Micca vs Logitech

Untouchable · December 31, 2015

I previously posted this topic but got not one reply.

To begin, I am a somewhat of a "noob" when it comes to speakers, and 'good' audio in general. I've recently been browsing a number of forms to find an answer as to what a cheap and good speaker option would be. I came up with two results. The Micaa MB42X bookshelf and the Logitech Z623.

From what i can tell, the Micca would be a better, more expensive, but better option than the Logitech's. With the possibility of getting sub to go along with it in the future, of course buying a AMP/DAC would raise the price significantly. I see that these are a good beginner option if your looking for bookshelf or a future 5.1 or 7.1 system.

The Logitech's are good for people that don't want to setup a system as far as i can tell. But with my less than mediocre skill level i wondered if this system would be a better option, considering it is practically just plug and play.

I guess my questions are as follows:

Would the Logitech system be a better option for my skill level?

Would the Logitech system have significantly worse sound quality than the Micca bookshelfs?

What speakers do you think I should get? why?

Donk Quixote · December 31, 2015

I have the previous THX 2.1 Logitech system. They will give you more low end than the Micca's because of the sub. My biggest issue has always been sub placement. The speakers are hard wired so they have to be placed 6 feet from the sub (which is where the amp is). Excessively limiting IMHO. And they'll probably break. Mine had an external volume control module that literally disintegrated. Luckily this happened enough times that a guy decided to make his own replacements and sell them on Ebay. There's a good chance something will break, and just looking at them I think they'll be useless if they do.

I would prefer the bookshelf speakers and something like a Lepai 2020, SMSL SA36 or SA50 for the amp. Better placement options, upgradable, better sound (probably, I'm basing that on reviews as I haven't actually heard the Miccas).