Yamaha MCX-SP10 MusicCast review

Yamaha recently launched several distributed audio products as part of its MusicCast family. The MCX-SP10 speakers connect to the company's MCX-A10, a compact digital media receiver that wirelessly streams music from the company's MCX-1000 high-end component. Although the MCX-SP10 speakers sound only decent, they perfectly match the MCX-A10 and can be table or wall mounted next to it. That's enough to make this $119 product worthwhile for MCX-A10 owners.

Measuring 8.25 by 8.25 by 3.125 inches each, the MCX-A10 speakers are the same size, shape, and color as the MCX-A10 client. The slender speakers have white plastic casings and removable silver-color 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.

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.