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Thoughts on Active/Passive Speakers? Looking for pros and cons.

Hi all, 

I've normally discounted the notion of active/passive speaker combos, but am warming up to the idea and may give them a listen.  Golden Ear gets good reviews, but i'm intrigued by the new Paradigm Founder Series 120H.  

Curious if anyone has heard the Founders, or maybe compared the Active Persona 9H against one of the lower end versions.  

Thanks in advance.  

EW
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georgehifi
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Thoughts on Active/Passive Speakers? Looking for pros and cons.

I've done a lot of this comparing with the same speakers and to me a good quality passive xovers from >200hz sound better (natural) to me in the mids and highs than an active xover full of opamps.

Cheers George 

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I actually misread your post. I thought you said a passive crossover works at low voltage, and the rest was in support of that. My mistake and I apologize.
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Lonemountain - no problem, appreciate your response.
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