- Do the MB42X G2 speakers need an amplifier?
- Yes. They are passive speakers with no built-in amp, so you need an AV receiver or stereo amplifier. The AC adapter listing does not mean they are powered.
- How do they compare with the original MB42X?
- The G2 keeps the same compact formula with a woven carbon fiber woofer and silk dome tweeter. It is a refinement rather than a redesign, so expect similar sound with modest tuning changes.
- Do I need a subwoofer with them?
- For music at low volume, many owners are happy without one. For home theater and deep bass, add a subwoofer, since response drops off around 60Hz.
- What amplifier power do they need?
- They are rated 4-8 ohms at 85dB sensitivity, so a receiver rated for 4-ohm loads with roughly 50-100 watts per channel gives clean headroom. Weak amps will run out of steam first.
- Can I use them as surround speakers?
- Yes. Their size and 5-way binding posts make them easy to mount on stands or shelves as surrounds or height channels in a home theater.
- Are they weatherproof for outdoor use?
- No. They are indoor speakers and not waterproof, so keep them out of rain, sun and damp spaces.
- Where is the Micca MB42X G2 Bookshelf Speakers cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $119.99, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Micca MB42X G2 Bookshelf Speakers?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Martexplore.com, eBay, Sears, Amazon.