--- product_id: 110569299 title: "Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Walnut" brand: "micca" price: "C$25023" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Micca" url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/110569299-micca-rb42-reference-2-way-passive-bookshelf-speakers-stereo-pair store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter 4-inch long-throw woofer 100W max output power Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Walnut **Brand:** micca **Price:** C$25023 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your sound game β€” compact speakers, colossal vibes! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Walnut by micca - **How much does it cost?** C$25023 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/110569299-micca-rb42-reference-2-way-passive-bookshelf-speakers-stereo-pair) ## Best For - micca enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted micca brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Silky Smooth Highs:** Premium 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter ensures crisp, fatigue-free treble. - β€’ **Stylish Walnut Finish:** Modern dark wood design that elevates any home or office aesthetic. - β€’ **Versatile Setup Friendly:** Forgiving off-axis response and wall placement flexibility for effortless integration. - β€’ **Robust Bass, Compact Size:** Powerful 4-inch woofer delivers deep, room-filling bass without bulk. - β€’ **Audiophile-Grade Crossover:** 10-element crossover with film capacitors & air core coils for pristine tonal balance. ## Overview The Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers combine a robust 4-inch long-throw woofer and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter with a sophisticated 10-element crossover, delivering balanced, dynamic sound with impressive bass depth. Housed in a sleek walnut finish, these speakers offer audiophile-quality performance in a compact footprint, perfect for desktop, home theater, or surround sound setups requiring an amplifier. ## Description Buy Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Walnut | Amplifier Required, Long-Throw 4-Inch Woofers, 0.75-Inch Silk-Dome Tweeter, Desktop, Home Theater, Surround Sound: Bookshelf Speakers - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Amazing - So...wow. dreadfully inefficient, but remarkably good. You'll want good clean power if you are doing critical listening and want to develop some spl, but even a moderately powered amp of fifty to sixty watts, and you'll be fine. I tested these using a Rega p6 with a Hana ML cartridge, an Odyssey Candella preamp, and Odyssey Kismet monoblocks just to see what they can really do and I wasn't disappointed. As others have noted, the bass function is impressive not only in terms of its weight and extension, but also its clarity. It manages to maintain it's composure even at higher output levels as does the entire speaker for that matter. They're not overly bright, something I appreciate in a smaller speaker, as many tend to become more so as you put the power to them and the woofers struggle to keep up. Not these guys. They stay balanced all the way to the end and aren't the least bit fatiguing on the ears after long sessions. They're much more dynamic than I would have expected, vocals, really shine and the mid range is focused and balanced. Sound staging is great. I tested these in a rather large living room with the speakers about 2 feet away from the wall with no sub, and had I been blindfolded I would have believed they were larger speakers. They appear to be well constructed, and are visually reminiscent of the Q Acoustics brand or the old 80s Cantons. I find them to be nicely styled. Micca stepped up their game with these and appear to be broadening their appeal to more of the audiophile crowd, but honestly, at this price, you don't lose out whether you have a critical ear or not. For 159.00, they punch way above their price point in almost every meaningful way. Use good clean power with some headroom, don't overdrive them and ask them to do what they're not designed for, and add a sub if necessary depending on your needs and taste in music, and you'll have a killer little system. Review: Pretty amazing value for dollar, slightly power hungry - I bought these at the intro $129 rate from Micca. I hooked them up to my PS Audio Sprout 100 and was immediately impressed. I have a pair of Elac UniFi UB5's hooked to this setup usually but was attracted to the small footprint of these Miccas. These compare very favorably to the Elacs, but make no mistake they are not remotely close to them in terms of overall sound quality. The Elacs absolutely have more detail. But it's not really a favorable comparison is it? The Micca's are very well made. The magnetic grills are a nice touch. I was using the Elacs as a soundbar replacement which is actually a little overkill for this speaker. The Miccas have a very full bodied sound. I haven't seen a freq graph of them but they seem to have a bit of a v shaped presentation. Listening to Yosi Horikawa's Bubbles bears this out. There are some mids that are audible but noticeably less pronounced than in the Elacs. The upshot for a soundbar replacement with the v-shaped presentation is that this speaker seems to have a built in loudness compensation for the Fletcher-Munson curve, at lower volumes the presentation seems more neutral which allows for more enjoyable listening at lower volumes. The bass seems to defy the laws of physics. If you really peg the volume on bass heavy tracks there is noticeable port noise. The downside of all that bass is that these are not efficient speakers and you really should have a good amount of wattage to get them to an enjoyable volume. I originally got these to put on my desk. I may get another pair for that, but I really like that these are small enough to put on my mantle and will free up the space in front of my fireplace. I love the Elacs and will find another place to put them in my house but for now these Miccas and my PS Audio Sprout 100 are making a killer soundbar replacement. Sound stage is very good particular for such a small speaker. They don't seem too picky with regard to how close or far away from the wall they are. Mine are right up against the wall which is not ideal and they do sound better about 6" away but they don't sound bad as is. Imaging is decent. Off axis response is decent. This is a forgiving loudspeaker. You can get a decent center image and sound stage with a simple setup. You can make these sound great if you take the time to do so. I won't because I am limited to where I am going to put them but, where they are sounds really good. Gotta love a speaker that you can put up against wall with no toe in and still have them sound decent. If you are looking for an amazing budget hifi setup, get a pair of these and a small desktop class D amp from the likes of Topping, SMSL, Dayton Audio, and be done with it. You can get into the weeds with high dollar equipment if that's your thing but a sub $300 setup like what I've just described will give you a ton of listening pleasure and not break the bank. These are an easy recommendation. ## Features - The Micca RB42 bookshelf speaker celebrates music reproduction in a handsome package, delivering the next step up in compact speaker performance. With curiously robust bass output and a silky smooth sound signature, it renders all musical genres with faithful authority along with a dose of fun. - The stout 4-inch woofer is built on a truncated heavy steel frame and substantial magnet structure. Its long throw design incorporates a coated pressed paper cone with concave dust cap, large radius rubber surround, and vented pole piece. - The tweeter is based on Micca’s popular 0.75-inch silk dome design, using an high efficiency neodymium magnet and a form-cut bezel for tight driver spacing. - The RB42 owes its tonal balance and transparency to a 10-element crossover that uses high grade film capacitors and air core coils for key components. Both the tweeter and woofer circuits have a 18dB/octave slope to enhance power handling, dramatically reduced lobing, and superior off-axis performance. - Dressed up in dark wood pattern in clean modern curves and lines, you can show off its good looks anywhere in the home or office. Experience its finger-snapping, hand-clapping, arm-waving, hip-swaying, head-nodding, and toe-tapping performance today. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07JC416LG | | Additional Features | Radio | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Antenna Location | Music,Musical | | Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | #22,844 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #54 in Bookshelf Speakers | | Bluetooth Range | 30 feet | | Brand | Micca | | Built-In Media | 1 pair of speakers | | Color | Dark Walnut | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, MP3 Player, Personal Computer, Phones, Smartphone, Tablet | | Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car | | Connectivity Protocol | Wired | | Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB | | Control Method | App | | Controller Type | Corded Electric | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 834 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Wood, Paper, Silk | | Frequency Response | 20 KHz | | Impedance | 8 ohm | | Is Waterproof | FALSE | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.9"D x 4.9"W x 8.7"H | | Item Weight | 6000 g | | Manufacturer | Micca | | Model Name | B07JC416LG | | Model Number | RB42 | | Mounting Type | Shelf Mount, Tabletop Mount | | Number of Audio Channels | 2 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Speaker Maximum Output Power | 100 watts | | Speaker Size | 4 inches | | Speaker Type | Bookshelf | | Specific Uses For Product | Music Listening, Home Theater, Movie Watching | | Subwoofer Diameter | 4 inches | | Tweeter Diameter | 0.75 inches | | UPC | 843528100070 | | Unit Count | 2 Count | | Warranty Type | Limited | | Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | | Woofer Diameter | 4 inches | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo - **Brand:** Micca - **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB - **Frequency Response:** 20 KHz - **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 100 watts ## Images ![Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Walnut - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Wr6spBWAL.jpg) ![Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Walnut - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716NdIi4gxL.jpg) ![Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Walnut - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jNRLvxyXL.jpg) ![Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Walnut - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DUPsI04lL.jpg) ![Micca RB42 Reference 2-Way Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Stereo Pair, Walnut - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ge8vB9mBL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I want to connect this to my monitor, it is samsung ultrawide monitor model:c49hg90. how can i make this work?** A: First off, nice monitor! You cannot directly connect these speakers to that monitor. You need an amplifier, and monitors do not come with amps. This monitor does come with a headphone output jack. If your amplifier/receiver has a 1/8 input jack, then you can run a 1/8 cable from the monitor to the amp/receiver, and then wire up the speakers to the amp/receiver. Like others have noted you will need a fairly powerful amp to truly get the most out of these speakers./ **Q: In a small to medium size room, is the sprout 100 powerful enough to drive them loud?** A: Small room yes. Medium to large room, not really. I have the Sprout 100 and these sound good through them but you really have to crank the volume up to get them to enjoyable levels. I have the Elac UniFi UB5's which aren't the most sensitive speakers but I think it's just the size difference between the 2 that makes the Sprout 100 able to create a larger, more room filling sound with the Elacs than with the Miccas. The Micca's are a neat little speaker. They can take a lot of power and almost need a lot of power to be pushed through them to really open up. When they do open up they sound great. But at distance, at lower volumes, they can actually sound kind of thin. In my living room, as a soundbar replacement it was good, but that room is 14x24. The Sprout 100 was able to push them but it didn't seem ideal. Now, I have them in a small bedroom, 10'x12', using them near field on my desk and they sound amazing being pushed by a Topping PA3. The PA3 incidentally has just barely enough juice to push these near field at enjoyable but not extremely loud volumes. The RB42's are amazing little speakers, particularly at the price point but they need a LOT of amp to sound their best. **Q: How much does one speaker weigh?** A: They are pretty hefty at a little over about 7lbs/3kg each. So, keep that in mind when considering where you plan to place/mount them. πŸ˜‰ **Q: What speaker stands would you recommend for these speakers?** A: I purchased Mount It speaker stands for these with separate foam wedges beneath them to angle the sound up. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing *by B***5 on March 25, 2026* So...wow. dreadfully inefficient, but remarkably good. You'll want good clean power if you are doing critical listening and want to develop some spl, but even a moderately powered amp of fifty to sixty watts, and you'll be fine. I tested these using a Rega p6 with a Hana ML cartridge, an Odyssey Candella preamp, and Odyssey Kismet monoblocks just to see what they can really do and I wasn't disappointed. As others have noted, the bass function is impressive not only in terms of its weight and extension, but also its clarity. It manages to maintain it's composure even at higher output levels as does the entire speaker for that matter. They're not overly bright, something I appreciate in a smaller speaker, as many tend to become more so as you put the power to them and the woofers struggle to keep up. Not these guys. They stay balanced all the way to the end and aren't the least bit fatiguing on the ears after long sessions. They're much more dynamic than I would have expected, vocals, really shine and the mid range is focused and balanced. Sound staging is great. I tested these in a rather large living room with the speakers about 2 feet away from the wall with no sub, and had I been blindfolded I would have believed they were larger speakers. They appear to be well constructed, and are visually reminiscent of the Q Acoustics brand or the old 80s Cantons. I find them to be nicely styled. Micca stepped up their game with these and appear to be broadening their appeal to more of the audiophile crowd, but honestly, at this price, you don't lose out whether you have a critical ear or not. For 159.00, they punch way above their price point in almost every meaningful way. Use good clean power with some headroom, don't overdrive them and ask them to do what they're not designed for, and add a sub if necessary depending on your needs and taste in music, and you'll have a killer little system. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty amazing value for dollar, slightly power hungry *by C***Y on July 7, 2019* I bought these at the intro $129 rate from Micca. I hooked them up to my PS Audio Sprout 100 and was immediately impressed. I have a pair of Elac UniFi UB5's hooked to this setup usually but was attracted to the small footprint of these Miccas. These compare very favorably to the Elacs, but make no mistake they are not remotely close to them in terms of overall sound quality. The Elacs absolutely have more detail. But it's not really a favorable comparison is it? The Micca's are very well made. The magnetic grills are a nice touch. I was using the Elacs as a soundbar replacement which is actually a little overkill for this speaker. The Miccas have a very full bodied sound. I haven't seen a freq graph of them but they seem to have a bit of a v shaped presentation. Listening to Yosi Horikawa's Bubbles bears this out. There are some mids that are audible but noticeably less pronounced than in the Elacs. The upshot for a soundbar replacement with the v-shaped presentation is that this speaker seems to have a built in loudness compensation for the Fletcher-Munson curve, at lower volumes the presentation seems more neutral which allows for more enjoyable listening at lower volumes. The bass seems to defy the laws of physics. If you really peg the volume on bass heavy tracks there is noticeable port noise. The downside of all that bass is that these are not efficient speakers and you really should have a good amount of wattage to get them to an enjoyable volume. I originally got these to put on my desk. I may get another pair for that, but I really like that these are small enough to put on my mantle and will free up the space in front of my fireplace. I love the Elacs and will find another place to put them in my house but for now these Miccas and my PS Audio Sprout 100 are making a killer soundbar replacement. Sound stage is very good particular for such a small speaker. They don't seem too picky with regard to how close or far away from the wall they are. Mine are right up against the wall which is not ideal and they do sound better about 6" away but they don't sound bad as is. Imaging is decent. Off axis response is decent. This is a forgiving loudspeaker. You can get a decent center image and sound stage with a simple setup. You can make these sound great if you take the time to do so. I won't because I am limited to where I am going to put them but, where they are sounds really good. Gotta love a speaker that you can put up against wall with no toe in and still have them sound decent. If you are looking for an amazing budget hifi setup, get a pair of these and a small desktop class D amp from the likes of Topping, SMSL, Dayton Audio, and be done with it. You can get into the weeds with high dollar equipment if that's your thing but a sub $300 setup like what I've just described will give you a ton of listening pleasure and not break the bank. These are an easy recommendation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Speakers: Rich Sound and Solid Bass in a Compact Encolsure *by J***E on March 22, 2026* This year I bought, and returned, a number of different soundbars. Each promised something more than the previous one, but ultimately I found they were all lacking the sound profile I was looking for with TV and movies. So, I decided to go in a different direction. I bought a Yamaha RX-V379 receiver from eBay for $90 and these Micca RB42 speakers from Amazon. For their size, it is hard to criticize them. Are they the absolute best bookshelf speakers you can buy? No, but these speakers definitely punch above their weight class, and they offer incredible value for money. The RB42s have a rich, warm sound that has a decent amount of bass, which is surprising given their size. They are smaller than your average bookshelf speaker, but the sound doesn't seem to suffer from their compact dimensions. To be honest, the size is what initially drew me towards the RB42s. They were exactly what I was looking for due to some space restrictions with my current setup. They would work on a desk, in a TV cabinet, or even as surrounds in a 5.1 system. The RB42s are very well made. They are solid, and have a reassuring weight to them. Made in China but designed in the USA. They come with a couple of angled foam isolation pads that help minimize vibrations at higher volumes, but you will need to supply your own speaker wire. So far I am really enjoying these. I will probably add a subwoofer to help with the bass at some point, but honestly, I am not in any immediate hurry to do that because the RB42s have a very decent acoustic range that provides adequate bass for most purposes. I always heard that a decent 2.0 setup would be better than 90% of soundbars, and for me this has proven to be the case. I would have no hesitation in recommending the RB42s, and I can already see myself adding the RB42-C center speaker when I am ready to expand my home theater setup. ## Frequently Bought Together - Micca RB42 Reference Bookshelf Speaker with 4-Inch Woofer and Silk Tweeter (Dark Walnut, Pair) - Fosi Audio BT20A Pro Bluetooth 5.0 Amplifier, 300W x2 Wireless Amp, TPA3255 2 Channel Mini Class D Integrated Home Audio Outdoor Stereo Receiver with Bass Treble Control for Passive Speakers - GearIT 14 AWG Speaker Cable with Banana Plugs 14Ga Banana Wire for Bi-Wire Bi-Amp HiFi Surround Sound --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/110569299-micca-rb42-reference-2-way-passive-bookshelf-speakers-stereo-pair](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/110569299-micca-rb42-reference-2-way-passive-bookshelf-speakers-stereo-pair) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-08-18*