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I have an uber awesome amp, why buy a speaker with a built in woofer sub-woofer amp

I'm wondering why there is a market for awesome speakers that have built in sub woofer amps - e.g. Triton 1,2,3 ; ZuAudio Definition and so many others.

As far as I know built in amps are almost never put under the reviewers microscope. So while the amp and speakers I purchase may well have been, the amp inside the speaker isn't.

So, if I have a really good amp and I'm looking for a good pair of speakers, why would I (anyone) want a set of speakers with a built-in amp, especially one of unknown quality?
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meerzistar
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Being more convenient having all in one bass unit is an attractive selling feature too. You might have trouble finding passive subs since most of them are plug as complete all in one units. Maybe its time to do-it-yourself subs and buy a pre cut box kit. Some assembly required, or build one from scratch if you have the means to. Then its just a matter of finding a subwoofer driver you like. Dollar for dollar you can get ahead of the game this way and have more performance with some careful planning.

This place has well thought out structurally good and ridged CNC cut flat kits as I was mentioning they just need assembly, ported and sealed versions.

http://www.diysoundgroup.com/sealed-subwoofer-flatpacks.html
http://www.diysoundgroup.com/ported-subwoofers-1.html
meerzistar
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I do not like the idea of subs built in to full range speakers and will stay away from them. I do not like the idea of limited subwoofer placement. 

This is a good deal if it suits application.  
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-anthony-gallo-acoustics-ref-3sa-sub-amp-2016-04-18-amp...
http://www.roundsound.com/reference-sa-amp.html
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