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Active VS Passive speakers and, specifically, Elac Navis ARB51 as the active speaker?

We are moving into a new home this Fall and I want good sound for music, TV and voice (podcasts) at the $2.000 to $3,000 price level.  I am new to the quality-audio arena and would appreciate some advice.  Should I go with Sonos Fives instead of the ARB51?  Is the KEF LS50 a better choice.  A solid recommendation for a newbie would be much appreciated.
ronmo
fiesta75
1,378 posts
 
For your broad requirements, I'd use a combination. Actives for the room you want the best SQ and passives on a switch for other rooms. Understand if you get an active speaker you won't be able to choose the amps or route the amplifier signal to other passive speakers.
chorus
976 posts
 
As I hear them the Elac sounds best (dual concentric design)
and  it can be had as a passive in the newer reference uni model
for $1.1k as I recall.
ronmo OP
2 posts
 
Thanks to all who responded.  Your comments have been most helpful.  The research continues with special emphasis on the Elac.
Ron
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