Musway MS4.2C speakers

component speakers, Ø 100 / 25 mm, 70 W RMS, 3 Ω, membrane: paper with bamboo fibers / silk, compact crossovers
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Musway MS4.2C Speakers

The Musway MS4.2C are 2-way component speakers with a 100 mm diameter from the MS series. Compared to the entry-level line they offer a more refined driver design, more sophisticated materials and an even flatter frequency response. The MS range includes component and coaxial models in the most popular installation sizes and is intended for installations where a more mature, precise and dynamic sound is the goal.

A key design feature is the paper composite cones with an admixture of bamboo fibers. This material combines the natural character of paper with higher internal damping and controlled behaviour at larger excursions. The result is a linear frequency response, natural midrange reproduction and excellent transient response without harsh resonances. Thanks to the driver’s stable behaviour a simpler crossover with a gentle 6 dB filter for the mid‑bass can be used, which contributes to better phase and overall coherence of the sound. The mid‑bass drivers are fitted with strong magnetic circuits (up to 11 oz), a ventilated 25 mm voice coil and a stamped steel basket with optimized cooling. The 3 Ω impedance allows efficient use of amplifier power, while the true potential of the MS series is fully revealed when powered by a quality external amplifier. The reproduction is controlled, with a firmer bass foundation and significantly better dynamic reserve compared to the basic series.

The treble is handled by 25 mm silk domes with neodymium magnets, which excel with a smooth, detailed and natural presentation. The compact dimensions allow easy installation into factory locations; for even greater flexibility the outer trim of the tweeter can be removed. Inline crossovers for the tweeters minimize installation space requirements and allow clean, tidy wiring.

The MS series was also positively reviewed in an independent test by the German magazine Car&Hifi, where it received a very good 1.4 rating in the mid class. The speakers impressed with a balanced frequency response even off‑axis, low distortion and a musical, mature character. You can read the complete review via the link.

Key features

2‑way component speakers from the MS series.
3 Ω impedance for efficient use of amplifier power.
100 mm paper composite cone with bamboo fibers.
Very linear frequency response and excellent transient behaviour.
Strong magnetic circuit up to 11 oz.
Ventilated 25 mm voice coil.
Stamped steel basket with optimized cooling.
25 mm silk tweeter dome with neodymium magnet.
Two‑step tweeter level adjustment available on the crossover.
Grilles included in the package.

About the brand

MUSWAY is an abbreviation of the motto “Music is the Way.” The brand was born from a passion for high‑quality sound reproduction and recorded its first notable successes with high‑quality Hi‑Res audio players and digital signal processors. The real breakthrough came with the introduction of the first class‑D amplifiers with integrated DSP, which gradually became internationally acclaimed products in specialist magazine tests and won a number of prestigious awards, including EISA. Since 2015 the brand’s development has been anchored in Germany, where product design, technical tuning and final concept work are carried out. Musway has steadily built a reputation as a maker of compact, technically advanced yet musically natural components that combine modern digital technologies with an emphasis on clean and linear sound. The portfolio today includes standalone and DSP amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers, with each new generation building on the brand’s philosophy — to offer the maximum musical experience without compromises in technology, functionality or workmanship.

Catalog number	MS4.2C
Brand	Musway
Links	Official web presentation
Speaker typeCoaxial speakers: Coaxial speakers are characterized by a so-called all-in-one design. The tweeter and mid-bass speaker are in one basket. The advantage is simpler assembly, but thanks to the connection or proximity of the bands in one speaker, the sound quality will usually be reduced. As a rule, in the middle of the mid-bass speaker, there is a tweeter whose voice coil works in the second air gap of the common magnetic circuit. The three-way coaxial speaker consists of a mid-bass speaker, a center speaker and a separate tweeter in the front on a special beam. Component Speakers: Component speakers are characterized by a division into individual frequency bands, treble + mid-bass + or. bass band. The individual speakers can be placed completely separately, which results in a better sound and acoustic performance. In the vast majority of cases of component speakers, an external crossover is also supplied, which divides the treble, middle / mid-bass, and into the three-band the bass band or allows setting the decibel level of the tweeter (e.g. +2 dB, 0 dB, -2 dB), steepness (e.g. 6dB/Oct. 12dB/Oct.) or active or bi-amp connection.	2-way component
RMS powerRMS speaker power is the constant power of the entire system, not just one speaker or one side. This is also the performance of continuous use of the speakers. If the RMS power is exceeded for a long time, the speakers may be irreversibly damaged!	70 W
Max. (maximum performancePeak performance , which the speaker can play for a moment (approx. 0.5 s), for example when hitting drums in a song. If the max power is exceeded, the speakers will usually be damaged!	140 W
ImpedanceImpedance - measurement of electrical resistance. When buying speakers, it is important to make sure that the impedance matches the amplifier or car stereo you are using. Example: A 2 Ohm speaker cannot be connected to an amplifier that is only stable up to 4 Ohms! A 4 Ohm speaker can easily be used with an amplifier that is stable up to 2 Ohms. The most common speaker impedance today is 3 - 4 Ohm.	3 Ω
Frequency rangeThe ability of the speakers to play a signal from the lowest frequency to the highest, or the speaker's ability to faithfully reproduce sound in a specific frequency band. Professionally: In the frequency range from 40 to 16,000 Hz, the vast majority of fundamental and overtones (harmonics) of all musical instruments are found. We are interested in the course of the radiated sound pressure in this range of frequencies when the loudspeaker system is supplied with constant power. We call this course the frequency characteristic, which tells us the level of radiated sound pressure in decibels (dB) depending on the frequency. The frequency characteristic of a speaker or speaker system can be expressed most succinctly with a graph. Mostly, however, the frequency characteristic is indicated by indicating the maximum tolerance of the sound pressure in the given frequency range, e.g. 50 to 15,000 Hz -+ 6 dB. Since the frequency characteristics of loudspeakers and systems in general are quite uneven, some manufacturers do not even specify this maximum tolerance of sound pressure in decibels in their catalogs for reasons of prestige. Data impoverished in this way is unfortunately worthless. What is valid is that the manufacturer offers a speaker system with a frequency range of 30 to 20,000 Hz, if he is worried about stating the maximum unevenness of the sound pressure in this range, because he can have a tolerance of, for example, +- 20 dB. The unevenness or undulation of the frequency curve in good speaker systems for high-quality music performance should not exceed +-3 dB in the 80 to 12,000 Hz band and +-6 dB in the 40 to 16,000 Hz band. Greater unevenness already depletes or emphasizes certain tonal areas, which can cause audible or even disturbing distortion. The proportion between fundamental tones and higher harmonics also changes, thereby changing the color of the sound, and individual musical instruments as well as the entire musical image sound unnatural.	75 – 22000 Hz
The diameter of the mid-bass speakerWe state the diameter of the speaker as the diameter of the entire speaker, not including the mounts, when smaller speakers (87, 100, 130 mm) have extra mounts. Some speakers are oval and there the dimension is given in inches, always the shortest side to the longest side. One inch is approx. 2.5 cm.	100 mm
Installation depth of the mid-bass speakerThe installation depth of the speaker is measured from the bottom edge of the magnet to the bottom edge of the tin, plastic or cast speaker basket, or speaker bearing surfaces.	49 mm
Mid-woofer diaphragm materialThe material that was used for the speaker diaphragm. Don't be afraid of the paper, it surprisingly has a very natural and high-quality sound and, thanks to the surface treatment, it can withstand moisture without any problems.	Composite paper with bamboo fibers
Tweeter dome diameterThe net diameter of the dome (diaphragm) of the tweeter.	25 mm
Tweeter dome materialThe shell material that was used in the manufacture of the tweeter.	Silk
Frequency crossover included in the packageThe crossover is an important part of defacto all loudspeakers. A crossover usually contains different resistor values, coil sizes, and capacitor types that fundamentally modify the sound. We describe below what the turnouts are for. Component Speakers: A crossover is part of every quality component speaker system. Its task is to ensure the distribution of frequencies that the amplifier produces in the entire acoustic spectrum of frequencies so that each of the speakers receives only that part of the band that it can optimally play in terms of efficiency and minimal distortion. Coaxial speakers: In most cases, coaxial loudspeakers have a simple crossover (6dB/Oct.) formed by a capacitor at the tweeter.	Yes
Options for setting the frequency crossoverThe unwritten rule is that the more expensive the speakers, the more options the crossover has for adjusting the sound. The most common way to adjust the crossover is attenuation on the tweeter. More advanced crossovers also offer the option of setting the steepness on the mid-bass and tweeter or adjusting the frequency range.	Two-stage height level adjustment
Cover grids included in the packageOriginal cover grilles in speaker packaging.	Yes
Price forIf the price is for a pair, the package always includes 2 pieces of everything, e.g. 2x mid-bass, 2x tweeter and 2x crossover.	Pair