The gauge or thickness of the speaker wire can
affect the performance of the MB42. Always
choose a speaker wire of the appropriate gauge
to prevent excessive speaker wire resistance.
Using undersized speaker wire can result in lose
of volume, detail, and dynamic range. Please
select speaker wire for the MB42 based on the
following minimum recommendations:
50' or less - 16 Gauge 2 Conductor
50' - 80' - 14 Gauge 2 Conductor
80'-120' - 12 Gauge 2 Conductor
120'-200' - 10 Gauge 2 Conductor
Amplifier Connection
Amplifier speaker output terminals are typically
color coded with black for negative (-) and red
for positive (+). Similarly, the MB42 has speaker
wire terminals with a black and red color coding.
When connecting speaker wire, ensure that the
positive terminal on the amplifier is connected to
the positive terminal on the MB42. And similarly,
the negative terminal on the amplifier should be
connected to the negative terminal on the MB42.
Speaker wires typically use at least one of
several possible methods to help maintain
correct polarity, including color coded insulation
or conductor strands, or printing of text and
symbols along one side of the wire insulation.
Amplifier Considerations
The MB42’s impedance varies between 4 to 8
Ohms. Care must be taken to ensure that the
amplifier is capable of handling a 4-Ohm load.
Some amplifiers have a switch that must be set
to select a 4-Ohm compatible operation mode.
Improper amplifier selection or setup may result
in permanent damage to the amplifier or speaker.
The MB42 can be used with amplifiers between
15 to 100 watts per channel as long as
reasonable care is exercised. If there is audible
distortion, turn down the volume until the
distortion goes away. Never allow the speaker
and amplifier to play for more than a few
seconds when there is audible distortion.
Removing the Grill
The MB42 has a removable grill that is held in
place by four friction pegs. To remove the grill,
carefully pry the grill off from edge until the
friction pegs are fully disengaged. To avoid
damaging the speaker drivers, do not touch
them either with or without the grill in place.
The MB42 can be used without the grills
installed as long as care is taken to prevent the
drivers from damage such as by hard/sharp
objects, liquids, pets, or hands. Store the grills in
a safe dry place when not in use.
MB42 Specifications
Woofer: 4” Carbon Fiber Cone with Rubber Surround
Tweeter: 0.75” Silk Dome
Enclosure: Ported Cabinet
Frequency Response: 60Hz-20kHz (Typical In-Room)
Impedance: 4-8 Ohms
Sensitivity: 85dB 1W/1M
Power Handling: 75 Watts (Each)
Dimensions: 9.5” (H) x 5.8” (W) x 6.5” (D)
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