Short answer: the Micca MB42X-C G2. It ranks #44 of 71 center channel speakers by sound quality (rated 3.5/5) at $89.99 and is still sold new; the Micca MB42X-C ranks #50 (rated 3.4/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The case for the Micca MB42X-C G2: The second generation of Micca’s budget center keeps the 0.75” silk dome tweeter and two 4” carbon fiber woofers in the same compact ported cabinet, with a reworked 12dB per octave crossover that Micca says gives a more neutral tonal balance. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured centers; the rating is estimated from its predecessor’s measurements.
Why pick the Micca MB42X-C: A low cost compact center with a 0.75” silk dome tweeter between two 4” carbon fiber woofers. The catch: On-axis response is very uneven (1.82dB average deviation), and bass rolls off at 101.1Hz (-3dB) and about 65Hz (-10dB), so it needs a subwoofer crossed over high.
Buy the Micca MB42X-C G2. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Micca MB42X-C is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Micca MB42X-C G2 | Micca MB42X-C | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 each | $89.99 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #44 of 71 in Center Channel Speakers | #50 of 71 in Center Channel Speakers |
| Drivers | 0.75” silk dome tweeter, 2x 4” carbon fiber woofers | 0.75” silk dome tweeter, 2x 4” woven carbon fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 60Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) | 86dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 to 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) | 4 to 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Dimensions | 5.3”H x 15”W x 7.1”D (135 x 381 x 180 mm) | 5.3”H x 15”W x 7.1”D (135 x 381 x 180 mm) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 101.1Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 65.2Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.00 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.17 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Micca MB42X-C G2: $89.99 each Estimated Amazon eBay
Older model: the Micca MB42X-C (ranked lower, rated 3.4/5).
Pros: The second generation of Micca’s budget center keeps the 0.75” silk dome tweeter and two 4” carbon fiber woofers in the same compact ported cabinet, with a reworked 12dB per octave crossover that Micca says gives a more neutral tonal balance. It costs $90.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured centers; the rating is estimated from its predecessor’s measurements. The 4” woofers limit bass, so it needs a subwoofer, and 86dB sensitivity is modest.
Full Micca MB42X-C G2 review and specifications →
| Dimensions | 5.3”H x 15”W x 7.1”D (135 x 381 x 180 mm) |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 0.75” silk dome tweeter, 2x 4” carbon fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 to 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Micca MB42X-C: $89.99 each Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Micca MB42X-C G2, ranked higher, estimated 3.5/5.
Pros: A low cost compact center with a 0.75” silk dome tweeter between two 4” carbon fiber woofers. Erin’s Audio Corner measured a preference score that reaches 6.17 with an ideal subwoofer, good for $90. Measured bass extension of 101.1Hz (-3dB).
Cons: On-axis response is very uneven (1.82dB average deviation), and bass rolls off at 101.1Hz (-3dB) and about 65Hz (-10dB), so it needs a subwoofer crossed over high. Its score without one is 3.00. Micca replaced it with the MB42X-C G2. Discontinued.
Full Micca MB42X-C review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 65.2Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 101.1Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 5.3”H x 15”W x 7.1”D (135 x 381 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.75” silk dome tweeter, 2x 4” woven carbon fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 to 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.00 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.17 |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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