Measuring 21 by 21 by 8 centimetres each, the MCX-A10 speakers are the same size, shape, and colour as the MCX-A10 client. The slender speakers have white plastic casings and removable silver-colour grille cloths designed to complement the MCX-A10. The speakers can be perched next to the MCX-A10 on the included metal stands or hung beside it on the wall with nails. The system's svelte figure makes it a prime candidate for wall mounting in locations where space is tight. Unfortunately, the MCX-SP10 speakers don't attach to the MCX-A10 for enhanced portability.
Features
The speakers are two-way units as opposed to the less desirable one-way designs employed by some compact systems. Each sports a 4-inch woofer and a 1-inch tweeter. A port located between the drivers helps beef up bass output. Around back is a set of standard wire spring clips.
Performance
Using the MCX-A10, we first connected the MCX-SP10 speakers, then an old pair of Boston Acoustics A-70s, midsize two-ways. We tested both setups with and without an NHT Pro S-00 powered subwoofer in the mix. Although they couldn't match the volume or sound quality of the A-70s, the MCX-SP10 speakers were capable of playing surprisingly loud. When we fired up Macy Gray's track, "Relating to a Psychopath," the MCX-SP10s' sound was a bit boxy and didn't have much depth. Bass response was fairly weak until we fired up the NHT sub. Additional listening sessions confirmed the MCX-SP10s' mediocre but inoffensive sonics.
That said, because they're only AU$199, the MCX-SP10 speakers are worth picking up if you want to install the MCX-A10 in the garage, kitchen, or anywhere else you probably wouldn't have a set of more serious speakers at hand.
