Dear All
I put this post in this forum as opposed to the speaker forum. I am just curious as to who hear has used or has experimented with active adjustable crossovers, and or active speakers.
People I know that have worked in professional audio are often bemused by the fact that 'audiophiles' use passive speaker systems. I think the arguments go something like this:
- the crossover robs the speaker of efficiency
- the amplifier has to work too hard
- passive systems lack real accuracy as they do not fully control the drivers
I, perhaps like many, use an integrated amp and conventional speakers with crossovers - I have to say that I have had the same amp and speakers for over 10 years, so I am gonna take my time over any 'upgrade/change'.
I started pondering this because I was umming and ahhing about some active subs, and then progressed to considering a marchand adjustable electronic EQ and a multi-channel power amp to drive the drivers directly.
I would be very grateful for your considered views and opinions
I put this post in this forum as opposed to the speaker forum. I am just curious as to who hear has used or has experimented with active adjustable crossovers, and or active speakers.
People I know that have worked in professional audio are often bemused by the fact that 'audiophiles' use passive speaker systems. I think the arguments go something like this:
- the crossover robs the speaker of efficiency
- the amplifier has to work too hard
- passive systems lack real accuracy as they do not fully control the drivers
I, perhaps like many, use an integrated amp and conventional speakers with crossovers - I have to say that I have had the same amp and speakers for over 10 years, so I am gonna take my time over any 'upgrade/change'.
I started pondering this because I was umming and ahhing about some active subs, and then progressed to considering a marchand adjustable electronic EQ and a multi-channel power amp to drive the drivers directly.
I would be very grateful for your considered views and opinions