Microlab Solo 7C 110w Active Stereo Speaker Set Review

[@genejen]

i'm listening to Microlab Solo 7C's review on Microlab Solo 7C right now. I bought because of this review as well.

[@funkblack]

Gene Jen How are them?

[@genejen]

pretty good for the price. i bought for abt $130 almost a year ago. the OP was correct abt the sound acoustic. the speakers sounds better at higher volume in larger room. so i would not recommend for desktop use. BUT the bass gets quite annoying at times, especially when trying to listen to movies at low volume, bass overshadows speech voice.

[@Lordosvk]

Doc. FunkBlack not good. bad woffer it is just roll of paper ..

[@rubickon]

i also bought it cause i saw this review. no regrets at all, its great!

[@xanderoneprod.5331]

@@Lordosvk that's what woofers are made from, you dumb !

[@chowdhurysakil4881]

I bought solo 7c in 2010 and i'm using it since then...undoubtedly one of the finest stuffs i own...i live in the first floor and this beast literally shakes the top floor(5th floor) of my building when i put the sound to 50-54 range..

[@nengvang999]

coming back to watch this video after 10 years...good times

[@yashrishi]

Hi. After having watched your video and some research, I finally swapped my Logitech Z313 for the MicroLab Solo 7C (new model). I got them for USD 136 in my country (Mauritius). These are the best pair of stereo speakers I've had. The sound is crystal clear and you can adjust the treble and bass with the side buttons. Recommended if you are looking for a good pair of speakers for music!

[@nitishhurdoyal7599]

where did you buy it in Mauritius ?

[@TheEGGtech]

I'm happy with Tom making long videos, as he said it's his style. If I want a short review because I just want a brief description or I'm low on time then I'll head elsewhere. Tom is fantastic because he goes into great depth reviewing the product rather than what most people do which is just unbox it...

[@FrigiteAP]

Its the way tom's has ALWAYS done videos, and the amount of subscribers goes to show how many people enjoy the reviews!

[@Cabose1fn]

I love the long videos. They give me something to watch at work

[@duluxdoggy]

most of us watch these reviews not only for the product, but because we value the opinion that tom gives us, covering all bases,

[@Topchaz]

I understand what you are saying, but it is precisely that which gives Tom and his videos the appeal to most of his subscribers. Most of us enjoy getting a biscuit and brew ready and settle in for his chatty style vids. Every reviewer has his place, there are plenty that cater for the style you prefer (ie. Linus). Tom has carved out a niche by being himself - long may that continue.

[@mysticode]

He never claimed to be an expert, just a guy who loves good hardware. I appreciate this review as I am a novice when it comes to speakers.

[@jogalong]

Just bought these.. The sound quality is really good. Unless you need them for a techno party, there is enough bass I think

[@TheSnoringGamer]

I have the sp2500s sat on my desk. I couldn't really tell how big the size difference was until he picked one up! Those things are huge!!!

[@xsamitt]

Don't change a thing....I like the lengthy videos.....Infact that's why I come here...you don't short change anything by rushing through.All the best.

[@VidiSLTU]

I use this speakers 5-6 years, ant i very happy. Good speakers !

[@nipponchemicon]

Pretty worthy of a gold reward when you consider the price compared to other desktop/multimedia speakers.

[@DANIEL1991zxcvbnm]

thanks, thanks to your message I'm seriously interested in taking 7c. however, I am interested in the spacious sound, especially for sharing and detail. I don't want low or exaggerated volumes. I wanted more than anything to hear a full, clear sun and that the instruments are not all messed up together. In theory, if this 3-way system is done well, it could do more than 6c for me. Or, 6c is already a good option for a spacious and detailed sound?

[@Robinators]

I have these for 2 years( had solo 6c before, for a year). These are great for instrumental music( guitar etc, rock, metal), they are not loud, but WOW do they sound :)

[@victorashul]

hello! you say you had experience with both 6c and 7c... can you tell me which you think are best, please? maybe some arguments? I would like to buy one and I am in a kind of a dilemma

[@murateyi]

Hi, I am looking to buy 7c but I can't find them in the UK. Do you know where I can buy them?

[@victorashul]

i don't know if they ship to uk, but here in Romania you can find them on emag.ro or domo.ro

[@murateyi]

Thank you. Did you buy Microlab 7c or Adifier R2600?

[@Aurapix]

So do i. I found an used 7c and im willing to get this

[@robhackin]

Got them after this review, for the money they are pretty insane. Defo recommend.

[@233kosta]

Mind you, 110RMS, not 110 direct. I do agree however the bass response is crap. Tom isn't really a sound expert, but he does give a fair take that would be useful to most "general" users. If you know what you're talking about - you don't really need this video I'd have thought :)

[@OC3D]

Its not constructive at all. This is my style Im not forcing him to watch them. Plenty more people are happy with the longer videos. Its just how I do them. Its my natural style to yabber on. If people dont like it they dont have to watch. Im not going to whittle the videos down to nothing like everyone else.

[@GanG914]

If you turn them off, can they be used as a passive monitors?

[@genejen]

GanG914 negative

[@somerandomguyfromthestreet464]

Mine can. But the power switch has to be on. I basically ruined my solos and turned them into passive speakers because their amp is only 1/3rd the power.

[@MrMightymind]

Nice work Tom - I use a pair of Acoustic Solutions Bookshelf speakers (had to retire my old Missions due to age) and a Rotel Amp on my PC rather than the usual "PC" speakers. It's nice to see that a company is making a more compact solution, as my rig sounds like the dogs danglies, but having a separate amp can be a massive pain. I am super stoked that us old-school dudes now have a viable solution. 7.1 and 5.1 have their place, but I'd rather rock these puppies!

[@schlaus_kwab]

A very good review. Professional and honest.

[@ad1bratislava]

Every review should be like this. Greetings

[@alauddinmondul2204]

I currently have creative inspire t6200, asus xonar essence stx and I use 2.1 to listen to music. do you recommend buying microlab solo 7c or edifier r2700. would there be much difference

[@witaminc]

to Tom: Solo 3C comes with remote with on/off switch, i am using them for like 3 years and never broke any of those front panel holdings, they were like 80 punds back in the days, and yeah, sounds epic aswell, i would never buy 2.1 after microlab 2.0.

[@SirAbstract]

"The lady underneath me, the building director, is deaf. Brilliant!"

[@shlomiya]

its very correct that for this type of speakers its important to keep them at least 1m from you for optimal sounds, but do not put them in a corner. It will really resonate the bass and will make a terrible loud sound on specific notes.

[@alecday3778]

hell even i high quality PC speaker system is also a good way to listen to your music, i got a bose companion 3 series 2 PC speaker system and it sounds amazing even after 2 years of ownership, i am still amazed with them

[@poisonedplasma]

Tom, good to see you did another video on speakers. I bought the SP-2500 after watching your review. I would like to see if you can get your hands on Swan H4's or H5's. You'll definitely love the looks on those. I tried a lot but can't find a single video on them. I beg you to check them out!

[@seijeru87]

The timing of the review...just awesome Tom just saved me some bucks not going going for Logitech...

[@2aYK]

Some audio demos would help. Getting good sound system is a never ending process. Currently I am using a Yamaha system hooked up with my TV, a MacMini, an andrroid device and with a Zune dock. The TV never sound okay despite the optical connection. I am seriously considering to get this one just for my TV. Thanks for the review.

[@Idanuboy]

can i completely ignore the internal amplifier and connect these speakers directly to my receiver using the red\black connectors on the back?

[@OlariViikholm]

Superb review! There are lot of reviewers in KZbin who should watch how to do it,

[@greatmuta577]

Great review! Im gonna replace my Edifier P3060 to these 7c babies. Got my new soundcard 1 month ago (Sound Blaster Z). Can't wait to hear the difference on these Microlab speakers!

[@DANIEL1991zxcvbnm]

the bass isn't exaggerate? can you possibly lower it a lot and leave almost the mids in the 4 woofers through the knobs of the speaker?

[@greatmuta577]

@RED DRAGON well, not really. 7c is very impressive.

[@johnakos23]

you said in another video that you were testing the solo 6c where is that review ?? i'm still waiting for that !!

[@Ruiso7]

what is your favorite e-tailer if you were to buy stuff

[@demaciu88]

I look forward to all of Tom's videos, and when I see an hour long one I load that sucker up and watch the TTL show! most shows on TV are an hour and that's fictional garbage, Tom is real and unscripted. Thanks Tom! keep em' coming.

[@ownTer]

That is why i watch his videos. They are comprehensive.

[@hedgehog1965uk]

I would probably agree with you if I tried a high-end set of 5.1 speakers, which would be a better comparison. All I can say is that I love my SP2500s.

[@yordanaleksandrov8443]

Hello, first of all great review. Really detailed and helpful. I am considering buying either these, or the Microlab SOLO 9C and i would like to hear your opinion. Which one would you choose? Thank you.

[@OC3D]

the 9's have more connectivity and a higher RMS wattage

[@Donnie1428]

i'm uncertain if i should get these or the Edifier studio 6 plus 2.0- Suggestions ?

[@hedgehog1965uk]

I was listening to this review through my SP2500s. I love 'em. And I agree about the surround sound thing. I assumed that 5.1 speakers were always going to be better than 2.1 for FPS gaming, so I was using a set of Logitech X-540s (5.1). However, since getting my SP2500s I can hear so much more accurately from which direction an enemy is coming, simply through the quality of the sound and stereo imaging. I also play the audio from my Blu-ray movies through my 27 year old Mission 70 speakers.

[@robsonlacerda8788]

Do you recommend this model, for a home studio? Am thinking about this or a solo C6, the price is very atractive.

[@digitastic]

Hi Tom, quick question on these: what colour is the wood on these baby's? looks black in your video but definitely more teac/walnut on the Microlab site....

[@aschris87]

yeah i have a set myself 100% happy with them

[@HalWiskemann]

TTL, I have alot of respect for you. I learned how to build my first PC by watching your videos. I even bought most of my components for it threw your reviews. This is the 1st time I've left a comment. Sadly it's because I think you've gone mad. I have the Asus Crosshair 5 Formula with a 5.1 dolby setup. Movies & games are totally mind blowing. I can't see how a stereo setup could come close. Have you watched movies & played games in 5.1?? Oh'well, keep doing your thing. Respectfully, H.W.

[@3HACKRZ]

good review tom considering this isn't your usual hardware. not loud enough for me though my speakers at the moment are 1050w and usually have them so the house shakes.

[@JimGorm]

HEY TOM, WHY DO YOU PUT THE SPEAKER POWER SUPPLY UPSIDE DOWN?

[@TimBaoht]

the word you were looking for tom was "sound stage"..those type of speakers present a larger sound stage than something like the sp2500's.... for future use if you plan on doing more speaker reviewing id suggest doing a lil research on Imaging and the different types of sounds these speakers produce.im sure if you went to your local audiophile store someone would be more than happy to help explain things....good speakers should let you close your eyes and visualize where the dif. sounds com frm

[@witaminc]

i own a 5C or something like that, they are mainly same as 7C, they are imba for sure, when i saw tom's rewiew on some other smaller desktop speakers, i was thinking - microlab should give some product for rewiew, as they are good for their cost.

[@hstings543]

How is everyone today? Good vid Tom!

[@DANIEL1991zxcvbnm]

At minute 8.08 , did you say that the speakers "shoot" especially the mids, or did I misunderstand and you said the "bass"? However, a passionate review, which contributed to wanting to buy them for me as a "definitive" system for sharing music with family and friends ... An important aspect for me is precisely the big sound stage ... I wanted the impression of being in the midst of other people with "huge headphones" ...

[@nosferadu]

I ordered mine yesterday and they'll be arriving tomorrow (yay!) Anyway, I have an onboard sound chip (Realtek ALC887) and I'm wondering if I should buy a dedicated sound card and if so, is the Xonar DS a good enough match for these speakers? Will I notice the difference?

[@nosferadu]

Update. My speakers arrived today and I'm just trying them out. They sound pretty great but I had to turn the volume all the way up to 20 to hear anything. Turned them up to max and though there's no distortion, the top volume seems kinda low for a pair of speakers this size. So I'm thinking it may be my onboard sound chip. Guess I need to buy that Xonar DS.

[@Peacemaker000000]

@@nosferadu so how did this story end?

[@nosferadu]

@@Peacemaker000000 They sound great with the Xonar, but it's still true that the max volume isn't too loud. I keep them at 45 and the max is 70. Still, this is still plenty loud enough for a party at your house. Overall I'm very happy with the speakers.

[@kamil3985]

where did you buy those set of speakers and how much were they

[@cybersphere]

Fantastic Review. I'm sold

[@Luscious3174]

Receiver + passive has always been my approach for HTPC use. I find powered speakers like these lacking when it comes to sensitivity and frequency response, never mind the crappy amplifiers used that die early. 55W RMS is alright for a 6" driver. I have 8" drivers on my old Sony 3-way boxes pumping 70W each and they can be heard a block down the street.

[@avronilsings6442]

I have 110w f&d stereo speakers They are amazing.

[@MrNaididae]

Hey Tom, I bought these speakers, but I'm having problems connecting the active speaker to the passive speaker, with the cable that came with the unit, it stays too loose in that screw thingie. How do I connect those?

[@cipka666]

i was very, very, very [!] sceptic when i bought my solo7c... and now i'm in love :) !

[@NZOCD]

Why are people always bloody arguing about stuff on Toms videos if it's even mildly off exact expertise or just fun videos like i45? Seriously, this is the kind of information he would give someone who isn't a snobby audiophile, just your average person looking for a decent set. If you want proper reviews by snobbish audiophiles, go to headfi. I'm happy watching this tbh. Excellent video tom. Pity I love 5.1 too much.

[@jh3496]

How heavy are these speakers? Looking to ship them abroad to the middle east. Furthermore the info isn't on google :(

[@sam_p792]

how would these compare to the logitech 2.1 Z623's, out of interest. I've got Z623's and think they are amazing but those in the video look epic.

[@Donnie1428]

Was thinking about getting an Edifier 2.1 System, but this changed my Mind :D

[@andrewtunstall7970]

would you recommend a sound card with them

[@netsildnaputuhs]

110 for these? not bad, I wonder how they sound to an audiophile or something since it is a little cheap for what it appears to be, I mean two 6 /12 in drivers and a dome tweater is pretty good. I'd like to hear them in person

[@murateyi]

Hi, I am looking to buy 7c but I can't find them in the UK. Do you know where I can buy them? Or could you recommend another powered speakers as good as the 7c which I can easily find in the UK? Thanks.

[@TheJustin574]

Don't change your great in depth reviews for any one Tom! :P That's what sets you apart from the rest, much love and support! :D

[@TheQhozt]

Tom i know you've mentioned this before, but what is the smaller version of this set called? I've been looking for a good pair of speakers.

[@mazinais31]

ko saki par edifier R2700? ... liekas ka tam butu jabut kvalitativakam ja ari sis varbut tiras jaudas zina vinas parsit.... isak sakot mekleju kvalitativas tumbas kompim ar optisko ieeju...

[@CMN951]

Here are some specs Tom:Polypropilene cone woofers,silk dome tweeter(see the T9 sticker...thats the name of the tweeter designed by Peter Laresen)and MDF cabinet.

[@PXzyan]

I've a question. I have owned these speakers for a little while and I'm having a problem. The first week I owned it.. when ever I turn them on and set it to PC.. it would work every time. then two weeks later it seemed to take a few minutes for the remote to respond. a month later it doesn't respond at all... but if I keep pressing any button on the remote.. it becomes active after a half hour???? and it does it every single time! changing battery solves nothing! IS this an amp or remote issue?

[@Nudels99]

Can i connect these Speakers with my Computer? And when yes, how. Are these Speakers also good for Games or only for Musik and Movies?

[@johnroamer4048]

Great review mate have them since yesterday, and absolutely love them! they're seated on my Desk , wonder where/how i should set them up

[@DanAshby]

I wish they'd make some with an electronic crossover. There isn't that much point in being 'active' other than removing the clutter of an amp. This is a good start though, the cabinets look good and with an electronic crossover these would be very cool (and cheap!)

[@nukemaster1]

Do the covers affect sound? Every user on youtube has them removed. Is it necessary for the sound to be perfect?

[@exoticg9]

No, they remove it just for the looks.

[@MrTwisted003]

Great speakers. And I did get "more, not louder"... But what's happened to speakers now a days? 6.5" subs (or 8"-10" even) being "massive"? I remember in the 80's-90's, it wasn't a good set unless they had 12"-15" subs in them. I realize the quality and frequency response of these smaller ones are up to par, but they will never be able to "push" the frequencies or air the larger subs did :(

[@georgepopescu1327]

Edifier R2730DB vs Microlab Solo 7C?

[@HeretixAevum]

You don't watch TTL's videos often, do you?...

[@Jj286]

What would happen if you used something like bbc radio online for tests like these?

[@difairhurst]

Are they better than the SP 2500?

[@vlad54]

Have this for about 2 years now. They are exactly as he says. Buy the Solo 7C New, as they have separate knobs for Vol, Bass and Treble. The remote is more than useless.

[@0T13]

just ordered the newer solo9c, apparently the same units apart from a better amp and drivers are 140w

[@96froger]

i know this is an old video, but what do you think about using the microlabs solo 6c's for a PC where you are going to be closer like 2ft from it. as they are smaller, would it be better for it?

[@LetteryCZ]

it`s good for gaming???

[@jumblist]

I'm sorry, what? The whole point of this channel is that computer hardware is TTL's specialist subject. He specializes in computer hardware and uses his expertise to make videos which are informative for people. Of course he is an expert - that is the entire point of the channel!! Why do you have such a problem with the fact that I said this video had some incorrect/missing information?

[@LEF1RST]

Does anyone know how those would compare to some SP2500s? Tom said pretty much the same thing for them, that they would be rly capable in terms of loudness yet stay very clear in all ranges. Are the SP2500 better for a close desktop setup and the Solo7c better for a TV setup?

[@nexslv]

Unfortunately, spikes under the speakers will not reduce vibration Tom. They may stop the speakers wobbling if they stand on a carpet, but your deaf neighbour's lamp will still shake. That's the law of physics. Try it yourself - throw your phone on the bed from the same height on its back and on its edge. Tbh the second will produce even more vibration.

[@lukechalloner]

I think you'd be hard pressed to find 6.5" drivers that give appreciable sound output below 55hz. I do agree that 110W rms may not be enough for four 6.5" drivers though.

[@MARKO4166]

Are this speakers better then Pioneer S-DJ08 ???

[@AmsterdamHCH]

Are they made of wood?

[@FrederikMusic]

Excellent review...probably gonna get these for Christmas! :)

[@duffmanw]

theses look really nice, cant wait to see how much they gonna cost in Aus, might pick my self up one

[@snakkajak]

you'd rate these ABOVE a z5500? i was looking at the sp2500 for my computer, but these have caught my ear tbh (pun intended)!

[@UltraVert]

Well, we can argue what is or isn't constructive all day long.. the person wasn't crying about it, or being rude.. cursing you.. or anything like that. I understand how ignorant people can be in comments, but that's about as tame as it gets, I don't think they deserved the insult for their opinion. Also, some people are just busy, I dig your reviews man.. but sometimes I just have to skip through parts to get the info I need/want. Maybe that's what they meant.

[@johno6637]

Thanks for this review ,i now have asus d2x sound card and these bad boy speakers. The sound is awesome very loud and clear. Only paid £112 new. :)

[@doglad12]

hey tom where can i buy these in the uk because i cant find them anywhere!!

[@jumblist]

That is my point. Rather than reviewing a cheap set of speakers, I think TTL should stick with pc hardware as he knows a lot more about it and can give better info/advice. and to answer your question, 8" and 40Hz would be a lot better and not really too much to ask for.

[@CaliburTitan]

Is there wall mounts for these Speakers?

[@Sketch1994]

4:38 They have a heatsink so you can and it's worth watercooling!Right?