Why are hi-end active monitors not more popular?


I was just curious why more home systems don't utilize active monitors from hi-end manufacturers. Dynaudio, Focal, PMC and Genelec to name a few seem to have very high value offerings that, on the surface, appear taylor made for a simple system. Just add a cd player with volume and balanced outs or a hi-end dac connected to a music server. Pros and cons are appreciated. A home consumer version seems to have already made it to market in the NHT XDs system. I haven't heard the NHT system and would appreciate your comments.
ghasley

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Active speakers are a one size fits all option but this hobby doesnt work like that. Also some sound like Pro speakers and many dont like that.
An active speakers is really just a speaker with an amp built in, when my VMPS speakers are hooked up to amps they are active too.