The DMS models came with a passive crossover, the PMS models had no passive crossover with them and were intended to be used with Linn's Aktiv crossover and three amplifiers. Other than that they were the same speakers. I started with a pair of DMS and a single amp and then upgraded to the Aktiv setup. I love mine and if I ever had something happen to them I'm sure I'd try and find a used pair to replace them.