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.

jeffseight10-15-2022 4:51am

seanheis1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 594 posts 10-21-2022 at 04:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.