Squeegybug, I have been doing a bit of research and demoing. Just to clarify a point regarding PMC speakers, the "activated" versions to which you refer above are likely the DB1S-a and the TB2S-a which are activated in the manner you describe. The best I can tell, these are entry level portables rather than the type of speaker I described in my original post.
The PMC AML1 is, in fact, an active, with an active digital crossover and each speaker is bi-amplified with Bryston designed amplification. I guess it is their cost no object approach to actives.
I have narrowed it down to the Genelec 8050A and the PMC AML1 and will have both in my home soon to test and play over an extended time. This was just a clarification of your earlier post and not meant to flame as you obviously know alot more about the studio than I ever will. Peace.
The PMC AML1 is, in fact, an active, with an active digital crossover and each speaker is bi-amplified with Bryston designed amplification. I guess it is their cost no object approach to actives.
I have narrowed it down to the Genelec 8050A and the PMC AML1 and will have both in my home soon to test and play over an extended time. This was just a clarification of your earlier post and not meant to flame as you obviously know alot more about the studio than I ever will. Peace.