September 15, 2010

What is the difference between an active and passive speaker?

An active speaker has an active crossover. A passive speaker has a passive crossover. A powered speaker has built-in amps, but an active speaker may have the amps built in or external. The crossover is the critical distinction.

2 comments:

  1. wikipedia disagrees with your definition :P

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_speakers

    hehe

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  2. That's easy to fix. I'll just go in and change wiki and reference my blog! haha

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