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PEX Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2 Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair P10904528PEX-300-658 https://cdnimages.opentip.com/full/PEX/PEX-300-658.jpg Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2 Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair Manufacturer Part Number: MK442TKey Features: Transmission line enclosure allows for high fidelity low frequency responsePair with MK402 bookshelf and MK442 center channel speakers for a timbre matched home theater systemImpressive dispersion of this speaker allows it to be used in many configurations without deteriorated sound qualityAttractive textured, black vinyl finish that stands out4 ohm impedance is compatible with most receivers and amplifiersOverview: Dayton Audio MK442T 4\" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker PairDayton Audio MK442T Tower SpeakersThe MK Series of home speakers from Dayton Audio are the best way to add rich sound with elegance and sophistication. Built to last, the MK series makes it easy to listen to for hours and hours with it non fatiguing sound. Enjoying audio has never been this easy.The Dayton Audio MK442Ts continue the motif of elegance and sophistication. All while sticking to the budget friendly sensibility that makes Dayton Audio a true value. This attractive 2-way speaker featuring dual 4\" woofers and a 3/4\" tweeter all packed into precision engineered transmission line enclosures will make many rethink their concept of what a budget speaker system is capable of. Great for music reproduction or even creating a complete timbre matched home theater setup; just add a pair of MK402 bookshelf speakers, an MK442 center channel and a powered subwoofer like our SUB-1500.Majestic DesignThe MK442Ts feature an attractive textured, black vinyl finish that stands out at first glance. The cabinet offers a unique geometric design that offers aesthetics not commonly found in this price range. The grill is removable and made with a high-quality black cloth that discretely obscures the most appealing features of this design, the drivers.The MK442T tower speakers take advantage of quarter wave enclosure tuning to accomplish bass extension unheard of in this price range and form factor. With clean extended bass, full rich midrange, and smooth articulate high frequency response, the MK442Ts create a soundstage that is sure to impress.Keynote PerformanceThe MK442Ts are engineered to disappear and deliver a transparent lifelike performance. Each speaker has an incredible wide listening field to provide excellent detail from any position. The unique faceted baffle on the front of each speaker does more than look beautiful, but actually help compensate for excessive treble, providing a smooth and non-fatiguing experience.Superior Sound Through EngineeringThe MK442Ts utilize a quarter wave transmission line enclosure. This proven loudspeaker technology makes it possible to produce deep articulate bass with smaller drivers and lower profile enclosures. Compared to a traditional bass reflex cabinet a transmission line is able to produce lower bass without the worry of port resonance and turbulence. This means better bass, lower distortion and a smaller footprint.Elegant Silk Dome TweeterThe 3/4\" tweeter offers superior off axis response which helps create a large, engaging soundstage. The low mass diaphragm offers an exceptionally flat frequency response. This along with the low distortion neodymium motor system ensures that high frequency content is reproduced as transparently as possible.Felt, And HeardThe MK442Ts use the same 4\" treated paper cone woofer as the critically acclaimed MK402 and award winning MK442 speakers. This 4\" treated paper cone woofer boasts a 1\" diameter 4-layer voice coil offering improved power handling and low frequency response. An extended pole piece creates symmetrical magnetic field for lower distortion. The large rubber surround allows for high excursion, all this equates to focused and accurate mid frequencies and impressive low end bass extension.More Than Just A CrossoverThe crossover featured in the MK442T utilizes a 3 kHz, 2nd order low pass and a 3rd order high pass section. The board is then affixed to the rear of the recessed terminal cup which features a pair of 5-way gold-plated binding posts. The crossover was designed and optimized to deliver the smoothest, flattest frequency response possible.SpecificationsDesign: 2-way dual 4\" transmission line tower speakerWoofer: Dual 4\" treated paper coneTweeter: 3/4\" soft domeFinish: Black vinylPower handling: 80 watts RMS/160 watts maxImpedance: 4 ohmsFrequency response: 40 to 20,000 HzSensitivity: 87 dB 1W/1mCrossover: 2-Way 3.3kHz crossover with 2nd order slopesTerminals: 5-way gold plated binding postsPort tuning: 50 HzDimensions: 38.1\" H x 5.7\" W x 9.6\" D Specification: Product DetailsBrandDayton AudioModelMK442TPart Number300-658UPC848864053714Unit of MeasurePairsWeight52Product SpecificationsColorBlackConfiguration2-wayInput Rating4 ohmWoofer Diameter4\"Manuals & Resources: Dayton Audio MK442T ManualDayton Audio Manufacturer Warranty 10904528 848864053714 52.0000lbs 0.00 0.00 0.00
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customer review - by , February 2, 2024
5/ 5stars
Great build quality and sound, especially at the price - As a bonus, these have high grade crossover boards - All in all, GOLD, Jerry, GOLD !!!
customer review - by , June 6, 2023
5/ 5stars
I was worried about them being 4 ohms,my Yamaha home theater is 6 ohms,but so far alls well.
customer review - by , May 5, 2023
5/ 5stars
Great price
customer review - by , May 5, 2023
4/ 5stars
Great price
customer review - by , March 3, 2023
4/ 5stars
very nice looking. quality cabinet materials and drivers. audioholics 2019 best budget buy. I agree
customer review - by , March 3, 2023
5/ 5stars
very nice looking. quality cabinet materials and drivers. audioholics 2019 best budget buy. I agree
customer review - by , October 10, 2022
5/ 5stars
high quality bass and vocals .
customer review - by , July 7, 2022
5/ 5stars
I was immediately impressed but discovered some terrible distortion in the lower midrange. It was that bass sax growel distorrting and on one speaker only. My first thought was a defective midrange. Further examination, I found the speaker screws were loose. I carefully tightened all screws and no distortion. The boxes were factory sealed and perfect. The speakers had to have come from the factory with loose drivers. I think the high end. Is a little harsh. I am 74 so it could be me. If you are tired of those earbuds and headphones, like me, buy these, You won't be disappointed,
customer review - by , January 1, 2022
5/ 5stars
This speaker has a warmth I did not expect from the size of the woofers. Cleanest I have ever heard.
customer review - by , August 8, 2021
5/ 5stars
These are some of the warmest sounding speakers i've heard. Rich midrange. They are not for extracting every bit of detail out of the music. The high end is VERY polite. They cause no listening fatigue, unless you listen at high volumes. Instead of being a lively, dynamic speaker that really gets in your face, the music tends to gently wash over you from all directions. It's a pleasant experience in my opinion. I own 3 different sets of Wharfedales, which are known for their warm sound, and I think these go even farther in that regard. Yes the bass is deep and punchy but they still need a sub to cover the lowest lows. Don't buy them if you like a Klipsch type sound, or you will be sending them back. Hope I could be of some help. Update 12/26/21: So I was starting to think these sounded a little too polite, bordering on dull and lacking energy, especially when bringing my Polk Tsi300's back out and hooking those up. The Polks sounded much brighter in comparison, in the high end. Cymbals and stringed instruments had that nice shimmer to them that I was missing in the Daytons. But as I listened to the Polks for a while one thing stuck out. The Polks, while producing a nice soundstage, are VERY finicky about placement. Placed too wide apart (i'm talking inches here) and you can hear each speaker individually. Placed too close together (again, inches) and the stereo image collapses. I found myself getting up every 2 minutes and adjusting the space between them until i got it just right. I did not have to do that with the Daytons. They throw such a huge wide sound (in a medium sized room) that you don't have to get them 'just right' to have a great sound stage and stereo image. This may be due to the 'transmission line' cabinet design. I think what this design effectively does is put a millisecond delay on the sound as it has to travel through the cabinet before it exits out the front facing bottom port, thus giving the illusion, whether real physics or not, that the speaker is throwing out a wide soundstage. The sound just fills the room from all directions as if you are listening to a 5.1 system, but without all the extra speakers and wires cluttering up the room. These things are an absolute steal at this price. I've listened to speakers that cost 5x this much that don't sound as rich and pleasing to the ear as these. At this price I recommend getting a pair just to swap them out for your current speakers just to mix it up on occasion. Final update 6/26/22 These things just get better with time. They are fully broke in now and the woofers sound so much better than they did a few months ago. Drums warm and punchy? Yes. 80's synth bass smooth and deep? Yes. Cymbals and vocals shimmery (is that a word?) at the top end without being shrill? Yes. These produce a wonderfully flat and uncolored sound. I've been listening to CD's only through them and I must tell you they sound as close to an LP as you can get sans the hiss, crackles and pops. If you're curious what i'm powering them with (of course you are that's why you're reading this review) for the amp section it's an Arcam SA20 power amp rated at 80 true watts per channel, so i'm hitting them with the max (RMS, not peak) power they can handle but it sounds so smooth and effortless. For the CD deck it's a matching Arcam CD50 CD player. Interconnect cables are a pair of Audioquest 'chicago' rca's, and 12 gauge speaker wire with 'banana' connectors. . Also running a Klipsch 10'' subwoofer.. I swap out these speakers every once in a while with a different brand and always end up coming back to these. I'm just hooked on that flat, uncolored sound that makes you want to listen to music for hours, not minutes. Very non fatiguing to listen to. Highly recommended. Hope I was a help in your decision making. Enjoy the music..........

Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

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Manufacturer Part Number: MK442T

Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

Key Features:
  • Transmission line enclosure allows for high fidelity low frequency response
  • Pair with MK402 bookshelf and MK442 center channel speakers for a timbre matched home theater system
  • Impressive dispersion of this speaker allows it to be used in many configurations without deteriorated sound quality
  • Attractive textured, black vinyl finish that stands out
  • 4 ohm impedance is compatible with most receivers and amplifiers


Overview:
Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

Dayton Audio MK442T Tower Speakers

The MK Series of home speakers from Dayton Audio are the best way to add rich sound with elegance and sophistication. Built to last, the MK series makes it easy to listen to for hours and hours with it non fatiguing sound. Enjoying audio has never been this easy.

The Dayton Audio MK442Ts continue the motif of elegance and sophistication. All while sticking to the budget friendly sensibility that makes Dayton Audio a true value. This attractive 2-way speaker featuring dual 4" woofers and a 3/4" tweeter all packed into precision engineered transmission line enclosures will make many rethink their concept of what a budget speaker system is capable of. Great for music reproduction or even creating a complete timbre matched home theater setup; just add a pair of MK402 bookshelf speakers, an MK442 center channel and a powered subwoofer like our SUB-1500.


Majestic Design



The MK442Ts feature an attractive textured, black vinyl finish that stands out at first glance. The cabinet offers a unique geometric design that offers aesthetics not commonly found in this price range. The grill is removable and made with a high-quality black cloth that discretely obscures the most appealing features of this design, the drivers.

Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

The MK442T tower speakers take advantage of quarter wave enclosure tuning to accomplish bass extension unheard of in this price range and form factor. With clean extended bass, full rich midrange, and smooth articulate high frequency response, the MK442Ts create a soundstage that is sure to impress.


Keynote Performance



The MK442Ts are engineered to disappear and deliver a transparent lifelike performance. Each speaker has an incredible wide listening field to provide excellent detail from any position. The unique faceted baffle on the front of each speaker does more than look beautiful, but actually help compensate for excessive treble, providing a smooth and non-fatiguing experience.

Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

Superior Sound Through Engineering


The MK442Ts utilize a quarter wave transmission line enclosure. This proven loudspeaker technology makes it possible to produce deep articulate bass with smaller drivers and lower profile enclosures. Compared to a traditional bass reflex cabinet a transmission line is able to produce lower bass without the worry of port resonance and turbulence. This means better bass, lower distortion and a smaller footprint.

Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

Elegant Silk Dome Tweeter


The 3/4" tweeter offers superior off axis response which helps create a large, engaging soundstage. The low mass diaphragm offers an exceptionally flat frequency response. This along with the low distortion neodymium motor system ensures that high frequency content is reproduced as transparently as possible.

Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

Felt, And Heard


The MK442Ts use the same 4" treated paper cone woofer as the critically acclaimed MK402 and award winning MK442 speakers. This 4" treated paper cone woofer boasts a 1" diameter 4-layer voice coil offering improved power handling and low frequency response. An extended pole piece creates symmetrical magnetic field for lower distortion. The large rubber surround allows for high excursion, all this equates to focused and accurate mid frequencies and impressive low end bass extension.

Dayton Audio MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair

More Than Just A Crossover


The crossover featured in the MK442T utilizes a 3 kHz, 2nd order low pass and a 3rd order high pass section. The board is then affixed to the rear of the recessed terminal cup which features a pair of 5-way gold-plated binding posts. The crossover was designed and optimized to deliver the smoothest, flattest frequency response possible.


Specifications

  • Design: 2-way dual 4" transmission line tower speaker
  • Woofer: Dual 4" treated paper cone
  • Tweeter: 3/4" soft dome
  • Finish: Black vinyl
  • Power handling: 80 watts RMS/160 watts max
  • Impedance: 4 ohms
  • Frequency response: 40 to 20,000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 87 dB 1W/1m
  • Crossover: 2-Way 3.3kHz crossover with 2nd order slopes
  • Terminals: 5-way gold plated binding posts
  • Port tuning: 50 Hz
  • Dimensions: 38.1" H x 5.7" W x 9.6" D


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By A Customer
Date: February 27, 2024
Great build quality and sound, especially at the price - As a bonus, these have high grade crossover boards - All in all, GOLD, Jerry, GOLD !!!
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By bruce milhem
Date: June 22, 2023
I was worried about them being 4 ohms,my Yamaha home theater is 6 ohms,but so far alls well.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By AJ
Date: May 10, 2023
Great price
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By AJ
Date: May 10, 2023
Great price
Rating: 4 stars [4 of 5 Stars!]
By Leather Ears
Date: March 02, 2023
very nice looking. quality cabinet materials and drivers. audioholics 2019 best budget buy. I agree
Rating: 4 stars [4 of 5 Stars!]
By Leather Ears
Date: March 02, 2023
very nice looking. quality cabinet materials and drivers. audioholics 2019 best budget buy. I agree
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
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