Comparing Micca MB42X and Micca MB42X-C
- How do the Micca MB42X and Micca MB42X-C compare in terms of clarity of sound?
- What are the frequency ranges of both Micca MB42X and Micca MB42X-C?
- What is the overall size and shape of each speaker, and how does it fit into a typical home decor?
- What types of inputs and outputs are available on the Micca MB42X and Micca MB42X-C bookshelf speakers?
Neither Micca MB42X nor Micca MB42X-C were recommended by experts this month
On 3 Jun 2023 (6 days ago) we went through 92 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither Micca MB42X nor Micca MB42X-C were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Speakers received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Q Acoustics 3020i or other critically acclaimed Bookshelf Speakers of this month.
For reference, Q Acoustics 3020i received 5 endorsements this month, from Wirecutter (9 May 2023), Pitchfork (19 Nov 2020) Max Your Home Time and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | Wirecutter  | HiConsumption  | Pitchfork  | Max Your Home Time  | SoundGuys  | T3  | Gear Patrol  | Rolling Stone  | The Master Switch  | What Hi-Fi  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $449 |  Q Acoustics 3020i The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system. | 1 | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | 8 | - | 5 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $90 |  Micca MB42X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $80 |  Micca MB42X-C | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Micca MB42X 
Micca MB42X-C Customers like Micca MB42X-C and Micca MB42X about the same
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Micca MB42X-C
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Both Micca MB42X-C and Micca MB42X have very similar amazing customer reviews.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Micca MB42X and Micca MB42X-C receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Micca MB42X |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Micca MB42X-C |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Speakers |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Micca MB42X is more popular than Micca MB42X-C
It's fairly safe to say that Micca MB42X are more popular speakers than Micca MB42X-C, based on their 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Micca MB42X and MB42X-C | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dayton Audio B652 AIR | $60 |
In comparison:
Dayton Audio B652 AIR ranks #91 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
 | Polk Audio T15 | $99 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Micca MB42X-C | $80 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Klipsch R-14M | $99 |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | Wirecutter | HiConsumption | Pitchfork | Max Your Home Time | SoundGuys | T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $449 | Q Acoustics 3020i The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system. | 1 | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | 8 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $240 |  Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 The Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf speaker offers clear and balanced sound quality with a sleek design and good connectivity options, making it a great choice for home theater and music playback on a modest budget. | - | - | 9 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 8 |
| 3 | - | $1600 |  Kef LS50 The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments. | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 10 | 1 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition bookshelf speaker delivers excellent sound performance across the frequency range, with punchy and dynamic bass, a wide frequency response, and a purposeful design, making it a great choice for music and home theater use. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 6 | - | 7 | 3 |
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Expert reviews [10]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by 429 Records | 84 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 78 |
| Lowest score by AudioRumble | 71 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- The MB42X is a demonstration of our designers’ love for the classic compact bookshelf speaker. Handsomely styled with simple contours and modern design cues, the MB42X is easy to place and blends into any room or decor. Its enhanced audio capability makes it a great fit with a wide range of usage scenarios, including living room stereo, home theater surround sound, office background music, or computer desktop sound.
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- Balanced woven carbon fiber woofer for enhanced transient and impactful bass
- High performance silk dome tweeter for smooth treble and accurate imaging
- Ported enclosure delivers extended bass response with low distortion
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Micca MB42X are a very popular and one of the most affordable options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Edifier R980T or Polk Audio T15 .
Micca MB42X are $209.01 less expensive than average speakers ($299).
Micca MB42X-C are a very popular and one of the cheapest options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Edifier R980T or Micca MB42 .
Micca MB42X-C are $219.01 less expensive than average speakers ($299).
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