Short answer: the BIC America FH6-LCR, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #123 of 131 center channel speakers by sound quality, rated 2.7/5, at $142.60. The Micca RB42-C ranks #130, rated 2.1/5, at $119.99, $22.61 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 131 center channel speakers, and the Polk Audio XT30, ranked #65 at $139, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The BIC America FH6-LCR is the better-sounding choice. A low cost $143 all-channel speaker with two 6.5” woofers and a horn-loaded tweeter, very high 95dB sensitivity and 175W power handling. The tradeoff: Audio Science Review’s measurements give it the lowest preference score of any current center here (1.28 without a subwoofer), with uneven on-axis response (1.39dB average deviation) and the least smooth predicted in-room response (0.24).
The case for the Micca RB42-C: The center channel of Micca’s Reference series, matching the measured Micca RB42 bookshelf with two 4” long-throw woofers and a 0.75” silk dome tweeter, and a crossover using film capacitors and air-core inductors with 18dB/octave slopes. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Micca RB42, which scored 4.59 on Spinorama but had a recessed, uneven balance that held its rating down.
Buy the BIC America FH6-LCR. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $22.61 saving on the Micca RB42-C is not enough to make up the difference.
About the ratings: the Micca RB42-C’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 1.7 to 2.5, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| BIC America FH6-LCR | Micca RB42-C | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $142.60 each | $119.99 each |
| Ranked | #123 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers | #130 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | 1x horn-loaded aluminum dome tweeter, 2x 6.5” injection-molded woofers | 0.75” silk dome tweeter, 2 x 4” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz-23kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Sensitivity | 95dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) | 4 to 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 8”H x 21.9”W x 6.1”D (203 x 556 x 156 mm) | 5.1”H x 14.6”W x 8.3”D (130 x 370 x 210 mm) |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 82.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.28 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.05 | - |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
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The Two Speakers In Full
BIC America FH6-LCR: $142.60 each Amazon eBay
Pros: A low cost $143 all-channel speaker with two 6.5” woofers and a horn-loaded tweeter, very high 95dB sensitivity and 175W power handling. It includes brackets for vertical or horizontal mounting, so it can serve as left, center or right. Measured bass extension of 82.2Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Audio Science Review’s measurements give it the lowest preference score of any current center here (1.28 without a subwoofer), with uneven on-axis response (1.39dB average deviation) and the least smooth predicted in-room response (0.24). Horizontal coverage is narrow (about ±20 degrees), and bass falls to about 82Hz at -10dB.
Full BIC America FH6-LCR review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 82.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 8”H x 21.9”W x 6.1”D (203 x 556 x 156 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x horn-loaded aluminum dome tweeter, 2x 6.5” injection-molded woofers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz-23kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 95dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.05 |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) |
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Micca RB42-C: $119.99 each Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Micca RB42 (bookshelf, rated 2.3/5).
Pros: The center channel of Micca’s Reference series, matching the measured Micca RB42 bookshelf with two 4” long-throw woofers and a 0.75” silk dome tweeter, and a crossover using film capacitors and air-core inductors with 18dB/octave slopes. Its symmetrical cabinet also works upright as a front speaker.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Micca RB42, which scored 4.59 on Spinorama but had a recessed, uneven balance that held its rating down. Small 4” woofers limit bass and output, so a subwoofer is a must.
Full Micca RB42-C review and specifications →
| DIY Kit | No |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.1”H x 14.6”W x 8.3”D (130 x 370 x 210 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.75” silk dome tweeter, 2 x 4” woofers |
| Impedance | 4 to 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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