Micca OoO Slim Center Channel Speaker with 3-Inch Woofers and Silk Tweeter, Thin Design Under 4" Tall, for Desktop Stereo or Home Theater Surround Sound, Wall Mountable, Single, Dark Walnut

I had a unique situation - I wanted hi-fi audio, but had only a few inches of space on each side of my TV, with no option to mount speakers on the walls, and zero usable floor space. My bedroom is tiny and long, so it's a miracle I even had space for my 48" TV, stand, and other assorted devices.Before finding these, like many of you, I went through tons of speakers, reading reviews and scanning dimensions, pricing, and various specs. I didn't want to cheap out and get some pc/desktop speakers - these are tuned for someone listening just a few feet away max and wouldn't fill my room with sound.I also didn't want to sacrifice audio quality for speaker size - there are plenty of mini-sized bluetooth speakers that can be paired and used as a 2.0 setup, but again, the quality is generally lacking, and often the price is double what I'd want to pay, considering this. They'd also limit what I could add to the setup later, as well as my connectivity options.Lastly, I didn't want to spend $1000+ for a specialized micro setup - I know they exist, and my wallet fears them.The bottom line: If you're like me and have no space to spare, desperately want high quality audio, but don't want to blindly spend $1000 on some weird micro setup, look no further! These speakers are less than 4" wide (yes, four inches!), sound like a pair DOUBLE their size, and possibly TRIPLE their price (according to many reviews). The brand is reputable, and the quality speaks for itself. Let me be clear: even if I had more space for larger bookshelf speakers, I'd probably still go with these. They are that good!Getting started, what were my other options? Well... there weren't many. I found a huge variety of 5-6" wide bookshelf speakers that simply would not fit, a bunch of desktop speakers that really shouldn't be used in a small home theater setup, and......the most promising option at the time, a pair of Audioengine A2 Plus's. Now, these are also 4" wide, so they'd fit just fine, however they are almost triple the price, and according to many reviewers, that price doesn't exactly match the output (most pointed out that you could pay half their asking price and still get better hardware). To be clear, they're not bad speakers, but for someone looking for true hi-fi audio who also wants the most boom for their buck, they likely won't cut it - note that this is par for the course for many all-in-one setups, such as soundbars (speaking of which, STAY AWAY, please, if you value quality audio, as well as your wallet). Beyond other obvious issues, I wanted clear stereo separation, so soundbars were very much off the table.I also looked at the Micca RB42's, which are highly reviewed and decently priced. Sadly, they're also 1" wider and would've left me with literally no wiggle room. I will likely revisit these in the future, if my space changes.Another option were the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 22's, which seem to be well liked, but are 3x the price - for a blind buy... I couldn't stomach it. I'm also not totally certain if they'd be suitable as main speakers in a 2.0/2.1 configuration (Are you using these? Please leave a comment!).So, by some miracle, I stumbled upon these, the Micca OoO bookshelf speakers. Most importantly to my particular situation, their footprint is as minimal as it gets (you can even place them horizontally!). But how is the actual audio?Their sound is clear and expansive, with nice, warm mids, punchy and surprisingly deep bass (technically rated for 60hz, though I'm hearing/feeling decent bass response down to about 35hz), and clean highs (not too crispy/sparkly, but not muddy either). Overall, they lean a tiny bit towards the warm side of things, with a great, truly room-filling soundstage and *plenty* of detail (without any additional processing that certain all-in-one solutions unfortunately rely on).Additional notes for BASSHEADS: these are not going to rattle your windows, but they provide WAY more bass than their size would suggest. You will likely have to turn down the bass a bit in an apartment/shared living environment. Personally, I don't feel I need a subwoofer. YMMV, of course. Also, for the audiophiles reading this, these are NOT bass-focused speakers - while they do provide great bass, they are also very balanced. Again, they are slightly more on the warm end, but the emphasis is on detail.How's the build quality? Well. Hrm. Unremarkable? They seem sturdy. Nothing rattles. Everything plugged in nicely. They look lovely, though this is obviously subjective. I honestly don't foresee any issues relating to build quality in the future.What's my setup? I've paired these with some decent 12g banana plugs ($30 - never overspend on cables!) and the S.M.S.L. AD18 ($140, another fantastic option for tiny setups like mine - review incoming). The whole setup cost less than $300! My wallet, and ears, are quite happy.Are they top of the line? Absolutely not, and they are likely limited by their size, though this is not unique to these - you can only get so much sound out of a smaller set of speakers. But wow, they really do sound fantastic, especially in a small space like mine (though they can certainly handle enough power to fill a much larger space, according to specs and my testing). For the price (perhaps even 2x, *maybe* 3x the price), I don't think they can be beat.tldr; These are fantastic speakers with a tiny footprint, outputting high quality audio with a surprising amount of bass (while not sacrificing clarity). Can definitely be used as your main speakers in a 2.0 (or more) setup. A steal for the price, and they punch well above their weight. Highly recommended, for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

First off...WOW!I've been listening to these for a couple of days now. Unlike the Mb series, these don't seem to need as much break-in. They sounded great right out of the box. I called the wife down to the man cave last night to hear these, she is not technical but has great ears. She was amazed at these, especially when I told her the sub was off. I had to prove to her that there was no sub playing. The bass is that good, and for 3" speakers, that's unheard (see what I did there?) of.These play crystal clear, the highs and mids are just great, but they have a very satisfying low-end response too. Not window shaking subwoofer bass, but real bass. They sound really good without a sub. Now, these things are tiny, about the size of children's shoe boxes.I reviewed the RB-42s recently, and gave them a glowing review with one caveat. OK, I'm gonna ruffle some feathers here, BUT I LIKE THESE BETTER THAN THE RB-42s!! Yep, you read that right.OK, the RB has the better crossover, and the bass might go just a touch lower. They have prettier grills and magnetic grill mounts. The RBs are superior in that respect. But these are just slightly brighter than the RBs, which I like. The RBs are just ever so slightly too warm for me. And these will play louder without bottoming out the woofers, which is the potential problem I noted with the RBs. Overall, I think these sound slightly better than the RBs.And hey, they cost about $50 less, so that's a win win. I'm sitting here now listening to them without a sub, and they are VERY pleasant.These would do sine on a desk or in a small to medium room. A large room will probably need larger speakers.Multiples of these would make an amazing home theater setup! You'd need a sub for that because of the effects, but that would be the case with any speakers in home theater use.Just buy these! They are crazy good!Update 12-19-19I had mentioned t he RB42s above. I finally realized that there was a problem with the set I had. I exchanged them trough Amazon, and the replacement set is much better. I will now rate the RB42s better than the OoOs, but only slightly. I am still in love with the OoOs and extremely impressed by them. I'm trying to talk a friend into doing a home theater with them so we can really see what they have.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update 5-5-20I rotated these back into my basement office/shop, and once again I am seriously impressed with them. Though the bass is very impressive for small speakers, I am running them with a 10" Polk sub, and these guys sound absolutely amazing! I've been bouncing back and forth between these and the RB-42s, and honestly, I think these are the better all around speaker when used with a sub. They play slightly louder, and they have more of a "punch" than the RB-42s have. I seriously love these! There is nothing else for$100 that comes close to producing the all around quality that these do. Yeah, you might can get $100 speakers that make more bass, but the bass in these are very respectable, and they are extremely well-balanced speakers across the spectrum. Run these for a 2:1 stereo system and they sound great. Use them for a surround sound system in a small to medium room, and want for nothing more. They are they good!Enjoy!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update 8-16-21I just ordered another pair! I put the first pair in my family room as a dedicated music system, not connected to the home theater. They play along with a sub and the sum is very satisfying.Well, truth is, I missed having them in my shop, so I ordered another pair. I have compared these time and again with the RB-42s, and I honestly like these better. No, they don't have the bass of the RBs, but I run a sub with them anyway. The treble is a bit too rolled off on the RBs, and I prefer the sound of the OoOs to them.Again, these won't play super loud, just can't move that kind of air with 3" woofers. But in a small to medium room paired with a sub, they sound amazing! So sweet and balanced! Best $100 bucks you'll spend on new speakers. And they look nice and fit almost anywhere.Buy them, and run with a sub. You won't be sorry.

Excellent center channel speaker for a low price. Great, fast shipping. No problems so far and I do not expect any.