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Active Speakers Better? No, per Michael Borresen

The best sounding speaker I have had the pleasure to hear is made by Borresen.

I recently spent time with Michael Borresen in Seattle at a show. It was slow so

I was able to speak with him for a time. I asked him if he plans an active speaker. 

His answer was a definitive and immediate "No". He said separates sound better.

 

His statement flies in the face of what passes in most audio corners as commonly recognized facts. 

 

Sadly I am too technically challenged to convey any of his further explanation.

 

I invite all intelligent commentary on this question. Theoretical or not.

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seanheis1
630 posts
 

The synergy is built into the loudspeaker and the audiophile doesn’t have to search for some magical pairing of loudspeaker and amplifier. Active loudspeakers definitely have the potential for better sound compared to passive designs.

Whose synergy? The designers?

The reason audiophiles use separates is to create their personal synergy that works best with their tastes and the sound of their particular room. Audiophiles generally do not want Genelecs or Kii 3, despite their brilliant measured nearfield response in an anechoic chamber. 

 

kac32
19 posts
 

Has anyone listened to the RBH active SVTR-active towers?  They get glowing reviews at Audioholics.  I am considering them myself at this time but I can't seem to find others that have heard them. 

kota1
2,706 posts
 

@kac32 

I have not heard them but keep in mind RBH is a sponsor of Audioholics. 

kac32
19 posts
 

Ahha I did not realize that.  Thank you for that tidbit. 

kota1
2,706 posts
 

I don't know the size of your room but those RBH towers seem  huge. If I were shopping at that size and price range I would compare with the JBL M2's and the Bryston Active Model T. I am sure all three measure and perform exemplary.

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