got a pr of these, love them . . . For success, place a high pass filter in the line with a sub, or subs in my case, I have two 8" self powered 85 watt subs. Together w/ the filters, there's no stress on the miccas, the filters set at 100 hz, relaxes their presentation, improves midrange clarity and imaging. It like having a huge system w/ improved output. I drive with the Emotiva BAS-X using the Shit modi 3e. For the money, hard to best. Get a pair, you'll love them, if set up properly, use stands, and good interconnect.

So what do you recommend over these? If we do not need power/amp? 😅

MB42 was Micca's happy accident...a low end speaker with good sound...the "x" just made good into outstanding

This guy just wings it. He did even give us any other recommendations on Amps and speakers.

10/10 would recommend ppl these, especially with the price.

Wish these puppies were available right now :/ - I am sure they will be back.

Think this might just be the new mate for my old Adcom amp. Should sound sweeeeet. Thanks for the review.

These things are basically passive JBL 305’s. Love my pair, and with clean amplification (with, say, an Aiyima A07 for $65) I like them better than the 305’s because they don’t have that infamous tweeter hiss. For anyone considering the JBL’s (which are on sale for like $250 right now) you might be better off getting the Micca’s even if you don’t have an amp. Unless, maybe you need powered studio monitors with the right inputs for an audio interface or something.

I like to know when Micca are going to make towers as well as subs I have a pair of the mb42Xs for computer speakers and I love them because of just how good the sound and apeal to those of us who don't have thousands to spend on speakers, I'd love to do a 7.2 home theater system using their speakers, but I want to get 2 towers for the larger sound stage combined with a hires receiver so I can combine a home theater, and music listening system into an "all in one" entertainment center since I'm short on space

Great review! Nice looking speakers, really like that cabinet. Nice looking build quality. Awesome price tag, great bang for the buck.

Awesome review! Would be interesting if you had the Pioneer bs22 or the Dayton B652 Air to compare them to. Would be a cool comparision considering their similar price point.

Thanks for the vid!! At the end you mentioned that if we need to buy an amp for the rb42s, considering the cost of the amp, there may be better powered monitor options. So, which powered monitors did you have in mind?

They are now Available in India on amazon for a premium. There isn't a big market here for audiophiles. Are they still worth $220 USD?

Good for desktop or no? I've heard they are bright and don't measure very well

Would you say that these are more worth it than the Mackie CR4 if you count in the cost of an amp?

Joshua: Do you think a Marantz 2230 can handle these? A Dynaco Stereo 70? A Sony TA-3200F?

hey josh. i love your reviews. you could use a ruler with metric and imperial scale. a lot of people would be very grateful. thank you and keep up the good work!

They said they would restock mid to late June.....

How would a100+ rb42 compare to the swam m10 and edifier rt1280 that I currently have? Would the a100+rb42 be a meaningful upgrade?

Here's hoping Micca makes an MTM version of this speaker. Woofers are like pistols, in that two is always way cooler than one. Which speaker would be better for relatively low-volume, near-field listening?

One thing to add, the price (as of right now, and however long this restock lasts) is $130 USD. This is a special introductory price that Micca will be offering for the first and second batch of these speakers. The first batch is out, and yesterday the second batch came in and once these are gone the price will be raised to $150 USD.

Love the channel. You present products very well. Purchased a set of RB42's on a budget home theatre setup since I already have a receiver and sub. Space is very limited. Not expecting the world. Been using TV speakers because I was going to use in wall and waiting on the right larger TV purchase. Looking forward to hearing them.

Nice job. Can you help me. Am I hesitating between the Micca RB42 or the EDIFIER R1700BT? I would use them via a PC and an integrated sound card on the motherboard. And they would be used for music, movies and video games... TNX

The RB42-X is going to be the carbon fiber cone variant of these speakers to reduce cone flex at high volumes and it will cost about $190 a pair

considering these for my first vinyl setup

Is this a significant upgrade from the mb42x? Im looking at them just wondering if they are 60$ better

They all sold out within a week of there first launch and no tellign when the next round of these will come in. I recommend looking at the newer model of the Dayton MK402 with the crossover upgrade. They are suppose to rival these at 60 bucks (half the price). They use the same drivers.

If Micca just distribute to the EU/Open an e-store over here, it'd be nice.

Hello Josh :-} I have no proper speaker setup, and am going in fresh (I do have a headphone setup and all that, but my living room speaker game is non existent). Would you recommend these speakers, and going out trying to hunt for a well performing power amp which will no doubt be more expensive than these speakers (as well perhaps needing to find a pre-amp), or the T1 Encore's from Vanatoo? Those T1E's look great, and I know the price difference is not even close. But in terms of performance like overall sound quality for a medium living room, what would you go for if each were unpowered speakers? But also if you had to factor in, an all-in price, which would you go for? (The T1E's look like they have an insane amount of creature comforts).

at 1:39 that b roll of the speaker makes the image look inverted if you look at it wrong

How to compare it with JBL 305p mkii, now JBL price is drop now.... Thank you

If I could get an opinion: I already have a sub and amplifier but can’t decide if I should get a pair MB42X-Cs or the RB42

You say that you know how songs are recorded and where you expect the sounds to come from. How do you actually know where musicians recorded their songs inside the studio, warehouse, garage or basement they recorded the song in?. Unless you personally know the artists, you can't know where the artists were placed or if they recorded one at a time in the same spot and then it was all mixed together. Music doesn't have imaging. You can imagine something is there but that doesn't mean it exists in reality.

What you said doesn't make any sense. Bring back the X ? The RB 42 has a crossover so the X designation does not apply. That was used because Micca updated their other line of speakers is all that meant. This new speaker is awesome but requires way more power to drive because of low sensitivity

Play Herbie Hancock's Headhunters album through them sound great.

Decent review Josh, liked the bass differential description. You sound very nasally here - cold or different mic?

i highly doubt there will be an X model. this is their Reference line . however, there might be a replacement model down the line with better parts

Bought these the day Zeos reviewed them on his channel. These are nice little speakers. Build quality is very good considering price. The sound is also pretty good. Just dont expect miracles. The low end can never match a larger speaker. The highs are nice but can be a bit bright. I'm using them on my desk and they are a significant upgrade from my old polks.

What amp are you using to drive these?

any idea who is the distributor in Mumbai,India unlike the online purchase of amazon..have written to Micca ..but no valid reply from them

I'm a complete noob here, but will the JDSlabs Element II be enough to power a pair of the RB42's?

Great video!!! Getting back into audio and these are cheap because I am cheap!!!

I discovered the Covo have the same sonic signature but in a smaller package.

Hi, I am looking for a small speaker with a 4 inch woofer or less that sounds decent or representative of a consumer speaker, this is for a 3rd reference for mixing, do u think this speaker is good fr that? and which amp is good for them? also considering would buy an amp like the Fossi V3 that is like $100 which active speakers in that price range do you think is better than this combo?

I own a pair, and while they are great sounding speakers, they are still “small speakers” and IMO they only work for smaller rooms. Combine that with needing to buy a decent amp, they aren’t exactly the value I was expecting. Currently I have mine in the bathroom, but they would likely work well on a desk or in a bedroom too. They didn’t work in my very open living room.

@$150 powered Jamo 801 are an intriguing option as well

Hi Josh, would a SMSL AD18 be a good amp/dac to setup with these as soundbar replacement?

Have you done a powered speaker review?

What powered speakers do you suggest over these? Thanks!

I'm having trouble getting these to work in the room I bought them for, which isn't large but is too open for these, with an open kitchen next door. I'm moving these to a smaller room.

I see those ethers at 1:08! Hope to see a review on those soon!

Arylic A50, with these or the Emotiva B1+?

I really don't need more speakers but I want a pair of these. Living in Australia makes it hard though

Does this sound batter then the airmotiv B1+ ? I know it's not a fair comparison given the price bit can anyone inform me about the quality and the difference is it different enough to justify the 100$ cost

You would recommend other speakers like which ones????🤨

These or the klipsch r41m? I cant find a clear answer or comparison anywhere but price and specs between the two are almost exactly in line

GR Research just critiqued these. Check out their channel.

Is there some adapter I can use to connect these my dac/amp that only have RCA outs

I must be on crack, Josh - I thought I heard you say the MB42X bookshelf speakers were *powered* ?? I don't own a pair but I see nothing in the product description that tells me they have an onboard amplifier - the *PB42x* you reviewed were powered, but I didn't think either MB42 was powered. I think I need a Bex and a good lie-down - thanx for the review :D

The vinyl bubbled on mine :(

I'll tell you right now. Review the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR. You will love them. Andrew Jones is a magician.

RB-42 vs Overnight Sensations?

do you have a recommendation for powered speaker for near field desktop usage (music listening at low volume) thanks

I have gehshelli enog2/archel for headphone dac/amp. Would I need a separate stereo speaker amp for theese? Should I do away with the archel amp and find a speaker and headphone compatible amp instead?

Is not the PB42x basically the same speaker only powered ?

What do you recommend for an amplifier

Hello, what Headphone Amp can you recommend me for under 200$. I have a decent dac (The Dac of the Sabaj D4), but I need more power for my headphones. What headphone amp(s) can you recommend me?

, I'm not sure if you understood your own comment bud? you said you were wondering if they were gonna bring back the X model. well, all that means is that a particular model does in fact have a crossover, well they do so they don't need that designation. the only reason that Micca used it was because their first speaker, mb42 did not have a so called crossover, just a capacitor on the tweeter in fact. Micca decided to upgrade the mb42 to the mb42X with a crossover. the RB-42 does have a crossover, in fact a very good one. this is why they are Not sensitive and need more power to run. the more components in a crossover, the more power needed to run said speaker. get it right man before making a video bro.

Review the ath MSR7's please

Ether cx thoughts? 1:07

If only they were actually in stock right now! Haha

whats the song name @0:11?

can you review "Matrix Audio Element X" next pleeeeaaase

can these be connected to a PC through a dac/amp?

yes..too much hype...for the size and price they are great! but you really need a subwoofer.

Would these pair well with a micca origain? Given that's just about 50w per channel

They need 50 wpc, to shine.

Anyone ever get a chance to try these with an SMSL Q5 Pro?

, dude, the same can be said for any speaker made on the planet. I think your just trying to be sophisticated for the camera, no offense. Take the Jamo line of speakers, they have a very specific frequency response. Its curved like a big V. So when you say the speaker is forcing the music to sound a certain way, well every speaker on the planet is made in a different way

One day my review skills will be at your level... I hope!

RB42 vs OoO

not sure why most of the reviewers don't play demo at least once in the review.

can't buy in Germany :'(

Thumbs up. These speakers are cheap. But you still need to buy a powerfull pricey amplifier to get the most out of them. So the whole system with these speakers isn't cheap. Zeos gets thumbs down.

RB42C hype

Aww, you had me until you mentioned they aren't powered. Damn. I was so ready to recommend these to a friend in the market for powered small bookshelf speakers.

Cx looks sexy af...

People still showing off their iPhones

living in eu

It's like you took a course on how to make KZfaq videos and just went for it. Blaa

2 ads in the middle of a 10 minute video? I'M OUT

I already have a bunch of crap on my desktop so I cant get an amp. I wish theyd make these with an amp. ffs

, you are so way off on your thinking about bookshelf speakers. No bookshelf speaker on the planet can produce the frequencies of a powered subwoofer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not one speaker ever made can do that, BOOKSHELF we are talking about here. They are NOT supposed to anyways. That's why you go with a 2.1 system. That means a powered subwoofer and a pair of good BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS