Micca MB42X vs Sony SS-CS5
The Micca MB42X is an easier load for a receiver (8 Ω vs 6 Ω) and costs less ($100 vs $168). The Sony SS-CS5 is more sensitive (87 dB vs 85 dB), so it plays louder per watt and plays lower (53 Hz vs 60 Hz).
What each one works with
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| MB42X | SS-CS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 29 of 29 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| MB42X | SS-CS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB (1 W, 1 m) | 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 60 Hz | 53 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 19 mm, 1 × 102 mm | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 19 mm, 1 × 130 mm |
| Size | 6×9×6 in | 7×13×9 in |
| MSRP | $100 a pair (MSRP, September 2026) | $168 a pair (MSRP, December 2021) |
| Weight | — | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) |
Every spec and pairing: Micca MB42X, Sony SS-CS5.
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References
- Micca MB42X: Spec sheet, miccatron.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Micca MB42X: Retailer listing, amazon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SS-CS5: Owner's manual, manualslib.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SS-CS5: Retailer listing, bhphotovideo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SS-CS5: Independent measurement, erinsaudiocorner.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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