The distinction between *powered* speakers and *active* speakers needs clarification. Powered speakers have built-in amps—they do not necessarily have multiple amps and active crossovers. Active speakers utilize active crossovers and an amp for each bandwidth/driver. The amps may be external (active/not powered) or internal (active/powered). The terms powered and active are too often used interchangeably, because most active speakers are powered, and the better powered speakers are active.
Self-powered speakers: any good?
Have you heard any musical sounding high quality self-powered speakers that would fill a medium sized room with MUSIC?
I've got a fireplace on one wall where I'd like to put my stereo. And, I hate running wires by the fireplace.
Had the idea to put a self-powered speaker in each corner and one of my Squeezebox Touches next to each speaker. Slave one Touch to the other, and done?
Room is medium size: 22 x 14 with 8 foot ceilings, but it does open into other rooms.
Self powered speakers I've heard have been all intended for near field or table top. And the more expensive ones sound lean (sigh).
I've got a fireplace on one wall where I'd like to put my stereo. And, I hate running wires by the fireplace.
Had the idea to put a self-powered speaker in each corner and one of my Squeezebox Touches next to each speaker. Slave one Touch to the other, and done?
Room is medium size: 22 x 14 with 8 foot ceilings, but it does open into other rooms.
Self powered speakers I've heard have been all intended for near field or table top. And the more expensive ones sound lean (sigh).
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