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Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
Can anyone show me a finished system with an Active Crossover? It would be nice to see solid state, tube & hybrid (solid state & tube) designs. How easy are these systems to live with? Do you have to constantly fiddle with the crossover fr... 
Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
Great answer, Bob. Thanks! 
Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
Bob, interesting point about the crossovers. Can you explain the difference between Active & Passive crossovers and the benefits & drawbacks of both? 
Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
Here come the Active Speaker fans...bring it on.BTW the L200 have great tweeters, the 810s are ok in the mid range & the bass is only faintly suggested. 
Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
I'm not sure if there IS an active speaker than can compete with high end tube gear, but some of the PMC studio monitors look like they could blow my house down when standing on their subs.I haven't heard them, but wonder what these sound like:htt... 
Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
Putting the 810s & L200s in series brought new life into both speakers, but it needs a sub w/o a doubt.Thanks to Almarg for pointing out my error before I wired in parallel, instead of in series. I've never wired in series before..hehe.The Car... 
Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
Actually, I only get to 12 Ohms with the ADS & the Braun, but its a step in the right direction... 
Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
I have a small pair of swans (w/seas drivers) bookshelves hooked up to my Krell. I'm going to move those to a third system: CJ-PV12 driving an NAD C272.Next I'm going to throw my Braun L200s onto of my ADS810s and run them in parallel to get to 16... 
Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
I bought the Atama-spheres on Audiogon too! 
Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers?
Elvick, the Atma-spheres are really great and very musical. The Krells are very good, but solid state just can beat a tube for sweetness and musicality - IMHO.I agree with Mikelavigne on the benefits of staying with individual components, but I wa...