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Micca MB42X-C 4-Inch 2-Way
Loudspeaker
Thank you for purchasing the Micca MB42X-
C Center Channel Speaker! This product has
been designed for optimal audio
reproduction performance in a variety of
home entertainment configurations, with
accuracy, clarity, and impact that discerning
audiophiles listen for.
Please take the time to become familiar with
the MB42X-C and the placement options as
detailed in this manual.
General Recommendations
Height - For normal listening from a fixed
listening area, the MB42X-C should ideally be
placed at the ear-level of the listener, with the
listener comfortably situated in the listening
location. If it is not possible to achieve ear-level
height, use foam wedges to tilt the speaker up or
down to point it to the listener.
Orientation - The MB42X-C is designed to work
very well whether placed horizontally or
vertically. The vertical placement provides better
dispersion characteristics, but the horizontal
placement is suitable when it is impractical to
use the speaker vertically.
Usage-Specific Recommendations
Center Channel Speaker
When used as a center channel speaker, make
sure the two front speakers are well matched in
timber to the MB42X-C. This can be achieved by
using a pair of the MB42X bookshelf speakers,
or two additional MB42X-C speakers as the left
and right speakers. Try to place all three left,
right, and center speakers close to the same
height. Speaker height should be selected so
that it is as close to ear level as possible while
considering whether listeners will be seated or
standing in the listening area.
Stereo Speaker on Stands
When a pair of MB42X-C is used vertically with
speaker stands, it is important to select speaker
stands that place the speakers to the ear level of
the listener. Do this by measuring the height of
the listener’s ear when seated in the listening
area, and subtracting 8 inches. For example, if
the listener’s ear is measured at 36 inches from
the floor when seated, select speaker stands
that are approximately 28 inches high.
Speaker Wire
The MB42X-C should be connected to the
amplifier with good quality oxygen-free copper
speaker wire for best performance.
The gauge or thickness of the speaker wire can
affect the performance of the MB42X-C. 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 MB42X-C 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
