I've never seen the advantage in powered speakers over passive. I DO understand the advantages of an active speaker... one with amplifiers tailored to each driver, and incorporating an active crossover.
I do have a pair of Revox Agora Bs which use three 100wt amps pr speaker - One each for tweeter,mid,and woofers, and the advantages in power, & clarity are appearant. I've seen "powered" versions of conventional speakers, but never understood the advantage. How are speakers that will require a power cord and low level input more convenient than "conventional speakers that only need a high level signal? I don't see any performance advantage, so I'm assuming some find them simpler to use?
This question comes from a steady electrostat proponent, so I'm used to having to deal with power cords at each speaker, but I don't see them as more convenient.
BTW, this isn't meant as a condemnation of your wish for powered speakers, I really have always been curious as to why they are popular. FWIW, I have listened to the Quads, powered & not, and think they are very nice... being a Quad esl user for over 25yrs, I'd lean towards them if I were in your shoes. Though, I'd get the unpowered version LOL!
I do have a pair of Revox Agora Bs which use three 100wt amps pr speaker - One each for tweeter,mid,and woofers, and the advantages in power, & clarity are appearant. I've seen "powered" versions of conventional speakers, but never understood the advantage. How are speakers that will require a power cord and low level input more convenient than "conventional speakers that only need a high level signal? I don't see any performance advantage, so I'm assuming some find them simpler to use?
This question comes from a steady electrostat proponent, so I'm used to having to deal with power cords at each speaker, but I don't see them as more convenient.
BTW, this isn't meant as a condemnation of your wish for powered speakers, I really have always been curious as to why they are popular. FWIW, I have listened to the Quads, powered & not, and think they are very nice... being a Quad esl user for over 25yrs, I'd lean towards them if I were in your shoes. Though, I'd get the unpowered version LOL!